Join the Acton Minutemen as they recreate the march to Concord over the trail that Issac Davis and his men traveled that fateful day, now identified by stone markers labeled “Line of March, April 19, 1775.” The march will begin at the Issac Davis homestead at 39 Hayward Road and end at the North Bridge in Concord.

Join First Parish of Sudbury for our annual Music Sunday! Presenting a collection of choral and instrumental music and readings, our music-inspired service will focus on celebrating the many gifts we receive from nature and reflecting on the urgency of taking action to preserve our one precious planet.  Please join us in-person or online. 

Invasive Garlic Mustard pull and litter pickup at Gardner Field Playground: register here Acton residents, businesses, town staff, and organizations work together to support a spring-time clean-up — a time for everyone to help pick up trash and recyclables in public areas around town.

Join us for an in-depth look at transgender and nonbinary legislation across the U.S. and here in Massachusetts. We will bridge the gap between legal policy and human impact. Featuring a Community Panel where experts and neighbors will discuss: Adult Bathroom Bans & Healthcare Youth: Medical Care, Schools, Sports, Forced Outing Identity Documents & Discrimination Risks to Educators, Medical Professionals, Medical Centers Relationship and Parental Recognition Supporting Trans Safety Participating: State Senator Jamie Eldridge, Kelly Schutzberg (Kelly's Quest) and others

The Acton Historical Society invites you to tour the 1760 Jonathon Hosmer House and to view a collection of artifacts associated with Acton’s history. Also on the property is an 1830’s barn with an exhibit of agricultural tools, including an early fire pump (fire engine), a horse-drawn sleigh and a farm wagon.  Admission is free with donations accepted. Parking is available on the premises.  

The Stow Minutemen Company is pleased to announce its annual Trail March to Concord, commemorating the opening of the American Revolutionary War. Before dawn breaks and while most are still asleep, the Company will step off into history. Starting point: Citizen's Bank parking lot in Stow. End point: North Bridge Visitors Center (approximately 9.5 miles) For details about this year's march, including the route through Acton, see http://www.stowminutemen.org. Route map

Musicians Howie Rashba and Mel Green will perform gems from the music of the folk music band Peter, Paul and Mary. Whether you are a seasoned Hootenanny fan or experiencing one for the first time, this is your opportunity to share in a spirited tradition! You will be invited to sing along to many of the songs. Hootenanny is a term with Scotch-Irish roots that found its way to Appalachia before being popularized in the 1940s by folk legends like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Sing along, clap your hands, stomp your feet, and brighten your day! There will be

Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Check this link to see this month's and upcoming month's books: https://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/kids-teens-and-adults/just-for-adults/book-groups/ Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Email for details! conservation@actonma.gov

Welcome the warmth and beautiful colors of Spring as the flowers and buds begin to pop around us. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. April 2026 menu April 1       Baked Ziti and Garlic Bread Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia April 8       Chicken Chili and Corn Bread Sponsored by Friends of Community Supper April 15      Chicken and Dumplings Sponsored by Mt Calvary Lutheran Church April 22     BBQ Chicken and Tater Tots Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton April 29      Hot Dogs

This Earth Day join us for a tour of Acton’s award-winning Gates and Douglas School, known as the Boardwalk Campus. Drawing on geothermal power (ground source heat pumps) and utilizing other special technologies, this school has blown past all its energy-saving predictions. Schools Energy Manager Kate Crosby will share all the cool details. Nibbles, brief talk, and tour. Register at: https://energizeacton.org/event/clean-energy-school-tour  

Sign up on the program page on our website here! For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! This month's craft is: Egg Carton Flowers

Bob Zogg, co-founder of the HeatSmart Alliance, and Kit Wu, of the Laminar Collective, share their great knowledge of home heat pumps and pricing. Find out about air source and ground source heat pumps for improved heating/cooling energy efficiency, air quality, home comfort, and low emissions. Plus, learn about significant Mass Save incentives. Register for Zoom link at: https://energizeacton.org/event/heat-pumps-101/  

A Special District Meeting has been called to ask voters to approve an operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which begins on July 1, 2026. Without an approved budget, the District cannot legally incur expenses to operate the system. The warrant is available here. The budget for consideration will be posted after the Board of Commissioners meeting on April 13, 2026.

Garden Therapy with Cathy Fochtman, Master Gardener Heirloom Chrysanthemum Growing Workshop Take a break from your busy day to relax, unwind, and create beautiful seasonal floral arrangements to brighten your home! Your instructor, Cathy Fochtman, has been teaching Acton Recreation classes since 2000 and loves sharing hands-on plant projects with participants. She is a member of the Acton Garden Club, a Massachusetts Master Gardener (MMGA, Inc.), holds a certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the Horticulture Therapy Institute, and is an accredited Flower Show Judge with National Garden Clubs, Inc. Join Cathy for a creative, calming, and inspiring botanical workshop!

The Big Band era officially started in the summer of 1935, but the transition from hot jazz and Dixieland had begun much earlier in the decade. We’ll trace the roots of Big Band music, including the back story of the King of Swing himself, Benny Goodman. Then you’ll hear his hits like Goody, Goody, Taking a Chance on Love and the historic Carnegie Hall performance of Sing, Sing, Sing! You’ll also be treated to recordings of live performances of Goodman vocalists Martha Tilton and Peggy Lee. The last third of the program is devoted to the most popular bandleader of

As a big thank you to our amazing patrons join us at Acton Memorial Library for a Library Scavenger Hunt! Are you up for the challenge? Find each book and complete each challenge in the library to win a prize! Check out the AML Solarium for some sweet treats throughout the day. All ages can participate! 

Films from teens in Acton and neighboring towns; all genres accepted. Films must be submitted by April 10.  

The Concord Players present Lerner & Loewe's classic musical Brigadoon April 24 - May 9 New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the village of Brigadoon and falls in love with the beautiful las, Fiona, but they only appear once every 100 years for a single day. Acton residents Samantha Casale and Ben Hardt are in the cast. Will Tommy return to his modern life or vanish into the mist with Fiona and the village?

Sign up on the program page on our website here! For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! This month's craft is: Egg Carton Flowers

Join professional tour leader and Acton resident Amy Cole on a walking tour of South Acton. The walk is free, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Apr25-Acton250. You will receive details on parking, and where to meet closer to April 25th. Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton's unique history. Exploring South Acton's historic Mill Corner provides insight into the area's earliest colonial settlement and its transformation into a center of industry and commerce. Please see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for more programming information.

THE COLLECTIVE is an immersive fiber-art installation created by Stacey Piwinski in collaboration with her students and local arts community. The work incorporates contributions from her elementary school students in Wayland, Massachusetts, her college students at Tufts University, and fellow artists within her broader community. Especially in our current times, Piwinski emphasizes the importance of creating artworks that embody healing, foster a sense of safety, and bring people together through shared creative experience.

Litter pickup at Boardwalk Campus: register here Acton residents, businesses, town staff, and organizations work together to support a spring-time clean-up — a time for everyone to help pick up trash and recyclables in public areas around town.

The Concord Players present Lerner & Loewe's classic musical Brigadoon April 24 - May 9 New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the village of Brigadoon and falls in love with the beautiful las, Fiona, but they only appear once every 100 years for a single day. Acton residents Samantha Casale and Ben Hardt are in the cast. Will Tommy return to his modern life or vanish into the mist with Fiona and the village?