The Acton Exchange

Acton Woman's Club Spring Bake Sale
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Acton Woman’s Club, 504 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Homemade pies, cookies, cupcakes, more — in time to improve your Saturday dessert or Mother’s Day breakfast!
9am until it’s gone!

West Acton Spring Fling!
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00 | West Acton Village, 588 Mass Ave, Acton, MA, 01720
Join us for the West Acton Spring Fling!
Activities for kids and adults throughout West Acton Village including:

AB Community Compass 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run 10:00 – noon
West Acton Baptist Church: Thrift Shop popup from noon to 3:00 & 50/50 raffle for Steeple project( also 3-D printed items)
Silver Unicorn Bookstore: Hosting a bath towel drive with Household Goods
And so much more!

For information, see West Acton Village Spring Fling.

Cohousing Open House
2026-05-09 09:00 - 17:30 | Provided after registration
Curious about cohousing? Please visit our 30-year-old West Acton cohousing neighborhood. Walking distance from West Acton and the Spring Fling. Join us at our commonhouse for inside and outside kids play and for free brunch (oatmeal, soup!) or stop by for quiet time or refreshments anytime 9 to 12, and 3 to 5 (after the Spring Fling). Ping-pong, swingset, sandbox, kids toys, chickens! Hear about what it is like to live in cohousing and about opportunities to participate as non-resident members. For strolling or driving directions,For strolling or driving directions, email outreach@newview.org.

AB Community Compass 5K
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Spruce Street, Acton, Spruce Street, Acton, 01720
A family-friendly run/walk focused on raising awareness and reducing mental health stigma.
Run, walk, bring the kids (Fun Run!) or even your dog (Dog Dash!)—all are welcome.
We hope you’ll join us. Your support helps create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and connected.
For more information or to register, see West Acton 5K and Fun Run

Library: Virtual - Ticks & Tick-Borne Threats
2026-05-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
Sign up for the Zoom link here!
Explore the biology of ticks and the growing threat of tick-borne diseases.

Library: Holi at AML!
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Rescheduled for rain to Sat, May 9, from 1-3PM!
Celebrate Holi at the Library! Join the library for music, dancing, color throwing and a scavenger hunt! Delicious food for sale (bring cash or use Venmo) from Tandoor & Curry, ice cream for purchase by West Side Creamery, choreography by Shikha, and a drum performance by Jassi Dholi.
Sign up on the program page on our website here!

Theatre III: Nice Work If You Can Get It
2026-05-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Theatre III, 250 Central St., Acton, 01720
A fun and joyous comedy musical, Nice Work If You Can Get It thrusts us into a light-hearted version of the Prohibition era, complete with bootleggers, socialites, chorus girls, and a vice squad, all set to the amazing songs of George and Ira Gershwin. Highlights from the score include “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off,” “Someone To Watch Over Me,” “Sweet and Low Down,” “Delishious,” and the title song.

Concord Players: Brigadoon
2026-05-09 20:00 - 22:30 | 51 Walden, 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Concord Players present Lerner & Loewe’s classic musical Brigadoon April 24 – May 9
New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the village of Brigadoon and falls in love with the beautiful las, Fiona, but they only appear once every 100 years for a single day.

Acton residents Samantha Casale and Ben Hardt are in the cast.

Will Tommy return to his modern life or vanish into the mist with Fiona and the village?

Boxborough Museum open house
2026-05-10 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.

Acton COA Presents The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins
2026-05-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Open to out-of-towners age 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series
Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was a Harlem poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was a leading member of The Harlem Renaissance and was greatly influenced by the poetry of Walt Whitman. His poems continually ask the question: What does it mean to be an American? We will study many of his iconic poems and read three of his short stories. Students should purchase Vintage Hughes, published by Vintage Books in paperback that retails for $14.
Preregistration is required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion
2026-05-11 18:30 - 19:45 | Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
To see this month’s topic and more check out the program page on our website!

Acton COA Presents: Quaker Girl Takes Washington’s Center Stage: The Influence of Dolley Madison
2026-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Celebrate the country’s 250th by meeting one of its Founding Mothers! A quiet Quaker girl, Dolley Madison transformed into one of America’s most fashionable, gracious, and powerful First Ladies. Discover how this patriot used her charm, wit, and resourcefulness to unite our country and influence it socially and politically. Although Dolley would cringe at the label, she was an early feminist. The centerpiece of Washington’s high society, she stepped softly outside of its social norms to introduce women into the politics of the day, unite a divided Congress, and earn the respect of the political, military, and social communities. Come learn the extraordinary story behind the life of one of America’s lesser known yet influential First Ladies. The elegant Mrs. Madison was, by the way, a snuff aficionado! Janet Parnes of Historical Portrayals by Lady J will portray Mrs. Madison. www.women-history.com
Open to out-of-towners age 60+ for $5

Library: Yarn & Needle Club
2026-05-12 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.

Acton COA Invites You to the Senior Prom!
2026-05-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Join us for this year’s Senior Prom, a fun and festive afternoon with a beach theme. Building on the success of last year’s event, we’re excited to bring the community together again for dancing, refreshments, and celebration. Don’t miss this chance to relax, connect, and enjoy a night by the “shore” with friends!
Please call the Senior Center to register: 978-929-6652.
Acton 60+ only

Housing Legal Clinics
2026-05-12 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
2026-05-12 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/

Library: Virtual - JOB SEARCH HELP -- Beware Of Job Scams
2026-05-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom
Sign up for the Zoom link on the program page on our website here!
These days there are so many ‘fake’ jobs being sent to job seekers that aren’t real. But they seem like it. Learn some of the tell tale signs and how you can best protect yourself from them.

Library: Tech Help at West Acton Citizens' Library
2026-05-13 13:30 - 14:30 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Sign up on the program page on our website here!
Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have. Registration is required.

Library: West Acton Citizens' Library Book Discussion Group
2026-05-13 15:30 - 16:30 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Sign up on the program page on our website here!
This month’s book is: Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon

Acton Community Supper - May
2026-05-13 16:15 - 17:30 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
Spring has arrived. Mother Nature always returns us to many colors and warmer temps in May. Please, join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you.
May 2026 Menu
May 6 Cinco de Mayo Taco Casserole
Sponsored by Boston MetroWest Bible Church of Littleton
May 13 Pork Schnitzel
Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia
May 20 Spaghetti and Meatballs
Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper
May 27 Oven Roasted Pollack with Fresh Tomatoes
Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church
** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy **
Dinner is served 4:30pm – 5:30pm. Doors open at 4:15pm. Please, do not enter prior 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.
http://www.mtcalvaryacton.org/Community-Supper
http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA

Mosaic Coasters @ AML
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Sign up on the program page on our website here!
Join for some chatting, music, and crafting!

Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting
2026-05-13 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.
Use this link to join by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86431644688?pwd=[REDACTED]
The password, if needed, is newspaper.

Acton COA Presents: Reminiscing Round Table: 20th Century Review 1980-1989 with Dawn Gomez
2026-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Our journey continues and this month we will be discussing the 1980’s. Life in the United States during that decade had an undeniable sense of momentum. Many people enjoyed a booming economy, rising consumer culture, and the excitement of rapid technological change. Personal computers were beginning to enter homes, cable TV expanded entertainment options, and pop culture thrived. But the 80’s also carried serious challenges. Economic gains were uneven and many communities faced widening inequality. The AIDS crisis devastated countless lives. Even the cultural energy of the decade came with pressure—materialism, intense competition, and a sense that success was measured by consumption. The result is a time remembered as both vibrant and troubled, full of innovation but also marked by deep social tensions. Come learn more and share your own family stories as well. Dawn Gomez, Reminiscing Round Table Founder, provides topic-based programs for seniors at assisted living and senior center communities.

Library and Friends of Pine Hawk: "Tahattawan’s World" author talk
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Who were the Indians who lived in the Acton area before the English arrived? It is widely understood that this band, led by their sachem Tahattawan, transferred Musketaquid/Concord to the English in the 1630s, adopted Christianity, settled down nearby at Nashobah/Littleton, endured rough handling during King Philip’s War in the 1670s, and then merged into the general diaspora of Christian Indians in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Local historian Brent Ranalli has undertaken a fresh, close reading of the source documents from the seventeenth century for a new book project. This talk presents some of his findings, enhancing our understanding of the band and their story.
Please register at https://tinyurl.com/Ranalli-May14
Presented by the Friends of Pine Hawk with support from Acton Library and in partnership
with Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture
& History.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing reference@acton-ma.gov.

Acton Community Band Concert
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS), 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720
The Acton Community Band will be playing songs from famous animated films, shorts, and shows. Come hear some of your favorites and test your knowledge!

Proscenium Circus presents Disney's Descendants
2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Acton Boxborough Regional High School, 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720
Audiences of all ages are invited to join us for Disney’s Descendants!

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Tickets available at abdrama.org.

Acton Garden Club annual plant sale
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | The Red House, 468 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
The Acton Garden Club will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16th.

Come early for the best selections of Annuals, Perennials, Native Plants, House Plants and locally grown herbs, vegetables, shrubs, and trees. Take advantage of our Master Gardeners for answers to all your gardening questions. Visit our Resource Table for information on topics ranging from Ticks, Garlic Mustard and Managing Invasive to Natives, Gardening Tips and Membership.

Proceeds of the Annual Garden Sale support our community, through scholarships for graduating ABRHS seniors, maintaining town gardens and planters, and educational programs for the community and club members.

Acton DPW polystyrene (styrofoam) collection
2026-05-16 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.
