7 events found.
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Week of Events
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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August 9, 2026 -AB Farmer’s Market
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August 9, 2026 -Boxborough Museum open house
AB Farmer’s Market
Come visit the Farmer's Market for fresh food, art, music, and community tables! The 2026 season runs from Sunday June 14 to Sunday October 11. There's always something fun at the Farmer's Market!
Boxborough Museum open house
The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old). Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or to arrange a private tour for a small group, please contact John Fallon through the Boxborough Historical Society.
Free
Monday, August 10, 2026
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August 10, 2026 -Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion
Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion
To see this month's topic and more check out the program page on our website!
Free
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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August 11, 2026 -Library: Yarn & Needle Club
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August 11, 2026 -Housing Legal Clinics
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August 11, 2026 -NARA: Kids Night! Tanglewood Marionettes “The Dragon King”
Library: Yarn & Needle Club
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
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.
Free
NARA: Kids Night! Tanglewood Marionettes “The Dragon King”
A terrible drought has overtaken the land, and all the world has turned brown and lifeless. The Dragon King is ruler over all things water, and the people are beginning to wonder why he has not brought the life-giving rains in such a very long time. An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. Colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that
Free
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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August 12, 2026 -Library: Tech Help at West Acton Citizens’ Library
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August 12, 2026 -Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting
Library: Tech Help at West Acton Citizens’ Library
Sign up on the program page on our website here! Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have. Registration is required.
Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting
The Acton Exchange team holds monthly meetings that are open to our active volunteers and anyone who might want to become a volunteer. If you have an Acton connection and want to contribute to independent community journalism in our town, it is likely that the AE has a role for you, whatever your skill sets and interests might be. Each meeting begins with an opportunity to learn what has been going on at the Acton Exchange, followed by an opportunity to improve our journalism skills. Meetings are either hybrid (in-person or zoom) or zoom-only. For this month's venue and
Thursday, August 13, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026 -NARA: Best Friends Girl – The Cars Experience
NARA: Best Friends Girl – The Cars Experience
Best Friends Girl recreate the timeless hits of The Cars spanning a 35-year career, with over 23 million albums sold and having more than 22 songs on the Billboard top 100. The Cars undoubtedly left their mark in popular culture with notable hits like “Best Friends Girl,” “Shake It Up,” “Magic,” “Lets Go” and of course, “Moving in Stereo” which gained notoriety from its placement in the movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.” Best Friends Girl are comprised of lifelong, top-notch, professional musicians whose goal is to keep the music of The Cars alive with every performance!
$25
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026 -Acton DPW polystyrene (styrofoam) collection
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August 15, 2026 -Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings
Acton DPW polystyrene (styrofoam) collection
On the third Saturday of every month (except June, which is 2nd Saturday), you can recycle your clean styrofoam containers. For details about the 2025 schedule, and what you can recycle, see https://actonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10278/Polystyrene-collection-days-and-guide-2025.
Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings
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
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