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  • 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

  • Library: Embodied Awareness for Balance and Ease: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique

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

    In this interactive workshop, we will explore tools from the Alexander Technique, a scientifically supported mind-body awareness practice. Come learn how fine-tuning your sensory awareness, redistributing muscular effort, and cooperating with your system’s innate design can help you stand, walk, and move with more ease. Sign up here

    Free

  • Danny’s Place School Days Off

    Danny’s Place School Days Off
    Danny's Place 543 Mass Ave., Acton, MA

    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.

    $75

  • Discovery Museum, Especially for me inclusive afternoons

    Discovery Museum, Especially for me inclusive afternoons
    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. 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.

  • Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting

    Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting
    ActonTV offices 16a Craig Road, Acton, MA, United States +1 more

    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

  • 6th Annual Acton Youth Film Festival Submission Deadline

    ActonTV 16a Craig Road, Acton

    Now accepting films from teens in Acton and neighboring towns. New Submission Date! All Genres Welcome If you would like to submit a film or if you have questions, please contact Patrick Snow at Pat.Snow@actontv.org Films must be 10 minutes or less in length Submission Deadline February 8th, 2026 Cash Prizes will be awarded!