Things to See & Do

Join in the magic of the holidays as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus welcome you to West Concord. Shops will be serving holiday treats, and there will be plenty of great sales to make holiday shopping a joy.

The Umbrella Stage Company, in partnership with The Firebird Pops Orchestra, is thrilled to announce the return of our holiday pops concert!  Fun for the whole family. Enjoy seasonal favorites at concessions, fun activities for the kids during intermission, and the chance to sing along together in celebration.

Join the Town of Concord for its 4th annual Chanukah Celebration, partnered with Kerem Shalom, Concord DEI, Concord Visitor Center, and Concord Recreation. Enjoy interactive Chanukah songs, crafts, and fun—and latkes provided by Debra’s Natural Gourmet.

Get in the holiday spirit and discover inspiration for decorating your own home at the 14th Annual Holiday House Tour! Visit six of Concord’s most beautiful homes, festively decorated for the holiday season. The Tour will highlight historical homes in honor of the approaching 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

Visit with the Alcotts, their notable neighbors, and faithful friends while they prepare for holiday celebrations. Enjoy interacting with living history portrayers as they share Alcott traditions and savor the cozy, fun-loving ambiance of the household from days gone by. Live music and caroling, theatricals and tableaux, along with take-home craft activities and unique mementos, are all part of this heartwarming experience.

December 7, 8, 14, and 15

Join the Concord Orchestra for“The Unknowable,”a program of Lili Boulager’s D'un Matin de Printemps, Gerald Finzi’sThe Fall of the Leaf, Ralph Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, Piotr Tchaikovsky’s March Slave, and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 7.

Celebrate the season and enjoy the warm glow of candlelight at The Old Manse Museum as you explore the house decorated for Christmas. Learn about how residents have celebrated Christmas through the centuries. Warm up with hot cider and cookies in the gift shop while you finish your holiday shopping.

December 6, 7, 13, and 14 from 5:30 - 8 pm

Known for his intricate woodblock prints that draw on a variety of Native and pop cultural elements, Marwin Begaye will discuss how his work examines issues of cultural identity through the intersection of American Indian and popular cultures. He will also talk about his ongoing research, which investigates the technical processes related to printmaking and the construction of mixed-media art.

Head down to Concord Center for a day of exciting holiday events. There will be vendors and performers throughout the day. The Concord Players will be singing carols from 3:45-4:15 pm on the Walden Street Post Office steps. Inside The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden Street, enjoy festive music from The Concord Band along with hot cocoa and refreshments, followed by the traditional parade to Monument Square that begins at 4:50 pm to greet Santa and light the tree.

Stop by and admire the remarkable collection of menorahs held in trust for the community. This tradition, begun 35 years ago by Debra Stark, is continued by her son, Adam, to share the Festival of Lights with all.