Zero Waste? The story of our trash
2025-08-26 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Red House, 468 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Does Acton have a zero-waste goal? Where does our trash end up?
Join Lauren West, Environmental Analyst for the Acton Sustainability Office, as she outlines what happens to waste here in Acton.
Munchies/beverages will be served in low-waste style!! Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. Best to park at Town Hall. For more information and to register, go to https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2015.

Acton Boxborough Back to School!
2025-08-27 08:00 - 16:00
School starts for all elementary school children, 7th graders at RJ Grey Junior High and 9th graders at ABRHS.
Eighth grade and 10 -12th grade starts on Thursday, August 28.
The 2025 – 2026 Academic calendar.
Note that today is a half-day for the elementary schools.
Drive carefully!

Acton Community Supper: August
2025-08-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
Join us at our sit-down supper in the air-conditioned Parish Hall! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you.
August 6 — Prince Spaghetti Night: Spaghetti & Meatballs
Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia
August 13 — Southern BBQ Night: Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Sponsored by friends of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton
August 20 — Southwestern Night: Chicken Fajita Subs
Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton
August 27 — Homestyle Sandwich Night: Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
Sponsored by The Acton Boxborough Islamic Cultural Center
** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.
Doors open at 4:15pm. 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.
As the heat continues to be with us, be sure to drink plenty of water and stay cool inside. Check on your neighbors to ask if they need any support.
For more information, see http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA.

Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion – NATO
2025-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st 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 NATO. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library.

European security is more uncertain than it has been for decades. Putin’s Russia has launched a war with Ukraine on its doorstep, and America’s uncertain role as leader of NATO and security provider has been called into question with the failure of Congress to pass supplemental military support for Ukraine. What are Europe’s options, and how might developments on both sides of Western Europe – in Ukraine and across the Atlantic – impact its choices? What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas?
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Discovery Museum Free Friday Nights
2025-08-29 16:30 - 20:00 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, 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 **
July 18 – Enterprise Bank
July 25 – Enterprise Bank
August 1 – Heffernan Build & Remodel, Inc.
August 8 – Not Your Average Joe’s
August 15 – Swymfit
August 29 – Sutherland Realty Group/Keller Williams Realty Boston NW
Free admission on Friday nights—every Friday during the summer, and the first Friday night of each month October through June—is part of the Discovery Museum’s Open Door Connections program to provide opportunities for those who face a variety of barriers to experience the Museum.

Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival
2025-08-30 12:00 - 16:00 | First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, 353 Great Road, Stow, MA, 01775
Looking for a family-friendly fun way to spend Labor Day weekend? Come to Stow on Saturday, August 30 (12–4 PM) for the 4th Annual Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival!
Enjoy craft beer from five local brewers, eats from six food trucks, and live music from Sugar High. Kids will love the Carnival Games area—playground, face painting, and 25+ games to keep them busy all afternoon.
General admission is $10 donation per person; kids 12 and under are free. Beer/hard cider drink tickets are $6. Rain or shine, we’ll be at 353 Great Road, Stow, MA, at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (wheelchair accessible with accessible parking).
More info: craftbeerfest@fpc-stow-acton.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AssabetCraftBeer.

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market
2025-08-31 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Elm Street Playground, Elm Street, Acton, MA, 01720, 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.

Library: Sign up for English Conversation Class
2025-09-01 | Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Looking to practice your English speaking skills? Join a free conversation group with English At Large to build your skills and confidence speaking English in a group setting with the support of trained facilitators.
When: Weekly on Mondays from 6:15-7:15pm, Sept 22-Dec 15
Where: Acton Memorial Library, 2nd floor
English At Large conversation groups are for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, and daily life situations. Registration starts September 1st. Sign up here to receive an email when it opens! Registration is open until September 15th. Sign up here.

Acton'sTrails Challenge
2025-09-03 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-10 14:30 - 16:00 | Provided after registration
“I Hiked Acton’s Trails!”

Walk the trails in Acton’s conservation areas with the goal of earning a sticker and a sew-on patch! These weekly walks are a joint effort between Acton Conservation Trust and Acton Conservation Division. We’ll walk a different conservation area weekly. Check out the “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” Challenge form HERE for more information about the challenge.

Date: Wednesdays from September 3 to November 19. Once you register, the location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk.

Time: 2:30-4:00 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as we will start our hikes on time.
Typical distance: 1-2 miles

REGISTER HERE

Acton Community Supper: September
2025-09-03 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
Join us for our weekly community supper! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you.

September 3: Chicken Tetrazzini
Sponsored by United Church of Christ Congregational, Boxborough
September 10: Cobb Salad Supper with chicken
Sponsored by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton
September 17 : Baked Ziti and Meatballs
Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia
September 24: Pork Loin Chops
Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper
** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.

Doors open at 4:15pm. 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.

Acton COA Presents: The Ins and Outs of Senior Living Options
2025-09-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Remaining independent, staying safe, and thriving are all goals that will be discussed with Melissa Lee and Patricia Jacotin from Oasis Senior Advisors. Join them to navigate the ins and outs of senior living options—from aging in place to community living—and to tackle your questions about costs, planning for the future, managing care needs or dementia care, and finding social engagement. Enjoy light snacks and beverages while you learn more about the next steps to consider what will work best for you.
Please register with the Council on Aging (COA): 978-929-6652.
Open to all 60+/free

Acton COA Presents: How to Get Outside This Autumn (Safely!)
2025-09-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Are you looking to get outside this autumn but worried about where to walk and how to avoid ticks and mosquitoes? Join Acton’s Community Conservation Specialist, Ian Bergemann, and Acton Public Health Nurse, Susan Sama, for a presentation on how to safely navigate the outdoors this fall. Learn how to prevent tick and mosquito borne illnesses, how to find trails in town, and what apps you can use to identify wildlife!
Open to all age 60+/free

Library: Adult Writing Group
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join the conversation, work on optional weekly prompts or use the time to work on an existing project that your passionate about. All writing levels welcome!
Optional Prompt: Take a pre-existing piece of your writing, or write a new piece (1-3 pages), and then rewrite it in the style of your favorite author.
Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Acton Food Pantry fundraiser at Kitchen Outfitters
2025-09-06 09:30 - 17:30 | Kitchen Outfitters, Acton Woods Plaza, 342 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
On September 6, 10% of sales at Kitchen Outfitters will be donated to the Acton Food Pantry to benefit their building campaign.
In addition, Kitchen Outfitters is running a food drive for the Food Pantry. For a list of needed items, see Acton Food Pantry.

Rotary Club: Senior citizens of AB Luncheon
2025-09-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Boxboro Regency, 242 Adams Place, MA, 01719, United States
Join Rotary Club of Acton/Boxborough for a luncheon for seniors who live in Acton and Boxborough.
Acton seniors can sign up until August 27 with the Acton Council on Aging by calling 978-929-6652.
The luncheon is sponsored and hosted by The Rotary Club of Acton/Boxborough and the Boxborough Regency.
Lunch features Regency Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls and Butter, and Apple Pie.
Entertainment is provided.
Note: This event does fill up — sign up early!

Library: Meditation Series - Remaining Stable in Challenging Times
2025-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
This meditation series explores practical ways to remain centered and resilient. Discover how to create powerful layers of inner protection and experience a deep sense of stability from within.
Free event – Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA

Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Library: Virtual - Author Heather Wolf Discusses: The Colors of Birds - Beauty and/or Evolutionary Advantage?
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join Heather Wolf, one of our very favorite speakers and author of “Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are” and “Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront”, as she shares her beautiful images of colorful birds – just in time for the Fall colors!
Register for the Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6017532283747/WN_GT23Fs7TSrWSRZgmaWIUHg#/registration

This program is in partner with the Ashland Public Library

Library: Yarn & Needle Club
2025-09-09 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.

Housing Legal Clinics
2025-09-09 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.

Library: Gallery Artist Series – Ancient Light Photographing: Nebulae & Galaxies
2025-09-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Award-winning astrophotographer Marsha Wilcox will talk with us about photographing things that are unseen with the naked eye. There is art in the science, and science in the art. Marsha Wilcox’s work will be displayed in the Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room from September to October.
Space is limited, register on the program page on our website here.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Green Acton monthly meeting
2025-09-09 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/

Safe Communities, Stronger Together
2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Great Road Church, 257 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720
Please join us for a community talk on immigration rights with featured speaker Boston immigration attorney Matt Cameron.

Learn how to support immigrant justice in our neighborhoods.
Training on recognizing and responding to ICE activity.
Gain practical skills to protect and support community members.

Register at: Safer Communities, Stronger Together.

Acton Woman's Club Meeting
2025-09-10 11:30 - 14:00 | Acton Woman’s Club, 504 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Acton Woman’s Club’s September program features two Local Businesses:

Eve & Murray’s Farm to Home in West Acton Village carries American farmstead cheeses, charcuterie, natural wines, craft beer, and accompaniments. They will demonstrate putting together a charcuterie board which will be raffled off.
Gonzalo Condes de Bethencourt originally from Madrid recently opened a micro-bakery here in Acton, where he crafts traditional, European-style sourdough bread using time-honored techniques, organic ingredients, and fresh milled flour. He will tell about his journey to become a baker and provide samples of his breads.

This program will be proceeded by a light lunch and a short business meeting.
For an invitation, leave a voice message at 978 263-5275 or email awc01720@gmail.com and a membership chair will get back to you.
The non-profit Acton Woman’s Club is a place for fun, companionship and civic good works. Any woman who lives or works in Acton or a surrounding town may join. More information at https://theactonwomansclub.org/

Library: Tech Help at West Acton Citizens' Library
2025-09-10 13:30 - 14:30 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session.
Please bring your device and any questions you might have!
Registration is required:
1:30pm Slot
1:45pm Slot
2:00pm Slot
2:15pm Slot
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please reach out to WACL@actonma.gov and include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much detail as you can and include a way we can contact you if we need more information

Library: West Acton Citizens' Library Book Discussion Group
2025-09-10 15:30 - 16:30 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Join your fellow community members at the West Acton Citizens’ Library for a lively book discussion led by our Librarians. Limited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come, first serve. All are welcome!
This months book is: Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery
To know more about the book click here.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.

AB Resource Center Open House
2025-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Acton-Boxborough Resource Center, 15 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720
Please join us at the Acton Boxborough Resource Center Open House onWednesday, September 10, 5-7pm at 15 Charter Road, Acton. All are welcome. Free.

The Acton-Boxborough Resource Center is your go-to spot for information and essential items. Visit our shop, which is open to all, full of free items donated by the community. Come visit, and feel free to bring a donation to place in the shop.

For information about what you can donate to the AB Resource Center, see Donations – What we need. In addition there’s a critical need for backpacks , lunch boxes, and LARGE shopping bags.

Seniors Night Out at Velvet Vine
2025-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Velvet Vine Café, 166 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720
Join us for a joyful evening at Velvet Vine Café.
Enjoy timeless tunes from the ’50s, ’60s, and early ’70s, setting the mood for a nostalgic and delightful night out and informative talks on skincare and emotional wellness.
Velvet Vine Café – 166 Great Road, Acton-MA
Wednesday, September 10th | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Admission is free. Charges apply to food and drink ordered.
RSVP at Velvet Vine Seniors Night Out.
For Information call (978) 929-6516.
This event is a collaboration between Velvet Vine Cafe, Majestic Day Spa, and Vibrant Focus
Unlimited, with support from the Acton Senior Center and the Office of Economic Development
