Protecting our local environment. Where do we go from here?
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, 353 Great Road, Stow, MA, 01775
Have you noticed that the weather is getting more extreme? Heat waves, droughts, and snow set new records. Climate change is affecting us. But, we are making progress in our responses.
Join us for an evening panel discussion celebrating local climate-related successes. Speakers include climate leaders from Sustainable Stow, Green Hudson, Green Maynard, Green Acton, and Massachusetts Senator Jamie Eldridge.
Learn about present local climate achievements, hear about future plans to promote healthy environments in our towns, and join the Q & A.

Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Mindfulness Meditation via Zoom
2026-02-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
In this four-week program, delivered via Zoom, we will explore both sitting meditation and mindful movement practices. The movement patterns are gentle and can be easily adapted for those with limited mobility. How are sitting and movement practices different, and how are they the same? How can they help us develop mindfulness skills, be present, and reduce stress?
Each week, we will practice together and have ample time to discuss our experience. This class is suitable for beginners as well as anyone wishing to practice in community or to deepen or re-establish their practice. Please plan to attend all four classes.
Heidrun Dickson trained as a mindfulness teacher at Brown University. She is a Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher and loves sharing her learnings with others.
Open to all age 60+/free
Preregistration required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

Acton Community Supper - February
2026-02-25 16:15 - 17:30 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
How have you been with all this cold weather? Please join us each week to keep warm. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday.
February 2026 Menu
February 4 Ukrainian Chicken and Buttered Noodles
Sponsored by Acton Boxborough Regional Islamic Center
February 11 Chicken Casserole and Heart Shaped Biscuits – Our Valentines Day
Sponsored by Friends of Mt Calvary Community Supper
February 18 Ash Wednesday – Fish Sticks with Mac n’ Cheese Casserole
Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia
February 25 Braised Pork Chops and Mashed Potatoes
Sponsored by The Boxborough Minutemen
** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.
Dinner is served 4:30pm – 5:30pm Doors open at 4:15pm. Please, do not enter prior so our volunteers can prepare your Supper.
Parking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door.
As we have been experiencing much snow and cold weather, please, take care to safely keep warm. Check on your neighbor, too, as they may need help. Looking forward to seeing you all for laughter and friendship.
Remember, if the schools are closed due to snow, there will be no Supper.
http://www.mtcalvaryacton.org/Community-Supper
http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA

DPW: Parker Street Complete Streets Open House
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
The Town of Acton is studying Parker Street (between High Street and the MBTA Tracks) to better understand safety concerns and opportunities to improve conditions for people who drive, walk, and bike.
We’re hosting an open house where community members can:

Review existing conditions on Parker Street
Share concerns about speeding and safety
Talk about walking and biking needs
Explore potential improvement ideas
Ask questions and provide feedback

How can the town improve the area around Parker Street? Take the survey!

Library: Virtual - Burglary At The Louvre -- How Can Writers Top This?
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The world is fascinated by the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre, and so are the Curators of Crime, mystery authors Connie Berry, Lane Stone, Nina Wachsman, and M. A. Monnin. In this presentation, the Curators of Crime will examine the public’s fascination with the recent burglary of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre and discuss how as authors they have used the same elements in their books.
Register for the Zoom link here.

Skills for disagreeing better: A Braver Angels presentation
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Acton Congregational Church, 12 Concord Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
What if disagreement didn’t have to feel so hard?

Join us on February 25th at 7:00pm for Skills for Disagreeing Better, a Braver Angels presentation with practical tools for listening, speaking up, and finding common ground. Come build better conversation skills with us!

Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Words Galore via Zoom
2026-02-26 09:00 - 09:55 | Zoom
Val Walker’s winter session of Words Galore will meet for four weeks via Zoom for fun and lively word play and brain twisters—a logophile’s paradise! Learn new words, explore the history of old words and delve into the origins of words. Enjoy limericks, riddles, famous quotes, puns, and fascinating trivia about trendy words. Play guessing games with the dictionary and words-within-word games. Contact the COA at seniorcenter@actonma.gov to receive the Zoom link. Val Walker, MS, is an educator, blogger and author. She offers her wordplay and poetry classes at many Senior Centers and enjoys sparking our wits and encouraging lighthearted banter—and fun!
Open to all age 60+/free
Preregistration required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

Acton Senior Center Presents: Greatest Love Songs of All Time Part 2
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Join John Clark to reminisce to the sound of these beloved romantic songs, from lighthearted twenties tunes like Side by Side and I Can’t Give You Anything but Love to more serious standards like All of Me and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman. Hey, I’ll bet you a plug nickel that you remember slow dancing to these 1950s favorites: the doo-wop classic I Only Have Eyes for You and a familiar hit song Play Misty for Me. Or how about Rosemary Clooney’s sweet and lovely Tenderly that became a jazz standard and Old Black Magic that got a musical makeover on the lively Louis Prima & Keely Smith version? Other performers and recording artists include the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Frank Sinatra, Kay Starr, Cliff Edwards, Diane Krall, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Bobby Vinton, Louis Armstrong, Gene Autry, Art Garfunkel, The Beatles and more! It’s the month for Valentines so come and take a sentimental musical stroll down Memory Lane! Prior to a career as a high school and adult education teacher, John Clark worked in music publishing in Nashville. He enjoys sharing his passion for music with senior centers and senior residences.
Open to out-of-towners 60+ for $5

Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West
2026-02-26 13:30 - 15:30 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community.
This month’s craft will be: Felt Toy Horse
Sign up here

Henry Knox’s Trek from Ticonderoga: Myths, Realities, and Results for Boston
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:15 | Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
In early 1776, the young Continental Army colonel Henry Knox moved dozens of heavy cannons and mortars from Lake Champlain to the siege lines around Boston; one of the most famous stories from the Revolutionary War. And like many famous stories, it embodies a fair amount of legend and lore. This talk sorts out what we know, what we only think we know, and what we should know about how Knox brought this “noble train of artillery” that helped to make all of Massachusetts independent.
J. L. Bell maintains the Boston1775.net website, offering daily helpings of history, analysis, and unabashed gossip about Revolutionary New England. He is the author of “The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War.” John is working on a new book about the difficult first year of the Continental artillery force.
Remote Participation: You can watch live on YouTube at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV. Recordings will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250 where you’ll find all programming information and a link to our commemorative store

Proscenium Circus: The 39 Steps
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | ABRHS Auditorium, 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join ABRHS’ drama group, Proscenium Circus, for our 2026 MA Educational Theater Guild (METG) Festival Entry, The 39 Steps, Even More Abridged.

About the Play: Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and a 1915 Spy Novel, The 39 Steps is a fast paced spoof taking you all over the British Isles in pursuit of a villainous spy ring. Eight actors portray dozens of characters as we follow our hero, Richard Hannay, on a quest to stop the spies and save the world!
Content: As a note, The 39 Steps is a spy thriller set in 1935, and does feature a German spy. There are gunshot sound effects, and discussions of war. The show is presented in a comedic context.

Tickets at https://www.abdrama.org/

Grand Opening: New York Bagel Factory
2026-02-27 09:00 - 10:00 | New York Bagel Factory, 145 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States

Grand Opening: Fab Lab Fabric & Quilt
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Fab Lab, 282 Central Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States

Games Fest - Indoor Winter Carnival!
2026-02-28 12:00 - 16:00 | First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, 353 Great Road, Stow, MA, 01775
Come for an afternoon of indoor carnival fun for the whole family! (Snow date Sun, March 1)! First Parish Church of Stow & Acton is hosting a lively, all-ages carnival filled with games, face painting, prizes, and treats—all in a warm, welcoming indoor space.
Free admission! Carnival game tickets are $1 each, and each game costs just 1 ticket to play. With over three dozen carnival games, there’s something for everyone. Try our life-size Whack-a-Mole, Plinko, Pop Bottle Stand-Up, Life-Size Tetris, and an “impossible” giant sliding puzzle. Many of the games are handcrafted creations built by FPC members and youth. Game difficulty ranges from toddler-friendly (ages 2+) to fun challenges for teens and adults who are young at heart.
Every child will go home with at least one stuffed animal prize. Snacks and beverages—including popcorn, cookies, lemonade, and more—will be available for purchase throughout the event.
For everyone’s safety, parent or guardian supervision is required during the event. Our event is staffed by FPC volunteers and high school volunteers.
Our building is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users. There is plenty of free parking. More info is here.

Library: Lunar New Year Performances
2026-02-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join to celebrate the year of the horse! There will be music, dance, and costume performances. An intermission of light snacks and tea will be provided. Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Library!
Sign up here.

LWV presents: Restoring the Promise: Immigration policy and the path forward
2026-02-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Acton Town Hall, 472 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join the League of Women Voters – Acton Area for the first event made possible by the newly launched Marge Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund.
Restoring the Promise: Immigration policy and the path forward with immigration attorney Antonio Massa Viana.
Live at Acton Town Hall or on Zoom. Register for a Zoom link.

Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings
2026-02-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, 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 closed to the public. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, is provided at no cost.

Autism-Friendly Evening – January 10
Evening for Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind – January 31
Inclusive Evenings – February 28, March 21, May 16, June 27
Mask On, Play On! – April 11
Morning for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and KODA visitors – date tba

Library: Take and Make Tiny Art
2026-03-01 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Register for one of our Tiny Art Painting Kits to take home and paint showcasing your favorite thing about the library. Return the kits by March 31st to have it displayed as part of our Tiny Art Show in April. Kits can be retrieved at our first floor Circulation Desk. Suitable for ages 12 and up.

Sign up here!

Purim Mitzvah Masquerade Carnival
2026-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Kerem Shalom, 659 Elm Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Join Kerem Shalom of Concord for a festive family Purim celebration for all ages, focusing on mitzvot and tzedakah (good deeds and charity)!
1:00 pm: Children’s Purim Spiel and Sing-along, presented by the Hebrew School Reimagined Drama elective
1:30 pm: Mitzvah Projects & Carnival for Families with Children
Costumes are strongly encouraged!
Carnival Games • Bouncy House • Snack Bag Packing • Crown Decorating • Food Drive to Benefit Open Table • Hamantaschen Sales to Benefit 7th Grade’s Tzedakah Project • Plus more!
Suggested donation: $5/person (max $20/family) and one item to donate to Open Table. CLICK HERE to pre-pay
Kerem Shalom is a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming Jewish community where tradition and innovation are celebrated.

Energize Acton: Clean energy home tour - Solar shingles and more
2026-03-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Provided after registration
You know about solar panels. What about SOLAR SHINGLES?
Come see the many clean energy advances at the home of an Acton Clean Energy Coach and hear about this new technology. How do solar shingles compare with traditional PV rooftop panels?
Plus, you can ask about the homeowner’s experience with air source heat pumps (mini-split and air-to-water system), induction cooking, heat pump hot water heaters, heat pump clothes dryer, and more.
Info/sign-up: https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2138 or write us at EnergizeActon.org@gmail.com.

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Library: Winter Concert Series - “Obsession” A violin and piano concert
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Rescheduled from January 25.
“Obsession” The Horizon of Possibility: A violin and piano concert
Musicians:
Amos Lawrence, Violin
Esther Ning-Yau, Piano
Click here to register and for more info

Library - Gentle Yoga with Revolution Yoga
2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Experience harmony and balance through this mindful practice designed to reduce stress, release tension and promote relaxation. Emphasis on self-awareness, breath, and honoring the body. This class is all levels and beginner friendly.
Sign up here for Gentle Yoga with Jenny from Acton’s Revolution Community Yoga

Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion
2026-03-02 18:30 - 19:45 | Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This months topic will be on the CIA and led by Willard Hunter. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library.

Acton Garden Club: Beauty on the Wing Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly
2026-03-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
With award-winning documentary filmmaker Kim Smith.
Experience the inspirational story of a magnificent species found in our own backyards! Kim Smith will present her award-winning movie filmed along the shores of Cape Ann and in the heart of Mexico’s forested volcanic mountains. Every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle is experienced in vibrant close-up, from egg to caterpillar to adult and set to the background of sea and forest, sun and wind. Movie runtime is 56 minutes followed by Q&A.
Kim Smith is a documentary filmmaker, wildlife conservationist, lecturer, photojournalist, author, illustrator, and an award-winning landscape designer.

Discovery Museum, Especially for me inclusive afternoons
2026-03-03 13:30 - 16:30 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, 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.
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.

Acton COA Invites You to: Lunar New Year Performance
2026-03-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
A group of local Chinese musicians and dancers will join us to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year–the year of the horse! They will present a very pleasant program with a combination of Chinese and western music—Chinese folk instruments the Pipa and Erhu, Chinese folk dance, vocal performances (ensemble, duet, solo), perhaps a piano concerto, and even Tai Chi!
Open to all age 60 +/free

Acton COA Invites You to: Senior Property Tax Primer
2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Join staff from the town of Acton Assessor’s Office for an update on how property taxes are affected by increasing home values. They will also share information on numerous ways homeowners might qualify for property tax relief if you are: over 65 with income and assets that are low-to-moderate, over 70, a veteran with a disability, or suffering financial hardship in general. At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will be given a coupon for a free lunch that afternoon at the Senior Center’s Bistro! Space is limited, so register with the Council on Aging. If you are unable to attend and want to learn more, visit the Acton town website, www.actonma.gov, and click on “Government” and select “Assessors,” or contact the Assessor’s Office at 978-929-6621.
Acton 60+ only

Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West
2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community.
This month’s craft will be: Beaded Shamrock Brooch
Sign up here.
