Annual Events
Events
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28th Annual Family Trees
Featured28th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature begins on November 22, 2023 through January 1, 2024! Concord’s literary legacy is given a creative twist as dozens of trees and wreaths of all shapes and sizes are decorated with charm and inspiration from acclaimed children’s books. This year's honorary chair Danielle Hill Greendeer is […]
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The Fête – Sold out!
Join us on Friday, December 1st from 6:30-8:30 p.m. as the Concord Museum transforms into a dazzling holiday wonderland! The Fête is a chance to celebrate the season with fellow friends and supporters and features plenty of festive drinks and hors d’oeuvres to re-awaken your merry spirit. Enjoy sparkling lights, elegant displays and the magic […]
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13th Annual Holiday House Tour
FeaturedJoin the Guild of Volunteers for the 13th Annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 2nd! Visit several of Concord’s most beautiful homes, festively decorated for the holiday season. Decorated by professional designers, these spectacular homes will fill you with the spirit of the holidays. Spend the day in Concord and enjoy the charming downtown, […]
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The 35th Annual Garden Tour – June 7 and June 8, 2024
FeaturedThe 35th Annual Garden Tour June 7 - 8 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tickets are now on sale! Use the below form to purchase your tickets. Join us for a day of beauty, nature, and discovery as you visit private gardens throughout Concord. All proceeds support the Concord Museum’s vital education initiatives. This year's […]
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29th Annual Family Trees
Featured29th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature This annual family-focused event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading throughdozens of decorated story trees. Crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations,each tree features hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. Visitors can explore the artistic trees and families can sit and read together […]
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14th Annual Holiday House Tour
FeaturedJoin the Guild of Volunteers for the 14th Annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 7th! A beloved annual tradition, the Holiday House Tour invites ticket-holders to visit six festively-decorated homes throughout Concord, each with their own unique charm and character. In 2024, the Tour will highlight historical homes in honor of the approaching 250th […]
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The Garden Tour
FeaturedThe Concord Museum Garden Tour June 6 - 7 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Join us for a day of beauty, nature, and discovery as you visit six stunning gardens throughout Concord. All proceeds benefit the Museum's vital school programs that serve over 14,000 k-12 students across the Commonwealth each year. Become a member […]
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30th Annual Family Trees
Featured30 Years of Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature Experience a one-of-a-kind installation of dozens of stunning story trees crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each featuring elaborate hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. A centerpiece of the Museum’s community-focused programing, this popular annual event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading as […]
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15th Annual Holiday House Tour
FeaturedJoin the Guild of Volunteers for the 15th Annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 6th! A beloved annual tradition, the Holiday House Tour invites ticket-holders to visit six festively-decorated homes throughout Concord, each with their own unique charm and character. Every year, this popular holiday event sells over 1,000 tickets and provides critical support […]
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An Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators: A Birthday Celebration
FeaturedAn Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators: A Birthday Celebration Join us on December 14 for a festive Birthday Party to celebrate 30 years of Family Trees! Meet the local authors, illustrators, and even some of the characters from the books featured in this year’s installation. Purchase books for holiday gifts and get them signed! 2025 Book […]
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Patriots’ Day
FeaturedCelebrate Patriots' Day at the Concord Museum as we commemorate the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord!Visitors will: Free Museum admission is supported by Highland Street Foundation, and family activities are supported by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Photos by Mike Ritter.
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Second Annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride
FeaturedJoin us on a ride through the historic towns of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle on the second annual Paul Revere's Bike Ride for the Concord Museum. Starting at the Concord Museum near the historic town center, cyclists can choose to ride a 19 or 32 mile loop on paved roads, passing many Revolutionary […]