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Discovery Museum: Bessie’s Closet, pop-up clothing shop

Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton

Discovery Museum will host a free-of-charge pop-up clothing shop, called “Bessie’s Closet,” November 7 through 9, 2025. Donations of new or gently used clean clothing in any size are being collected through November 1. A collection box is located in the Museum’s lobby. Bessie’s Closet will be open to all on Friday, November 7, 3:30pm – 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Paid museum admission is not required to shop, nor is it included. Bessie’s Closet began as a staff-led initiative in 2022. Two events have been held each year since then and more

Free

DiscoverSTEM 2025 career discovery

Acton Boxborough Regional High School 36 Charter Road, Acton

DiscoverSTEM 2025 is an interactive career discovery for teens and others. Come explore this free, hands-on AB STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) event! Perfect for students in grades 7–12, families, and the whole community. DiscoverSTEM shows how science, technology, engineering, art (creativity + innovation) and math connect to everyday life. Experience about 50 interactive exhibits featuring Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog, Pedal Power E-bikes, EcoQuiet Lawn Care green tech, EnergizeActon.org on the future of sustainability, Haartz advance materials, Solidworks 3D design and engineering, Open Door Theater digital accessibility, Acton Police and Fire Tech, s’mores made with induction cooking & more! Presented by AB STEAM (ABSTEAM.org) in partnership with ABRHS. Made possible by AB STEAM volunteers, the AB School District, and Boston-area

Free

Discovery Museum: Bessie’s Closet, pop-up clothing shop

Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton

Discovery Museum will host a free-of-charge pop-up clothing shop, called “Bessie’s Closet,” November 7 through 9, 2025. Donations of new or gently used clean clothing in any size are being collected through November 1. A collection box is located in the Museum’s lobby. Bessie’s Closet will be open to all on Friday, November 7, 3:30pm – 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Paid museum admission is not required to shop, nor is it included. Bessie’s Closet began as a staff-led initiative in 2022. Two events have been held each year since then and more

Free

Discovery Museum: Bessie’s Closet, pop-up clothing shop

Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton

Discovery Museum will host a free-of-charge pop-up clothing shop, called “Bessie’s Closet,” November 7 through 9, 2025. Donations of new or gently used clean clothing in any size are being collected through November 1. A collection box is located in the Museum’s lobby. Bessie’s Closet will be open to all on Friday, November 7, 3:30pm – 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Paid museum admission is not required to shop, nor is it included. Bessie’s Closet began as a staff-led initiative in 2022. Two events have been held each year since then and more

Free