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  • Acton Community Supper – July

    Acton Community Supper – July
    Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

    Join us at our All Sit Down Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. July 2026 Menu July 1           Time to Celebrate:  HAPPY 4TH OF JULY-HAPPY 250th USA!!                        Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs and Potato Salad Sponsored by Acton Boxborough Community Compass July 8           Summer BBQ: Chicken Tenders and Corn Salad                               

    Free

  • Library: Beaded Food Screen @ AML

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

    Make weighted food bowl covers for the summer. Using beads and lace placemats, we'll be making beautiful covers for the next time you need to protect your food from flies. Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! Sign up here!

  • Acton COA Presents: We Hold These Truths: An Exploration of the Declaration of Independence, with Paolo Di Gregorio

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    The Declaration of Independence is one of the foundational documents of the United States. We celebrate the date of the document as our national birthday, and most of us are familiar with some of the stirring phrases. But how many of us have read the whole thing or looked at the influences behind the words? This lecture by historian Paolo Di Gregorio explores the story behind, and the meaning of, the Declaration. Open to out-of-towners age 60+ for $5

  • Acton COA Presents: Share Your Life Experiences with the Elder Libraries Project!

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Join Elder Libraries & share your life experiences with the younger members of the community through friendly & small group conversations. Participants will have the opportunity to talk about their memories, interests, challenges, accomplishments, and lessons learned. No special preparation is needed, just bring yourself and your story. Thank you to student volunteer Matthew Liu for organizing this program! Open to all age 60+/free

    Free

  • 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

  • NARA: Shot of Poison – Tribute Band – Most Entertaining Poison Experience on the Planet

    NARA Park Amphitheater 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, United States

    Shot of Poison is a group of talented, veteran musicians who, in 2017, created the most authentic tribute to Poison as they are today, the fun-loving, Los Angeles-based glam rockers who burst onto MTV in 1987 and created a phenomenon, sold 50 million records worldwide, and became legendary for their energetic live shows. When it comes to covering Poison, Shot of Poison doesn’t hold back. Fans can expect to hear classic anthems like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Talk Dirty to Me,” and “Nothin’ but a Good Time.” These tracks are lovingly resurrected with the same energy and passion that

    $25

  • Library: Beaded Food Screen @ West

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Make weighted food bowl covers for the summer. Using beads and lace placemats, we'll be making beautiful covers for the next time you need to protect your food from flies. Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! Sign up here!

  • Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings

    Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings
    Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    The Especially for Me series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families with disabilities. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment. While the event titles indicate the focus for certain program accommodations, any family that would benefit from a sensory friendly visit is welcome at any time. A medical diagnosis is not required. All Especially for Me events are free to attend, but preregistration is required. More information, dates and registration links can be found online at http://bit.ly/EspeciallyforMe. For these events, the museum is

    Free

  • AB Farmer’s Market

    AB Farmer’s Market
    Elm Street Playground Elm Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Come visit the Farmer's Market for fresh food, art, music, and community tables! The 2026 season runs from Sunday June 14 to Sunday October 11.  There's always something fun at the Farmer's Market!  

  • 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.