1 Concord has so much to offer! See our map of Historic Concord on p. 22 for where to learn about the history and culture of this beautiful town – from Author’s Ridge, to the North Bridge, to Walden Pond, there is so much to see and do!
Celebrate the Apple
| Courtesty of The Concord Museum2 Come Celebrate the Apple on September 7th! Participate in apple pie cooking demonstrations, pressing cider, and baking pies from a variety of locally-grown apples at the Concord Museum’s Rasmussen Education Center.
3 Nature is a lively, entertaining, yet deeply thought-provoking opportunity to experience a live performance in the beautiful, historic, outdoor setting of The Old Manse. Participants follow the actors as this play about Emerson and Thoreau’s love of the natural world unfolds in the grassy meadows and native trees. September 13th -29th
4 The Umbrella Community Arts Center celebrates their grand re-opening with an open house on September 14th (see p. 44). Food, fun, and art come together for this grand reveal of their new building. Enjoy the stunning new theatre with cutting edge productions of 42nd Street September 28th – October 20th and August Wilson’s FENCES November 1st -23rd.
5 Motor enthusiasts will delight in the Motorheads 1st Annual Classic Car Show, September 16th from 9am to 3pm at CareOne at Concord. Free to the public, this family friendly event includes hundreds of classic cars on display – plus live music, food and beverages, face painting, balloon artistry, vendors, a photo booth, and more.
Paul Revere’s journey
| Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891, Bush, Charles Green (1842-1909); Courtesty of The New York Public Library6 Follow Paul Revere’s journey from the night of April 18, 1775 to warn colonists about the approach of the British regulars. First-person interpreters playing Concord residents will recount what they witnessed that fateful night. This 1-mile walk starts at the Hartwell Tavern parking lot at the Minute Man National Historical Park. September 21st, 11:00am to 12:30pm.
7 Music fans will delight as Porchfest comes to West Concord September 21st from 1-5pm. Local musicians are hosted on porches throughout the neighborhood. Find out more and plan your day at westconcordporchfest.wordpress.com
8 The Annual Fall Harvest Festival, October 5th from 11am-3pm transforms the fields of Verrill Farm into an old-fashioned fairground - including games, raffles, a petting zoo, pick your own pumpkins, food, and music. Tickets benefit Emerson Hospital’s Pediatric Unit.
9 Explore America’s Revolutionary history, and more, at the Concord Museum. Enjoy the stunning newly renovated and redesigned galleries this Fall from October 11th (see p. 12). Celebrate a new museum experience with grand opening festivities October 11th-14th.
10 Discover West Concord Day – October 26th from 10am onward, celebrate the charming neighborhood of West Concord with free food, music, art, product samples, and fun for the kids. See article p. 27.
Justin Roberts Family Concert
11 The Concord Conservatory of Music presents the Justin Roberts Family Concert on October 5th at 11am and 2pm. The music continues on November 22nd at 7:30pm with the Barnes, Gordy, Walsh trio. More information at concordconservatory.org (see p.16).
12 After all this discovery, you need a drink! Explore the delicious beverages and friendly restaurants in our article, Toasty Cocktails for Chilly Autumn Nights on p. 28.