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Church of the Good Shepherd: Holy Days services

Church of the Good Shepherd 164 Newtown Road, Acton, MA, United States

Events and services occur from Thursday, April 17 through Sunday, April 21. For a detailed list of events, see The Three Days - April 17 - 20.  

Acton Minutemen: Isaac Davis Trail March

Isaac Davis Homestead 39 Hayward Road, Acton, MA

The Acton Minutemen are holding their annual Isaac Davis March on Friday April 18, 2025 at 6:30 am, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. Parking for the Isaac Davis Trail March by visitors, guests, and member overflow is at the Acton Boxborough High School across the street from Haartz Fabric on Hayward Rd, Acton. The march starts at the Isaac Davis house and ends at the Old North Bridge in Concord at about 9am. Buses will be available to return to Acton.      

Patriot’s Day Spirit at Faulkner Homestead

Faulkner House 5 High Street, Acton

Join us at the Faulkner Homestead in South Acton from 12:00 - 4:00 and then again from 5:00 - 6:30. Starting at noon, travel back in time with the Iron Work Farm to Col. Francis Faulkner’s homestead on the first day of the American Revolution, when Acton’s West Militia gathered there to march to the Concord Bridge. In the dooryard, families cooked food to be taken to the men later that day. Experience authentic colonial foods, play games on the lawn, and meet with local reenactors. Then come back by 5:40, when the Acton Minutemen will reenact the arrival of

Acton Minutemen: Robbins Ride

Concord Road Soccer Fields 104 Concord Road, Acton, MA

Please come join the Acton Minutemen for this annual event. This year it will be held on Friday, April 18. Here is the schedule of the stops the rider makes: 5 pm at the Robbins’ Homesite – soccer fields at bottom of Concord Rd. 5:20 at the Isaac Davis Homestead – 39 Hayward Road 5:40 at the Faulkner Homestead – 5 High St. in So. Acton (corner of Rte. 27) 5:55 at the Liberty Tree Farm – 24 Liberty St., also in So. Acton For more information, see https://actonminutemen.org/robbins-ride/.

Free

Patriot’s Day Activities in the area

While Acton does not have specific activities on Patriot's Day (Saturday, April 19), you can find information from local towns at the following links.  See the following links to see what's going on in the area: Concord activities: https://visitconcord.org/concord-250/. Map and list of the April 19 events. Map of the block party events happening after the Parade. Map of road closure info. Take the train to Concord! MBTA schedule for April 19 only. Lexington activities: https://lex250.org/. National Park activities: https://www.nps.gov/mima/index.htm. Minuteman National Park locations. Battle Road Tactical Demonstration. In addition, see https://www.actonma.gov/803/Acton-250th-Events for more information about Acton events.

Library: Annual Plant Swap at West Acton Citizens’ Library

West Acton Citizens Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

Location: West Acton Citizens' Library | 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton MA 01720 Hosted by Acton Garden Club Join fellow plant enthusiasts for the West Acton Citizens' Library 3rd Annual Plant Swap. The Acton Garden Club is hosting and invites everyone to come share and talk about plants! What is a Plant Swap? A Plant Swap is an event where houseplant enthusiasts can come together to swap cuttings, propagations, and their own houseplants with other like-minded green fingered people. - Emma Sibley, Founder London Terrariums Bring one or more healthy, pest-free plants. We will set you up on a table to display

Acton Historical Society: Hosmer House Museum Open House

Jonathan Hosmer House 300 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

A new Revolutionary War exhibit will be on display in the original part of the house that was standing on April 19, 1775. We will revisit Acton's fateful participation in the events of that day and in the years of war that followed. We will also explore the ways that later generations have kept that history alive.

Acton COA presents: A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music Live Performance

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

This Council on Aging (COA) program blends live performance, storytelling and visuals about the origins of blues, rock and country music presented by singer and songwriter Jon Waterman. In the show, Jon is joined by Li Waterman on bass. Fascinating characters and events that are part of the history and the role of music in our lives will be explored. Jon and Li’s programs are enthusiastically received in Acton. This program is supported by a grant from the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Open to all seniors/free

Free

Earth Month: Teen Invasive Plant Brigade

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

See all events for Earth Month (and Invasive Species Month) here: April is invasive species and earth month! FOR TEENS!!! Along with the Acton Libraries Teen Advisory Group, spend an afternoon with the Acton Sustainability Office to remove invasive plants from our parks around town. Earn volunteer hours and help eradicate invasive species from Acton's parks and roadways. Sign up at the Acton Libraries website.  

Free

Library: Yarn & Needle Club

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

Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 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.