Concord's Open House
Sat, Oct 03
|1175 Elm St
Join us for Concord Municipal Light Plant's Public Power Week Open House!
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
1175 Elm St, 1175 Elm St, Concord, MA 01742, USA
About the event
Join us for Concord Municipal Light Plant's 2026 Public Power Week Open House!
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 (rain or shine)
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 1175 Elm Street, Concord, Massachusetts
Admission: Free & Open to All!
Celebrate Public Power Week with a fun-filled, family-friendly autumn afternoon!
Our annual Open House brings together hands-on learning, fall treats, and interactive education and entertainment for community members of all ages. Whether you’re curious about how electricity reaches your home, interested in the future of local clean energy, or just looking for a festive day out with the family, there is something for everyone!
Highlights & Activities:
🍩 Fall Treats: Fuel your visit with complimentary fresh apple cider and cider donuts.
🎨 Pumpkin Painting & Face Painting: Let the kids get creative with festive pumpkin painting to take home, along with top-notch face painting throughout the day.
🚜 Touch-a-Truck: Get an up-close look at our utility bucket trucks and heavy equipment! Kids (and adults!) can climb inside, explore the cabs, and meet the crews who keep our community running.
⚡ Interactive Exhibits & Safety Demos: Experience live electrical safety demonstrations, explore hands-on clean energy displays, and learn how power is generated and distributed safely.
🧵 Fiber Splicing Demonstrations: See the high-tech side of our network in action with live fiber-optic splicing demonstrations by our technicians.
☀️ Solar & Battery Storage: Learn about modern energy solutions, including local solar power, battery storage systems, and how clean energy technologies are shaping our community’s infrastructure.
🎟️ Prize Giveaways: Drop by our registration table for a chance to win exciting prizes and take home fun giveaway items!
... And Much More!
Who Should Attend?
Everyone! This event is tailored to families, students, local residents, and anyone eager to discover the technology and people behind our public power, clean energy, and fiber network infrastructure.
We look forward to seeing you there—rain or shine!
For more information: https://concordma.gov/464/Municipal-Light-Plant
