Acton Community Supper: July
2025-07-30 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
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 — Mexican Night: Chicken Chili and Quesadillas
In Honor of Joan Appleton
July 30 — Chef Salad with Deli Meats Dinner
Sponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim
** 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.

Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion – South Africa, Mike DeMoor
2025-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 South Africa, Mike DeMoor. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library.

The meeting will be led by Dr. Michael de Moor, MD. Mike grew up in South Africa where his Father was the Consul in Johannesburg for the Netherlands government. He will share his experiences as a medical student and physician at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town.

Discovery Museum Free Friday Nights
2025-08-01 16:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-08 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.

NARA: Acton Kicks Country featuring Houston Bernard & Linedancing!
2025-08-01 19:00 - 22:30 | NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Acton Kicks Country with country music phenom Houston Bernard! Be sure to wear your cowboy hats, boots, jeans and tees for a fun night at the Park! Great BBQ, Beer and Wine will be available for purchase.
Come at 7 p.m. for a free hour on how to line dance with professional dance instructor.

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market
2025-08-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-10 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.

Acton COA Presents: Assistance Signing Up For COA Notifications with Sarah
2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
One of the major ways the Council on Aging gets the word out about program cancellations is through automated notifications. You can also choose to be notified when the monthly newsletter has been posted online. Drop by the Senior Center and our intern Sarah will walk you through the steps to receive notifications! Bring your smart phone, laptop or tablet. You can also sign up directly at www.actoncoa.com/list.aspx and select which notifications you want and whether to be notified by email or text.
Open to all 60+/free

Acton COA Presents Ice Cream!!! At the Senior Center
2025-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Enjoy ice cream and a variety of toppings at the Council on Aging. Please sign up prior to the event by calling the Senior Center @ 978-929-6652. $1.00 per serving requested.
Open to all 60+

Library - Summer Reading Carnival
2025-08-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Acton Memorial Library Back Lawn, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us on the Acton Memorial Library Lawn for an evening of fun games, face paint, snow cones, and live music! Food truck: The Twizted Pickle

National Night Out with Acton's Public Safety
2025-08-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Acton Public Safety Facility, 371 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to connect with your local first responders and explore all that public safety has to offer. Take a guided tour of the facility, meet officers, our department clinician, dispatchers, members of the Acton Fire Department, and more. Plus, don’t miss the Touch-a-Truck experience, featuring police cruisers, fire trucks, highway department vehicles, and other exciting equipment for kids (and adults) to check out up close.

ACTON COA Invites You to the Fire Department Cook-Out at the Senior Center
2025-08-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
The Fire Dept. will be barbecuing burgers on the grill with summer sides and an ice cream treat. Cost is $3.00. Please sign up prior to the event by calling the Senior Center @ 978-929-6652.
Acton residents 60+ only

Library - Summer Concert Series - The Rule of Two
2025-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Back Lawn, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us on August 5th from 6–7 PM as we wrap up our Summer Reading Carnival with an unforgettable performance by The Rule of Two—our third and final band in the Summer Concert Series!
About the band:
The Rule of Two is made up of a married couple who met while attending Berklee College of Music. Over the past 10 years, Emily Desmond and Aaron Wheeler have performed at various events and venues all over New England, including Boston’s famous Hatch Shell. Together, they make their living as full-time musicians – composing, producing, and teaching music in addition to performing.
https://www.emilydesmond.com/ruleoftwo
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Acton COA Presents: How to Add Widgets to Your Phone with Sarah
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
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

Acton COA Presents: How to Add Widgets to Your Phone with Sarah
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
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

Summer Library Crawl (Minuteman Library Network) – All Ages
2025-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Join the Minuteman Library Crawl!
Visit any service desk at either library to pick up your passport.
What’s a Library Crawl?
Think of it as a literary road trip! Travel from library to library, meet the friendly staff, and discover all the awesome things each one has to offer.
Pick up your 2025 Summer Library Crawl Passport at the library or print from the link.
The Challenge
At each library, snap a selfie with a designated item — it’s like a 21st-century scavenger hunt! Then, show a librarian your pictures to receive your prize. Post your pics and tag the libraries using #mlncrawl2025 to show off your journey.
Perks Along the Way
Each library will have:

Free handouts
Fun giveaways and/or a special PRIZE when you show your
picture to a librarian! (Collect as many as you can!)

How It Works

Start wherever you want
Visit as many libraries as you can
End whenever you’re ready
It’s totally self-guided and all ages are welcome—kids, families,
adults, everyone!

Acton COA Presents: Intro to Photography Using the iPhone with Sarah
2025-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
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.

Library: Embroidery Summer Series: Teach a Piece @ West Acton Citizens' Library
2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Adult & Teen Program at West Acton Citizens’ Library.
Join our summer series to gain more knowledge of this fun craft! All levels welcome. In this session the instructor will be talking the class through an embroidery piece.
Register on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/embroidery-summer-series-teach-a-piece-west-acton-citizens-library/
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.

Acton Community Supper: August
2025-08-06 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: Embroidery Summer Series: Teach a Piece @ AML
2025-08-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Adult & Teen Program at Acton Memorial Library.
Join our summer series to gain more knowledge of this fun craft! All levels welcome. In this session the instructor will be talking the class through an embroidery piece.
Register on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/intro-to-embroidery-teach-a-peice/
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Library: Adult Writing Group
2025-08-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Register here: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-writing-group-2/
Writing Club is a free group for prose, poetry and non-fiction writers to come together, connect, share and create in a welcoming environment. 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: Write a one page or longer story, scene or outline in the first-person. When you’ve finished, write the passage again but from the third person. You can write it in the second-person as well.

Library: Virtual – The Many Faces Of Grief
2025-08-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Our views on grieving have a profound impact on how we navigate the losses in our lives. Many of us are grieving a range of losses: the passing of family or friends, transitions in our community, or major life changes Join this conversation moderated by Michele Bograd, a certified end-of-life doula and psychologist, to explore your thoughts and feelings about our own experiences of loss and to think creatively about how we can more deeply support one another as we grieve.
Register for the zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817515527689/WN_jABqB9F0S3ugAVCyh4p4Yg#/registration
This program is in partner with Memorial Hall Library

AB Community Band Summer Finale
2025-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | ABRHS Band Room, 36 Charter Road, Room 115N, Acton, MA, 01720
Bang a drum, toot a flute or blow your horn… you are invited to the Acton-Boxborough Community Band Summer finale on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 7pm.

Every summer we end with an open rehearsal, where community members can participate in the culminating evening of our summer session. We read through lots of fun, familiar and fascinating literature, and you are welcome to bring an instrument, or just observe how we keep our fiddles flying and french horns functional.

The event is free and open to the public, and held in the ABRHS band room. Park in the Hayward Road lot and enter by the gazebo. For more information, contact Dr. David Manuel Garcia, director at drdavidmanuelgarcia@gmail.com or Kimberly O’Shaughnessy, Program Director at koshaughnessy@abschools.org.

Artist reception: Art of the Vessel at E. Drumm Designs
2025-08-08 17:30 - 20:00 | E. Drumm Designs, 21 A Spruce Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Join E. Drumm Designs on Friday, August 8th from 5:30 to 8:00 for an evening of creativity and craftsmanship as four artists explore the vessel as subject through their distinct mediums. Experience the featured artists’ works up close, socialize, sip, and shop.

Cindy Kennelly – Fiber Artist
Britt Jones – Painter
Duke Stafford – Potter
Devin Kish – Painter

Meet the artists and preview their work here.
The show runs until October 5th.

NARA: BonJourneyNY with opener Whitney Doucet
2025-08-08 19:30 - 22:30 | NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
This is going to be a fabulous night!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music! Whitney Doucet, a talented singer-songwriter hailing from New England, is set to take the stage. Whitney has shared the spotlight with country music superstar Keith Urban in a stunning duet and has opened for renowned artists such as Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, and the Little River Band. She has also performed alongside Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry and rocked the side stage before major acts like Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, and Dan + Shay.
Catch Whitney’s electrifying performance from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. before the incredible BonJourney takes over at 9:00 p.m. and keeps the energy soaring until 10:30 p.m.! Get ready to rock out to the greatest hits, from “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “It’s My Life” to “Don’t Stop Believin'” and “Wheel in the Sky.” This is a night you won’t want to miss!
See BonJourney here!

Library: Virtual - "The Invention of Charlotte Brontë" with Author Graham Watson
2025-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Sign up for the Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017460386647/WN_SJmkXueYQKGZsQYu8Pm4uA#/registration
Based entirely on rarely seen private letters, “The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life” by Graham Watson sheds new light on the dramatic events of Brontë’s turbulent last years of grief, fulfillment, and tragedy—and exposes the astonishing media scandal that followed her early death, when her friends and family battled to control how history would remember her. Join us as Graham discusses Charlotte’s life, writing, and death as well as his own research and writing of this book!

Third Annual Boozy Book Fair
2025-08-11 17:30 - 21:00 | True West Brewery, 525 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA, 01720
Silver Unicorn Bookstore in partnership with our friends at True West, invites you to our third annual Boozy Book Fair!
This year’s event will be better than ever with live music by Pete and Steve, intuitive readings, and a signing with author Nicole Treska! Nicole’s fascinating and touching Boston-based memoir Wonderland: A Tale of Hustling Hard and Breaking Even will be newly out in paperback and we can’t wait to celebrate with her.

Library: Mindfulness Workshop: Instruction and Discussion With A Guided Meditation and Q&A Session
2025-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720
Mindfulness is a great way to alleviate stress, develop more creativity, and cultivate more peace in your life. The practice can be added to any lifestyle and can be done anywhere. No special equipment or skills needed! Come and learn how to use your breath, mind, and body as tools to help you be more present and peaceful in every area of your life. Laura has practiced mindfulness and meditation for over 25 years. She can testify to the amazing power of adding more Presence into your life!

Acton COA Presents: Life Chapters: Stories Worth Sharing with Matt (Life Stories in print copy)
2025-08-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
AB student Matt is excited to lead a special discussion group focused on sharing your life stories and wisdom with younger generations. Whether it’s a cherished memory, a life lesson, or a turning point in your journey, your voice matters. Join Matt at the Council on Aging in a relaxed, meaningful conversation about how you would like your story to be heard and remembered. Let’s connect generations one story at a time.
Open to all 60+.

Life Chapters: Stories Worth Sharing with Matt (Life Stories in print copy)
2025-08-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
AB student Matt is excited to lead a special discussion group focused on sharing your life stories and wisdom with younger generations. Whether it’s a cherished memory, a life lesson, or a turning point in your journey, your voice matters. Join Matt in a relaxed, meaningful conversation about how you would like your story to be heard and remembered. Let’s connect generations one story at a time.
Open to all 60+/free
