2024 RiverFest Events
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Yoga, Games, Art, and History at the Old Manse
Saturday, July 20, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Come to the riverbank by foot, or paddle, bring a picnic, and enjoy a day of entertainment at the historic Old Manse at 269 Monument St. Rain (some activities) or shine.
Plein Air Painting
Saturday, July 20, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Join or watch talented artists as they paint “En Plein Air” (French for painting outdoors) on the grounds of the Old Manse. Learn how painters ply their craft, ask questions and revel in the magic. For more information, contact .
Outdoor Yoga
Saturday, July 20, 10:30am – 11:30am
Join On the Mat for a yoga class with gorgeous views of the Concord River. Accessible for all ages and skill levels. Bring your own mat. If rain, the yoga will be held under a tent.
RiverFest Storytime
Saturday, July 20, 10:30am
Saturday, July 20, 11:30am
Stories on the grounds of the Old Manse that celebrate our rivers! A river-themed craft with the help of SuAsCO friends will follow! For children 5 and under.
North Bridge: History and Memory
Saturday, July 20, 11:00am
Learn about the momentous battle at Concord’s North Bridge, where the British Army suffered its first casualties of the war, and the legacy of this event in American History. Meet a Park Ranger at the benches by the North Bridge.
Who Lives in the River?
Saturday, July 20, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Join Mass Audubon Naturalists for a family-friendly, hands-on exploration of who lives in our rivers. Visit with native turtles and investigate river water as you learn about the unique lifecycles of the animals and insects that live in the water and depend on healthy river ecosystems to survive.
Family Games and Arts
Saturday, July 20, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Play old fashioned yard games in the lawn. Create your own turtle hats, make a colorful journal, and other environmentally friendly art projects with Art for All and Musketaquid Arts & Environment. Summer readers, don’t forget to grab your hidden River Dragon Egg trading card.
Exploration of our Rivers
Saturday, July 20, 11:30am – 2:00pm
Our rivers are special. Did you know that Native American tribes lived here? That the “shot heard round the world” was fired here? Pick up your own copy of the River Ranger book and begin exploring. Earn your Junior River Ranger badge and certificate. Designed for kids 6–12.
North Bridge: Battlefield Walk
Saturday, July 20, 2:00pm
At Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775 soldiers on both sides made decisions that changed the course of history. Learn about the battle from the perspective of the participants. Along the way, the 18th century battlefield and landscape will be revealed as you walk in the footsteps of the minute men. Meet a ranger at North Bridge Visitor Center.
Garden and Meadow Pollinators by the River
Saturday, July 20, 3:00pm
Meet in front of the North Bridge Visitor Center for a guided walk through the Buttrick Gardens. Initially constructed in 1910 by the Buttrick family and conveyed to the National Park Service in the 1960s, the historic gardens and adjacent meadows contain an array of mid-summer pollinator plants. Learn more about plant characteristics that appeal to bees, butterflies, birds, and other species.
Bring binoculars and we will have some to share.
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Yoga, Games, Art, and History at the Old Manse
Old Manse, 269 Monument St., Concord, MA
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