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  • Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    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: Felt Toy Horse Sign up here

    Free

  • Henry Knox’s Trek from Ticonderoga: Myths, Realities, and Results for Boston

    Acton Town Hall, Room 204 472 Main Street, Acton, MA

    In early 1776, the young Continental Army colonel Henry Knox moved dozens of heavy cannons and mortars from Lake Champlain to the siege lines around Boston; one of the most famous stories from the Revolutionary War. And like many famous stories, it embodies a fair amount of legend and lore. This talk sorts out what we know, what we only think we know, and what we should know about how Knox brought this “noble train of artillery” that helped to make all of Massachusetts independent. J. L. Bell maintains the Boston1775.net website, offering daily helpings of history, analysis, and unabashed

    Free

  • Proscenium Circus: The 39 Steps

    Proscenium Circus: The 39 Steps
    ABRHS Auditorium 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA, United States

    Join ABRHS' drama group, Proscenium Circus,  for our 2026 MA Educational Theater Guild (METG) Festival Entry, The 39 Steps, Even More Abridged. About the Play: Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and a 1915 Spy Novel, The 39 Steps is a fast paced spoof taking you all over the British Isles in pursuit of a villainous spy ring. Eight actors portray dozens of characters as we follow our hero, Richard Hannay, on a quest to stop the spies and save the world! Content: As a note, The 39 Steps is a spy thriller set in 1935, and does feature a German spy. There are

    $15.75

  • Games Fest – Indoor Winter Carnival!

    First Parish Church of Stow and Acton 353 Great Road, Stow, MA

    Come for an afternoon of indoor carnival fun for the whole family! (Snow date Sun, March 1)! First Parish Church of Stow & Acton is hosting a lively, all-ages carnival filled with games, face painting, prizes, and treats—all in a warm, welcoming indoor space. Free admission! Carnival game tickets are $1 each, and each game costs just 1 ticket to play. With over three dozen carnival games, there’s something for everyone. Try our life-size Whack-a-Mole, Plinko, Pop Bottle Stand-Up, Life-Size Tetris, and an “impossible” giant sliding puzzle. Many of the games are handcrafted creations built by FPC members and youth.

  • Library: Lunar New Year Performances

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

    Join to celebrate the year of the horse! There will be music, dance, and costume performances. An intermission of light snacks and tea will be provided. Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Library! Sign up here. 

  • LWV presents: Restoring the Promise: Immigration policy and the path forward

    Acton Town Hall 472 Main St, Acton, MA, United States +1 more

    Join the League of Women Voters - Acton Area for the first event made possible by the newly launched Marge Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund. Restoring the Promise: Immigration policy and the path forward with immigration attorney Antonio Massa Viana. Live at Acton Town Hall or on Zoom.  Register for a Zoom link.

    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

  • Library: Take and Make Tiny Art

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

    Register for one of our Tiny Art Painting Kits to take home and paint showcasing your favorite thing about the library. Return the kits by March 31st to have it displayed as part of our Tiny Art Show in April. Kits can be retrieved at our first floor Circulation Desk. Suitable for ages 12 and up. Sign up here!

    Free

  • Purim Mitzvah Masquerade Carnival

    Kerem Shalom 659 Elm Street, Concord, MA

    Join Kerem Shalom of Concord for a festive family Purim celebration for all ages, focusing on mitzvot and tzedakah (good deeds and charity)! 1:00 pm: Children’s Purim Spiel and Sing-along, presented by the Hebrew School Reimagined Drama elective 1:30 pm: Mitzvah Projects & Carnival for Families with Children Costumes are strongly encouraged! Carnival Games • Bouncy House • Snack Bag Packing • Crown Decorating • Food Drive to Benefit Open Table • Hamantaschen Sales to Benefit 7th Grade’s Tzedakah Project • Plus more! Suggested donation: $5/person (max $20/family) and one item to donate to Open Table.  CLICK HERE to pre-pay Kerem Shalom is

    $5

  • Energize Acton: Clean energy home tour – Solar shingles and more

    Energize Acton: Clean energy home tour – Solar shingles and more
    Provided after registration

    You know about solar panels. What about SOLAR SHINGLES? Come see the many clean energy advances at the home of an Acton Clean Energy Coach and hear about this new technology. How do solar shingles compare with traditional PV rooftop panels? Plus, you can ask about the homeowner’s experience with air source heat pumps (mini-split and air-to-water system), induction cooking, heat pump hot water heaters, heat pump clothes dryer, and more. Info/sign-up: https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2138  or write us at EnergizeActon.org@gmail.com.   --

    Free