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  • Littleton Conservation Trust: Hero Hike

    George and Lucy Yapp Conservation Land Newton Road (south of Shaker Lane), Littleton, MA

    Join Trustee Erin Jade on a guided family-friendly walk at George and Lucy Yapp Conservation Land! The group will walk to Fort Rock, enjoy a read-aloud about environmental activist Jadev Payeng, and discuss how he inspires people before walking back. This event is free, but registration is required. The walk will start at the Yapp parking lot off of Newtown Road, south of the intersection with Shaker Lane. Please come prepared for a walk in the woods. Wear sturdy shoes, bring sunscreen and bug spray, have a water bottle, and pack a jacket depending on the spring temperature. We hope

    Free

  • Acton COA Presents The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins

    Acton COA Presents The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins
    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Open to out-of-towners age 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was a Harlem poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was a leading member of The Harlem Renaissance and was greatly influenced by the poetry of Walt Whitman. His poems continually ask the question: What does it mean to be an American? We will study many of his iconic poems and read three of his short stories. Students should purchase Vintage Hughes, published by Vintage Books in paperback that retails for $14. Preregistration is required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

  • Acton Clean-Up: Litter pickup

    Litter pickup at Anderson Conservation Area: register here Acton residents, businesses, town staff, and organizations work together to support a spring-time clean-up — a time for everyone to help pick up trash and recyclables in public areas around town.

  • Town Election Day. VOTE!

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

    If you didn't vote by mail, today is your day to get your voice counted for Acton Town candidates! To see the sample ballot and more information about voting, see Elections and Voting.

    Free

  • Library: Cookbook Club @ West

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! This month's book is: Half baked harvest every day: recipes for balanced, flexible, feel-good meals by Tieghan Gerard

    Free

  • 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.

  • LWV: Town Meeting info session

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

    Do you have questions about Town Meeting? Want to know more about specific articles? Come to the League of Women Voters Town Meeting drop-in info session. Meet article sponsors! Ask questions! Learn more before you vote!  

    Free

  • Library: Cookbook Club @ AML

    Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! This month's book is: Half baked harvest every day: recipes for balanced, flexible, feel-good meals by Tieghan Gerard

  • 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

  • Acton Community Supper – April

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

    Welcome the warmth and beautiful colors of Spring as the flowers and buds begin to pop around us. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. April 2026 menu April 1       Baked Ziti and Garlic Bread Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia April 8       Chicken Chili and Corn Bread Sponsored by Friends of Community Supper April 15      Chicken and Dumplings Sponsored by Mt Calvary Lutheran Church April 22     BBQ Chicken and Tater Tots Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton April 29      Hot Dogs

    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.