Events for May 9, 2026

Homemade pies, cookies, cupcakes, more -- in time for Mother's Day. On the Acton Center Clubhouse lawn, 9am until gone

Join local archaeologist Kimberley Connors and Town of Acton Conservation Staff Ian Bergemann on a guided walk along the Assabet River Blue & Green Trail focusing on why people have lived here for over 7,000 years and the wildlife that call this place home. This path is adjacent to the Pink Hawk site which is the oldest known archeological site in Acton. The trail is 1.0 mile long out-and-back starting from Old High Street navigating marsh habitat, streams, and forests. The trail will be muddy and slippery so please be prepared with proper footwear and additional hiking tools like trekking

Homemade pies, cookies, cupcakes, more -- in time to improve your Saturday dessert or Mother's Day breakfast! 9am until it's gone!

Join us for the West Acton Spring Fling! Activities for kids and adults throughout West Acton Village including: AB Community Compass 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run 10:00 - noon West Acton Baptist Church: Thrift Shop popup from noon to 3:00 & 50/50 raffle for Steeple project( also 3-D printed items) Silver Unicorn Bookstore: Hosting a bath towel drive with Household Goods And so much more! For information, see West Acton Village Spring Fling.

Curious about cohousing? Please visit our 30-year-old West Acton cohousing neighborhood. Walking distance from West Acton and the Spring Fling. Join us at our commonhouse for inside and outside kids play and for free brunch (oatmeal, soup!) or stop by for quiet time or refreshments anytime 9 to 12, and 3 to 5 (after the Spring Fling). Ping-pong, swingset, sandbox, kids toys, chickens! Hear about what it is like to live in cohousing and about opportunities to participate as non-resident members. For strolling or driving directions,For strolling or driving directions, email outreach@newview.org.

A family-friendly run/walk focused on raising awareness and reducing mental health stigma. Run, walk, bring the kids (Fun Run!) or even your dog (Dog Dash!)—all are welcome. We hope you’ll join us. Your support helps create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and connected. For more information or to register, see West Acton 5K and Fun Run

Sign up for the Zoom link here! Explore the biology of ticks and the growing threat of tick-borne diseases.

Rescheduled for rain to Sat, May 9, from 1-3PM! Celebrate Holi at the Library! Join the library for music, dancing, color throwing and a scavenger hunt! Delicious food for sale (bring cash or use Venmo) from Tandoor & Curry, ice cream for purchase by West Side Creamery, choreography by Shikha, and a drum performance by Jassi Dholi. Sign up on the program page on our website here!