For town and school calendars, see the Town and Other Calendars page.

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Library – Gentle Yoga with Revolution Yoga

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

    Experience harmony and balance through this mindful practice designed to reduce stress, release tension and promote relaxation. Emphasis on self-awareness, breath, and honoring the body. This class is all levels and beginner friendly. Sign up here for Gentle Yoga with Jenny from Acton's Revolution Community Yoga

    Free

  • Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion

    Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This months topic will be on the CIA and led by Willard Hunter. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library.

    Free

  • Acton Garden Club: Beauty on the Wing Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly

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

    With award-winning documentary filmmaker Kim Smith. Experience the inspirational story of a magnificent species found in our own backyards!  Kim Smith will present her award-winning movie filmed along the shores of Cape Ann and in the heart of Mexico’s forested volcanic mountains. Every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle is experienced in vibrant close-up, from egg to caterpillar to adult and set to the background of sea and forest, sun and wind. Movie runtime is 56 minutes followed by Q&A. Kim Smith is a documentary filmmaker, wildlife conservationist, lecturer, photojournalist, author, illustrator, and an award-winning landscape designer.

    Free

  • 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.

  • 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: Beaded Shamrock Brooch Sign up here. 

    Free