Proscenium Circus: The 39 Steps
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ABRHS Auditorium, 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720, 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 gunshot sound effects, and discussions of war. The show is presented in a comedic context.

Tickets at https://www.abdrama.org/

Grand Opening: New York Bagel Factory
2026-02-27 09:00 - 10:00 | New York Bagel Factory, 145 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States

Grand Opening: Fab Lab Fabric & Quilt
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Fab Lab, 282 Central Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States

Games Fest - Indoor Winter Carnival!
2026-02-28 12:00 - 16:00 | First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, 353 Great Road, Stow, MA, 01775
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. Game difficulty ranges from toddler-friendly (ages 2+) to fun challenges for teens and adults who are young at heart.
Every child will go home with at least one stuffed animal prize. Snacks and beverages—including popcorn, cookies, lemonade, and more—will be available for purchase throughout the event.
For everyone’s safety, parent or guardian supervision is required during the event. Our event is staffed by FPC volunteers and high school volunteers.
Our building is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users. There is plenty of free parking. More info is here.

Library: Lunar New Year Performances
2026-02-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, 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
2026-02-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Acton Town Hall, 472 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
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.

Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings
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

Library: Take and Make Tiny Art
2026-03-01 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, 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!

Purim Mitzvah Masquerade Carnival
2026-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Kerem Shalom, 659 Elm Street, Concord, MA, 01742
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 a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming Jewish community where tradition and innovation are celebrated.

Energize Acton: Clean energy home tour - Solar shingles and more
2026-03-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-01 13:00 - 14:30 | 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.

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Library: Winter Concert Series - “Obsession” A violin and piano concert
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Rescheduled from January 25.
“Obsession” The Horizon of Possibility: A violin and piano concert
Musicians:
Amos Lawrence, Violin
Esther Ning-Yau, Piano
Click here to register and for more info

Library - Gentle Yoga with Revolution Yoga
2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, 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

Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion
2026-03-02 18:30 - 19:45 | Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, 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.

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.

Discovery Museum, Especially for me inclusive afternoons
2026-03-03 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.

Acton COA Invites You to: Lunar New Year Performance
2026-03-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
A group of local Chinese musicians and dancers will join us to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year–the year of the horse! They will present a very pleasant program with a combination of Chinese and western music—Chinese folk instruments the Pipa and Erhu, Chinese folk dance, vocal performances (ensemble, duet, solo), perhaps a piano concerto, and even Tai Chi!
Open to all age 60 +/free

Acton COA Invites You to: Senior Property Tax Primer
2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Join staff from the town of Acton Assessor’s Office for an update on how property taxes are affected by increasing home values. They will also share information on numerous ways homeowners might qualify for property tax relief if you are: over 65 with income and assets that are low-to-moderate, over 70, a veteran with a disability, or suffering financial hardship in general. At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will be given a coupon for a free lunch that afternoon at the Senior Center’s Bistro! Space is limited, so register with the Council on Aging. If you are unable to attend and want to learn more, visit the Acton town website, www.actonma.gov, and click on “Government” and select “Assessors,” or contact the Assessor’s Office at 978-929-6621.
Acton 60+ only

Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West
2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
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.

Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Mindfulness Meditation via Zoom
2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
In this four-week program, delivered via Zoom, we will explore both sitting meditation and mindful movement practices. The movement patterns are gentle and can be easily adapted for those with limited mobility. How are sitting and movement practices different, and how are they the same? How can they help us develop mindfulness skills, be present, and reduce stress?
Each week, we will practice together and have ample time to discuss our experience. This class is suitable for beginners as well as anyone wishing to practice in community or to deepen or re-establish their practice. Please plan to attend all four classes.
Heidrun Dickson trained as a mindfulness teacher at Brown University. She is a Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher and loves sharing her learnings with others.
Open to all age 60+/free
Preregistration required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

Acton Community Supper - March
2026-03-04 16:15 - 17:30 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
Are you eager for Spring? It’s coming! We just need to be patient at this time of year. Please join us each week to keep warm. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday.
March 2026 menu
March 4 Mediterranean Chicken
Sponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim Sisterhood
March 11 Roast Pork Tenderloin
Sponsored by United Christ Church of Boxborough
March 18 Our St Patrick’s Day Shepherd’s Pie
Sponsored by Faith Evangelical Free Church
March 25 Herb Roasted Chicken
Sponsored by St John Evangelical Lutheran Church
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.
We all wish for the coming of Spring. But do take care should snow and cold reappear. Looking forward to seeing you all for laughter and friendship.
Remember, if the schools are closed due to weather, there will be no Supper.
http://www.mtcalvaryacton.org/Community-Supper
http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA

Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
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.

Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Words Galore via Zoom
2026-03-05 09:00 - 09:55 | Zoom
Val Walker’s winter session of Words Galore will meet for four weeks via Zoom for fun and lively word play and brain twisters—a logophile’s paradise! Learn new words, explore the history of old words and delve into the origins of words. Enjoy limericks, riddles, famous quotes, puns, and fascinating trivia about trendy words. Play guessing games with the dictionary and words-within-word games. Contact the COA at seniorcenter@actonma.gov to receive the Zoom link. Val Walker, MS, is an educator, blogger and author. She offers her wordplay and poetry classes at many Senior Centers and enjoys sparking our wits and encouraging lighthearted banter—and fun!
Open to all age 60+/free
Preregistration required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

Acton COA Presents: Protect Yourself From Medicare Fraud!
2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Did you know that over $60 billion of our tax dollars are lost to Medicare fraud annually?Join Scott Simundza of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program, to participate in a discussion on how Medicare beneficiaries, family members, caregivers, and others are instrumental in preventing, detecting, and reporting Medicare fraud. In this program you will learn to be a more informed and engaged health care consumer, as well as explore the need to be vigilant to protect yourself from becoming victim to deceptive marketing and medical identity theft, and other important information to assist you in navigating the increasingly complex healthcare system. If you cannot attend this workshop but have questions about your healthcare bills, Medicare Summary Notices, Explanation of Benefits, or other billing statements, or want to request a free Personal Healthcare Journal, please call the MA SMP Program office at 800-892-0890.
Open to all/free

Grand Opening: Wonder
2026-03-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Wonder, 145 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States

Community Focus Groups: Help shape a healthier and more connected Acton
2026-03-06 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!

Revolution Community Yoga: Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association
2026-03-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Revolution Community Yoga, 537 Massachussets Ave, Acton, Massachusetts, 01720, United States
Revolution Community Yoga is hosting Yoga for Brain Health & Alzheimer’s Awareness, a fundraiser to support the Alzheimer’s Association on Saturday, March 7, 1:30 to 3 p.m. The event starts with a short educational talk from Rick Hobson of the Alzheimer’s Association, followed by a gentle, accessible yoga program focused on movement, breath work and meditation for brain health by Janet Spiegel, RCY yoga teacher.
Suggested donation is $35-$45 with 100% of the proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Visit the Workshops page at yogaacton.com to register; and to donate visit
https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/janetspiegel/yoga-for-brain-health—alzheimer–s-awareness.

EmerSong Annual A Cappella Festival
2026-03-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | 51 Walden, 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Friends of Emerson Health is pleased to present its 8th annual EmerSong – an A Cappella Festival.
High school, college, and adult a cappella groups, including those from Concord, Weston and Lexington, will come together for a lively music festival using only their voices as instruments. Proceeds from EmerSong will benefit behavioral and mental health patients at Emerson, including relaxation tools for adolescents seen in the Emergency Department, music and gardening therapy groups for patients, and staff education and training.
Some amazing groups from local universities and high schools will fill out this year’s bill in both shows, including the Radcliffe Pitches, Brandeis University’s Up The Octave, Tufts sQ!, Brandeis’ Voicemale, Amherst Zumbyes, Concord-Carlisle’s Take Notes, Lexington High School’s PBJ, and Weston High School’s Pralines. Adult groups include Broadband and The Works, both of which have members from Concord, Weston and surrounding towns.
The shows will be emceed by Concord resident Tom Rutledge and includes cabaret-style seating, snacks, soft drinks, and a cash bar at the evening show. For information, to purchase tickets, or to donate to help support Emerson’s life-saving behavioral health services, visit emersonhealth.org/emersong. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended, as these shows often sell out.
