Growing up Well: From Pressure to Purpose— Community Panel Discussion
ThinkGive, Turning Life On, Danny’s Place, and CCACE invite parents, teens, and educators to our next event in the Growing up Well community education series.
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 6:00-7:30 PM
Concord-Carlisle High School, Learning Commons (2nd Floor, library)
This panel discussion will explore how to help teens maintain a sense of mattering amid pressures related to academics, athletics, and social media. Panelists with experience in education, child development , and mental health, alongside a young adult with firsthand experience, will share perspectives, discuss what helps, and offer practical ideas for families and educators. Panelists include Dr. Molly Church, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, The Concord Center, Natalie Martinez, Associate Director of College Counseling and Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach, Middlesex School, and Quinn Sobieraj, Filmmaker, Barista, and Event Producer
The Concord Scout House and Old Concord Chapter DAR are inviting Concord students to take part in a contest to reimagine Concord’s Liberty Flag.
Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Contest winners announced on November 14 at a celebration at the Concord Scout House. Students and parents can find the contest form here
2026 Bandemonium! presented by The Concord Band
Join us for the 4th annual Bandemonium!, a musical event for children and families. Performing a variety of popular works, including movie soundtracks, Disney classics, and pop songs, it's a celebration of concert band music you won't want to miss! Geared towards kids grades K-3, attendees are invited to join in the music-making through interactive movement games, sing-alongs, and instrument play.
Join us for the fun on Saturday, Nov 7th from 1:00-2:15 at 51 Walden St. in Concord, MA. Tickets are available now at https://www.ticketstage.com/T/
The Great Pumpkin Smash at Codman Farms
Join us for a smashing good time at the sixth annual Great Pumpkin Smash at Codman Community Farms! This family-friendly event is all about having fun while also making a positive impact on our planet.
Why Smash Your Pumpkins?
Did you know that composting your Halloween pumpkins can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions? When pumpkins end up in landfills, they break down and produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
Don’t let your Halloween creations meet this grim fate! Give them the chance at a second life by recycling them into soil!
School's Out Mahj + Make
No school on Veterans Day? Join North Bridge Mahjong for an American mahjong workshop, where kids aged 6-10 will learn American mahjong, bedazzle their own Mini Mahjer card, and decorate a treasure box at Crafted Together. Questions about the workshop or how to register? Contact Haley Carlucci at northbridgemahjong@gmail.com.
Wednesday, November 11 | 2pm-5pm | Crafted Together, Concord
Drop-off | Beginners only | Ages 6-10 | 12 spots | $125, everything included
Concord-Carlisle Youth Field Hockey - Winter Clinics
CCYFH has secured indoor turf for the winter season and is bringing back pro coaching, high school players, and good vibes for Winter Skills. Space is limited, so don’t wait, REGISTER NOW. Registration closes on Sunday, November 15th.
CC Youth Field Hockey - Winter Skills
MON Nights @ TeamWorks in Acton
5:00pm - 6:00pm (Grades 3-5)
6:00pm - 7:00pm (Grades 6-8)
JAN 4 - MAR 29 (13 Sessions)
Your Child's Brain in a Screen-Saturated World: An Evening with Neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Tue, Nov 17 (Concord Middle School Auditorium) · 7–9 PM · Free
Raising kids in a fast-changing, tech-driven world can feel overwhelming. Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and Harvard educator who has worked with more than 1,000 schools, offers clear, practical answers for families of kids in K–12. You'll leave knowing:
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What builds kids' attention, memory, and real understanding, and what gets in the way
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How to tell healthy challenge from harmful stress
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Concrete things you can do at home, and ask about at school, including around technology
If you've ever wondered what screens are doing to your child's learning, this evening is for you. Register at turninglifeon.org/jch.
Presented by Turning Life On and the Lexington Education Foundation, with community partners Beyond Screens Wellesley, Lex Kids Be Kids, Open Door Education, The Intentional Tech Coalition (Concord), Wellesley Education Foundation, and Wellesley Mothers Forum.
Dragon Mom Film
Dragon Mom, showing November 21st, 4-5pm at Umbrella Arts is a short documentary highlighting the challenges of living with disability and what happens when a community creates spaces of true belonging through the lived experience of Alden, a Thoreau 1st grader, and his mom. The 25 minute film will be followed by a 25 minute Q&A and panel discussion about inclusive design.
Read more and register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Lexington/LexGiving5k
Worcester Railers: Concord-Carlisle Town Takeover on Saturday, December 12th at 6:05 PM!
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Concord-Carlisle Town Takeover: Discounted tickets through a specialized ticket link (https://www.gofevo.com/event/
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Pre-Game Performance: The Concord Middle School Orchestra will perform in front of the crowd before puck drop
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High-Five Tunnel: This fan experience is still available for that night! (if you can support this event, we can add the High-Five Tunnel as an experience included for all purchasers off the link)
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Teddy Bear Toss: Fans can bring a new stuffed animal to throw onto the ice after the Railers score. The stuffed animals are then donated to the friendly House to support local children in need
Girl Scout Troop 81242 is a brand new Daisy Troop in Concord looking for kindergarteners to join the fun!
We plan to meet on weekends and have a diverse group with members from multiple schools in town. Watch your child make friends, try new things, use their voice to make choices, learn real-world skills, and celebrate effort over perfection. Sign up to join at this link.
Concord Carlisle Youth Hockey: In-Town Registration Open for 2026-2027
Registration is now open for Learn-to-Skate, Learn-to-Play, and Hot Shots!
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Hot Shot Hockey is for Girls and Boys 8-15 yrs old who are looking for a fun, learning-focused, no-pressure hockey experience. Hot Shots includes 12+ weeks of games and practices starting on November 8th.
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The Learn-to-Play program is considered our "Hockey 101" program and is geared for Girls and Boys who were born between 1/1/2018 and 12/31/2021.
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Learn-to-Skate is for children 3yrs and up and teaches skating fundamentals.
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Learn-to-Skate and Learn-to-Play begin the 7th/8th of November at the Middlesex School rink.
Please visit www.ccyh.org for more details and to register your child.