Join us for a presentation on Brian Donahue’s latest book "Slow Wood: Greener Building from Local Forests". About the presentation: Can we reconnect housing to sustainably-managed local and regional forests? Through the colonial period, houses were mostly constructed and heated directly from local woodlands—Walden Woods was a notable example. During the nineteenth century the lumber […]
It's back!!! History by Candlelight at Concord's Colonial Inn! If you missed the first one, you won't want to miss out on your second chance for Revolutionary-era storytelling by candlelight! In a setting that brings you back to timeless New England charm. Seating is limited, so don't miss out and book your reservations today!
IMPACT Melanoma’s Annual Golf Tournament is a signature fundraising event that supports our melanoma awareness and prevention programs. The tournament not only raises critical funds but also serves as an opportunity to educate golfers, who may be at higher risk due to prolonged sun exposure. Men aged 50 and older are among the highest-risk groups […]
The Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association, together with the Concord Free Public Library and William Munroe Special Collections, is pleased to announce an upcoming exhibition, "Celebrating the Art of Emerson Waldo Emerson". A rich selection of privately held paintings, publicly displayed for the first time, as well as holdings from Special Collections, will be exhibited […]
Come down to Concord Center on August 1st, 10am-3pm. There will be sales, shopping, live music, food, and fun! Live music on Main St (by the Visitor Center), Becky and the Swingin' Bards from 11-2pm. Click here for more info on them. And the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band will be playing down on Walden st, […]
AUGUST 1ST, 10-3PM SIDEWALK SALE AT FRAME-ABLES, 111 THOREAU ST. ONE DAY ONLY!! New art from Ukraine Original paintings, antique maps & engravings, historical prints, photography, & pottery.
Saturday, August 1st from 11-2pm Live Bands! Becky and the Swinging Bards in front of the Visitor Center. Click here to check them out! Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band down on Walden St. Click here to check them out!
At the Colonial Inn - Come try our Kahula Caramel Cold Brew while it lasts!!! Made with Vanilla Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Caramel Swirl Cream and topped with Whipped Cream and a Caramel Drizzle!!! $12 So, stop by, take a seat out on our porch, open up the menu and no matter what you […]
Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to create a story-time-worthy character puppet, led by one of our talented instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated (not required). Mark your calendars and register for our summer sessions: Saturday, July 11: 2:00 - 4:00 […]
UNFORTUNATELY, THE COMEDY SHOW SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE WILL BE POSTING WHEN COMEDY NIGHT AT THE COLONIAL INN HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED.
In Residence: Katie Fee, Sayako Hiroi, and Ivo Makianich Featuring work by Umbrella Arts 2025/26 Artists-in-Residence in the Wedge Gallery Exhibition Dates: August 19 - September 16, 2026, 10 AM - 9 PM Closing Reception: September 16, 2026, 6 PM - 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) Artists’ Talk: September 9, 2026, 5 - 6 PM (RSVP […]
Join us for a viewing of Faith Johnson’s North is a Circle and a guided meditation in Walden Woods! About the film: Filmed in the Nordic regions primarily within the Arctic Circle, this poetic and meditative journey explores the complexities of ancestry in relation to Earth-based belonging, interspecies spiritual connection, and healing through subtle actions, […]
Concord families have a new afterschool option this fall: Beyond the Bell, beginning August 31 at the Concord Scout House. Brought to you by the team behind Little Sprouts Concord, the program serves K-5 students from Alcott, Thoreau, and Willard Elementary Schools with homework help, hands-on enrichment, and bus transportation included. Learn more:Â Beyond the Bell […]
Come to Frame-ables and see our new exhibit, "Art from the Ukraine" featuring the talents of several Ukrainian artists. Also, Susan Spellman, Jinghua Gao Dalia, and Ellen Milan! Stop in! (a note that we will be closed from August 30-Sept 7th for vacation)