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  • 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!  

  • Boxborough Museum open house

    Boxborough Museum open house
    Boxborough Museum 575 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA

    The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old).  Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or to arrange a private tour for a small group, please contact John Fallon through the Boxborough Historical Society.

    Free
  • Library: Learn Line Dancing

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

    Put on your boots and join us for Line Dancing! This lively, beginner-friendly program welcomes all skill levels. A local instructor will lead participants through classic and modern line dances with step-by-step guidance. No partner or experience is required—just come ready to have fun, get moving, and enjoy time with your community. Please wear comfortable shoes. Sign up here!

  • 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.

  • Housing Legal Clinics

    Acton Community Services office 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    The Acton Community Services Office within the Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with MetroWest Legal Services, will host a monthly housing legal clinic beginning in January.  Housing Legal Clinic appointments will begin on Jan. 14 and will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at the Human Service and Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear. Before you attend a session, you must complete the following registration form, which can be found here. The program, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, will run until Dec. 31, 2026.

    Free
  • NARA: Kids Night! Tanglewood Marionettes “The Dragon King”

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

    A terrible drought has overtaken the land, and all the world has turned brown and lifeless. The Dragon King is ruler over all things water, and the people are beginning to wonder why he has not brought the life-giving rains in such a very long time. An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. Colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: Exploring Improvisation with Poornima Kirby

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Come unlock your sense of humor, play, and discovery with this class on the art and fun of improvisation!  We’ll play simple improv games, explore short-form and long-form scenarios, and gain tools for building characters on the fly. We’ll also sharpen our listening skills, use our imaginations, and learn how to say “yes, and . . .!” to our fellow improvisors. We’ll even learn how to apply improvisation skills in everyday life to solve problems, increase confidence, & gain insights into human relationships. People with any level of experience are welcome to join!  Poornima Kirby is an experienced Shakespearean actress, with numerous credits

  • Library: Evening Movie – Civil War

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

    Join us for this free afternoon showing of: Civil War Arrive early, the movie starts at 5:30pm Sign up here!

  • Library: Afternoon Movie – Rear Window

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

    Join us for this free afternoon showing of:  Rear Window Arrive early, the movie starts at 11:30am Sign up here!

  • NARA: Best Friends Girl – The Cars Experience

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

    Best Friends Girl recreate the timeless hits of The Cars spanning a 35-year career, with over 23 million albums sold and having more than 22 songs on the Billboard top 100. The Cars undoubtedly left their mark in popular culture with notable hits like “Best Friends Girl,” “Shake It Up,” “Magic,” “Lets Go” and of course, “Moving in Stereo” which gained notoriety from its placement in the movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.” Best Friends Girl are comprised of lifelong, top-notch, professional musicians whose goal is to keep the music of The Cars alive with every performance!

    $25