Happy Thanksgiving indeed! This season is all about coming together and immersing ourselves in the joy of the holidays. At the Concord Museum, an exciting event awaits - Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature. Spanning from now until Jan. 1, it’s in its 29th year and is a must-visit for families.
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Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature
During this popular annual event, dozens of decorated story trees celebrate children’s books and the love of reading. Talented local volunteers and organizations craft these trees, each featuring hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. You can experience beloved classic stories and new books from award-winning local authors and illustrators by exploring the artistic story trees stationed throughout the Museum. Read the books that inspired each tree and take them home from the gift shop. It’s a festive scavenger hunt like no other!There’s also a new sculpture installation inspired by the children’s book “Ayo’s Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu” by artists Char Jeré and Meaghan Elyse in partnership with the Barefoot Books design team. It adds an extra touch of creativity to the event.Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators
On Dec. 15, join an Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators and meet some of the accomplished authors and illustrators whose books are featured in Family Trees. It’s a great opportunity to interact with these creative minds and gain insights into their work.Holiday Celebrations at Concord Museum
Ticket prices are free for museum members, while adults pay $20, seniors and students $15, youth (6-17) $10, and children (3-5) $5. Children 2 and under are free. No advanced ticketing is needed. You can also celebrate the holidays at the museum’s Fete for members on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and the Holiday House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.concordmuseum.org for more info, hours, and tickets.Lowell Yuletide Market
Experience two festive days and one glowing night at the Lowell Yuletide Market. Planned for JFK Plaza next to City Hall in downtown Lowell, it brings together regional vendors selling unique goods, entertainment by local performers, hot chocolate, and cozy lighting. It’s the place to share holiday spirit and bring celebratory light to the shortest days of the year. The market is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30, noon – 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1, noon – 4 p.m.Parish Center for the Arts
At the Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, Westford, Mary O’ Connell is the current Artist-of-the-Month. Her exhibition of acrylic and oil paintings on canvas, entitled “A Closer Look,” depicts still lifes of food, fruit, flowers, and animals in luscious color with realistic modeling. These paintings capture the moment, how light reveals shape, the pleasure of abundance, and the simple beauty in nature. The PCA also has registration open for art classes for children and adults. Visit https://parisharts.square.site for info on all PCA events and activities.READ MORE