Upcoming Family Focused Events in All Categories (including school productions throughout primary and secondary grades)

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Winchendon Winds Summer Concert Series

Winchendon Winds Summer Concert Series

06-07-2026 2:00 pm - 06-28-2026 2:00 pm
Pre-Concert refreshments Fully Accessible
Acton Theater III - The Great Race (2)

Acton Theater III - The Great Race (2)

06-20-2026 11:00 am
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Learn how each animal earned its place in the Chinese Zodiac by taking part in The Great Race. Which animals win the race? Why do the Rat and Cat become enemies? This re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore features traditional Chinese music, Jingju and martial arts.

The Great Race centers around grandparents who are teaching their grandchildren about the Chinese New Year while they make dumplings together. The script incorporates Beijing Opera, Chinese martial arts, and Lion Dance into a re-telling of the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.

Acton Theater III - The Great Race (4)

Acton Theater III - The Great Race (4)

06-21-2026 2:00 pm
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Learn how each animal earned its place in the Chinese Zodiac by taking part in The Great Race. Which animals win the race? Why do the Rat and Cat become enemies? This re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore features traditional Chinese music, Jingju and martial arts.

The Great Race centers around grandparents who are teaching their grandchildren about the Chinese New Year while they make dumplings together. The script incorporates Beijing Opera, Chinese martial arts, and Lion Dance into a re-telling of the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.

Summer Concert Series- Concord Band

Summer Concert Series- Concord Band

07-02-2026 7:15 pm - 07-23-2026 7:15 pm
entry fee at entrance
Thursday Evenings, July, 2026 • 7:15 pm Summer Concert Series Grounds open at 5 p.m. Arrive early and bring a picnic! Every perfor- mance is a unique program, ranging from rousing patriotic music to toe-tapping Broadway favorites. Entry fee benefits the Concord Band and Fruitlands Museum. tinyurl.com/fruitlands
Ballad of Dick Whittington - North Shore Phil

Ballad of Dick Whittington - North Shore Phil

07-06-2026 3:00 pm
Sunday June 7th Instrument Petting Zoo, Crafts and Student Performers @ 2 pm Full Orchestra Concert @ 3 pm First Baptist Church in Beverly Map icon Marshunda Smith, Guest Conductor Charles Turner, The Ballad of Dick Whittington - A "Purr-fect" Musical Adventure
MY DEARST FRIEND

MY DEARST FRIEND

07-14-2026 7:30 pm - 07-15-2026 7:30 pm
A Play about John and Abigail Adams (based on their actual letters) by Peter Manos.
NEGASS 50th Anniversary Sing-out

NEGASS 50th Anniversary Sing-out

09-04-2026 8:00 pm - 09-06-2026 11:00 pm
Registration is now open for our 50th anniversary sing-out of all 13 operettas over Labor Day weekend at 51 Walden Street in Concord, MA. Participants will be able to request roles and conducting and accompanying opportunities -- or sing chorus for all or part of the weekend. The detailed schedule and answers to some frequently asked questions are available on the NEGASS 50th Annivesary event page. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or to volunteer.