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  • Library: Annual Plant Swap at West Acton Citizens’ Library

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    For more information check out the program page on our wesbite here! Hosted by Acton Garden Club Join fellow plant enthusiasts for the West Acton Citizens' Library 3rd Annual Plant Swap.

  • Library: AML Book Discussion Group

    Library: AML Book Discussion Group
    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Check this link to see this month's and upcoming month's books: https://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/kids-teens-and-adults/just-for-adults/book-groups/ Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

    Free

  • Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby

    Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby
    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Open to out-of-towners 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Come tickle your funny bone through an exploration of the art, science and silliness of comedy! Whether you are the class clown or worry you haven’t a funny bone in your body, this class is a perfect place to express (or discover) your inner comedian. In early weeks, we’ll learn the principles of comedy scenes through improvisational games. After the first week, students will each be assigned a comedic monologue and scene from a classic comedic writer from Shakespeare to Moliere to Noel Coward to Neil Simon and more. Over the

  • Acton Recreation: Garden Therapy

    Acton Recreation Center 50 Audubon Hill, Acton, MA, United States

    Garden Therapy with Cathy Fochtman, Master Gardener Heirloom Chrysanthemum Growing Workshop Take a break from your busy day to relax, unwind, and create beautiful seasonal floral arrangements to brighten your home! Your instructor, Cathy Fochtman, has been teaching Acton Recreation classes since 2000 and loves sharing hands-on plant projects with participants. She is a member of the Acton Garden Club, a Massachusetts Master Gardener (MMGA, Inc.), holds a certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the Horticulture Therapy Institute, and is an accredited Flower Show Judge with National Garden Clubs, Inc. Join Cathy for a creative, calming, and inspiring botanical workshop!

    $35

  • Acton Youth Film Festival Screening

    ActonTV 16a Craig Road, Acton

    Films from teens in Acton and neighboring towns; all genres accepted. Films must be submitted by April 10.  

    Free

  • YV Art Museum Opening Reception: Fiber Art – THE COLLECTIVE

    YV Art Museum 68 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, United States

    THE COLLECTIVE is an immersive fiber-art installation created by Stacey Piwinski in collaboration with her students and local arts community. The work incorporates contributions from her elementary school students in Wayland, Massachusetts, her college students at Tufts University, and fellow artists within her broader community. Especially in our current times, Piwinski emphasizes the importance of creating artworks that embody healing, foster a sense of safety, and bring people together through shared creative experience.

  • VOTE for town candidates!

    RJ Grey Junior High 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA, United States

    Town elections are sometimes won by just a few votes. Your vote counts! For information about voting and Town Meeting, see the 2026 Annual Election Calendar. Note: The last day to register to vote for this election is April 18.    

  • 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.

  • AB Unified Games Day (with Special Olympics MA)

    Leary Field, ABRHS 22 Charter Road, Acton, MA, United States

    As a unified Champion School, Acton-Boxborough Schools partner with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) to participate in a one-day Track and Field event hosted by ABRHS. This is Acton-Boxborough's 7th time to participate in Unified School Day Games. Students from ABRHS, RJ Grey JHS, and Elementary Schools will participate as athletes and partners, supported by staff members and High School student volunteers.

    Free

  • Library: Author Talk Series – “A Long Walk Down a Winding Road” by Sam Farmer

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

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! A Long Walk Down a Winding Road by Sam Farmer. Join us at Acton Memorial Library for a discussion and questions from Sam Farmer. Stick around for a signed copy of the book! You do not need to read the book ahead of time to attend.