West Concord Invites you to Celebrate With Family Friendly Events This Fall!

BY JENNIFER C. SCHÜNEMANN

West Concord is fully embracing fall fun, with events and activities for the whole family this year. From live music around the neighborhood to the village’s biggest annual birthday bash, you won’t want to miss the chance to discover what makes West Concord such a vibrant place for shopping, eating, and exploring.

Porchfest 2023 (September 23 from 1 - 5 p.m.) is a great way to get to know the neighborhood through the joy of live music. More than four dozen musicians and bands - playing everything from bluegrass to reggae - are matched up with hosts who transform their front porch into a stage for the day. Everyone is invited to listen (and dance!) to these fun-filled concerts. New this year, there will be an acoustic village for minimally amplified acts. To make the most of the day, pick up picnic goods at Concord Teacakes, Debra’s Natural Gourmet, Nashoba Bakery, Saltbox Kitchen, or bring a blanket or a beach chair, and make it a moveable feast! After the show, keep the evening going with drinks and dinner at Woods Hill Table, Adelita, or the West Concord Village Tavern. Or maybe grab a nice bottle of wine at Vintages or West Concord Wine and Spirits to bring home.

© Maia Kennedy Photography

The foundation of Discover West Concord Day (Oct 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) is the annual birthday bash for Debra’s Natural Gourmet. This tradition has been going strong for more than 30 years – and like any great party, it’s more fun with friends! You are warmly invited to be a part of a fun-filled day of celebrating the character, charm, and family fun vibe that makes this part of town so special.

©Debra's Natural Gourmet

Activities include sidewalk sales, arts and crafts, face painting, pumpkin decorating, food, live music, and even treats for kids wearing Halloween costumes! Reflections holds a sidewalk sale with some of their lowest prices of the year. Joy Street is always up to something fun. And many other merchants offer product demonstrations, samples, and great deals.

If you’re looking to support a great cause AND add to your art collection, you won’t want to miss the ‘sacrifice sale’ at A New Leaf.

Art for All has teamed up with local artists to offer beautiful artwork, art supplies, and equipment for sale at incredibly low prices – half of which goes to support the work of the Art for All Abilities program.

The shops and restaurants of West Concord invite you to participate in the “Love Local” campaign –an easy and fun way to shop local and support the creative and dedicated business owners who make West Concord such a thriving part of our community. Through October 4, simply shop at any West Concord business and ask for a stamp on your “Love Local” passport. Once you’ve shopped at six establishments, turn in your passport at visitors@concordma.gov or at the Fowler Library at 1322 Main Street and be entered for a chance to win prizes! A grand prize drawing will take place on October 4 – so be sure to show the love, locally!