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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6 events,
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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.
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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,
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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7 events,
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Ceremonial Landscapes mark key events such as annual fish-runs, planting and harvesting corn, storytelling, and maple syrup gathering. The nighttime sky's celestial patterns are encoded in stone features. Cathy Taylor, a former member of the Upton Historical Commision will talk about these features.
Free
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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Living history interpreter Audrey Stuck-Girard explains what clothing meant to early Americans, both in material value and as a means of identifying oneself in society. We will examine images of surviving garments and artwork from the era, discussing the details of the clothing in the context of social status, gender, age, race, profession, religion, and […]
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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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Help us say goodbye to the 2026 Main Season in style. We’ll host our 13th annual bonfire on November 7. The 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 […]
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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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 […]
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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,
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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
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6 events,
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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. Practicing in the Sculpture Park offers a unique opportunity to engage with the body in space, […] |
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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 […]
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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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5 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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6 events,
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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 […]
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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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4 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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a talk at the Boxborough Sargent Memorial Library The 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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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4 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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Create your own three dimensional winter wonderland while enjoying some festive bubbles! Learn 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 […] |
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Getting ready for the Holiday Season? Looking for the perfect picture for your Christmas card? Santa 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 […]
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Getting ready for the Holiday Season? Looking for the perfect picture for your Christmas card? Santa 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 […] 
The annual Holiday Artisan Market at Fruitlands Museum returns on December 5 and 6 from 11AM-4PM! If 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, […] |
4 events,
The annual Holiday Artisan Market at Fruitlands Museum returns on December 5 and 6 from 11AM-4PM! If 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, […] |