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  • “Movie Night” Concert

    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    The Acton Community Chorus presents its Spring 2026 Concert “Movie Night” on June 12 at 7:00 p.m. and June 13 at 4:00 p.m. at the Dragonfly Theater of RJ Grey Junior High (16 Charter Road, Acton). The concert features iconic songs of iconic movies – from “Casa Blanca” to “Titanic” to “Barbie” and many familiar films in between. Tickets are available at $25 for adults and free for students up to 12th grade. They may be purchased at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/actoncommunitychorus or from the QR code below. The Acton Community Chorus is a nonprofit organization funded in part by grants from the

    Free – $25
  • “Movie Night” Concert

    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    The Acton Community Chorus presents its Spring 2026 Concert “Movie Night” on June 12 at 7:00 p.m. and June 13 at 4:00 p.m. at the Dragonfly Theater of RJ Grey Junior High (16 Charter Road, Acton). The concert features iconic songs of iconic movies – from “Casa Blanca” to “Titanic” to “Barbie” and many familiar films in between. Tickets are available at $25 for adults and free for students up to 12th grade. They may be purchased at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/actoncommunitychorus or from the QR code below. The Acton Community Chorus is a nonprofit organization funded in part by grants from the

    Free – $25
  • 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
  • Acton 250: Declaring Independence Then & Now

    Acton Congregational Church 12 Concord Road, Acton, MA, United States

    Join the Acton 250 Committee and Freedom's Way National Heritage Area for a play recounting when the Acton Town Meeting put its support behind the proposed Declaration of Independence that took place on June 14th, 1776. Based on historical research, Acton, along with several communities, will take part in this series commemorating the momentum behind the Declaration of Independence. Visit Acton-MA.gov/250 and https://freedomsway.org/ for more information. Light Refreshments Will Be Served. Parking can be found at the Church, behind the Fire Station, and behind Town Hall.

    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
  • 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: 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.

  • Library: Gentle Yoga with Revolution Yoga

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

    Sign up here! This class is all levels and beginner friendly. Bring your own yoga mat! 

  • Library: Author Talk Series – “When the Declaration of Independence Was News” with Emily Sneff, Ph.D.

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

    For more information, check out the program page on our website here! Join us at Acton Memorial Library for a discussion and questions from Professor Sneff. Stick around for a signed copy of the book! You do not need to read the book ahead of time to attend. Join Professor Sneff as she discusses her upcoming book release “When the Declaration of Independence Was News” releasing April 15th 2026. She will discuss why every copy of the Declaration of Independence has a story to tell.

    Free
  • Acton 250: History of East Acton

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

    Join local historian Amy Cole at the Acton Memorial Library as she discusses highlights as well as lesser-known aspects of East Acton's history. East Acton is a well-preserved time capsule of Acton’s history. Although not formally classified as a Historic District, the village of East Acton played a significant role in the development of Acton. Topics include Native American history, the role Nashoba Brook, the importance of Captain Joseph Robbins and his family, Woodlawn Cemetery, and more. This lecture is sponsored by Acton 250 and the Acton Memorial Library. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/June27-Acton250

    Free