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  • Acton COA Presents: Living Well, Staying Connected Series

    Acton COA Presents: Living Well, Staying Connected Series
    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Beginning on May 27: Join us for a five-week group designed to help you build practical tools for wellbeing while connecting with others. Each week, you’ll learn science-backed mental health skills in a supportive setting, including mindful awareness, stress management, and ideas for finding meaning and fulfillment in everyday life. The series is led by Jenn Staples, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of guts, a nonprofit dedicated to making evidence-based mental health tools accessible to the community. Participants will be asked to complete brief surveys during the series to help us understand what is most helpful and how we can continue improving

    Free

  • Design Public Hearing Safety Improvements at Great Road

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

    The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed isolated pedestrian safety and intersection improvements along Great Road (Route 2A/119) in Acton, MA. All views and comments submitted in response to the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.

  • Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads

    Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads
    Zoom

    Sign up here for the Zoom link! Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelyn's many enthusiastic reviews. This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.

    Free

  • Juneteenth Celebration in Acton

    Acton Congregational Church 12 Concord Road, Acton, MA, United States +1 more

    The event will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 PM at Acton Congregational Church and the grounds of Acton Memorial Library. This year’s theme is Black Art as a Form of Resistance, Storytelling, and Cultural Preservation. Schedule:  1:00 PM — Welcome and Opening Remarks at Acton Congregational Church 1:15 PM — Keynote Program featuring Adam Clayton Powell IV, Professor of Engineering at WPI and grandson of activist, pianist, and performer Hazel Scott 2:00 PM — Crocodile River Dance: African Drumming and Dance Workshop on the library lawn 3:00 PM — Spoken Word and Poetry Program featuring student and community voices 4:00 PM — Program Concludes Hosted by the Acton

  • Child’s Play at Theatre III: The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac

    Child’s Play at Theatre III: The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
    Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

     Join our characters, Po Po and Kung Kung, as they celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings and sharing the story of The Great Race with their grandkids, Freddie and Ivy. The show weaves a family celebration with a re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore—the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.   This program is funded in part by grants from the Acton-Boxborough, Concord, Harvard, Littleton, and Westford local cultural councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

    $5 – $12

  • Boston Area Gleaners: June Food Day

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

    Together let's celebrate summer, local food, and support the critical work we do bringing healthy food from farms to families. Grab a bite from our local caterer or a drink from the bar! You can purchase delicious food catered by the iCater Team at Pine Street Inn. Meal tickets will be available for purchase and kids under 12 eat free! All beverages (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic options) are complimentary! Check out our raffle items! Farm fun for everyone!  We will be offering farm tours (see our new distribution center!), hay rides, live music, yard games and more. Tickets are free,

  • Child’s Play at Theatre III: The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac

    Child’s Play at Theatre III: The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
    Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

     Join our characters, Po Po and Kung Kung, as they celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings and sharing the story of The Great Race with their grandkids, Freddie and Ivy. The show weaves a family celebration with a re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore—the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.   This program is funded in part by grants from the Acton-Boxborough, Concord, Harvard, Littleton, and Westford local cultural councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

    $5 – $12

  • Library: Line Dancing Social Hour

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

    Sign up here! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others.

  • Library: Yarn & Needle Club

    Library: Yarn & Needle Club
    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    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.

  • Library: Gentle Yoga with Revolution Yoga

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

    Sign up here! This class is all levels and beginner friendly. Bring your own yoga mat! 

  • Acton COA Presents: Living Well, Staying Connected Series

    Acton COA Presents: Living Well, Staying Connected Series
    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Beginning on May 27: Join us for a five-week group designed to help you build practical tools for wellbeing while connecting with others. Each week, you’ll learn science-backed mental health skills in a supportive setting, including mindful awareness, stress management, and ideas for finding meaning and fulfillment in everyday life. The series is led by Jenn Staples, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of guts, a nonprofit dedicated to making evidence-based mental health tools accessible to the community. Participants will be asked to complete brief surveys during the series to help us understand what is most helpful and how we can continue improving

    Free