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.

57 New England Artisans show juried craft under festival tents on the fields at Fruitlands Museum overlooking the Nashoba Valley and the New Hampshire mountains. Food is available from the Cafe and food trucks. Rain or Shine. Admission Fees: Trustees members $10 - Nonmembers $15 - Children under 12 FREE Admission includes museum galleries, exhibits, art demos, and trails. For more information, see 2025 Fruitlands Craft Festival.

Acton Conservation Trust's annual joint Mushroom Forage event with Boston Mycological Club! The Boston Mycological Club is the oldest amateur mycology club in the USA, founded in 1895. Our walk will will take us through the Will’s Hole and Town Forest conservation area in North Acton. We will not be eating any of our foraged finds, just identifying them with the help of BMC’s fungi experts. All ages are welcome but no pets (except service animals) are allowed. No experience is necessary, just a keen set of eyes and your curiosity. Bring a basket or paper bag with handles for

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. Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here.  Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Just in time for the Fall, comfort food for the soul! Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with our favorite chef, Heidi McIndoo! And, with yummy, nutritious food like this, there's no guilt in having dessert first! Sign up for the Zoom link here. This program is in partner with the Ashland Public Library

In celebration of National Falls Prevention Week, come take part in a free wellness screening event focused on helping you stay upright, active, and independent. Hosted by Rehab Health 360 in partnership with the American Physical Therapy Association’s Geriatrics Special Interest Group, this interactive event includes four hands-on screening stations: Vitals & Orthostatic Hypotension Check – Understand your blood pressure changes and how they may affect balance Timed “Up and Go” Test – Assess your mobility, cognitive ability and risk for falls during dual task Strength Screening – Understand how your lower extremity strength impacts your balance Four-Stage Balance Test –

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.

Join us each month for Teaching Tech, a free, hands-on series where we explore a new technology topic in an approachable, beginner-friendly way. From apps to devices to digital tools, each session focuses on building your confidence and skills. This month’s topic: Instagram Learn the basics of Instagram, including how to create an account, post photos and stories, follow others, and stay safe while using the platform. No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity. Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website.  Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If you

Join Rainbow Coordinator Rosie Latto for an hour of conversation. People in the LGBTQ+ community and allies are warmly welcome. Note that an ally is a person who actively supports and advocates for the rights and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Bring your ideas for program topics and any questions! Refreshments served. Please reach out to Chris Chirokas at the COA with any questions: cchirokas@actonma.gov or 978-929-6652. Open to all 60+/free

“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:

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,

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 Artificial Intelligence. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Aging provides us with significant challenges and aging alone can lead to loneliness and social isolation. Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called social isolation a public health crisis in need of the same investments in research as other public health challenges. From a sexual wellness perspective, Dr. Jane Fleishman will offer up-to-date research, recommendations, and tips for aging alone. Join us for a thought-provoking, compassionate, and positive perspective on aging alone. Jane Fleishman, PhD, MEd, MS, is an educator, writer, researcher, and author of The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging. She is on a mission to

A call to rethink our relationship with forests. The Trees Are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests, with Lynda Mapes of the Seattle Times. This work focuses on the critical role of forests everywhere, but especially on both coasts of the US, and the role of indigenous voices in advocating for ecosystem integrity. Lynda will be speaking in Acton on Sept. 25 ! In person or online. To register or for more information: https://www.energizeacton.org/events/2011. Save the date for this Book Talk, sponsored by Energize Acton, Acton Conservation Trust, the Acton Garden Club, and the Silver Unicorn Bookstore.  

Come to Gardner Field to catch fantastic live music, enjoy a cold drink, tasty snacks, local shopping and the opportunity to get to know local organizations!

Walking in and around South Acton’s historic Mill Corner, you will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement and its development into a hub of industry and commerce. You will learn about the people, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history, the use of natural resources, the importance of Colonel Francis Faulkner and Acton’s West Militia Company, the longtime role of the Jones and Faulkner families, the impact of the railroad, and visit nearby historic buildings, including those owned by the Iron Work Farm. Tour leader Amy Cole is an