Happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to haul out the holly, stuff yourself silly with festive cookies, and head to the Concord Museum to check out this year’s Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature. The popular annual event, now in its 29th year, runs through Jan. 1.
The family-focused event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading through dozens of decorated story trees. Crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each tree features hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. Activities include the following: Join an Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators on Dec.
15 and meet some of the accomplished authors and illustrators whose books are featured in Family Trees. Ticket prices are free for museum members; adults $20; seniors & students $15; youth (6-17) $10; children (3-5) $5; children 2 and under free. Advanced ticketing is not needed.
You can also celebrate the holidays at the museum’s Fete for members on Friday, Dec. 6, 6;30-8:30 p.m.
and the Holiday House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.
-4 p.m. Visit www.
concordmuseum.org for info, hours, and tickets. .
CITY OF LIGHTS FUN: Experience two festive days and one glowing night at the Lowell Yuletide Market. The Lowell Yuletide Market is the latest new event from a DIY Lowell Project Team. Planned for JFK Plaza next to City Hall in downtown Lowell, it will bring together regional vendors selling unique goods, entertainment by local performers, hot chocolate, cozy lighting, and mo.