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  • Info session for renters: Waste less, save more!

    Zoom

    Do you rent in Acton and are curious about opportunities to reduce costs or live more sustainably? Join the Acton Sustainability Office  to learn about your renter-friendly options for recycling, transportation, energy cost-savings, and more! You can register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/actonrenters Questions? Contact sustainability@actonma.gov  

    Free
  • HONK! at Open Door Theater

    HONK! with Open Door Theater
    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! at The Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. HS in Acton, March 20-29, 2026.  Open Door Theater (opendoortheater.org), based in Acton is proud to announce our production of HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show. This messaging supports the mission of Open Door

    Free – $20
  • ABFN Spring Fling and Egg Hunt

    Boardwalk Campus 73-75 Spruce Street, Acton, MA, United States

    The Acton-Boxborough Family Network (ABFN) invites you and your littles to join them for their annual Spring Fling and Egg Hunt. Non-members are welcome ($10 per family). Registration is required. For more information, or to join ABFN, see  ABFN Spring Fling and Egg Hunt.

    Free – $10
  • HONK! at Open Door Theater

    HONK! with Open Door Theater
    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! at The Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. HS in Acton, March 20-29, 2026.  Open Door Theater (opendoortheater.org), based in Acton is proud to announce our production of HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show. This messaging supports the mission of Open Door

    Free – $20
  • Acton No Kings Rally

    Acton Town Hall 472 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

    No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings! Rally begins at 2pm, in front of Acton Town Hall (Rt. 27). Speakers at 3pm. Featured speakers: State Senator Jamie Eldridge State Representative Simon Cataldo State Representative Danillo Sena Student Speakers from ABRHS

    Free
  • ABCC Fundraiser: Casino Royale!

    Wedgewood Pines Country Club 215 Harvard Road, Stow, MA

    Acton Boxborough Community Compass (formerly ABUW) presents the community event of the season!  Catch up with friends and neighbors, check out the silent auction, enjoy scrumptious appetizers and desserts, and try your hand at a game or two. A fun night for all to connect with neighbors, raise funds for AB Community Compass and support the work at AB Resource Center. Before the event, check out the silent auction. Reserve your tickets ($125) at abccompass.org/casino.

    $125
  • HONK! at Open Door Theater

    HONK! with Open Door Theater
    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! at The Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. HS in Acton, March 20-29, 2026.  Open Door Theater (opendoortheater.org), based in Acton is proud to announce our production of HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show. This messaging supports the mission of Open Door

    Free – $20
  • Library: Line Dancing Social Hour

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Do you love line dancing or just want to get into it? Come to our Line Dancing Social Hour to dance with others in the community. Learn new dances or just dance some of your favorites! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others. Sign up here 

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: The Railroad in Song with Jon & Li Waterman

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Join acoustic duo Jon and Li Waterman on a tour of songs about trains, the building of the railroad, workers on the railroad, train wrecks, heroes and hobos. The program looks at the Transcontinental Railroad, the contribution of Chinese and Irish immigrants, the stories of Casey Jones and John Henry, the Old 97 train wreck, the Great migration and more. The show consists of songs, history, and an accompanying slide presentation. Jon and Li Waterman perform as the acoustic duo Sultana whose performances are enthusiastically received at the Senior Center. Jon has been performing his original songs throughout his life.

    Free – $5
  • Library: Embodied Awareness for Balance and Ease: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    In this interactive workshop, we will explore tools from the Alexander Technique, a scientifically supported mind-body awareness practice. Come learn how fine-tuning your sensory awareness, redistributing muscular effort, and cooperating with your system’s innate design can help you stand, walk, and move with more ease. Sign up here

    Free
  • Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! This month's craft will be: Spring Baskets

    Free
  • Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Sign up on the program page on our wesbite here! This month's craft will be: Spring Baskets

    Free