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Danny’s Place: Book Event about Raising Trans Kids

Danny's Place 543 Mass Ave., Acton, MA

Danny's Place is thrilled to host author Rebecca Minor for a family-friendly celebration of her book, Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting This. This event is designed for parents and caregivers, with engaging activities available for children while adults take part in the conversation. Enjoy refreshments, meet the author, and get your book signed. Books will be available for purchase through Silver Unicorn. Build community, support LGBTQ+ families, and discover resources for your family’s journey. All are welcome—come for the conversation, stay for the community! RSVP https://www.dannys-place.org/events/book-event-rm

Food Truck & Craft Beer Fest

St Elizabeth of Hungary 89 Arlington Street, Acton, MA, United States

Kick off October at the Food Truck & Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, October 4 from 12–6 PM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Acton (89 Arlington St.). Enjoy local food trucks, craft beer, live music from Final Approach, Sunrise Rock, and Wicked Betty and the Bad Habits, plus a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. $10 suggested donation (kids under 12 free). For more information, see Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival.

14th Annual Ride for Food and 5K Walk

Noble and Greenough School 10 Campus Drive, Dedham, MA

Ride for Food 2025 to support the Acton Food Pantry Choose from a 25-mile, 50-mile, or 100-K bike ride, or a 5K walk Email Team Captain Andrew Gruskay gruskay@verizon.net to join AFP Ride for Food Team Register your profile on the AFP Team page. Share with family and friends Riders between 14-18 must be accompanied by an adult 5K walk open to all Entry fee: $85, Fundraising Minimum (supports Acton Food Pantry) Sign up to Ride/Walk Today! Here's the Anticipated Schedule: 7:30 - Attendees begin arriving for registration and check in 7:45 - Breakfast foods, coffee, snacks Bike mechanics available

$85
Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Elm Street Playground Elm Street, Acton, MA, United States

Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15  - October 12.

Acton’sTrails Challenge

Acton’sTrails Challenge

Provided after registration

“I Hiked Acton’s Trails!”  Walk the trails in Acton’s conservation areas with the goal of earning a sticker and a sew-on patch! These weekly walks are a joint effort between Acton Conservation Trust and Acton Conservation Division. We’ll walk a different conservation area weekly. Check out the “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” Challenge form HERE for more information about the challenge. Date: Wednesdays from September 3 to November 19. Once you register, the location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Time: 2:30-4:00 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as we will start our hikes on time. Typical distance:

Free
Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting

Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting

Zoom or hybrid

The Acton Exchange team holds monthly meetings that are open to our active volunteers and anyone who might want to become a volunteer. If you have an Acton connection and want to contribute to independent community journalism in our town, it is likely that the AE has a role for you, whatever your skill sets and interests might be. Each meeting begins with an opportunity to learn what has been going on at the Acton Exchange, followed by an opportunity to improve our journalism skills. Meetings are either  hybrid (in-person or zoom) or zoom-only.   For this month's venue and

Acton 250: Acton Center Walking Tour

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

Tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and knows the Town well. She has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic center, you will learn about the people, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history, the role of the church, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen, nearby historic buildings, memorials and more. The mile walk will take about two hours. The tour is free but registration is required. Limit 25 people. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/Oct9-Acton250

Free

Friends of Pine Hawk: Discovering an Ancient Nipmuc Mishoonash at Lake Quinsigamond

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

Join Cheryl Stedtler, founder and director of Project Mishoon, for an immersive journey into underwater archaeology, Indigenous heritage, and 1640s canoe discoveries that are reshaping New England’s historical narrative. History emerges from beneath the surface. Cheryl is an enrolled citizen of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band, where she serves on the Tribal Council. With a background in microbiology and clinical trials project management, Cheryl blends a systems-oriented approach with traditional knowledge. She is also an editor for Dawnland Voices: An Anthology of Writing from Indigenous New England. All Friends of Pine Hawk events are free but registration is appreciated at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk

Free
Carlisle Potluck and Contradance

Carlisle Potluck and Contradance

First Religious Society of Carlisle 27 School Street, Carlisle

The Carlisle Dance, with its accompanying potluck dinner, is known as the most sociable dance in the area. Arrive at 6:30 for  dinner and conversation, and then dance from 8 until 10. Live music by the Carlisle Band, who bring an eclectic collection of instruments. Outstanding local callers call mostly contradances, plus occasional square and circle dances. Admission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. You'll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St, Carlisle MA and look

$6 – $10

Verrill Farm Harvest Festival and Benefit

Verrill Farm 11 Wheeler Road, Concord, MA

Looking for a fun fall outing the whole family will love? Join Verrill Farm for their annual Harvest Festival, a festive day full of kid-friendly activities — all in support of pediatric care at Emerson Health. Little ones will love the games and prizes, hayrides, face painting, pick-your-own pumpkins, and meeting the friendly farm animals. All ages will enjoy the New England views, browsing the raffle with great prizes, having a bite from the à la carte food selection, and relaxing to live music. It is the perfect way to welcome fall, make memories, and support a great cause. For more event

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Elm Street Playground Elm Street, Acton, MA, United States

Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15  - October 12.

Diwalifest 2025

Sargent Memorial Library 427 Mass. Ave., Boxborough, MA

Diwalifest is a local, non-profit mela (fair/festival) with the goal of celebrating Diwali as a community. We encourage people of all different backgrounds to participate, learn, and celebrate Diwali together. There will be music, dance, performances, vendors, food, and more. Diwali Fest is FREE to attend (with food and crafts to purchase). Mark your calendars. We hope to see you there! For more information, to volunteer, or to sign up for the rangoli contest, see the Diwalifest website. Rain date, October 19.