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Acton Woman’s Club Pie and Bake Sale

Acton Woman's Club 504 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Always popular and delicious!  During the sale, you may ask for a tour of the antique Clubhouse building .  For more information about the Club, or for information about renting the upstairs ballroom or vintage living and dining room, see www.theactonwomansclub.org. Bake Sale hours: 9am until sold out!

West Acton Village Run and Spring Fling

West Acton Village 588 Mass Ave, Acton, MA

Family-friendly activities throughout the day. 10 AM Acton Boxborough United Way 5K  and 1 mile Run/Walk for Mental Health 12 PM West Acton Baptist Church Flea Market Sales, Raffles, Freebies! Activities for kids & adults! And more! For information see West Acton Village Spring Fling. Note: To support the run, Spruce Street will be closed from 8:30 - 11:30. For more information, see Road Closure Notice.

Energize Acton Home Tour: A 1793 Farmhouse Goes Energy Efficient

Provided after registration

How we use energy matters. But what if you live in a colonial home? How does one honor historic inheritance and yet create energy upgrades that honor the future? The homeowners of this iconic Acton property are eager to share their efforts. You will see major insulation updates, solar, air source heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and more. What could work for you? Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. Info and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1937. Address sent after registration.

Free

Bazaar Russe Slavic Food and Bake Sale

Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church 15 Prospect Street, Maynard, MA

Slavic Food and Bake Sale. Pierogi, Kielbasa, Borscht, Cabbage Rolls! Food to eat in or take out. Reserve your order no later than Friday, 4pm. Details at Bazaar Russe - Spring 2025

Flea Market and Artisan Fair

West Acton Baptist Church 592 Mass Ave, Acton, MA, United States

At the West Acton Baptist Church during the West Acton Village Merchants Association Spring Fling. Stress & Fidget items, Crochet items, Handmade Jewelry, Paintings, Household Items, Handmade Cards, Handmade Soap, Decorative Silverware & Charcuterie, Dog Toys & Treats, Antique Items, Handmade Seashell & light Items, Yard Sale Items, Thrift Shop Clothing & Accessories.

South Acton Tour with Amy Cole

Faulkner House 5 High Street, Acton

Join tour guide Amy Cole to visit the Iron Work Farm sites and walk South Acton's historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton's earliest colonial settlement. Important Details: Registration is required. Details on parking and where to meet will be sent via email closer to the walk date. Register for the April 26th tour HERE. Register for the May 10th tour at https://tinyurl.com/Acton250-May10. Tour leader Amy Cole is an accomplished professional tour leader. She grew up near Acton Center and knows the town well. She has a wide- ranging interest in Acton’s unique history. This tour is sponsored by

Energize Acton Home Tour: A 1793 Farmhouse Goes Energy Efficient

Provided after registration

How we use energy matters. But what if you live in a colonial home? How does one honor historic inheritance and yet create energy upgrades that honor the future? The homeowners of this iconic Acton property are eager to share their efforts. You will see major insulation updates, solar, air source heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and more. What could work for you? Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. Info and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1937. Address sent after registration.

Free
Event Series Lucky Stiff Musical

Lucky Stiff Musical

Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

Theater III in Acton presents Lucky Stiff, the Musical! Synopsis: Tony Award-winning writing team Ahrens and Flaherty's first produced show, Lucky Stiff, is an offbeat, hilarious murder mystery farce, complete with mistaken identities, six million bucks in diamonds, and a corpse in a wheelchair. Performance dates: May 3, 8, 9, 10, 2025 at 8 p.m., May 4, 11, 2025 at 2 p.m. Cost: $27.00 Adult; $24.00 Student (thru high school); $24.00 Senior (65+); $10.00 MCC Card to Culture Program

$10 – $27
Event Series Lucky Stiff Musical

Lucky Stiff Musical

Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

Theater III in Acton presents Lucky Stiff, the Musical! Synopsis: Tony Award-winning writing team Ahrens and Flaherty's first produced show, Lucky Stiff, is an offbeat, hilarious murder mystery farce, complete with mistaken identities, six million bucks in diamonds, and a corpse in a wheelchair. Performance dates: May 3, 8, 9, 10, 2025 at 8 p.m., May 4, 11, 2025 at 2 p.m. Cost: $27.00 Adult; $24.00 Student (thru high school); $24.00 Senior (65+); $10.00 MCC Card to Culture Program

$10 – $27

COA presents: Exploring Improvisation with Poornima Kirby

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

Open to out-of-town seniors for $20, free for Acton seniors. Come unlock your sense of humor, play and discovery with this 8-week class on the art and fun of improvisation at the Acton Council on Aging (COA)!  We’ll play simple improv games, explore short-form and long-form scenarios, and gain tools for building characters on the fly. We’ll also sharpen our listening skills, use our imaginations, and learn how to say “yes, and . . .!” to our fellow improvisors. We’ll even learn how to apply improvisation skills in everyday life to solve problems, increase confidence, and gain insights into human

Free – $20

ACT Spring Bird Walk

Join Acton Conservation Trust for a Spring Bird Walk. This is a great time to get up early and go bird watching, as according to BirdCast, more than 1,430,400 birds crossed Middlesex County after sunset on May 13 in 2024. This is peak spring migration time! Register for the Spring Bird Walk here. Once registered, you’ll get an email a few days before the event with location and parking information.

Free

Library: Yarn & Needle Club

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

Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 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.