Things to See & Do

Head down to Concord Center for a day of exciting holiday events. There will be vendors and performers throughout the day. The Concord Players will be singing carols from 3:45-4:15 pm on the Walden Street Post Office steps. Inside The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden Street, enjoy festive music from The Concord Band along with hot cocoa and refreshments, followed by the traditional parade to Monument Square that begins at 4:50 pm to greet Santa and light the tree.

Kick off your Thanksgiving holiday by joining the 2024 Concord Turkey Trot!  All proceeds support Open Table, so why not come out and walk or run for a great charity?

Put on your most festive pjs and head to Debra’s for their annual early bird sale. Take advantage of great discounts to stock up on Thanksgiving and holiday favorites. Then stroll along Commonwealth Avenue and visit the many other shops that join in the fun of this early bird pre-Thanksgiving tradition.

The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA welcomes 3 future-favorite emerging music acts up-and-coming through the Salt Lick Incubator program: Tonina, Chance Emerson, and Micah Edwards.

Don’t miss the annual Craft Fair, where creativity comes to life! Explore a diverse selection of handmade goods from local artisans, including unique jewelry, home décor, artwork, and more. Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift, there's something for everyone.

Thelma tells the story of a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone who pretends to be her grandson. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. The action-comedy film made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and features June Squibb in her first starring role opposite the late Richard Roundtree. Delicious meal options are also available as an add-on from Adelita! See https://theumbrellaarts.org/performing-arts/films-umbrella

Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this darkly humorous play tells the tale of a woman's complicated relationship with her charismatic uncle as she discovers family secrets, navigates growing pains, and develops her own sense of right and wrong. Nov 8 - 23

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.