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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Handworks Gallery

Great Woods Plaza: 340 Great Road, Acton 340 Great Road, Acton

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize Handworks Gallery new store location in Acton!  They moved into the Great Woods Plaza at 340 Great Road, Acton.

Free

Discovery Museum Free Friday Nights

Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

Visitors can enjoy the Museum and the Discovery Woods outdoor nature playscape and Treehouse with free admission from 4:30pm to 8:00pm every Friday night from June 20 until Labor Day. Reservations are no longer required nor accepted. The Museum will gratefully accept non-perishable food items for Open Table and Acton Food Pantry in lieu of admission, though a food donation is not required for admission. Thank you to the following local businesses that made this summer’s free admission Friday nights possible: June 20 - Dube Construction Management June 27 - Enterprise Bank July 4    ** Closed for Independence Day **

Free

Acton Lion’s Club Town Fair

School Street Fields (corner of School St and Rt 2 eastbound) 343 School Street, Acton, MA

The annual Lion's Club fair has been a beloved local tradition since the 1970s and serves as our largest fundraiser. Join us in supporting the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund to advance eye-related research and aid various local charities. Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ActonLionsClub Follow us at www.actonlions.org

NARA: Acton Pride Drag Show

NARA Park 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of entertainment! We have an incredible lineup of seven talented drag performers who are set to dazzle and delight you. This interactive event promises to engage the audience in a fun and lively atmosphere! Please note that this event is recommended for mature audiences. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance online through EventBrite. Indulge your taste buds with delicious food, and enjoy a selection of beer and wine available for purchase. Seating is general admission on the lawn, so be sure to bring your own chairs or blankets for comfort.

$20 – $25

57th Boxborough’s Fifer’s Day Festival

Flerra Meadows 400 Stow Rd, Boxborough, MA, United States

Fifer’s Day is organized by the Boxborough District Minutemen Company in association with the Boxborough Public Celebrations Committee as well as many other town organizations. We are looking into several exciting new activities for the kids and will have our usual live music, bouncy castles, volleyball, road race, craft and vendor booths as well as delicious food and drink options. See website for schedule of events: https://boxboroughminutemen.org/fifers-day-2025

NARA: Acton-Westford Pride Festival

NARA Park 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, United States

Get ready for an exhilarating afternoon packed with excitement for everyone to enjoy! Join us for a variety of engaging activities, connect with local community groups, and groove to the electrifying sounds of the band Femme as they take the stage. Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available for purchase, ensuring you have everything you need for a fantastic day. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and come celebrate with us!

Free

Acton Lion’s Club Town Fair

School Street Fields (corner of School St and Rt 2 eastbound) 343 School Street, Acton, MA

The annual Lion's Club fair has been a beloved local tradition since the 1970s and serves as our largest fundraiser. Join us in supporting the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund to advance eye-related research and aid various local charities. Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ActonLionsClub Follow us at www.actonlions.org

Boston Area Gleaners: 6th Annual June Food Day

Stonefield Farm (Boston Area Gleaners) 91 Martin Street, Acton, MA, United States

Celebrate summer, local food and community at Boston Area Gleaners’ 6th annual June Food Day! This rain or shine celebration will be held on Saturday, June 21st from 4:30-8:30pm at our headquarters at Stonefield Farm in Acton. Our biggest community event of the season will feature farm fun for all ages: there will be hay rides, farm tours, a raffle, live music, catered food and complimentary festive beverages. Any proceeds from this event will help to support our programs and further our mission to create an equitable and sustainable food system for our community. We hope to see you there!

Iron Work Farm: Museum open house & Hands-on Colonial Life

Jones Tavern 128 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

The Iron Work Farm continues its series of combined “4th Sunday” events with a museum open house at Jones Tavern (1 to 3 p.m.) and at the Jones-Faulkner Homestead (3 to 5 p.m.), as well as the first part of a two-part program for children on colonial ceramics, “Fire in the Hole.” For “Fire in the Hole,” part of our hands-on Colonial Life series for children and families, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Faulkner Homestead we will dig and build a kiln pit, and learn how to process clay and make a vessel for the dining table. A

Free

Acton Lion’s Club Town Fair

School Street Fields (corner of School St and Rt 2 eastbound) 343 School Street, Acton, MA

The annual Lion's Club fair has been a beloved local tradition since the 1970s and serves as our largest fundraiser. Join us in supporting the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund to advance eye-related research and aid various local charities. Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ActonLionsClub Follow us at www.actonlions.org

Boston International Asian Music Festival

NARA Park 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, United States

The Boston International Asian Music Festival, a beloved nonprofit event in the Greater Boston area, warmly invites you and your family to join us for an evening of vibrant cultural celebration with delicious Asian food! Event Details: Location: NARA Park Amphitheater, Acton, MA Admission: Free Discover a vibrant showcase of Asian music and dance, featuring Japanese, Chinese and Russian songs, dance and opera, and captivating performances by talented local artists, including the Annie Scherer Band, Utar Artun Band, and Berklee Chinese Traditional Music Club. Get a sneak peek of what’s in store with our preview video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUR0bx4XY2o)

Free