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  • 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

  • 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 website here! Hosted by Acton Garden Club Join fellow plant enthusiasts for the West Acton Citizens' Library 3rd Annual Plant Swap.

  • Iron Work Farm: Patriot’s Day at Faulkner Homestead

    Faulkner House 5 High Street, Acton

    The Iron Work Farm's annual celebration of the role the Faulkner family played in the events of the first day of the American Revolution.  Acton's West Militia gathered here on the lawn before marching to Concord, and their families cooked the dinners to be taken on horseback to the men in the field. Shortly after 5 pm, the Acton Minutemen will reenact the arrival of the horse and rider bringing the alarm to Col. Faulkner. Faulkner House, 5 High Street; parking available in nearby public lots.  Free.

    Free

  • Acton COA Invites You to Live Folk Music Hootenanny Featuring Music of Peter, Paul and Mary

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Musicians Howie Rashba and Mel Green will perform gems from the music of the folk music band Peter, Paul and Mary. Whether you are a seasoned Hootenanny fan or experiencing one for the first time, this is your opportunity to share in a spirited tradition! You will be invited to sing along to many of the songs. Hootenanny is a term with Scotch-Irish roots that found its way to Appalachia before being popularized in the 1940s by folk legends like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Sing along, clap your hands, stomp your feet, and brighten your day! There will be

    Free

  • 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 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

  • Clean Energy SCHOOL Tour! Acton’s Boardwalk Campus

    Boardwalk Campus 73-75 Spruce Street, Acton, MA, United States

    This Earth Day join us for a tour of Acton’s award-winning Gates and Douglas School, known as the Boardwalk Campus. Drawing on geothermal power (ground source heat pumps) and utilizing other special technologies, this school has blown past all its energy-saving predictions. Schools Energy Manager Kate Crosby will share all the cool details. Nibbles, brief talk, and tour. Register at: https://energizeacton.org/event/clean-energy-school-tour  

    Free

  • Energize Acton: Heat Pumps 101

    Zoom

    Bob Zogg, co-founder of the HeatSmart Alliance, and Kit Wu, of the Laminar Collective, share their great knowledge of home heat pumps and pricing. Find out about air source and ground source heat pumps for improved heating/cooling energy efficiency, air quality, home comfort, and low emissions. Plus, learn about significant Mass Save incentives. Register for Zoom link at: https://energizeacton.org/event/heat-pumps-101/  

    Free

  • 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 COA Presents Big Band Swing Music Vol. 1 Presentation with John Clark

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    The Big Band era officially started in the summer of 1935, but the transition from hot jazz and Dixieland had begun much earlier in the decade. We’ll trace the roots of Big Band music, including the back story of the King of Swing himself, Benny Goodman. Then you’ll hear his hits like Goody, Goody, Taking a Chance on Love and the historic Carnegie Hall performance of Sing, Sing, Sing! You’ll also be treated to recordings of live performances of Goodman vocalists Martha Tilton and Peggy Lee. The last third of the program is devoted to the most popular bandleader of

    Free – $5