Hello, Spring! 8 Things To Do Around Concord

Spring is here — and it’s the perfect time to get out, explore and reconnect with your community. Across Concord, seasonal events, outdoor spots and local favorites offer plenty of ways to enjoy the energy of a new season.

To help you get started, we’ve rounded up some great ways to make the most of spring around Concord. Before heading out, check with each location directly for current hours, availability and any ticketing or reservation details.

1. Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House

📍 399 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 01742

Step back in time at Orchard House, the historic home where Louisa May Alcott wrote and set her beloved masterpiece, Little Women. Visitors can take a guided tour to see the original Alcott family’s artifacts and gain deeper insight into their remarkable lives.

🔗 More info: louisamayalcott.org

2. Priscilla Candy Shop

📍 19 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742

Satisfy your sweet tooth and experience the charm of a fourth-generation, family-owned confectionery famous for its handmade chocolates and classic fudge.

🔗 More info: priscillacandy.com

3. Verrill Farm

📍 11 Wheeler Rd, Concord, MA 01742

Families come to Verrill Farm for their famous pancake breakfasts, where you can enjoy stacks of pancakes and real Massachusetts Maple syrup — just be sure to visit their website to plan ahead and register for these popular events. While you're there, browse the farmstand for fresh produce, local cheeses, and warm, freshly-baked pies.

🔗 More info: verrillfarm.com

4. Concord Museum

📍 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA 01742

Through immersive exhibits and interactive galleries, this museum is a gateway to American history, housing iconic treasures like the lantern that signaled Paul Revere’s ride and the world's largest collection of writer Henry David Thoreau’s personal belongings, including his tools, walking stick, and spyglass.

🔗 More info: concordmuseum.org

5. Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

📍 Monsen Road, Concord, MA 01742

This refuge is home to more than 220 bird species and diverse aquatic life, making it an important habitat for local wildlife. You can explore peaceful wetlands and forests, and follow the Dike Trail to the Concord River. There is a required entrance fee. Before you visit, check the official website for any weather-related trail closures.

🔗 More info: fws.gov/refuge/great-meadows

6. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

📍 Bedford St, Concord, MA 01742

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is home to Author’s Ridge, a beautiful hillside where you can visit the graves of famous American writers like Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. To get there, you’ll need to walk up a short hill. Visitors from around the world leave small tokens, such as pencils, at the headstones to honor these authors.

🔗 More info: visitconcord.org

7. Concord Free Public Library

📍 129 Main St, Concord, MA 01742

The Concord Free Public Library is the perfect indoor escape on a cold day, offering a cozy retreat in the heart of downtown. Housed in an elegant red-brick building, the wood-lined interior features reading nooks, while rotating art exhibits and weekly book clubs keep the space vibrant and welcoming year-round.

🔗 More info: concordlibrary.org

8. The Umbrella Arts Center

📍 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA 01742

The Umbrella Arts Center is a cultural space with three floors of artist studios, free public galleries, and modern theaters. In March, you can see Marsha Wilcox’s celestial photography in the main gallery or watch a professional production of To Kill a Mockingbird on the main stage.

🔗 More info: theumbrellaarts.org

Here’s to getting outside, exploring local spots and making the most of the season around Concord!

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