For town and school calendars, see the Town and Other Calendars page.
The FreeBee Network and Market was formed in the wake of the pandemic, and a large local apartment fire. These experiences emphasized the importance of a central, volunteer-driven team to connect neighbors to share access to food, resources, and services. For more information, see Boxborough FreeBee Network and Market.
American Radio Relay League Field Day is a radio communications event that brings together amateur radio operators (also called “hams”) within your community. The theme for 2025 Field Day is “Radio Connects” – highlighting the many ways that wireless technology connects people across distances near and far. The event is part picnic, campout, practice for emergencies, informal contest, and most of all, fun! ARRL Field Day is the most popular ham radio activity held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend in June each year, more than 31,000 hams get together with their radio clubs, schools, or friends
Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15 - October 12.
This program explores various methods for financing higher education, including scholarships, grants, student loans, and work-study opportunities. It aims to help students and families make informed decisions by comparing the benefits and drawbacks of each option. Whether you're just starting to plan or already in school, this presentation will break things down in a way that's easy to understand.
Join us at our All Sit Down Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in our air-conditioned Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. July 2 -- Fireworks Fruit Salad and Cheeseburgers (HAPPY 4th OF JULY !! ) Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia July 9 -- Summer Supper: Hot Open face Turkey Sandwiches Sponsored by friends of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton July 16 -- Fenway Night: Sausage and Pepper Subs Sponsored by the Students of Paint for Progress July 23 --
Writing Club is a free group for prose, poetry and non-fiction writers to come together, connect, share and create in a welcoming environment. Join the conversation, work on optional weekly prompts or use the time to work on an existing project that your passionate about. Feel free to join in person or on Zoom, all writing levels welcome! Optional Prompt: Make a list of 25 "things" You love reading about (Topics, locations, literary devices, time periods, etc). Take five things from your list and write a one page or more story, scene or outline
Join us for an unforgettable July 4th celebration at NARA Park! We are thrilled to invite you to an event that promises to dazzle and delight with fantastic music and spectacular fireworks. Below, you’ll find all the exciting details you need to know. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! This year, NARA Park will not open until 5 p.m. as staff and vendors prepare for the event. Please visit actonma.gov for updates closer to the event. No rain date is planned. Click here to view the complete list of events all summer at the park! SHUTTLE BUSES AND PARKING:
Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15 - October 12.
Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
The Acton Community Services Office within the Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with MetroWest Legal Services, will host a monthly housing legal clinic beginning in January. Housing Legal Clinic appointments will begin on Jan. 14 and will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at the Human Service and Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear. Before you attend a session, you must complete the following registration form, which can be found here. The program, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, will run until Dec. 31, 2026.
Green Acton works to protect and enhance Acton’s natural environment and resources for present and future generations, and to help resolve the urgent environmental issues that transcend Acton’s boundaries. The group meets monthly (except for August) on the second Tuesday of the month, usually by zoom but occasionally in person. To learn more about Green Acton's mission, accomplishments, and ongoing work, visit https://greenacton.org/ To get the agenda and zoom link for the upcoming monthly meeting, email info@greenacton.org In addition to the all-topics monthly meeting, the individual committees hold more specialized meetings; topical committees are Biodiversity, Energy, Materials (e.g plastics, toxics,
Join us at our All Sit Down Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in our air-conditioned Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. July 2 -- Fireworks Fruit Salad and Cheeseburgers (HAPPY 4th OF JULY !! ) Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia July 9 -- Summer Supper: Hot Open face Turkey Sandwiches Sponsored by friends of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton July 16 -- Fenway Night: Sausage and Pepper Subs Sponsored by the Students of Paint for Progress July 23 --