Things to See & Do

Whether you’re new to the writings of Henry David Thoreau or a lifelong fan of his work, you’re sure to enjoy the Thoreau Farm Reading Group. The group meets once a month on a Thursday evening to discuss one of Thoreau’s essays. The June 18 meeting will delve into “Slavery in Massachusetts.”

Pyrographer Alissa O'Brien rescues discarded wood to create extraordinary works highlighting the grain patterns revealed beneath the bark. For this special event, Alissa will show you the art of pyrography. Stop by the Visitor Center to view the exhibition of Alissa's wood-burnings and for the demo location at Walden.

Tour Old Hill Burial Ground and learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Concord’s oldest cemetery. Visit the final resting place of some of the most well-known figures from April 19, 1775, including Emerson Cogswell, Colonel Barrett, and Captain David Brown. This tour includes about 1 mile of walking on hilly, unpaved terrain. $15 Members | $25 Non-Members. Includes same-day admission to the Concord Museum.

Democracy and Freedom Fair. Fun and inspiration for all ages! • Connect with local action groups who will share info, action steps, and fun activities • Kidsʼ games and hands-on learning • Food trucks serving local favorites • Live music by Anna Huckabee Tull & Eric Kilburn;  Middlesex Activist Band • Wright Tavern tours and beer garden (open during and after the festival) Celebrate community  • Celebrate participation • Celebrate democracy.

Back by popular demand, Native Concordian, world-renowned naturalist, lecturer, birder, and author Peter Alden will present his new memoir, My Wild Life: Rare Birds, Close Calls, and the Adventures of an Eco-Explorer. Book signing will follow.

Alden will share stories and photos from decades of travel to over 100 countries and seven continents.

Gather at Wright Tavern for the beer garden and tours! The Democracy and Freedom Fair is also on June 13, so come and spend the day with us.

Join us for a wine/cheese open house for our new exhibition, Rooted in the Woods: The Boundless Life and Writings of Henry David Thoreau.

About the exhibition: Henry David Thoreau lived a boundless life, yet one that was deeply connected to nature; in particular, the woods surrounding Walden Pond. The Walden Woods Project Library is positioned in that same forest where Thoreau discovered his love of the natural world. This is the first of two exhibitions curated in connection with the Ewers Brothers Production, Henry David Thoreau, executive produced by Ken Burns and Don Henley, which premiered on March 30, 2026, on PBS stations nationwide.

“The Future of Democracy”  A live, interview-style conversation with Danielle Allen, Harvard professor and director of the Allen Lab for Democratic Renovation. Kick off the weekend with big ideas and a thoughtful discussion of what we can do to shape the future of democracy.

Join Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson and Curator David Wood for a gallery talk in the new special exhibition Revolutionary Legacies. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.

Join us for a program at Walden Pond State Reservation designed to introduce people who are blind or have low vision to the joys of birding. We are pleased to welcome back veteran birder and Mass Audubon accessibility consultant Jerry Berrier to lead a free program along our ½ mile ADA compliant trail. Our target birds will include some of our charismatic forest dwellers like the piliated woodpecker, the eastern wood peewee, the red-eyed vireo, and the scarlet tanager to name a few.