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SUMMARY:13th Annual Fruitlands Bonfire
DESCRIPTION:Help us say goodbye to the 2026 Main Season in style. We’ll host our 13th annual bonfire on November 7. \nThe event begins at 4PM and the fire will be lit as night falls around 4:45PM. Guests will be encouraged to write down a wish and tuck it into the collection basket before we light it afire\, sending our hopes and dreams into the night sky. Bring family and friends and enjoy a heartwarming fire on an autumn evening. \nThere will be hot apple cider for sale on a cash-only basis. Please note\, outside alcohol is not permitted. \nThis event is likely to sell out and advanced registration is required. Be sure to book your parking pass before they sell out for this popular offering! \n$15 per car for Trustees Members\, $25 per car for Nonmembers. One ticket covers all visitors arriving in the same vehicle. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, this event will take place on Sunday\, November 8\, from 4-6PM. Any scheduling changes will be communicated to ticket holders via email. \nCancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather\, low enrollment\, or other circumstances\, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation\, please contact Fruitlands Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.  \nQuestions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact ibohling@thetrustees.org.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/13th-annual-fruitlands-bonfire/
LOCATION:Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees | Fruitlands Museum":MAILTO:cshortliffe@thetrustees.org
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SUMMARY:I AND YOU
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU\, playing October 9 – November 22\, 2026 in Concord\, MA. \nTHE STORY\nA homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted\, guarded\, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic\, sensitive\, and popular\, but as they debate ecstatic poetry\, life and love\, youth and mortality\, they discover they are more connected than they may seem. A luminous play from America’s most-produced playwright Lauren Gunderson\, I and You is a genuinely funny\, deeply moving ode to all the unseen ways we are connected. \nCALENDAR\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, October 9 & 10\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID\nPress Opening: Sunday\, October 11\, 6:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, October 18\, 2:00 PM \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES\nPreview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org. \nPress Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production. \nKidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Michelle Aguillon \nI AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/i-and-you/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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SUMMARY:Community Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Help us remove invasive plant species and clean up the trail at Nashoba Brook Conservation Land. Local Scout troops are also invited to join. The Town of Acton will supply all tools needed. There will also be an optional brunch beforehand at 11:30 AM. Event details are emailed to registrants a few days before. Limited to 25\, ages 13+.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/community-service-day-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 – November 8\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE STORY: Half-bat\, half-boy\, ripped from the tabloid headlines\, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy\, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian\, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly\, and reviled by the locals\, mild-mannered “Edgar” searches fiercely for a place he can truly be himself. Set to an eclectic pop-rock score by Laurence O’Keefe (Legally Blonde\, Heathers the Musical)\, Edgar’s wild journey is a hilarious satire and an offbeat fable for the outsider in all of us. \nBAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences\, teens and up. Learn more. \nCALENDAR: \n\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, September 25 & 26\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID \nPress Opening: Sunday\, September 27\, 3:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, September 18\, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required)\n\nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES: \nPreview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org. \nPress Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production.  \nThis Halloween\, start the spookiest night of the year with us in haunting\, historic Concord! October 31 show attendees will enjoy a photobooth experience at our step-and-repeat\, a costume contest with bloody good prizes\, a la carte themed concessions and drinks\, and a mini art bazaar filled with spooky arts and oddities. \nKidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home.  \nStory and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe\nLicensed under agreement with Weekly World News\nDirected by Jeremy Johnson \nBATBOY: THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bat-boy-the-musical/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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SUMMARY:The Algonquin Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:Ted Timreck will present the early phase of a research project which will highlight new developments in the discovery of Native American Ceremonial Landscapes in the Northeast. Rather than offering definitive conclusions\, he will present multiple lines of evidence that suggest promising directions for further investigation.  Free\, but registration required at https://tinyurl.com/2026-Pinehawk
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-algonquin-atlantic/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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CREATED:20260930T190351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T190351Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Presence: Yoga at deCordova
DESCRIPTION:Slow down and reconnect through movement\, mindfulness\, and the surrounding landscape at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. The Art of Presence invites participants into a guided practice set among large-scale contemporary sculptures\, where art and environment shape the experience. \nPracticing in the Sculpture Park offers a unique opportunity to engage with the body in space\, encouraging awareness\, balance\, and reflection in dialogue with the artwork and natural setting. Join an instructor from On The Mat Yoga for a vinyasa practice surrounded by works of contemporary art. \nThis program has two sessions: \n10:30-11AM – Family Yoga \n11:30AM-12:30PM – For ages 13+ \ndeCordova’s programs are designed to welcome a wide range of ages and abilities. Please contact mnelson@thetrustees.org to discuss adaptations to benefit anyone in your group. \nPre-ticketing is required in order to anticipate capacity. Your ticket includes admission to deCordova’s campus\, so please feel free to explore the grounds before or after the program. \nCancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather\, low enrollment\, or other circumstances\, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation\, please reach out 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers may not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/art-of-presence-yoga-at-decordova/
LOCATION:deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum\, 51 Sandy Pond Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142430Z
CREATED:20260827T142430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T142430Z
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SUMMARY:"An Extraordinary Code of Laws": Abigail Adams's Hopes for a Better America in 1776
DESCRIPTION:This scripted one-woman show takes place in the spring of 1776. On March 31st\, Abigail Adams writes a letter to her husband John Adams\, who is serving as one of the Massachusetts delegates to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. She asks him to “Remember the Ladies\,” receives his flippant response a few weeks later\, and on April 27th Abigail describes her disappointment and frustration in a letter to her close friend and mentor\, Mercy Otis Warren. Throughout the play\, Mrs. Adams muses aloud on the topics of government\, freedom\, education\, and women’s rights. These passages are taken from other letters she wrote between 1774 and 1782. There is a strong “4th wall” for this performance; Mrs. Adams does not see the audience\, just the interior of her own house. The show is approximately 40 minutes long\, with an optional 15-20-minute Q&A following. \nAudrey Stuck-Girard is a historical wigmaker and hairdresser\, living history performer\, and costumer.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/an-extraordinary-code-of-laws-abigail-adamss-hopes-for-a-better-america-in-1776/
LOCATION:Thayer Memorial Library\, 717 Main St\, Lancaster\, MA\, 01523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Performances
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143903Z
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SUMMARY:I AND YOU
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU\, playing October 9 – November 22\, 2026 in Concord\, MA. \nTHE STORY\nA homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted\, guarded\, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic\, sensitive\, and popular\, but as they debate ecstatic poetry\, life and love\, youth and mortality\, they discover they are more connected than they may seem. A luminous play from America’s most-produced playwright Lauren Gunderson\, I and You is a genuinely funny\, deeply moving ode to all the unseen ways we are connected. \nCALENDAR\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, October 9 & 10\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID\nPress Opening: Sunday\, October 11\, 6:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, October 18\, 2:00 PM \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES\nPreview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org. \nPress Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production. \nKidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Michelle Aguillon \nI AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/i-and-you/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261114T210000
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SUMMARY:I AND YOU
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU\, playing October 9 – November 22\, 2026 in Concord\, MA. \nTHE STORY\nA homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted\, guarded\, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic\, sensitive\, and popular\, but as they debate ecstatic poetry\, life and love\, youth and mortality\, they discover they are more connected than they may seem. A luminous play from America’s most-produced playwright Lauren Gunderson\, I and You is a genuinely funny\, deeply moving ode to all the unseen ways we are connected. \nCALENDAR\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, October 9 & 10\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID\nPress Opening: Sunday\, October 11\, 6:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, October 18\, 2:00 PM \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES\nPreview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org. \nPress Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production. \nKidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Michelle Aguillon \nI AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/i-and-you/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261115T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T122934Z
CREATED:20260924T122934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T122934Z
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SUMMARY:Fish Weir Creation Event
DESCRIPTION:Come to NARA Park in North Acton with the whole family and participate in building a fish weir\, a fence-like structure of intertwined wood and brush used by early Native American people to catch fish. The activity will be led by Ian Bergemann\, Acton’s Open Space & Trails Manager\, with guidance from Strong Bear Medicine of the local Nashoba Praying Indian tribe and Littleton historian Dan Boudillion. Details will be emailed to registrants. Limited to 35\, all ages welcome with adult supervision.   \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/fish-weir-creation-event/
LOCATION:NARA Park in North Acton\, 25 Ledge Rock Drive\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks & Hikes,Workshops & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143903Z
CREATED:20260917T142947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143903Z
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SUMMARY:I AND YOU
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU\, playing October 9 – November 22\, 2026 in Concord\, MA. \nTHE STORY\nA homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted\, guarded\, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic\, sensitive\, and popular\, but as they debate ecstatic poetry\, life and love\, youth and mortality\, they discover they are more connected than they may seem. A luminous play from America’s most-produced playwright Lauren Gunderson\, I and You is a genuinely funny\, deeply moving ode to all the unseen ways we are connected. \nCALENDAR\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, October 9 & 10\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID\nPress Opening: Sunday\, October 11\, 6:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, October 18\, 2:00 PM \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES\nPreview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org. \nPress Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production. \nKidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Michelle Aguillon \nI AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/i-and-you/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261115T163000
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SUMMARY:Life in Menotomy: Aftermath of April 19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! \nThe bloody events that unfolded in Menotomy (now Arlington) on the first day of the American Revolution have often been recounted in detail. But what happened after the British troops withdrew? How did this rural precinct of Cambridge recover from the violence of April 19\, 1775\, and carry on while war continued just miles away in Boston? \nFor Menotomy’s residents\, the aftermath of battle brought the challenge of resuming everyday life in a community shaken by violence. Families still had to support themselves\, maintain their households\, and care for their neighbors\, even as the conflict’s outcome remained uncertain. \nJoin renowned historian Richard A. Duffy for an encore presentation of this special lecture\, as he examines this often-overlooked chapter of Greater Boston’s history and the lives of its people during the early years of the American Revolution. \nRegistration Required: HERE
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/life-in-menotomy-aftermath-of-april-19-1775/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, 7 Jason Street\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261117T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20261102T171809Z
CREATED:20261102T171809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T171809Z
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SUMMARY:The Settling of Lancaster and the Daughter Towns
DESCRIPTION:How was Lancaster settled\, and why do we have so many towns that broke off from Lancaster? \nWhen Massachusetts was first colonized by Europeans\, towns were created along the coast\, but very quickly more space was needed for all of the immigrants. How were locations for inland towns chosen? Why did settlers choose to take on building new towns in the wilderness? Why did Lancaster\, the first and largest town\, end up splitting into so many other towns later on? Join Lancaster Historical Commission member and local historian Amy Brown in answering these questions. \nRegistration link: https://thayermemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-settling-of-lancaster-and-the-daughter-towns/
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-settling-of-lancaster-and-the-daughter-towns/
LOCATION:Thayer Memorial Library\, 717 Main St\, Lancaster\, MA\, 01523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T210000
DTSTAMP:20261109T175659Z
CREATED:20261109T175659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T175659Z
UID:45037-1794943800-1794949200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Umbrella Arts Film Series presents Rebuilding
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the best of classic\, independent\, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project with pre-show dinner options at Umbrella Arts in Concord\, MA.  \nTue\, Nov 17\, 7:30 PM: Rebuilding (2025) | 1 hour 35 minutes | Rated PG | Directed by Max Walker-Silverman  \nABOUT THE FILM: Rebuilding tells the story of a cowboy named Dusty who loses his family ranch to a wildfire and ends up in a small FEMA-run camp in the American West. The last in a long line of ranchers\, Dusty is stuck between a rock and a hard place–the history of his land and the changes to it. He reconnects with his young daughter and his ex wife\, and creates community with the new neighborhood around him\, a world of people who also lost their homes. Inspired by the director’s own life\, Rebuilding is a film about hope\, resilience\, and finding community where you might not expect it. \nFilm tickets are $12.50 (also available at the door). Add on an optional meal ($30) from our local restaurant partner Saltbox Kitchen. Meal orders close at 12:00 PM on Monday\, November 16\, or if they sell out before then.  \nMeal Option 1\nSoup & Salad\nTomato Bisque (vegetarian) and Olive Oil Crostini\nShaved Vegetable Salad with Grilled Chicken with carrot\, cucumber\, radish\, red cabbage\, apple cider vinaigrette\nSaltbox Kitchen Rice Krispie Treat \nMeal Option 2\nSoup & Salad\nTomato Bisque (vegetarian) and Olive Oil Crostini\nShaved Vegetable Salad with carrot\, cucumber\, radish\, red cabbage\, apple cider vinaigrette\nSaltbox Kitchen Rice Krispie Treat
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/umbrella-arts-film-series-presents-rebuilding/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Umbrella Arts":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T210000
DTSTAMP:20261109T175811Z
CREATED:20261109T175811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T175811Z
UID:45024-1795116600-1795122000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Salt Lick Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts Concert Series\, in partnership with Salt Lick Incubator\, presents Salt Lick Sessions. Thursday\, November 19 at 7:30 PM in Concord\, MA\, featuring FORAGER and DAP The Contract. \nDiscover the next big thing! Umbrella Arts’ expanded Concert Series showcases some of your future-favorite musical acts that have emerged through the Salt Lick Incubator program. Each concert spotlights the incredible talents of tomorrow’s groundbreaking artists\, creates support\, and lets you say you knew them back when!  \nFORAGER is a Brooklyn\, NY-based trio whose music augments contemporary indie rock with intricate guitar work\, melismatic vocals\, and curious\, kaleidoscopic grooves. Formed in 2021 after a fortuitous basement jam session\, the band fuses its members’ eclectic music backgrounds into something both sharply peculiar and deeply accessible. FORAGER has built their following on the strength of their live show\, selling out venues across the U.S. and opening for artists like Raveena\, Salami Rose Joe Louis\, and Red Baraat. NPR’s Bobby Carter called their music “buttery” and “complex\,” remarking\, “where have you been all my life?!?” \nDAP The Contract is a producer/rapper/singer and classically trained pianist\, born and raised in Lagos\, Nigeria\, who started playing the piano at age 4. He attended the Berklee College of Music for two semesters\, focusing on jazz piano\, music production\, and engineering. He released his mixtape GoodBye For Never in October 2014\, which The Source magazine labeled “the best mixtape of 2014”. In September 2015\, while studying for the LSAT\, he was invited to the renowned Abbey Road Studios in London for recording sessions with Grammy Award-winning “Uptown Funk” producer Mark Ronson after being selected for a competition produced by Converse. DAP released his new single Fuji Shuffle (To The Left) on October 23\, 2026. \nFounded in 2022 by Roger Brown\, the nonprofit Salt Lick Incubator is reshaping the landscape for artists by providing support\, grants\, essential career guidance\, and exposure to new audiences through such vehicles as WERS Radio’s Salt Lick Sessions and the Salt Lick YouTube channel. Led by an illustrious artist advisory board including T Bone Burnett\, Jon Batiste\, Patrice Rushen\, and more\, its unwavering commitment to fostering diverse\, emerging musicians is a testament to its belief in the transformative power of music.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/salt-lick-sessions-2/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Umbrella Arts":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143903Z
CREATED:20260917T142947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143903Z
UID:42591-1795203000-1795208400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:I AND YOU
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU\, playing October 9 – November 22\, 2026 in Concord\, MA. \nTHE STORY\nA homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted\, guarded\, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic\, sensitive\, and popular\, but as they debate ecstatic poetry\, life and love\, youth and mortality\, they discover they are more connected than they may seem. A luminous play from America’s most-produced playwright Lauren Gunderson\, I and You is a genuinely funny\, deeply moving ode to all the unseen ways we are connected. \nCALENDAR\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, October 9 & 10\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID\nPress Opening: Sunday\, October 11\, 6:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, October 18\, 2:00 PM \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES\nPreview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org. \nPress Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production. \nKidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Michelle Aguillon \nI AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/i-and-you/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260924T123100Z
CREATED:20260924T123100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T123100Z
UID:42946-1795255200-1795258800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Boxborough’s Beaver Brook Valley Preserve (Esker) Presentations
DESCRIPTION:a talk at the Boxborough Sargent Memorial Library \nThe presentations will describe some of Boxborough’s pre-history and provide helpful context for those who also sign up for the George Krusen Memorial Boxborough Esker walk at 1PM later (below). Geologist Britt Argow will discuss how the local landscape developed over millions of years. Historian and author Brent Ranalli will provide an overview of the local Native American cultural history – especially the critical contact period. Rita Grossman\, the Boxborough Conservation Trust’s president\, will note how George Krusen’s efforts were key to protecting this significant geological feature from being fully excavated for gravel to build I-495.  Free\, but registration required at https://tinyurl.com/2026-Pinehawk
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/boxboroughs-beaver-brook-valley-preserve-esker-presentations/
LOCATION:Boxborough\, Sargent Memorial Library\, 427 Massachusetts Avenue\, Boxborough\, MA\, 01719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261121T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261121T143000
DTSTAMP:20260924T123144Z
CREATED:20260924T123144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T123144Z
UID:42939-1795265100-1795271400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:George Krusen Memorial Beaver Brook Valley Preserve (Esker) Walk
DESCRIPTION:A walk on the trail on the Boxborough’s esker     George deeply appreciated both the natural beauty and geology as well as the Native American imprints still present on the land in our region. Geologist Britt Argow will note significant geological features throughout the walk. Brian McClain of the Friends of Pine Hawk will point out possible Indigenous stone structures\, including some described in the landmark book Manitou. PLEASE NOTE: Key details\, including preparation and where to meet for the walk\, will only be emailed to registrants a few days in advance.  This trail walk involves climbing steep terrain. The walk is limited to 40 people\, ages 13+ and up.  Free\, but registration required at https://tinyurl.com/2026-Pinehawk
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/george-krusen-memorial-beaver-brook-valley-preserve-esker-walk/
LOCATION:Beaver Brook Valley Preserve\, Whitcomb Road\, Boxborough\, 01719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261121T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261121T153000
DTSTAMP:20261001T161720Z
CREATED:20261001T161720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T161720Z
UID:43309-1795269600-1795275000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:The Web they Wove Women and their Wardrobes during New Englands Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Underpinning the sensationalism of battle reports and broadsides is the often-silent steadiness of women’s work with textiles. The choices they made every day about fashion and fabric consumption and creation drove the course of the revolution just as determinedly as any Congress. As southern New England commemorates the 250th anniversary of the War for Independence\, it is these local dresses in fulled wool or spun silk that continue to inspire creativity\, resilience and empathy in us today. From the mythology of homespun to the legends of midnight rides in red cloaks and clashes the dirty blue shirts share stories of women who waged war on multiple fronts as well as a look at what they wore as their worlds turned upside down. This program is presented by costumed historians and includes reproduction clothing pieces and fabric samples as well as a presentation with images of extant originals.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-web-they-wove-women-and-their-wardrobes-during-new-englands-revolution/
LOCATION:Ashby Free Public Library\, 812 Main Street\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashby Free Public Library":MAILTO:hperry@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143904Z
CREATED:20260917T142947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143904Z
UID:42592-1795289400-1795294800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:I AND YOU
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU\, playing October 9 – November 22\, 2026 in Concord\, MA. \nTHE STORY\nA homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted\, guarded\, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic\, sensitive\, and popular\, but as they debate ecstatic poetry\, life and love\, youth and mortality\, they discover they are more connected than they may seem. A luminous play from America’s most-produced playwright Lauren Gunderson\, I and You is a genuinely funny\, deeply moving ode to all the unseen ways we are connected. \nCALENDAR\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, October 9 & 10\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID\nPress Opening: Sunday\, October 11\, 6:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, October 18\, 2:00 PM \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES\nPreview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org. \nPress Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production. \nKidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Michelle Aguillon \nI AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/i-and-you/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143904Z
CREATED:20260917T142947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143904Z
UID:42593-1795359600-1795365000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:I AND YOU
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU\, playing October 9 – November 22\, 2026 in Concord\, MA. \nTHE STORY\nA homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted\, guarded\, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic\, sensitive\, and popular\, but as they debate ecstatic poetry\, life and love\, youth and mortality\, they discover they are more connected than they may seem. A luminous play from America’s most-produced playwright Lauren Gunderson\, I and You is a genuinely funny\, deeply moving ode to all the unseen ways we are connected. \nCALENDAR\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, October 9 & 10\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID\nPress Opening: Sunday\, October 11\, 6:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, October 18\, 2:00 PM \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES\nPreview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org. \nPress Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production. \nKidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Michelle Aguillon \nI AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/i-and-you/2026-11-22/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261128T150000
DTSTAMP:20261013T210643Z
CREATED:20261013T210643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T210643Z
UID:43689-1795870800-1795878000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Make and Mingle: Felted Winter Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Create your own three dimensional winter wonderland while enjoying some festive bubbles! \nLearn how to “paint” with multi-colored wool roving onto a felt “canvas” and watch as layered\, textural works of art come to life! Get inspired by the New England landscape and create your own winter scenes that can be hung as decoration or as ornaments on a tree! \nYour ticket includes all the materials needed (including the bubbles!) and our experienced instructor will provide guidance throughout the program. No experience required\, just come prepared with enthusiasm and holiday cheer! \nBe sure to check out the Museum Gift Shop and get started on your holiday shopping while you’re here! The Shop will be open from 11AM-4PM for Small Business Saturday! \nThis event is 21+ \nCancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather\, low enrollment\, or other circumstances\, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation\, please contact Fruitlands Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.  \nQuestions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact ibohling@thetrustees.org.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/make-and-mingle-felted-winter-landscapes/
LOCATION:Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees | Fruitlands Museum":MAILTO:cshortliffe@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261129T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261129T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T125406Z
CREATED:20261030T125406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T125406Z
UID:44596-1795960800-1795968000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Touching the Portal: A Dance Performance with Mar Parrilla
DESCRIPTION:Join us at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum for a special afternoon honoring artist Silvia López Chavez and her new indoor mural\, Touching the Portal\, located on the third floor of the museum building. This program will feature a dance performance by Mar Parrilla inspired by the artwork. This is a free event! \nThis festive gathering invites visitors to engage with the vibrant colors\, forms\, and narratives that shape Touching the Portal. \nThis program will take place inside the museum building. A light reception will take place after the performance. \nAbout Mar Parrilla \nMar Parrilla is an award-winning Puerto Rican interdisciplinary artist\, choreographer\, producer\, and educator whose work explores memory\, liberation\, and the enduring imprint of colonial histories on the body. Rooted in Afro Taíno Boricua traditions and a decolonial artistic practice\, she creates movement-based works that blend dance\, theater\, ritual\, research\, and community collaboration. She is the founder and Artistic Director of Danza Orgánica\, a Boston and Puerto Rico–based dance theater company\, where she also created the Dance for Social Justice™ program and the annual We Create! Festival. \nMar’s work has been recognized by the BARR Foundation\, the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and the Boston Foundation\, among others. She proudly carries forward a lineage of artists\, healers\, herbalists\, farmers\, seamstresses\, scientists\, writers\, and the deep love and joy of her Boricua family\, whose legacy continues to shape her creative practice. \nLearn more and register at: https://thetrustees.org/event/450741/
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/touching-the-portal-a-dance-performance-with-mar-parrilla/
LOCATION:deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum\, 51 Sandy Pond Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T170000
DTSTAMP:20261109T175531Z
CREATED:20261109T175531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T175531Z
UID:45047-1796382000-1796576400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Winter Market in Concord\, MA
DESCRIPTION:December 4 – 6 at Umbrella Arts (40 Stow Street Concord\, MA 01742) \n\nFriday\, December 4: 11 AM – 5 PM\, feat. Free Family Day Activities 3 – 5 PM\nSaturday December 5: 11 AM – 5 PM\, feat. Free Family Day Activities 1 – 4 PM\nSunday\, December 6: 11 AM – 5 PM\, feat. Free Family Day Activities 1 – 4 PM\n\nAll are welcome at Umbrella Arts’ annual Winter Market\, a twenty-year Concord tradition that celebrates hand-crafted fine art in artists’ studios\, across gorgeous galleries\, and at guest artisans’ tables.  \nCome in from the cold and stroll three sunlit floors to cozy wintertime tunes on your quest for unique gifts. Whether you take home artwork by an Umbrella Studio Artist featured in their exhibition “Off the Wall”\, favor whimsical sculpture or practical pottery at the Holiday Ceramics Sale\, or discover a scrumptious locally-made bread or chocolate\, you’ll experience a festive feast for the senses as you browse and buy.  \nSo select a treat from Umbrella Arts’ cafe\, then savor all the creativity on display — and\, if you’re attending the Market with little ones\, pre-register them for (or drop into) art activities led by Umbrella Arts instructors! \nWinter Market has something for everyone\, and the experience is a gift in itself: there is no charge for entry! Browse\, shop\, and enjoy at your leisure.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/winter-market-in-concord-ma/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Umbrella Arts":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261205T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261205T130000
DTSTAMP:20261019T144244Z
CREATED:20261019T144244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T144244Z
UID:43962-1796468400-1796475600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Photos with Santa at Fruitlands Museum
DESCRIPTION:Getting ready for the Holiday Season? Looking for the perfect picture for your Christmas card? \nSanta will be making a special visit to the Fruitlands Museum Holiday Artisan Market on Saturday\, December 5\, to hear what all the little ones want in their stockings! Meet with Santa\, have your picture taken\, and browse the Artisan Market to discover unique\, holiday gifts. \nPhotos with Santa will be on a timed-entry basis with 6 available slots every half hour\, advanced registration is required. Families will receive one digital photo\, to be sent via email within 48 hours. \nSanta is a very busy guy this time of year\, so we need to keep him right on schedule. Please plan to arrive at your scheduled queue time\, as we won’t be able to accommodate late arrivals. We’ll make sure to keep the line moving so every family gets their special moment with Santa as quickly as possible. \nCancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather\, low enrollment\, or other circumstances\, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation\, please contact Fruitlands Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.  \nQuestions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact ibohling@thetrustees.org.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/photos-with-santa-at-fruitlands-museum/
LOCATION:Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees | Fruitlands Museum":MAILTO:cshortliffe@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261205T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261205T130000
DTSTAMP:20261020T115312Z
CREATED:20261020T115312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T115312Z
UID:44042-1796468400-1796475600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Photos with Santa at Fruitlands Museum
DESCRIPTION:Getting ready for the Holiday Season? Looking for the perfect picture for your Christmas card? \nSanta will be making a special visit to the Fruitlands Museum Holiday Artisan Market on Saturday\, December 5\, to hear what all the little ones want in their stockings! Meet with Santa\, have your picture taken\, and browse the Artisan Market to discover unique\, holiday gifts. \nPhotos with Santa will be on a timed-entry basis with 6 available slots every half hour\, advanced registration is required. Families will receive one digital photo\, to be sent via email within 48 hours. \nSanta is a very busy guy this time of year\, so we need to keep him right on schedule. Please plan to arrive at your scheduled queue time\, as we won’t be able to accommodate late arrivals. We’ll make sure to keep the line moving so every family gets their special moment with Santa as quickly as possible. \nCancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather\, low enrollment\, or other circumstances\, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation\, please contact Fruitlands Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.  \nQuestions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact ibohling@thetrustees.org.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/photos-with-santa-at-fruitlands-museum-2/
LOCATION:Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees | Fruitlands Museum":MAILTO:cshortliffe@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261205T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261205T160000
DTSTAMP:20261013T210534Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Artisan Market at Fruitlands Museum
DESCRIPTION:The annual Holiday Artisan Market at Fruitlands Museum returns on December 5 and 6 from 11AM-4PM! \nIf you love quality arts and crafts from local New England artisans\, this is the perfect venue for you to stock up on one-of-a-kind\, handcrafted holiday gifts for family and friends. Discover 15 unique\, juried artisans participating each day\, featuring jewelry\, ornaments\, ceramics\, beauty products\, textiles\, notecards\, candles\, and much more. \nSpecial discounts for all in the museum store – Trustees Members 20% and Guests 10%. \nCancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather\, low enrollment\, or other circumstances\, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation\, please contact Fruitlands Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.  \nQuestions? Want to become a Trustees Member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact ibohling@thetrustees.org.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/holiday-artisan-market-at-fruitlands-museum/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees | Fruitlands Museum":MAILTO:cshortliffe@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261206T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261206T160000
DTSTAMP:20261013T210535Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Artisan Market at Fruitlands Museum
DESCRIPTION:The annual Holiday Artisan Market at Fruitlands Museum returns on December 5 and 6 from 11AM-4PM! \nIf you love quality arts and crafts from local New England artisans\, this is the perfect venue for you to stock up on one-of-a-kind\, handcrafted holiday gifts for family and friends. Discover 15 unique\, juried artisans participating each day\, featuring jewelry\, ornaments\, ceramics\, beauty products\, textiles\, notecards\, candles\, and much more. \nSpecial discounts for all in the museum store – Trustees Members 20% and Guests 10%. \nCancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather\, low enrollment\, or other circumstances\, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation\, please contact Fruitlands Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.  \nQuestions? Want to become a Trustees Member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact ibohling@thetrustees.org.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/holiday-artisan-market-at-fruitlands-museum/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees | Fruitlands Museum":MAILTO:cshortliffe@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261211T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261213T150000
DTSTAMP:20261109T175615Z
CREATED:20261109T175615Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops in Concord\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Pops with the Firebird Pops Orchestra at Umbrella Arts\nDecember 11 – 13\, 2026 in Theater 144 at Umbrella Arts\, 40 Stow Street Concord\, MA 01742\nFriday\, December 11\, 2026 at 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, December 12\, 2026 at 1 PM & 5 PM\nSunday\, December 13\, 2026 at 3 PM \nWarm your soul with the festive sounds of the Firebird Pops Orchestra in Umbrella Arts’ state-of-the-art Theater 144! Your December soundtrack deserves to soar with the rich\, vibrant sound of a full orchestra and stellar vocal soloists\, so cozy up with your loved ones to two acts of holiday classics – plus some new favorites! – performed by talented musicians from across New England. \nThere’s nothing quite like experiencing the joy of a full orchestra together—especially when everyone gets to sing along in the finale! Make this Concord tradition your own and cherish the warmth of shared music during the holiday season. \nTickets go on sale Friday\, November 6 at 1:30 PM. (Stage Company subscribers get early access!) \nPerformances will run approximately 90 minutes\, including an intermission. \nTicket Prices:\nAdult ($65)\nSenior ($55)\nStudent ($20)\nChild under 5 ($10) \n__\nBringing the family? Pops the perfect introduction to symphony magic for listeners of all ages. During intermission\, let little ones explore educational activities with an Umbrella Arts instructor while you visit Concessions and take in the beautiful artwork across the Allie Kussin Gallery\, Wedge Gallery\, and our new Vertical Gallery.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/holiday-pops-in-concord-ma/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Umbrella Arts":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261212T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261212T150000
DTSTAMP:20261013T210712Z
CREATED:20261013T210712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T210712Z
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SUMMARY:Make and Mingle: Winter Wreaths
DESCRIPTION:Get outside and explore the Fruitlands Trails while gathering materials for your own winter wreath! \nAfter our brisk winter hike\, we’ll head into the warm indoors to enjoy some bubbles and craft the materials we’ve harvested into a festive\, sustainable wreath you can hang from your doorway to celebrate the season! \nYour ticket includes all the materials needed (including the bubbles!) and our experienced instructor will provide guidance throughout the program. No experience required\, just come prepared with enthusiasm and holiday cheer! The hiking portion of the program is beginner friendly and includes sections of moderate incline and uneven terrain. Sturdy\, weather appropriate shoes are required. \nBe sure to check out the Museum Gift Shop and get started on your holiday shopping while you’re here! The Shop will be open from 11AM-4PM for Small Business Saturday! \nThis event is 21+ \nCancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather\, low enrollment\, or other circumstances\, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation\, please contact Fruitlands Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.  \nQuestions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact ibohling@thetrustees.org.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/make-and-mingle-winter-wreaths/
LOCATION:Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees | Fruitlands Museum":MAILTO:cshortliffe@thetrustees.org
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