Things to See & Do

A Concord250 Event!

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, 1,000 military personnel, first responders, and civilians from across the country will gather before dawn to honor their fallen comrades as part of the 2025 Tough Ruck held in partnership with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) and the Boston Marathon. Visit toughruck.org for more information or to sign up.

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CONCORD250 presents: "SCENES FROM THE REVOLUTION" - a MUSICAL for all ages - tells the story of the American Revolution through a series of musical numbers and historical scenes from the Boston Tea Party to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Featuring student performers from Bolton, Carlisle, Concord, and Newton! The songs are heartwarming and entertaining. The dialogue is historically relevant and compelling. FREE! Please join us! Two performances at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM (running time 50 minutes)

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In honor of Concord 250, Thoreau Farm has special open house hours this April. Beginning with the afternoon of April 19, and continuing through April 27, drop-in to Thoreau Farm for activities for all ages.

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Feeling regal? Flourish your own camera and capture your inner Loyalist spirit as you sit in the throne chair outside of Barrow Bookstore. On April 19, 1775, Concord was committed to the Patriots' cause. But some prominent Loyalists had been here first. Come read more about them in Barrow Bookstore's outdoor display and take your photo. Royal or not, you are fabulous! Self-serve. Weather dependent.

 Outside Barrow Bookstore, 79 Main Street, Concord, MA (down the alleyway behind Fritz and Gigi Clothing Store)

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The Concord Band will present its spirited Spring Pops! concert on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center. The program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord as part of Concord250 festivities this year throughout the town of Concord. The concert features two compositions specially commissioned to honor the historic events of April 19, 1775. Read More

Join Concord Art on Thursday, April 3, at 5:30 for the opening reception of "Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric."  Programming also includes a Curator's Tour at 5:00 pm on April 3, and artist demos. Visit ConcordArt.org for more information.

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Join the Concord Orchestra March 29 - 30 for their "American Heritage" performance - part of the Concord250 celebration. The program will include works by Leonard Bernstein, Jeff Beal, Mozart, Sousa, and more, conducted by Zeke Fetrow.

Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 pm (7:15 pm pre-concert conductor talk)

Sunday, March 30 at 2:30 pm

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This event features a roundtable discussion focused on enslavement in New England, including a conversation with historians who have completed recent research on slavery in Concord, Lincoln, Sudbury, and Wayland. Professor Robert A. Gross will provide introductory remarks about enslavement in New England. Following that, each panelist will present highlights from their research. After the presentations, the panelists will engage in a roundtable discussion and respond to questions from the audience.

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Meet at the Concord Town House to celebrate an auspicious moment in our history as March 29th marks exactly 145 years to the day that Louisa May Alcott -- famed authoress of Little Women and hundreds of other literary works -- became the first woman of Concord to cast a vote in a Town election! Join in the excitement within the very room in the Town House where voting took place, support the brave band of 19 other women who also voted for the School Committee on that triumphant day, and revel in the newfound empowerment these women achieved by actively participating in democracy as never before.

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