Welcome to Concord Family Network (CFN)! We're glad you have found us!

CFN is a volunteer-run group of local parents, based in Concord, Massachusetts, working together to unite, inform, and engage Concord families with young children (birth-8 years). CFN hopes to provide many opportunities for member families to meet, socialize, and have fun with our kids!

Working with the generous support of CFN members (through annual membership dues and donations), Concord Family Network hosts various theme parties and other family events throughout the year. CFN also organizes regular playgroups, mom’s night out events, dad & me events, dad's night out events, a book club, and has many other groups in the works.

For more information, please e-mail concordfamilyntwk@yahoo.com.  

Concord Family Network is affiliated with First Connections and Justice Resource Institute. 

Future Events

This calendar is used for informational purposes only. Members can rsvp or find out more details on the bigtent forum. Thanks for looking! 

Announcements

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Hayride and Pumpkin Picking

A steady drizzle couldn't dampen our fun at Shelburne Farm!   An intimate group of 7 families gathered at the Stow farm for a hayride to the pumpkin patch where the little ones chose their own pumpkins.  The group then relaxed under a dry tent to enjoy fresh cider and donuts.  Some families even braved the elements, and ventured to visit Shelburne's animal pens.  What an awesome autumn activity!
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Halloween Party

In a room filled with ghosts, goblins, witches, and little monsters, it was a miracle that CFN members and their guests made it out of Scout house alive!  On Saturday, Oct 19th, at the annual Halloween party, CFN members filled their bellies full of delicious treats, decorated pumpkins, and marched their little ones in the costume parade.  It was a frightfully delightful time!  We also collected non-perishable food items to donate to Open Table, a great organization here in Concord.  HUGE thank you to all our volunteers for their hard work before, during, and after the event.  We truly could not throw the party without you! 
Happy Halloween!
Don't forget to check out our photos under the "Events and Activities" Tab, or on our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/ConcordFamilyNetwork

Upcoming Events

CFN day at Jam Time in Maynard!
The next CFN day at Jam Time is only about a week away! On Tuesday 12/10, Jam Time is offering half-price admission ($5 per child) to CFN members who RSVP in advance on Big Tent. The discount will be honored during regular business hours 9 a.m. to 5:30p.m. CFN members will check in and pay upon entering JT. Please note RSVPs need to be in by Monday 12/9. Once again, please RSVP via Big Tent.
Can't make it on 12/10? Not to worry, CFN has secured 4 additional discount days: 1/15/14, 2/27/14, 4/11/14, 5/20/14.

Winter Play Space
Hunt Recreation Center, 90 Stow St
It’s that time again -- the temps are dropping and wintry breezes are blowing.  Time to dig out hats, mittens, boots and gasp- snow suits!  If thoughts of bundling up your little one for the playground are making you dread winter in New England, CFN has a solution!  Our weekly indoor play space meet ups are back!  Please join us Friday mornings at the Hunt Recreation Center from 9:30-11am.  We’ll supply the toys, you supply the kids.  All ages are welcome each week.  There’s even a quiet area with sofas perfect for families with babies to socialize.  Hope to see you there!
Fridays, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20, Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 28, Mar 7.

Open Gym Time at the Hunt Recreation Building
The Concord Rec Department will be holding open gym times at the Hunt Recreation Building throughout the winter.  It's free!  Open to kids ages 6 and under.  Hunt will provide balls, hula hoops, and other play equipment.  Bring your own tricycle or ride-on toy as long as it won't mark up the gym floor (plastic wheels are fine, no rubber wheels).  Come play!
-- Mondays and Thursdays from 2-3pm
-- Wednesdays from 11am-12pm
Monday Jan 6th through Thurs March 27. Note that Hunt will be closed during school vacation weeks.

Bad weather?  Check back with us at www.concordfamilynetwork.org for cancellation.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!