Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature at Concord Museum
Through Jan 3Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, Tuesday–Sunday 10 am–4 pm; also open Mondays in December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Concord Museum53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA 01742Directions
All ages; children 2 and under free
From $5$20 adults; $15 seniors & students; $10 youth (6-17); $5 children (3-5); free for children 2 and under; members free
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About this adventure
Concord Museum's annual holiday installation fills the galleries with dozens of story trees, each decorated by local volunteers and community groups to bring a beloved picture book to life with handmade ornaments and scenes. Families walk through the glowing display, settle in with a book, or follow a festive scavenger hunt; this year's mix includes classic favorites, newer stories and titles by local authors and illustrators. It works for toddlers through early-elementary readers and makes an easy hour-long holiday outing. On Sunday, December 6 from 1 to 3 pm an Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators brings local creators — and some of the book characters — to meet visitors. Advance tickets are encouraged but not required; tickets go on sale in November. Family Trees raises money for the museum's school programs.
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