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SUMMARY:The Umbrella Winter Market
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella’s 2025 Winter Market \nAt our annual three-day celebration of hand-crafted fine art\, come in from the cold to stroll The Umbrella’s three sunlit floors of open studios and galleries\, featuring the exhibitions off the wall (small works of Umbrella Studio Artists) and Joy & Peace (abstract paintings by Christiane Corcelle and Jill Goldman-Callahan). \nSelect a treat from Concessions\, then savor the creativity on display at the Holiday Ceramics Sale\, in Open Studios\, and at Guest Artisans’ tables brimming with pieces ready to become unique\, unforgettable gifts for you and your loved ones. \nAttending the Market with little ones? Pre-register for or drop in to a family activity led by an Umbrella instructor. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-umbrella-winter-market-2/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Open House
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SUMMARY:Kids POPS! concert — Lexington Symphony
DESCRIPTION:KIDS POPS!\nFRIDAY\, DECEMBER 5\, 2025 | 4:00PM\n\n\n\nSponsored by Russian School of Mathematics \nFeaturing Lexington Children’s Chorus under the auspices of Lexington Music School\, New World Chorale and special guest\, Santa Claus!  \nOur signature holiday event! \nEvery year\, our Holiday POPS! concerts explore a different facet of this most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with us! \n\n\n\nTickets and additional information at https://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/ \nConcerts are performed at Lexington’s historic Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/kids-pops-concert-lexington-symphony/
LOCATION:Lexington’s Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:Holiday POPS! concert — Lexington Symphony
DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY POPS!\nFRIDAY\, DECEMBER 5\, 2025 | 7:30PM\nSUNDAY\, DECEMBER 7\, 2025 | 3:00PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by Russian School of Mathematics \nFeaturing Lexington Children’s Chorus under the auspices of Lexington Music School\, New World Chorale and special guest\, Santa Claus!  \nOur signature holiday event! \nEvery year\, our Holiday POPS! concerts explore a different facet of this most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with us! \n\n\n\nTickets and additional information at https://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/ \nConcerts are performed at Lexington’s historic Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/holiday-pops-concert-lexington-symphony-2/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Lexington’s Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Symphony":MAILTO:info@lexingtonsymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T170000
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SUMMARY:The Umbrella Winter Market
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella’s 2025 Winter Market \nAt our annual three-day celebration of hand-crafted fine art\, come in from the cold to stroll The Umbrella’s three sunlit floors of open studios and galleries\, featuring the exhibitions off the wall (small works of Umbrella Studio Artists) and Joy & Peace (abstract paintings by Christiane Corcelle and Jill Goldman-Callahan). \nSelect a treat from Concessions\, then savor the creativity on display at the Holiday Ceramics Sale\, in Open Studios\, and at Guest Artisans’ tables brimming with pieces ready to become unique\, unforgettable gifts for you and your loved ones. \nAttending the Market with little ones? Pre-register for or drop in to a family activity led by an Umbrella instructor. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-umbrella-winter-market-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T100000
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SUMMARY:The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy
DESCRIPTION:The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, December 6\, 2:00 to 3:30 pm \nExhibit runs through Saturday\, March 14\, 2026 \n  \nThe Old Schwamb Mill is reopening its Arlington 250 exhibit\, The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy\, which includes an interactive gallery for families. The exhibit examines the landscape and people of Menotomy and their role in the founding of America. Informative panels answer questions including how prehistoric geological forces created the landscape of Menotomy and how the narrow corridor of Battle Road between steep hillsides at the Foot of the Rocks in Arlington Heights influenced the outcome of the American Revolution. The exhibit also identifies some of the people in Menotomy who played a role on that critical day of April 19\, 1775. \n  \nArlington 250 is a multi-year commemoration\, recognition\, and celebration of our history from its colonial beginnings to the present. A variety of programs at the Mill and other historic sites in the region recount the history we know and some stories previously untold as our ancestors battled for the rights and freedoms of everyone. The “Road” exhibit was originally shown at the Mill from December 2024 through May 2025 and at Arlington Town Hall from September to November 2025. \n  \nMill Hours: Tuesday and Saturday\, 10 am-4 pm. Open for guided tours of our living history museum; viewing of the exhibition in our second-floor galleries; and sales of our custom-made\, museum quality\, oval and circular picture and mirror frames. \n  \nThe Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\,  www.oldschwambmill.org. \n781-643-0554 or info@oldschwambmill.org \n  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-road-where-it-happened-revolution-comes-to-menotomy-3/
LOCATION:Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:The Umbrella Winter Market
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella’s 2025 Winter Market \nAt our annual three-day celebration of hand-crafted fine art\, come in from the cold to stroll The Umbrella’s three sunlit floors of open studios and galleries\, featuring the exhibitions off the wall (small works of Umbrella Studio Artists) and Joy & Peace (abstract paintings by Christiane Corcelle and Jill Goldman-Callahan). \nSelect a treat from Concessions\, then savor the creativity on display at the Holiday Ceramics Sale\, in Open Studios\, and at Guest Artisans’ tables brimming with pieces ready to become unique\, unforgettable gifts for you and your loved ones. \nAttending the Market with little ones? Pre-register for or drop in to a family activity led by an Umbrella instructor. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-umbrella-winter-market-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Open House
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SUMMARY:Holiday POPS! concert — Lexington Symphony
DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY POPS!\nFRIDAY\, DECEMBER 5\, 2025 | 7:30PM\nSUNDAY\, DECEMBER 7\, 2025 | 3:00PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by Russian School of Mathematics \nFeaturing Lexington Children’s Chorus under the auspices of Lexington Music School\, New World Chorale and special guest\, Santa Claus!  \nOur signature holiday event! \nEvery year\, our Holiday POPS! concerts explore a different facet of this most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with us! \n\n\n\nTickets and additional information at https://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/ \nConcerts are performed at Lexington’s historic Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/holiday-pops-concert-lexington-symphony-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Lexington’s Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Symphony":MAILTO:info@lexingtonsymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251208T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251208T203000
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SUMMARY:Middlesex Conservation District FY 2025 Annual Meeting with Russ Cohen: Nibbling on the Wild Landscape of Middlesex County
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to join us at our Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Meeting with a presentation by Russ Cohen! \nDinner and snacks will be provided free of charge. \nPresentation: Nibbling on the Wild Landscape of Middlesex County\n \n\n\nDuration: 0.5 hour business meeting & 2 hour presentation with Russ Cohen (includes Q&A and nibbling on foraged goodies!)\nProgram Type: In-person\nCost: Free\, Registration Preferred\nMaximum Number of Participants: 75\nPresentation Speaker: Russ Cohen \nRegister Here\nDonations are welcome! \nWe start with a  short business meeting. At this meeting\, we will be voting on candidates for the Board of Supervisors for Middlesex Conservation District. Anyone who is a land user in Middlesex County is invited to vote. The agenda can be found here. \nPresentation Description:\nMiddlesex County is home to over 80 species of edible wild plants.  Many of these species are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. These include native species like Black Raspberry and Shagbark Hickory; non-native weeds like Burdock and Chicory; and exotic invasive species like Dame’s Rocket and Japanese Knotweed. Join Russ Cohen\, wild edibles enthusiast and author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten\, for a 90-minute slide show covering at least three dozen of the tastiest species the region has to offer.  These include plant species everyone knows well\, like Daisies and Dandelions\, to species they may never have even heard of\, like Calamus and Carrion Flower. Russ’ talk will also include native species suitable for planting in peoples’ yards.  Keys to the identification of each species will be provided\, along with info on edible portion(s)\, season(s) of availability and preparation methods\, as well as guidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging.  Russ will also include a few details regarding some native edible plants he has grown successfully from seed and added to Middlesex County landscapes in partnership with land trusts\, municipalities and other groups.  Last but not least\, Russ will accompany his talk with handouts and several foraged goodies made with wild ingredients.\n \nRuss Cohen’s Bio:\nUntil his retirement in June of 2015\, Russ Cohen’s “day job” was serving as the Rivers Advocate for the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Ecological Restoration\, where one of his areas of expertise was in riparian vegetation. Now Russ has more time to pursue his passionate avocation\, which is connecting to nature via his taste buds\, and assisting others in doing the same. In addition to leading over three dozen wild edibles-themed walks and talks each year at a wide variety of venues throughout the Northeast\, Russ has now taken on a role of Johnny Appleseed for edible native species. He has set up a small nursery (in Weston) where he grows/keeps plants that he propagates from seed (some of which he collected himself). He is then collaborating with land trusts\, cities and towns\, schools and colleges\, state and federal agencies\, Tribal members and groups\, organic farms and others to plant plants from his nursery in appropriate places on their properties. Russ has collaborated on over three dozen such projects in the past decade (at least eight of which are in Middlesex County). \n  \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/middlesex-conservation-district-fy-2025-annual-meeting-with-russ-cohen-nibbling-on-the-wild-landscape-of-middlesex-county/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251212T220000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops Concert with the Firebird Pops Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:‘Tis the season to warm your soul with the festive sounds of the Firebird Pops Orchestra in The Umbrella’s state-of-the-art Theater 144. \nCozy up to two acts of beloved holiday classics–plus some new favorites!–performed by talented musicians from across New England. Let these rich\, vibrant orchestrations provide the soundtrack to your December as you enjoy solos by Mara Bonde\, Sandra Piques Eddy\, and Stephen Markarian with your loved ones. \nBringing the family? Pops the perfect introduction to the magic of the symphony for listeners of all ages. During intermission\, let little ones explore Educational activities with an Umbrella instructor while you visit Concessions and take in the beautiful abstract works in the Allie Kussin Gallery\, Joy & Peace. \nThere’s nothing quite like experiencing the joy of a full orchestra together—especially when everyone gets to sing along. Let your voice join in a rousing sing-along finale that fosters the warmth of community against the December chill. \nAbout The Firebird Pops Orchestra \nThe online musical sensation Firebird Pops was born “out of the ashes” of the COVID-19 shutdown\, its inaugural virtual performances taking grateful audiences by storm. Under the baton of founder and music director\, Brendan Kenney\, almost 60 musicians performed Harry Potter Symphonic Suite\, a medley of the score from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone\, garnering praise from MuggleNet.com\, Nerdist\, and New England’s Channel 7 News. Since then\, the orchestra has continued to grow in size and notoriety with its innovative digital performances from Phantom of the Opera\, the launch of the Firebird Vox choir\, and fresh seasonal concerts for the Halloween and Winter Holidays. Formally granted nonprofit status\, the Firebird Pops organization looks forward to expanding its in-person repertoire\, and The Umbrella is proud to introduce them to live audiences in our state-of-the-art Main Stage Theater 144!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/holiday-pops-concert-with-the-firebird-pops-orchestra/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops Concert with the Firebird Pops Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:‘Tis the season to warm your soul with the festive sounds of the Firebird Pops Orchestra in The Umbrella’s state-of-the-art Theater 144. \nCozy up to two acts of beloved holiday classics–plus some new favorites!–performed by talented musicians from across New England. Let these rich\, vibrant orchestrations provide the soundtrack to your December as you enjoy solos by Mara Bonde\, Sandra Piques Eddy\, and Stephen Markarian with your loved ones. \nBringing the family? Pops the perfect introduction to the magic of the symphony for listeners of all ages. During intermission\, let little ones explore Educational activities with an Umbrella instructor while you visit Concessions and take in the beautiful abstract works in the Allie Kussin Gallery\, Joy & Peace. \nThere’s nothing quite like experiencing the joy of a full orchestra together—especially when everyone gets to sing along. Let your voice join in a rousing sing-along finale that fosters the warmth of community against the December chill. \nAbout The Firebird Pops Orchestra \nThe online musical sensation Firebird Pops was born “out of the ashes” of the COVID-19 shutdown\, its inaugural virtual performances taking grateful audiences by storm. Under the baton of founder and music director\, Brendan Kenney\, almost 60 musicians performed Harry Potter Symphonic Suite\, a medley of the score from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone\, garnering praise from MuggleNet.com\, Nerdist\, and New England’s Channel 7 News. Since then\, the orchestra has continued to grow in size and notoriety with its innovative digital performances from Phantom of the Opera\, the launch of the Firebird Vox choir\, and fresh seasonal concerts for the Halloween and Winter Holidays. Formally granted nonprofit status\, the Firebird Pops organization looks forward to expanding its in-person repertoire\, and The Umbrella is proud to introduce them to live audiences in our state-of-the-art Main Stage Theater 144!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/holiday-pops-concert-with-the-firebird-pops-orchestra/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops Concert with the Firebird Pops Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:‘Tis the season to warm your soul with the festive sounds of the Firebird Pops Orchestra in The Umbrella’s state-of-the-art Theater 144. \nCozy up to two acts of beloved holiday classics–plus some new favorites!–performed by talented musicians from across New England. Let these rich\, vibrant orchestrations provide the soundtrack to your December as you enjoy solos by Mara Bonde\, Sandra Piques Eddy\, and Stephen Markarian with your loved ones. \nBringing the family? Pops the perfect introduction to the magic of the symphony for listeners of all ages. During intermission\, let little ones explore Educational activities with an Umbrella instructor while you visit Concessions and take in the beautiful abstract works in the Allie Kussin Gallery\, Joy & Peace. \nThere’s nothing quite like experiencing the joy of a full orchestra together—especially when everyone gets to sing along. Let your voice join in a rousing sing-along finale that fosters the warmth of community against the December chill. \nAbout The Firebird Pops Orchestra \nThe online musical sensation Firebird Pops was born “out of the ashes” of the COVID-19 shutdown\, its inaugural virtual performances taking grateful audiences by storm. Under the baton of founder and music director\, Brendan Kenney\, almost 60 musicians performed Harry Potter Symphonic Suite\, a medley of the score from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone\, garnering praise from MuggleNet.com\, Nerdist\, and New England’s Channel 7 News. Since then\, the orchestra has continued to grow in size and notoriety with its innovative digital performances from Phantom of the Opera\, the launch of the Firebird Vox choir\, and fresh seasonal concerts for the Halloween and Winter Holidays. Formally granted nonprofit status\, the Firebird Pops organization looks forward to expanding its in-person repertoire\, and The Umbrella is proud to introduce them to live audiences in our state-of-the-art Main Stage Theater 144!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/holiday-pops-concert-with-the-firebird-pops-orchestra/2025-12-13/2/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T173000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops Concert with the Firebird Pops Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:‘Tis the season to warm your soul with the festive sounds of the Firebird Pops Orchestra in The Umbrella’s state-of-the-art Theater 144. \nCozy up to two acts of beloved holiday classics–plus some new favorites!–performed by talented musicians from across New England. Let these rich\, vibrant orchestrations provide the soundtrack to your December as you enjoy solos by Mara Bonde\, Sandra Piques Eddy\, and Stephen Markarian with your loved ones. \nBringing the family? Pops the perfect introduction to the magic of the symphony for listeners of all ages. During intermission\, let little ones explore Educational activities with an Umbrella instructor while you visit Concessions and take in the beautiful abstract works in the Allie Kussin Gallery\, Joy & Peace. \nThere’s nothing quite like experiencing the joy of a full orchestra together—especially when everyone gets to sing along. Let your voice join in a rousing sing-along finale that fosters the warmth of community against the December chill. \nAbout The Firebird Pops Orchestra \nThe online musical sensation Firebird Pops was born “out of the ashes” of the COVID-19 shutdown\, its inaugural virtual performances taking grateful audiences by storm. Under the baton of founder and music director\, Brendan Kenney\, almost 60 musicians performed Harry Potter Symphonic Suite\, a medley of the score from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone\, garnering praise from MuggleNet.com\, Nerdist\, and New England’s Channel 7 News. Since then\, the orchestra has continued to grow in size and notoriety with its innovative digital performances from Phantom of the Opera\, the launch of the Firebird Vox choir\, and fresh seasonal concerts for the Halloween and Winter Holidays. Formally granted nonprofit status\, the Firebird Pops organization looks forward to expanding its in-person repertoire\, and The Umbrella is proud to introduce them to live audiences in our state-of-the-art Main Stage Theater 144!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/holiday-pops-concert-with-the-firebird-pops-orchestra/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251216T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251216T213000
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SUMMARY:The Umbrella Film Series presents My Penguin Friend
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the best of classic\, independent\, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center\, with pre-show dinner options.  \nThis December\, join us for My Penguin Friend (2024\, dir. David Schurmann\, rated PG)\, a family-friendly film based on the true story of a lonely fisherman who unexpectedly finds companionship with a South American Magellan penguin. The film runs 1 hour and 37 minutes. Optional pre-show dinners from Saltbox Kitchen are available; order before Mon\, Dec 15 at 12 PM. Film tickets are $12.50\, meals are an additional $25. Concessions are available for purchase at the event. \nPlus\, join us before the film for a FREE Youth Film Premiere at 5:15 PM. This event is a celebratory culmination of Umbrella Artist-in-Residence Tom Flint’s Fall Semester Classes and features student films and a short documentary about their creation. Learn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/film
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-umbrella-film-series-presents-my-penguin-friend/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251219T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251219T200000
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Lantern Walk 2025
DESCRIPTION:NCLT’s annual Winter Solstice Lantern Walk is back and expected to shine like never before! \nEnjoy a stunning\, ethereal stroll through winding\, wooded trails with family and friends over cozy cups of hot cocoa. Usher in the longest night of the year with a warm bonfire along the path of twinkling lanterns and take in solstice legends of years past. This tranquil\, dreamlike evening is the perfect way to enjoy the wonders of wintertime and celebrate the holidays with the ones you love. \nTrail Details: Approximately .85 miles long. Gravel\, dirt and boardwalk paths. Slight-moderate inclines and declines in the trail. \nTickets are not required; however\, we encourage you to sign up to receive updates in case of inclement weather. Parking is limited and not guaranteed\, please plan accordingly. \nAll donations and proceeds go to North County Land Trust and our mission to conserve land and create outdoor experiences across north central Massachusetts. We appreciate your support!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/winter-solstice-lantern-walk-2025/
LOCATION:Doyle Community Park\, 464 Abbott Avenue\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="North County Land Trust":MAILTO:info@northcountylandtrust.org
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SUMMARY:"The Longest Night"
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Acton’s oldest house to celebrate the longest night of the year.  We will share our holiday traditions and trace the history of the importance of the winter solstice throughout Europe and the colonies\, and how it has been revived in recent years.  There will be hot chocolate\, eggnog and traditional English plum pudding treats served while we read Clement Moore’s “Visit from St. Nicholas” and sing songs of cheer to celebrate the season.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-longest-night/
LOCATION:Faulkner Homestead\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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