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  • Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings

    Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings
    Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    The Especially for Me series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families with disabilities. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment. While the event titles indicate the focus for certain program accommodations, any family that would benefit from a sensory friendly visit is welcome at any time. A medical diagnosis is not required. All Especially for Me events are free to attend, but preregistration is required. More information, dates and registration links can be found online at http://bit.ly/EspeciallyforMe. For these events, the museum

    Free

  • HONK! at Open Door Theater

    HONK! with Open Door Theater
    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! at The Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. HS in Acton, March 20-29, 2026.  Open Door Theater (opendoortheater.org), based in Acton is proud to announce our production of HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show. This messaging supports the mission of Open Door

    Free – $20

  • Library: Line Dancing Social Hour

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

    Do you love line dancing or just want to get into it? Come to our Line Dancing Social Hour to dance with others in the community. Learn new dances or just dance some of your favorites! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others. Sign up here.

    Free

  • Acton COA Presents: 3 (Additional) Keys to a More Fulfilled Life: Awe, Connection & Generosity via Zoom

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Would you like to enhance your perspective and mood? Do you long to make a positive difference in the world? Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond to identify easy, readily available actions that can empower yourself in affirming that who you are and what you do matters. Participate in this workshop via Zoom from home or via a large screen TV with others at the Senior Center. Register: seniorcenter@actonma.gov or 987-929-6652. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond, PhD, is an educator, program developer, and inclusion specialist. She teaches adult education and college classes on lifespan development, friendship, and ethical awareness. Open to all age 60+/free

    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.

  • Acton COA Invites You to: Acton Rainbow Planning Team Meeting

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Hybrid Meeting- Join in-person at the Senior Center or from home via Zoom This team of community members explores ways the Council on Aging/Senior Center can meet the programming needs of Acton LGBTQ+ residents age 60 and up. Learn more about OutStanding Life, which offers virtual programming for older adults who identify as LGBTQ+, from our guest Jenn Knight. We welcome new members from the LGBTQ+ community, allies, or municipal employees to join. The goals of the team are for Acton’s LGBTQ+ older adults to have their voices heard about desired activities and find the Senior Center to be a

    Free

  • HONK! at Open Door Theater

    HONK! with Open Door Theater
    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! at The Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. HS in Acton, March 20-29, 2026.  Open Door Theater (opendoortheater.org), based in Acton is proud to announce our production of HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show. This messaging supports the mission of Open Door

    Free – $20

  • HONK! at Open Door Theater

    HONK! with Open Door Theater
    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! at The Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. HS in Acton, March 20-29, 2026.  Open Door Theater (opendoortheater.org), based in Acton is proud to announce our production of HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show. This messaging supports the mission of Open Door

    Free – $20

  • Acton No Kings Rally

    Acton Town Hall 472 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

    No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings! Rally begins at 2pm, in front of Acton Town Hall (Rt. 27). Speakers at 3pm. Featured speakers: State Senator Jamie Eldridge State Representative Simon Cataldo State Representative Danillo Sena Student Speakers from ABRHS

    Free

  • HONK! at Open Door Theater

    HONK! with Open Door Theater
    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! at The Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. HS in Acton, March 20-29, 2026.  Open Door Theater (opendoortheater.org), based in Acton is proud to announce our production of HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show. This messaging supports the mission of Open Door

    Free – $20

  • Library: Line Dancing Social Hour

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

    Do you love line dancing or just want to get into it? Come to our Line Dancing Social Hour to dance with others in the community. Learn new dances or just dance some of your favorites! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others. Sign up here 

    Free

  • Acton COA Presents: The Railroad in Song with Jon & Li Waterman

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Join acoustic duo Jon and Li Waterman on a tour of songs about trains, the building of the railroad, workers on the railroad, train wrecks, heroes and hobos. The program looks at the Transcontinental Railroad, the contribution of Chinese and Irish immigrants, the stories of Casey Jones and John Henry, the Old 97 train wreck, the Great migration and more. The show consists of songs, history, and an accompanying slide presentation. Jon and Li Waterman perform as the acoustic duo Sultana whose performances are enthusiastically received at the Senior Center. Jon has been performing his original songs throughout his life.

    Free – $5