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  • Library: 100 Years of Boston Comedy

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

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! FOR TEENS AND ADULTS  

    Free

  • 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!

  • Carlisle Potluck and Contradance

    Carlisle Potluck and Contradance
    First Religious Society of Carlisle 27 School Street, Carlisle

    The Carlisle Dance, with its accompanying potluck dinner, is known as the most sociable dance in the area. Arrive at 6:30 for  dinner and conversation, and then dance from 8 until 10. Live music by the Carlisle Band, who bring an eclectic collection of instruments. Outstanding local callers call mostly contradances, plus occasional square and circle dances. Admission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. You'll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St, Carlisle MA and look

    $6 – $10

  • Make a Plan Workshop – Be Prepared for Emergencies

    Acton Recreation Center 50 Audubon Hill, Acton, MA, United States

    Central Middlesex Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and the Acton Health and Human Services sponsored by Acton Fire/EMS/EMD proudly presents a workshop to be prepared for emergencies. In this two-hour workshop you will receive a Make a Plan template and learn about: Why you we need to be prepared Different types of disasters Sheltering in place Evacuation notices Pets Go-bags Presented by Lois Luniewicz, Registered Environmental Health Specialist and Coordinator, Central Middlesex Medical Reserve Corps. Lois has over twenty years experience with Medical Reserve Corps, Emergency Preparedness and Public Health.

    Free

  • Acton 250 Presents: Walking tour with Amy Cole

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

    Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic center, you will learn about the people, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history, the role of the church, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen, nearby historic buildings, memorials and more. The walk is free, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Apr11-Acton250 The walk starts at 1pm, but please meet Amy in the Acton

    Free

  • 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

  • Boxborough Museum open house

    Boxborough Museum open house
    Boxborough Museum 575 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA

    The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old).  Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or to arrange a private tour for a small group, please contact John Fallon through the Boxborough Historical Society.

    Free

  • ABCC: Bake it ’till you make it: Community potluck and baking demo

    Acton-Boxborough Resource Center 15 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    The Acton-Boxborough Community Compass  (AB Resource Center) Mental Wellness Team presents Dayna Altman’s “Bake It Till You Make It”  baking presentation and community potluck.   Using ingredients as metaphors, Dayna chronicles her struggles with major depression, OCD and an eating disorder through a presentation of honesty, hope and inspiration.  Bring your favorite appetizer or dessert (store bought is ok!) and stay for a scrumptious potluck with community-minded neighbors. Free.   Rsvp at abccompass.org/nourish

    Free

  • ACLU of MA presents Bystander Training

    First Religious Society of Carlisle 27 School Street, Carlisle

    Standing Up For Our Communities: BYSTANDER TRAINING                                                                                                                                    Presented by the ACLU of Massachusetts All are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 6 pm. Attendees aged 15 or younger must be accompanied by a parent. Sponsored by FRS and Carlise Public Schools Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Advisory Council (DEICAC)

    Free