As the darkest and coldest days of the year are upon us, it’s easy to want to stay home and hibernate. But the Concord area has a lot of fun in store this winter. Here are four exciting upcoming events to add to your calendars.
Yule Celebration: Sunday, December 21, 7 p.m.
Looking for both a secular and historically-rooted way of ringing in the season? Visit Concord’s Yule Celebration at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord. The solstice is a reminder that, with winter’s shortest and darkest days behind us, warmth, life and light are yet to come. The evening will feature music, candles, singing and the Stag Dance.
Art & Bloom: Thursday, Jan. 22 – Saturday, Jan. 24
Hosted by the Concord Garden Club, the 23rd annual Art & Bloom will return to Kimball Jenkins at the end of January. The installation features floral arrangements created by community members and professional designers, intended to complement the artwork in Kimball Jenkins’ winter exhibition.
Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship and Festival: Friday, Jan. 23 – Sunday, Jan. 25
A staple of winter in Concord, the 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship and Festival will take over White Park for the 15th year since its inception. Spanning eight rinks, three days and eight divisions, the tournament includes over 60 teams and 420 hockey players. The weekend will feature family-friendly fun with bonfires, a rock climbing wall, fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, games and ice sculptures and more.
Winter Fest: Saturday, Jan. 24
The Concord Winter Fest, hosted by The Hotel Concord and Intown Concord, returns downtown for its eighth year with an ice-carving competition featuring renowned New England sculptors. Food trucks will line Main Street, providing a swath of tasty flavors to warm you up throughout the chilly day. Winter Fest is an outdoor event, so be prepared to dress for the weather. Arts Alley will host an Ice Bar with more details to come soon.