Things to See & Do

Professor Kate Culkin will discuss her new book,   Emerson’s Daughters - Ellen Tucker Emerson, Edith Emerson Forbes, and Their Family Legacy. She will focus on the critical role the manuscript holdings of the Concord Free Public Library's William Munroe Special Collections played in her ability to write the book. Emerson’s Daughters is a biography of a sisterhood, the first full-length study of Ellen and Edith’s lives.

ARE YOU PREPARED? Come celebrate National Preparedness Month on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM, the first day of Climate Preparedness Week.

Artisans Way welcomes Treestump Woodcrafts for their much-anticipated annual trunk show.  A family of craftspeople from Arizona, they use wood and stone to create furniture, bowls, trays, sushi and bread boards, and kitchen utensils. Their work is made primarily of mesquite, filling the meandering cracks and knots in the wood with natural turquoise or hand-gathered river rocks to produce sublime one-of-a-kind pieces.  All in-stock Treestump Woodwork will be 15% off during the show. Sept 20 - 21

The Okee Dokee Brothers are back by popular demand to kick off CCM's 2025/2026 Concert and Speaker Series. Known for their unique blend of bluegrass-inspired folk music, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing celebrate the outdoors and inspire adventure, fostering a love for nature and music in listeners of all ages.

Concord Center is buzzing with excitement with the Third Thursdays event series. This Massachusetts neighborhood welcomes locals and visitors alike for art, culture, shopping, and dining. Taking place monthly from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Third Thursdays features more than 30 local businesses staying open late with special offerings and experiences. 

Lucy Lacoste Gallery is delighted to present Chris Gustin: Wild Things, September 13- October 11, 2025, an exhibition of closed form abstract ceramic sculpture. The artist, a visionary force in the field of abstract ceramics, uses melting wood ash from his firings to reveal form, creating works that are anthropomorphic, landscape and cloudlike, galactic and otherworldly. 

Come to The Umbrella for FREE family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block Saturday, September 13, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated (but not required). For more information, visit our website: https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/fall-free-family-days

The Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) invites the public to its annual Discovery Day Open House. This free, interactive event is for the entire family and is an opportunity to explore the world of music, meet professional instructors, and discover the programs offered at CCM. The Open House will feature a variety of activities, including an instrument exploration for both kids and adults, free demo classes, and opportunities to meet with instructors to find the right match. Placement auditions for the Overture String Orchestra will also be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join multimedia artist Elena (Zhonghe) Li for a workshop specializing in the traditional Chinese art of papercutting. Li's art is inspired by her deep love of nature, grounded in Taoist philosophy, which emphasizes simplicity and living in harmony with nature. She considers Henry David Thoreau and American Laozi (master of Taolism). Each workshop will hold 25 participants. 

Concord Center is buzzing with excitement with the Third Thursdays event series. This Massachusetts neighborhood welcomes locals and visitors alike for art, culture, shopping, and dining. Taking place monthly from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Third Thursdays features more than 30 local businesses staying open late with special offerings and experiences.