Theatre III: Women in Jeopardy
2025-10-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-19 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Theatre III, 250 Central St., Acton, 01720
Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in this fun and flirtatious comedy. Divorcées Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. He’s not just a weirdo; he may be a serial killer! After all, his hygienist just disappeared. Trading their wine glasses for spy glasses, imaginations run wild as the ladies try to discover the truth and save their friend in a hilarious off-road adventure.
Tickets $25 general/$22 students and seniors/$10 EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholder.

Acton Restaurant Week Oct 19 - 26!
2025-10-19 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-20 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-21 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-22 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-23 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-24 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-25 12:00 - 12:30 | MA
Get ready to enjoy a week of great flavors right here in Acton!
See the Acton Economic-Development page for a list of participating restaurants and more information.

Diwalifest 2025: RAIN DATE!
2025-10-19 12:00 - 16:30 | Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Mass. Ave., Boxborough, MA, 01719
Diwalifest is a local, non-profit mela (fair/festival) with the goal of celebrating Diwali as a community.
Due to predicted bad weather on October 12, Diwalifest will be held on Sunday, October 19.
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!
New for 2025! Parking shuttle!
Diwalifest is so popular that parking can be an issue. If you can’t get parking at the Sargent Memorial Library or Blanchard Memorial School lots, you can park at the satellite parking lots and hop on the free shuttle!
Lot 1 : Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA.
Walk to Diwalifest
Lot 2 : Blanchard Memorial School, 493 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA
Walk on the Pathway to Diwalifest
Lot 3 : Douglas and Gates School Parking Lot, 73 Spruce St., Acton MA
Hop on the Free Shuttle to Diwalifest (1-4 PM)
Lot 4: Boxborough Town Hall, 29 Middle Road, Boxborough MA
Hop on the Free Shuttle to Diwalifest (1-4 PM)
For more information, to volunteer, or to sign up for the rangoli contest, see the Diwalifest website.
Rain date, October 19.

Acton Historical Society: 65th Anniversary Open House
2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Jonathan Hosmer House, 300 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Acton Historical Society hosts an open house at the historic Hosmer House.
Celebrating 65 years of the Acton Historical Society, there will be speakers, tours of the historical site, and more!

Vintage model A Autos (Minuteman Model A club)
Jenks Library housed in 1920’s auto garage
Farm wagon, sleigh, Fire Pump
Cake and refreshments
Pumpkin painting
Tour 1760 Hosmer House
Learn about our preservation journey

The Birth of Precision Design and Manufacturing in Revolutionary New England
2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Boxborough Town Hall, 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA, 01719
There was a second revolution brewing in New England in the late 1700s, America’s own Industrial Revolution. The Boxborough Historical Society is proud to present Boxborough’s Jim Gorman discussing the early efforts of New England craftsmen to develop a system of interchangeable parts production that would sweep the world by the late 19th century. Jim is an Aerospace Engineer with deep interest in precision manufacturing. While most histories trace New England innovations in firearms, this early manufacturing story is really more about clockmaking and shoemaking, and does not encompass firearms until after 1810.
The presentation will be followed by a brief annual meeting of the Historical Society. All are welcome.

Concord Orchestra: Montgomery Variations and more
2025-10-19 14:30 - 16:30 | 51 Walden, 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
On Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, October 19 at 2:30 PM, the Concord Orchestra presents a program called “Always in Motion” at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord, highlighting the Montgomery Variations. A pre-concert talk is scheduled for 7:15 on Saturday.
Also on the program will be Javelin by Michael Torke. Javelin was commissioned by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for its 50th anniversary and it was performed at the opening ceremony of the Atlanta Summer Olympics in 1996.
The concert will conclude with Samuel Barber’s lyrical Symphony No. 1 which combines the four movements of a classical symphony into a single movement. It is modeled after Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 7, which is also in one movement.
Tickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free. For tickets and information, call 978-369-4967 or visit www.concordorchestra.com.

ACC Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
2025-10-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Acton Congregational Church, 12 Concord Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Senior High Youth Fellowship (SHYF) is hosting a chili cook-off to raise money for their mission trip to West Virginia in April.

Come to Hartman Hall to learn more about the type of work we do there, and come to try some amazing chili! The attendance fee is $5 per person, $15 for families of 4 or more. If you wish to vote for the best chili, it’s $1 per voting ticket, $5 for 6, $10 for 12. Donations are always welcome.

Danny's Place School Days Off
2025-10-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Danny’s Place, 543 Mass Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
Join the School Days Off at Danny’s Place! Kids in grades K–5 can attend from 9 AM–12 PM and enjoy a day of themed activities, games, and creative fun. Whether the day’s focus is tied to a holiday or simply a special seasonal activity, it’s always a great time to connect, learn, and play.
School Days Off are offered individually (or as a membership).
$75.00 per kid per session.

Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML
2025-10-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Sign up on the program page on our website.
Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community.
This month’s craft will be: Fabric Pumpkins.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Library: Virtual - Revolutionary Whiskey - History and Recs of American Whiskeys with Travis Ireland
2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Sign up for the Zoom link on the program page on the Ashland Public Library website.
We’re excited to welcome Travis Ireland back to discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War! You may be surprised at how many wonderful whiskeys made right here in the good old U.S. of A.! Learn a bit of history and BYO to do a virtual taste test with Travis, who will be recommending some of his favorites. You must be 21 or older to participate in taste testing but all are welcome to join and learn. Hope you can make it!
This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.

Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Sign up on the program page on our website.
Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community.
This month’s craft will be: Fabric Pumpkins.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.

Acton COA Presents: Energy Bingo with Acton’s Sustainability Office
2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Come join us at the Senior Center for Energy Bingo! It’s just like regular bingo—only a bit more electric (get it?). Learn how to save money with state and local energy efficiency programs, while enjoying a fun afternoon of bingo hosted by the Acton Sustainability Office. Topics will include the Acton Clean Energy Coaching Program, Home Energy Assessments, heat pumps, renewable energy, weatherization, subsidized appliances, electric vehicles, and more! No prior knowledge is needed—just come ready to learn and have fun. Members of the Sustainability Office will be available for questions after the game until 3:30 and take-home resources will also be provided.
And of course, there will be prizes!
Open to all age 60+/free

Library: Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The AML Book Group meets the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome, no registration required. Copies of the books will be available at the circulation desk. Please check the Program Calendar for discussion dates and times.
This month’s book is: Consilience by Edward O. Wilson
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

AB Forward community forum #1
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:00 | ABRHS Auditorium, 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
AB Forward is the committee to create a strategic plan for the future of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District.
AB Forward requests community feedback about reorganization options at one of three community forums:

Tuesday, Oct 21 at the ABRHS auditorium
Monday, Oct 27 at the Blanchard Memorial School gym
Thursday, Oct 30 – Virtual (registration and link to follow)

Acton'sTrails Challenge
2025-10-22 14:30 - 16:00 | 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: 1-2 miles

REGISTER HERE

Acton Community Supper - October
2025-10-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
Join us for our weekly community supper! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you.
October 1: GRAB & GO: Pasta and Meatballs
Sponsored by St. John Lutheran Church of Sudbury
October 8: GRAB & GO: Chili and Cornbread
Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church
October 15: SIT DOWN: BBQ Chicken Dinner
Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church
October 22: SIT DOWN: Middle Eastern Chicken Dinner
Sponsored by Acton Boxborough Regional Islamic Cultural Center
October 29: SIT DOWN: Halloween Goulash and Spooky Slides
Sponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim

** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.
Doors open at 4:15pm. Please, do not enter earlier so our volunteers can prepare your Supper.
Parking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door.
For more information, see http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA.

We are so grateful for the support and dedication of so many individuals, community
organizations, church members and the team of our Supper volunteers. Together we
hope that each meal we share will bring us closer together.

Household Goods 35th Anniversary Celebration
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Household Goods, 530 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Household Goods, Inc., has furnished homes for people in need, free of charge, for 35 years. On October 22, they are holding a community fundraiser to celebrate this milestone anniversary and kick off its Furnish the Future campaign to sustain Household Goods’ work well into the future. Household Goods warmly invites its community of new and long-time supporters to gather for a fun and informative evening at its center.
For three and a half decades, Household Goods has been a pillar of the community, transforming empty apartments into furnished homes for thousands of individuals and families who have been living without basic furniture. The “Furnish the Future” campaign will provide the stable, long-term funding necessary to sustain Household Goods’ mission well into the future, ensuring the organization can continue to respond to community need. The multi-year initiative aims to secure a total of $1 million in giving over three years.
“Our 35th anniversary is a time to reflect on the incredible impact we’ve made and to look forward with hope and optimism,” said Household Goods Executive Director, Sharon Martens. “Oktoberfest is the perfect way to celebrate this milestone with our community and officially launch the ‘Furnish the Future’ campaign. Every ticket sold and every dollar raised at this event allows us to keep providing hope and essential items to those who need it most.”

Friends of Pine Hawk: The Historical Archaeology of Massachusetts
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Some of America’s most significant historic archaeological sites are located in Massachusetts and some of the earliest and most influential archaeologists investigated sites in the Commonwealth. Join archaeologist Holly Herbster for an overview of Massachusetts’ post-1600 archaeological heritage, its role in the development of historical archaeology, and the ways in which current research and collaboration are helping to rediscover histories that have long been hidden or ignored.
Friends of Pine Hawk events are free but for talks like this registration is encouraged at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk.

Friends of Acton Libraries Fall Book Sale
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Winter is coming! Stock your shelves!
The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale the weekend of October 24 – 26.

Friday — Members of the Friends night — Be sure your membership is up to date before the Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night. But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online!
Saturday — General sale from 9 am until 4 pm.
Sunday — Half price day for all, from 1 pm to 4 pm.

While not required, face coverings while inside at the sale are encouraged.
Both cash and credit cards are accepted!

Theatre III: Women in Jeopardy
2025-10-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Theatre III, 250 Central St., Acton, 01720
Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in this fun and flirtatious comedy. Divorcées Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. He’s not just a weirdo; he may be a serial killer! After all, his hygienist just disappeared. Trading their wine glasses for spy glasses, imaginations run wild as the ladies try to discover the truth and save their friend in a hilarious off-road adventure.
Added Oct. 23: See our review at Review: Women in Jeopardy at Theatre III.
Tickets $25 general/$22 students and seniors/$10 EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholder.

ABFN Halloween Spooktacular Party
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:30 | RJ Grey Junior High, 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join families with young children for ABFN’s annual Halloween Spooktacular event including a juggling magician and other fun activities provided by local preschools and businesses. Entertainment will be from 11:00-12:00.There will also be a Family costume contest, so come dressed for a chance to go home with cool prizes donated by local businesses.
Attendance is free for ABFN families. Non-Member Families: $10 per family.
Pre-registration REQUIRED for Non-Member Families. Pre-registration for Non-Member Families closes morning of on 10/25. See link below to register.
Registration greatly appreciated and recommended for Member families. Only members may walk-in without registering. This is to ensure a safe event. We appreciate your understanding.
The first 30 minutes of the party (10-10:30am) will be geared for families that desire a more sensory-friendly experience.
We will be collecting items for the Acton Boxborough Food Pantry. Please consider bringing a donation with you! Most needed items are: cereal, healthy snack items, baby food, and larger sized diapers (5, 6, or 4T-5T pullups). We will have a bin/donation area for drop off.

Clean Energy Home of the Month – Focus on Dual Fuel & Solar
2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Provided after registration
Energize Acton continues its series on how energy use matters for future generations with an October home tour that features a multi-systems house.
The homeowners have moved one step at a time, from insulation to an air source heat pump for part of their energy load. Most recently, they installed rooftop solar. Come ask about their journey to decrease the carbon footprint of their home.
Coffee and munchies along with the latest news on Mass Save rebates and the winter heat pump discount electricity rate. There will be two free sessions, one at 11am and one at 1pm. The address will be sent upon registration. For info and registration, go to https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2026.
