Cooler Concord

LWV Warrant Review - Session 1
2026-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Concord Free Public Library (Goodwin Forum), 1322 Main St, Concord, Concord Free Public Library (Goodwin Forum), 1322 Main St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle (LWVCC) Town Government and Observer Committee will host Warrant Review Sessions throughout April 2026. These sessions offer residents a chance to learn about and ask questions regarding the warrant articles that will be voted on at the 2026 Concord Town Meeting, which begins on Monday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m.
The events are free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend—whether you’re deeply familiar with town issues or simply curious.

Friday, April 3, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon – join via Zoom | agenda coming soon

Meetings will take place at the Goodwin Forum at the Concord Free Public Library and via Zoom.

Mosquito Bucket Challenge Workshop
2026-04-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Concord Main Library, 129 Main Street, Room Goodwin Forum, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Join to learn how you can use a mosquito dunk bucket to control mosquito populations without harming native pollinators! Reserve your supplies, then drop-in any time during the program to complete your project.
Each registrant seat reserves a full 5-gallon bucket and mosquito dunk, so families may wish to register as a single participant, but you’re welcome to bring more decorators along to work together.
Makers of all ages welcome.
Space and supplies are limited; registration opens March 23 at 4 PM

2026 MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference
2026-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Bentley University
Join us for this powerful one-day gathering bringing together 250+ passionate climate leaders from across Massachusetts. After two consecutive sold-out conferences, we’re back and bigger than ever on April 8, 2026, at Bentley University in Waltham.
Get inspired, learn what’s working in other communities, and connect with the people driving real climate impact. Expect a full day of dynamic sessions, practical tools, and unmatched networking with organizers, municipal staff, students, advocates, and partners committed to accelerating local climate solutions.

Seed Starting Workshop at Fowler Library
2026-04-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
Embrace Spring and join folks at Fowler Library for a seed starting workshop with Jess Myles!

Sustainable Landscaping at Mount Auburn Cemetery
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Concord Free Public Library (Goodwin Forum), 1322 Main St, Concord, Concord Free Public Library (Goodwin Forum), 1322 Main St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
See examples of how the staff at Mount Auburn Cemetery converted many areas of labor-intensive and carbon-intensive lawns to various lower-maintenance meadow and ground-cover plantings.
Please register for this event.

LWV Warrant Article Review - Session 2
2026-04-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Concord Free Public Library (Goodwin Forum), 1322 Main St, Concord, Concord Free Public Library (Goodwin Forum), 1322 Main St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle (LWVCC) Town Government and Observer Committee will host Warrant Review Sessions throughout April 2026. These sessions offer residents a chance to learn about and ask questions regarding the warrant articles that will be voted on at the 2026 Concord Town Meeting, which begins on Monday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m.
The events are free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend—whether you’re deeply familiar with town issues or simply curious.

Friday, April 10, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon – join via Zoom | agenda coming soon

Meetings will take place at the Goodwin Forum at the Concord Free Public Library and via Zoom.

Repair Cafe
2026-04-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Concord Main Library, 129 Main Street, Room Goodwin Forum, Concord, Massachusetts, US
What do you do with a broken toaster? Or a bike with a flat tire? Toss it? No way! Save your broken household goods from the landfill by mending them with help from your neighbors. Makers of all ages welcome.
Have Something In Need of Repair?
If possible, register in advance for this event so we can provide information about your repair request to our volunteers ahead of time, then drop-in any time during our repair café to attempt a repair with one of our coaches. Limit one reserved repair per attendee, but you’re welcome to bring along additional items in case there’s extra time.
Want to Help?
Are you handy and have the skills and tools to repair broken electronics, household appliances, bikes, small furniture, mend clothes and more? Sign up on our volunteer repair coach form and join us for an afternoon of repairing broken items together!

Climate Action Committee (CAC) Meeting
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Concord Town House, 22 Monument Square, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Monthly meeting of the town’s Climate Action Committee
See meeting agendas and minutes HERE

LWV Article Review - Session 3
2026-04-17 10:30 - 12:00
The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle (LWVCC) Town Government and Observer Committee will host Warrant Review Sessions throughout April 2026. These sessions offer residents a chance to learn about and ask questions regarding the warrant articles that will be voted on at the 2026 Concord Town Meeting, which begins on Monday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m.
The events are free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend—whether you’re deeply familiar with town issues or simply curious.

Friday, April 17, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – join via Zoom | agenda coming soon

Meetings will take place at the Goodwin Forum at the Concord Free Public Library and via Zoom.

OARS 18th Wild and Scenic Film Festival
2026-04-22 18:00 - 2026-04-26 21:00
To celebrate Earth Day and OARS’ 40th Anniversary, we’re bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to Concord for FIVE DAYS of community-focused events, anchored by our annual film screenings on April 25. See the full schedule of events and get your tickets here!
April 22 Wild & Scenic: A Conversation with Julia Blatt and Barb Moran at Concord Academy
April 23 The Noisy Puddle Reading with Linda Booth Sweeney at Haute Coffee, Outdoor Movie Night at The Robbins House, Launch of 3-Day Cross-Town Bingo based on The Noisy Puddle
April 24 Wildlife Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
April 25 Beavers & Beer at Wright Tavern, Immersive River Experience, 18th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival Screenings
April 26 Wetlands Talk & Walk with Concord Land Conservation Trust and The Thoreau Alliance, Festival Closeout at South Bridge Boathouse

Earth Day Walk
2026-04-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln and Concord MA
Save the date! Details are being planned. For more information or to get involved with the planning contact Brad Hubbard-Nelson or Alex Chatfield.
Multiple groups starting from Concord and Lincoln will meet at the Thoreau Cabin Site to celebrate the natural world and renew our commitment to protect it. A simple meet-up with music, inspiring words, and sharing of wishes & commitments.
Meet at First Parish in Concord Center or St Anne’s Church in Lincoln at 2pm, arriving by 3pm to the cabin site.
Featuring:

Richard Smith – Concord public historian and Thoreau scholar – on Walden
Sabine von Mering – environmental activist, Brandeis professor – on Civil Disobedience
Thea Iberall – Jewish Climate Action Network – eco-poetry
Roger Rosen – guitarist, folk singer – leading us in song

Concord's Annual Town Meeting
2026-04-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Join your fellow Concordians for the first night of our Annual Town Meeting!
To learn more, follow the link below!
2026 Annual Town Meeting

Thoreau's Forests Confront Climate Change
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:00 | First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Will We Still Have Forests in 50 Years? And Why We Should Care
Dr. William Moomaw, a lead author of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winning climate report, will explore the role of forests and other ecosystems in moderating climate change in combination with new technologies and our behaviors. The threats to our forests from climate change and other stresses will be a major theme. The discussion will be moderated by Delia Kaye, Concord’s Natural Resources Director.
William Moomaw is Professor Emeritus and Founding Director of the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy at the Fletcher School at Tufts University, and Distinguished Visiting Scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center. He received his PhD at MIT in Physical Chemistry. As a member of the chemistry department at Williams College, he directed the Center for Environmental Studies. He served as a Congressional Science Fellow and worked on the legislation that banned CFCs from spray cans and on the 1976 National Forest Management Act.
Professor Moomaw was a 5-time lead author of IPCC Reports addressing the science and technological mitigation of Climate Change. He was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his “Outstanding Contributions to our understanding of climate change and its global impacts and to the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.”
To ensure adequate seating, please register at https://thoreaus-trees.eventbrite.com/

Adult Bike Clinic: Get Back on Your Bike!
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Biking is a great form of exercise and transportation for all ages. If you haven’t ridden a bike in a while, or want to refresh your safe biking techniques, this clinic will give you the skills to ride with confidence! Led by League of American Bicyclists certified trainers, you will:

Learn basic bike maintenance tips
Understand the new Rules of the Road for bikes and cars
Learn to handle your bike safely on streets and bike paths
Practice safe cycling maneuvers on a traffic-free course
Leave with a “Smart Cycling Quick Guide”.

We will follow the clinic with a short group ride so that you can practice your skills on quiet neighborhood streets.
Check to ensure your bicycle is in good, working order (Air in the tires, operating brakes and chain, & gear shifters adjusted and lubricated.) Wear comfortable clothes for biking and bring a bike helmet, water bottle and sunscreen. If you have an e-bike, it must be a Class 1 e-bike to participate in this program.

Children's Clothing Swap Shop
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
You can donate clean and undamaged items one day, then anyone can visit the Swap Shop and pick out items the next day!
Donations on Friday, May 8 from 1 to 4:30 PM & Swap Shop on Saturday, May 9 from 11 AM to 1 PM | All Ages

Learn More About Donations
Learn More About the Swap Shop

Spring Bird Walk with CCACE
2026-05-19 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-05 07:00 - 09:00 | North Bridge Visitors Center, 174 Liberty St., Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Get outdoors and learn to identify 25 species commonly found in our neighborhoods, wetlands, and forests. Michele Grzenda, Naturalist, will point out various field identification techniques by sight and sound. This easy-to-moderate walk is designed for beginner and intermediate bird watchers. While we can never guarantee that you’ll see a particular species, you’ll enjoy getting outside and exploring a local area.
Note: Bring a pair of binoculars, flashlight, bug spray, and a field guide, if you have one. We’ll go in light rain, so wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Directions will be emailed to you prior to the class. First two events being at the North Bridge parking lot, the third will be at College Pond.
Instructor, Michele Grzenda; Cost, $39/pp

Adult Bike Clinic: It’s never too late to learn to ride!
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Biking is a great form of exercise and transportation for all ages and even adults can learn to ride. Led by League of American Bicyclists certified trainers, you will:

Learn how to safely get on and off a bicycle
Master the balance that makes biking possible
Learn the new Rules of the Road and how to bike safely and confidently on streets and bike paths
Learn and Practice riding on a traffic-free course
Leave with a “Smart Cycling Quick Guide

Check to ensure your bicycle is in good, working order (Air in the tires, operating brakes and chain, & gear shifters adjusted and lubricated.) Wear comfortable clothes for biking and bring a bike helmet, water bottle and sunscreen. If you have an e-bike, it must be a Class 1 e-bike to participate in this program.
