Things to See & Do

Join author Sorayya Kham as she recounts her immigrant experience and beautifully illuminates the complexities of our evolving global world. Presented by Thorea Farm.

When the autumn darkness sets in, we invite all who dare to visit a candle-lit Hartwell Tavern, share ghostly folklore with park staff and volunteers and learn how the people of Colonial New England protected themselves from evil spirits and witches.

Experience the emotional depth of Brahms, the rich textures of Debussy, and the bold melodies of Mussorgsky. Concord Conservatory of Music proudly presents a special evening with award-winning pianist and CCM faculty member Yelena Beriyeva on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 7:30 pm. This event, titled Piano Inspirations, marks the kickoff of the 2024-2025 CCM Concert & Lecture Series.

"Local-ish to Lincoln, MA? Come join us next Wednesday, October 23 for our second annual TEDx Walden Pond event. This year's theme is "Two to Tell the Truth!" The theme echoes Henry David Thoreau's beautiful quote: "It takes two to speak the truth: One to talk, and one to listen."

A public ceremony will deservedly and respectfully honor Concord’s 19th Century Female Anti-Slavery Society with the dedication of our gifts of a flowering tree and raised brass plaque placed in the Cemetery. The Society, unique in its composition of Black and White members, was founded on October 18th, 1837.

The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Johannes Brahms'  Academic Festival Overture, Samuel Barber's Music for a Scene from Shelley,  Claude Debussy's Petite Suite, and Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 2.Oct 19 and 20, 2024

Head down to Discover West Concord Day for music, crafts food, sidewalk sales, pumpkin decorating workshops, and family fun!

Celebrate the written and spoken word at the 32nd Annual Concord Festival of Authors. The festival features dozens of exciting and inspiring authors and events. October 17-30. For a list of speakers and events, visit ConcordFestivalofAuthors.org

Don’t missTaste of Concord 2024 at Nashoba Brooks School. Spend an evening tasting the best from Concord’s restaurants, bakeries, and shops. You can even taste more than 50 wines, craft beers, mocktails, and artisanal spirits at this annual fundraiser for the Concord Chamber of Commerce.  

The Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers return once again to recognize and celebrate Indigenous People’s Day at Concord Museum. Join these musicians and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod and Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard for a moving performance of eastern social songs and dances. October 14  ConcordMuseum.org