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Discovery Museum Free Friday Nights

Discovery Museum Free Friday Nights

Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

Visitors can enjoy the Museum and the Discovery Woods outdoor nature playscape and Treehouse with free admission from 4:30pm to 8:00pm every Friday night from June 20 until Labor Day. Reservations are no longer required nor accepted. The Museum will gratefully accept non-perishable food items for Open Table and Acton Food Pantry in lieu of admission, though a food donation is not required for admission. Thank you to the following local businesses that made this summer’s free admission Friday nights possible: June 20 - Dube Construction Management June 27 - Enterprise Bank July 4    ** Closed for Independence Day **

Free

NARA: Kashmir – The Spirit of Led Zeppelin featuring Jean Violet

NARA Park 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, United States

Experience the Epic Return of Physical Graffiti in 2025!  Celebrating the album's 50th anniversary. For tickets and more information about the event: https://kashmirnara.eventbrite.com For info about the band: https://ledzeppelintribute.com/  

$20 – $25

Library: Immigrant Songs: Music of New England’s Diasporas

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

In these programs you will hear interpretations of Irish traditional songs and music from the British Isles, Acadian/French Canadian music, music of our Jewish communities, and songs from Africa, Central Asia, and the Far East. I feel the music is a representation of ourselves and the ever-changing population that calls our towns and cities home. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.  

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Elm Street Playground Elm Street, Acton, MA, United States

Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15  - October 12.

ACTON COA Invites You to a Meet and Greet: Rosie Latto, Our New Rainbow Coordinator

Come meet Rosie Latto who has joined the Acton Rainbow Planning Team and will help COA staff plan programs for LGBTQ+ older adults. Rosie is an Acton resident who shares the vision of the planning team in meeting the programming needs of older LGBTQ+ adults. Please bring your program suggestions and we’ll brainstorm ideas together! Refreshments will be served. Open to all 60+/free

Library: Summer Sewing Series – How to Read a Pattern

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

Want to learn how to make your own clothes but don't know where to start? Join our Summer Sewing Series! We're diving into sewing patterns! Learn how to read the pattern envelope, what the symbols on the pattern pieces mean, and how it all comes together! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-sewing-series-how-to-read-a-pattern/ Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Electric Vehicle Petting Zoo

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

Are you thinking about an EV? Do you have a new or older EV you are proud to show? Then join EnergizeActon.org and the Town of Acton Sustainability Office for the 3rd Annual EV Petting Zoo. See many amazing electric vehicles, including Town of Acton EVs. Bring your questions and talk with the owners. We will also have info on rebates, charging, and the used EV market.  More information at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2006. (Sorry, no live animals.)

Free

Acton COA Presents: How to Add Widgets to Your Phone with Sarah

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

At the Senior Center: Upgrade your iPhone home screen with widgets that will display pictures, shortcuts into apps, and make your iPhone more accessible. Instructions will be given on how to install widgets during each class and each individual will be able to personalize their iPhone with either pictures of friends, family, or bigger icons of various apps. Class is led by our summer intern and long-time volunteer Sarah Willard. Open to all 60+/free

Free

Acton COA Presents: Intro to Photography Using the iPhone with Sarah

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

At the Senior Center: Become an expert in iPhone photography by discovering new tricks and tips on how to make pictures come out looking great! Instruction will be given on how to use different settings on the camera app as well as varying feedback on taking photos such as framing and lighting. Our summer intern and long-time volunteer Sarah Willard is leading this class.

Free
Acton Community Supper: July

Acton Community Supper: July

Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

Join us at our All Sit Down Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in our air-conditioned Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you.  July 2 -- Fireworks Fruit Salad and Cheeseburgers (HAPPY 4th OF JULY !! ) Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia July 9 -- Summer Supper: Hot Open face Turkey Sandwiches Sponsored by friends of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton July 16 -- Fenway Night: Sausage and Pepper Subs Sponsored by the Students of Paint for Progress July 23 --

Free