GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
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On Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher September 18 - December 20, 2026 in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) Mosaic Activity: during Free Family Day, Saturday, October 10, 2 - 4 PM (registration appreciated) Artist Talk: Wednesday, November 7, 3 - 4 PM […]
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Menjunje/Amalgamation: An Exploration of Language and Identity by Shelly “Lola” Freund September 23 - November 16, 2026 in the Wedge Gallery Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) Drop-in Fingerpainting Activity: during Free Family Day, Saturday, October 10, 2 - 4 PM (registration appreciated) Artist Talk: Friday, October 23, 5 […] 
Whorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury September 23, 2026 - February 26, 2027 Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) Drop-in Drawing Activity: during Free Family Day, Saturday, October 10, 2 - 4 PM (registration appreciated) Our inaugural Vertical Gallery Activation features a multi-media installation from Massachusetts artist Debra Fleury. […]
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Whorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury September 23, 2026 - February 26, 2027 Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) Drop-in Drawing Activity: during Free Family Day, Saturday, October 10, 2 - 4 PM (registration appreciated) Our inaugural Vertical Gallery Activation features a multi-media installation from Massachusetts artist Debra Fleury. […]
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This year’s Art Ramble features work by multi-media artist Helen Duncan. Duncan’s porcelain clay and wire forms are dispersed along the Fairyland Pond Trail in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest, right off of Concord Center. Duncan's delicate dandelion-esque pieces come alive on the trail, responding to their environment by shifting with the breeze and reflecting […]
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Join author Matt Landry at the 1835 Town Hall for an engaging presentation on the trails, stories, and rich history of Mount Wachusett. Based on his book Mount Wachusett Hiking Guide and History, this talk combines a brief overview of the hiking trails with fascinating local history, offering something for both outdoor enthusiasts and those who simply […]
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8 events,
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On Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6 p.m., the Fitchburg Historical Society will host a talk by Lowell author Chris Boucher, discussing his latest book, Harry “Bucky” Lew, A Biography of Basketball’s First Black Professional. Boucher examines Lew’s story and impact in the world of sports, in his book and during his appearance at the […]
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Adults and teens (13+) please join Rivka Schwartz from Health and Hearth at the Sterling Senior Center to learn more about making healthy probiotic drinks. Rivka studied herbal medicine here in New England and is certified as a wellness coach by the Mayo Clinic. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more from this wellness expert! […]
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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
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7 events,
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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is pleased to present a musical performance (and album release party!) with Antje Duvekot. Antje has won some of the top prizes in the singer songwriter world, including the Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, the prestigious Kerrville (TX) “Best New Folk Award,” and, in one of the […]
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
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9 events,
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Join local historian Lee McTighe’s tour of Hillside Cemetery on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 1:30. Lee’s tour of Townsend’s historic cemeteries have always drawn great reviews, so don’t miss your chance to join us this year! Enter the cemetery at Avenue 1 (the main gate) and park at the back of the cemetery alongside […]
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The Iron Work Farm’s popular annual fundraiser, the Open-Air Tap Room, returns to the Jones-Faulkner Homestead, 5 High Street, Acton, from 4 to 8 p.m. A salute by the Acton Minutemen will open the family-friendly event. Featured will be music by Babylon, outdoor games for both kids and adults, face painting, a stuffed animal hunt, […]
$25
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Saturday, October 3, 2026 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fees: Free Meet at Mass Central Rail Trail - Sterling Spur, 25 Gates Road, Sterling. About 1 mile round trip. Join a spooky lantern stroll, hear scary stories, and listen for wildlife. Start at sunset and return in darkness with lanterns guiding the way. Glow sticks […]
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8 events,
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Enjoy a scenic 1.5-mile walk through Howard Park while learning about its rich history. Along the way, we’ll share interesting stories and point out the park’s main attractions and highlights. Meet at 11 AM at the Squannacook School parking lot, 66 Brookline St, Townsend.
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Does your child love tractors and farm animals? Do you enjoy fresh local fruits and vegetables? You are invited to Pepperell's fifth annual Open Farm Day from 11am to 3pm!This year will be the biggest ever. Nine local farms will open their doors to families, offering farm tours, hay rides, animal visits, goat milking, horse […]
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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
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6 events,Ever dig something up and wonder what it is? Join Iron Work Farm and Archaeology Outreach as we recover artifacts from a tailings pile at the oldest house in Action. The Jones/Faulkner House was built in 1707 and occupied by Faulkner descendants until the 1960's. This is a once in a lifetime project. Please volunteer […] |
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Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) Experience colorful, purposeful art that will awe and inspire, and celebrate all four of our Fall Gallery Artists at this free joint opening reception at Umbrella Arts. Enjoy light refreshments as you browse the three indoor gallery spaces and hear from all the artists […]
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7 events,
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Join us for an evening of conversation, reflection, and learning. Moderated by Alan Dernalowicz, the program features local veterans and representatives from organizations serving the veteran community. This year’s special guest is Kara Fossey, Executive Director of the Fort Devens Museum and the Groton History Center. (Many will remember her engaging 2022 presentation at the […]
$3
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
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7 events,
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Why did men in the 1700s wear wigs? What were they made of, how were they styled, and who wore what? How would the hair care routine of George Washington compare to that of a low-ranking British soldier? How would it compare to Martha Washington's? Join living history interpreter and wig maker, Audrey Stuck-Girard, as […]
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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
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9 events,
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Celebrate the beauty of the season at Fruitlands Museum with a day inspired by feathers, flight, and fall color celebrating the global birding event, October Big Day. We are excited to partner with three different birding organizations on this exciting day! At 10–11:30AM, the Boxborough Birders will be leading a guided bird walk along the […]
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Come and tour the newly refurbished Cooperage on Oct. 10, 2026. The Townsend Historical Society has spent over a quarter of a million dollars rehabilitating this historic treasure, and everyone is invited to stop by Saturday, October 10, 2026 between 1 and 3 PM to look at the great results! Park at the Reed Homestead, […]
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Join us on Saturday, October 10 from 2 - 4 PM for an afternoon filled with art, crafts, and fun as we open up our galleries for Free Family Day! View our open gallery spaces featuring three new Fall exhibitions and participate in free drop-in crafts with our exhibiting artists, including artist-led tours of this […] |
8 events,
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
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An all-Chopin program, played on a piano made in 1840 by Erard of Paris - one of two makes favored by Chopin at that time. Pianist Yukiko Sekino returns to the Historical Piano Concerts series, based on the Frederick Collection of historical European grand pianos, in Ashburnham, MA. This concludes the series' 41st fall season. […]
$20.
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
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6 events,
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Crime doesn’t pay, but it will definitely amuse attendees who come to “Police History during the Great Depression” at Fitchburg Historical Society, 781 Main St. on Wednesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. Researchers Sally Cragin and Dr. Joe Cronin focused on researching crimes large and small which were registered between 1930 and 1935 in the […]
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7 events,
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Returning to the museum after his popular 2022 talk on the history of the Delay Memorial Golf Tournament, author and longtime sportswriter Jay Gearan celebrates the 90th anniversary of Gardner Municipal Golf Course. Based on his hot-off-the-press book A Course Called Gardner, Jay will share the story of the course's beginnings as a 9-hole layout […]
$3
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Prof. Curtiss Hoffman has investigated the thousands of enigmatic stone monuments scattered throughout the woodlands and fields of the eastern United States and Canada. Regional descendant Indigenous communities identify these structures as "stone prayers"—sacred sites that deserve protection. Hoffman documents archaeological and environmental evidence supporting the Indigenous origin of many of these monuments.
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6 events,
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
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7 events,
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We are excited to bring art+mindfulness, a dynamic experience that brings guided meditation and quiet reflection, to the deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum. This 90-minute workshop has been designed to whisk you away from your daily responsibilities and leave you feeling calm, connected and more present. In the presence of outdoor sculpture and within a […]
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
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8 events,
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“Birds of Prey” with Tom Ricardi Sunday, October 18 12pm-1pm at the Visitor Center Join us and Tom Ricardi of the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway MA, as he returns with some of his feathered friends! Get up close, and hear about the predatory birds that call New England their home. All ages. […]
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
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
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7 events,
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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.
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
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7 events,
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 […]
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
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10 events,
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
12 events,
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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 […]
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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. […]
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Join the New England Poetry Club amidst the beautiful landscape of the Fruitlands hillside for an afternoon of poetry sharing their work in a setting steeped in literary history. Founded in 1915, the New England Poetry Club has long championed poets with ties to the region, offering readings, workshops, and annual contests that celebrate the […]
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From almost 13,000 years ago, to today, New England’s Native Americans have participated in many social networks throughout the continent. Robert Goodby, an archaeologist and Professor of Anthropology at Franklin Pierce University, will present evidence for long-distance connections among Native communities over time - technological traditions, religious practices, raw materials, and economic strategies, some of […]
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6 events,
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A dark, isolated castle, terrified villagers, a creepy, devil-eared count, a slowly opening door, marks on a visitor’s throat—this is the silent film “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror,” showing at the Historical Society, 215 Still River Road, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. Playing the live, improvised accompaniment on the society’s restored Stevens pipe […]
$10
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7 events,
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Please join Professor Kyle Hull, PhD. and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Fitchburg State University, at the Conant Public Library as we explore with him the psychology of groups and politics and how that translates into voter choice and policy decisions. Registration is required. Please visit sterlinglibrary.org or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Free
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
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7 events,
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 […]
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
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6 events,
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
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6 events,
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
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