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  • BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL

    Recurring
    The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

    Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE 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, […]

    $20 – $62
  • Concord’s Black Heritage Trail Celebration

    This program will recognize the installation of the 10 Black Heritage Trail Markers, the Black Heritage walking tour and maps, as well as words and song to commemorate this important moment in our Town history.

  • I AND YOU

    Recurring
    The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

    Umbrella Arts presents... I AND YOU, playing October 9 - November 22, 2026 in Concord, MA. THE STORY A 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 […]

    $20 – $62
  • Spirits of the Old Manse: A Candlelit Encounter with the Past

    Recurring
    The Old Manse 269 Monument Street, Concord, MA, United States

    Step inside the Old Manse after dark for a rare, intimate experience through the rooms where history was lived – and still lingers. This is not a haunted house. This is something older, quieter, and more unsettling. Guided by candlelight, you’ll move room by room through the 18th-century home once occupied by Revolutionaries, philosophers, and […]

  • BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL

    Recurring
    The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

    Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE 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, […]

    $20 – $62
  • Exploring Ceremonial Stone Landscapes

    Peppercorn Hill was once marked as an "Indian Establishment" on a map from the 1800s. There are many stone groupings and other features to explore in the landscape. The walk will be led by Cathy Taylor who for over 25 years has been studying ceremonial earth and stone sites identified by Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. […]

    Free
  • LexArt: Outdoor Artisan Market Oct 24

    LexArt 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, United States

    Pop-Up Parking Lot Sales Events coming to LexArt in 2026 10:00am to 4:00pm Applications are now open to all vendors! Now Accepting Artisan Food Vendors. (See Application Guidelines and Polices for details) During the warmer months, LexArt will be hosting outdoor artisan pop-up markets in our Parking Lot. These markets will have vendors that are […]

    Free
  • Sip and Sculpt: Ceramic Planter with a Friendly Face

    deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

    Throughout the Sculpture Park you’ll find many hidden faces and abstracted human forms nestled within the landscape. Inspired by the interactions between these man-made figures and the natural world, we’ll be using air-dry clay to create our own planters in the shape of a human head, blending material, form, and flora! This beginner friendly workshop […]

  • Spirits of the Old Manse: A Candlelit Encounter with the Past

    Recurring
    The Old Manse 269 Monument Street, Concord, MA, United States

    Step inside the Old Manse after dark for a rare, intimate experience through the rooms where history was lived – and still lingers. This is not a haunted house. This is something older, quieter, and more unsettling. Guided by candlelight, you’ll move room by room through the 18th-century home once occupied by Revolutionaries, philosophers, and […]

  • I AND YOU

    Recurring
    The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

    Umbrella Arts presents... I AND YOU, playing October 9 - November 22, 2026 in Concord, MA. THE STORY A 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 […]

    $20 – $62
  • Dog Halloween Costume Contest at deCordova!

    deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

    The Dog Halloween Costume Contest at deCordova is a “pawfect” opportunity for pups and their parents to show off their festive attire! All well-behaved dogs (and their owners) are welcome to enter the costume contest. Please bring your dog on leash and only bring dogs who can get along with other dogs. Water will be […]

  • Iron Work Farm open houses at Jones Tavern and the Faulkner

    Faulkner Homestead 5 High Street, Acton, MA, United States +1 more

    The Iron Work Farm will hold its last “4th Sunday” open houses of the season at Jones Tavern (128 Main St., 1 to 3 p.m.) and the Jones-Faulkner Homestead (5 High St., 3 to 5 p.m.) At Jones Tavern, visit the authentic taproom of one of Acton’s most important gathering places during the Revolutionary War.  […]