Theatre III presents Miss Holmes
2026-01-25 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-31 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-01 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Theatre III, 250 Central St., Acton, 01720
A play by Christopher M. Walsh.

When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector whose wives keep turning up dead. But this Holmes and Watson face far greater challenges than bringing the cunning criminal to justice.

In an era where gender roles are rigidly defined, these women dare to challenge societal norms. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this theatrical fan fiction explores what added obstacles would be faced by these two iconic characters if they were women.

Library: English at Large - Spring Beginner English classes
2026-01-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
This 90-minute class for complete beginners meets twice a week from January to April. You will learn basic English speaking skills to talk about yourself, daily routines, food, clothing, and more. This is part two, a continuation of the fall Beginner English class.
The class is free, but registration is required.
Sign up to receive information about the Acton class on the English At Large here. You will receive an email in January with the class schedule and the registration form.

Library: Gentle Yoga with Revolution Yoga
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Register Here
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 for all levels and beginner friendly.

Library: Yarn & Needle Club
2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
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.

Community Focus Groups: Help shape a healthier and more connected Acton
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
The Town of Acton wants to hear people’s stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fair for everyone. These small group talks are part of a big project to learn what people need and to help everyone feel healthy, included, and supported.
For any questions or accessibility accommodations, send an email to actonforproaction@3×3.co.
See a list of the available focus groups and register here:
tinyurl.com/2sjvdu7b
All focus groups are online – Zoom link sent after registration.
Sign Up Today!
Each session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and centers on a particular perspective, but all Town of Acton community members are welcome at any session. Everyone who lives or works in Acton is welcome to join and share their perspective!

Acton Community Supper - January
2026-01-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
Happy New Year to Everyone! Please join us to welcome in 2026. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday.
January 7: Chicken Chili with Cornbread
Sponsored by Society of St. Vincent DePaul
January 14: Turkey Tetrazzini
Sponsored by Thrivent Financial
January 21: Pork Chop Cacciatore
Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia
January 28: Spaghetti and Meatball
Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church

** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.
Doors open at 4:15 pm. Please, do not enter earlier so our volunteers can prepare your Supper.
Parking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door.
For more information, see http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA.
As 2026 begins, we wish to express how grateful we are for the support and dedication of so many individuals, community organizations, church members and the team of our Supper volunteers. Together we hope that each meal we share will bring us closer together.

Library: Virtual - Agents of Change -- The Women Who Transformed The CIA
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Register for the Zoom link here.
Author Christina Hillsberg will discuss her new bestselling book, Agents of Change: The Women Who Transformed the CIA. Explore the pioneering women who changed the insulated world of international espionage — from the barrier-crashing challenges of the 1960s to the present-day reckoning — told through the eyes of a former intelligence operative herself.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
This program is in partner with the Tewksbury Public Library

Acton 250: “I Screamed with All My Might” – The Civilians Trapped Behind the Boston Siege Lines
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
In the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, numerous civilians found themselves trapped within Boston, encircled by the newly formed Massachusetts Grand Army. The constant fear of an American assault, coupled with outbreaks of disease and the erosion of civil liberties under martial rule fostered an atmosphere of desperation. The experiences of those trapped behind enemy lines unveil another dimension of the Revolution: the quiet endurance of ordinary men, women, and children who faced hunger, fear, and hardship in their struggle to survive. Author and Historian Alexander Cain will explain this difficult period on history.
Remote Participation: You can watch live on YouTube at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV. Recordings will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250.

Acton Congregational Church presents author Jeff Fuhrer
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Acton Congregational Church, 12 Concord Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Wonder how we got where we are today in this country?

The Social Justice Committee of Acton Congregational Church invites you to join us January 28th from 7:00 to 9:00 for an engaging and thought-provoking evening with economist and author Jeff Fuhrer whose book “The Myth that Made Us” explores how powerful, but false narratives have shaped—and harmed— this nation. Narratives such as the “self-made man” have denied opportunity to millions and limited human potential in ways that impact our economic future.

Jeff will discus how equal access to opportunity—universal pathways that build human and financial capital—can dramatically improve lives and strengthen the economy for everyone. He will also outline concrete changes needed to help the nation reach its full economic potential.

All are welcome for this timely conversation at the intersection of faith, justice, and economic opportunity.

Visit the ACC website for more information and to RSVP.

Webinar: Motor Development in Babies 0-18 Months
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
A free live webinar presented by pediatric physical therapist Christina Marinelli from Emerson Health, will be held via Zoom on Thursday, January 29, 1-2:00.
Babies begin progressing both gross and fine motor skills from birth. They are the building blocks to your baby’s ability to explore their environment as they grow. In this webinar, you will learn 1) what typical development looks like, 2) general tips and strategies to support baby’s skill acquisition, and 3) helpful resources for continued learning. Time for questions will be allowed. To receive the link, email lmatthews@jri.org at First Connections.

Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings
2026-01-31 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, 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 is closed to the public. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, is provided at no cost.

Autism-Friendly Evening – January 10
Evening for Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind – January 31
Inclusive Evenings – February 28, March 21, May 16, June 27
Mask On, Play On! – April 11
Morning for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and KODA visitors – date tba

Acton Garden Club presents: Invasive Plants: Techniques you don't know + how to fight them with native plants
2026-02-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Invasive plants range from a minor nuisance to a dire threat to endangered species and entire forests. How to tell the difference? And what are the best ways to identify and remove the plants that can do the greatest harm? This presentation by Lisey Good will help gardeners identify common invasive plants in Massachusetts and will teach them how to deal with the very worst offenders. She includes new techniques developed abroad– and even some “passive” methods that use native plants to fight the battle.
Lisey Good is the founder of Massachusetts-based environmental group Wild Cohasset, which works to support the native plants of New England and to help all the wildlife that depend upon these plants for survival.

Discovery Museum, Especially for me inclusive afternoons
2026-02-03 13:30 - 16:30 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, 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.

Boxborough Museum open house
2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Boxborough Museum, 575 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA, 01719
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.

Housing Legal Clinics
2026-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Acton Community Services office, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
The Acton Community Services Office within the Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with MetroWest Legal Services, will host a monthly housing legal clinic beginning in January.
Housing Legal Clinic appointments will begin on Jan. 14 and will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at the Human Service and Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear.
Before you attend a session, you must complete the following registration form, which can be found here.
The program, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, will run until Dec. 31, 2026.

Green Acton monthly meeting
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:45 | Zoom
Green Acton works to protect and enhance Acton’s natural environment and resources for present and future generations, and to help resolve the urgent environmental issues that transcend Acton’s boundaries. The group meets monthly (except for August) on the second Tuesday of the month, usually by zoom but occasionally in person. To learn more about Green Acton’s mission, accomplishments, and ongoing work, visit https://greenacton.org/
To get the agenda and zoom link for the upcoming monthly meeting, email info@greenacton.org
In addition to the all-topics monthly meeting, the individual committees hold more specialized meetings; topical committees are Biodiversity, Energy, Materials (e.g plastics, toxics, recycling), Land Use (e.g. zoning), and Water. To find the dates for committee meetings visit the Green Acton Upcoming Events page at: https://greenacton.org/calendar/

Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | ActonTV offices, 16a Craig Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
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 topic, email info@actonexchange.org

Carlisle Potluck and Contradance
2026-02-13 18:30 - 22:00 | First Religious Society of Carlisle, 27 School Street, Carlisle, 10741
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 for a classic New England church with the town clock in the steeple.

Library: AML Book Discussion Group
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Check this link to see this month’s and upcoming month’s books:
https://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/kids-teens-and-adults/just-for-adults/book-groups/
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads
2026-02-19 19:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Sign up here for the Zoom link!
Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations – any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We’re sure you’ll find something to like from Leelyn’s many enthusiastic reviews.
This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.

Acton DPW polystyrene (styrofoam) collection
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00 | DPW, 14 Forest Rd, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
On the third Saturday of every month (except June, which is 2nd Saturday), you can recycle your clean styrofoam containers.
For details about the 2025 schedule, and what you can recycle, see https://actonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10278/Polystyrene-collection-days-and-guide-2025.

Henry Knox’s Trek from Ticonderoga: Myths, Realities, and Results for Boston
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:15 | Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
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 gossip about Revolutionary New England. He is the author of “The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War.” John is working on a new book about the difficult first year of the Continental artillery force.
Remote Participation: You can watch live on YouTube at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV. Recordings will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250 where you’ll find all programming information and a link to our commemorative store

Acton Garden Club: Beauty on the Wing Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly
2026-03-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
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.
