Events & Adult Activities
Events and Activities
find events in Acton and Boxborough at myabuw.org - click on "Volunteer Now" and then on the left on "Events"
For families with children:
see the newsletter of First Connections on the First Connections website ("view our xx Newsletter, just above the blue "At a Glance" ribbon). You can sign up to receive these via email.
For people age 60 and over, the Acton Council On Aging and the Boxborough Council On Aging organize programs:
See Acton Council on Aging website (scroll down on the homepage), Boxborough Council on Aging website (The Buzz – on the right-hand side of the website)
Seniors can sign up for a monthly Acton Senior Citizens Newsletter with a list of events and activities in Acton and neighboring towns by emailing maxwell.house1@verizon.net.
Related to Nature and the Outdoors:
see “Events of Interest” under ACT News on the Acton Conservation Trust website. You can sign up to receive these via email.
Local Newspapers:
Events and activities are often also announced in the Beacon / Wicked Local, Action Unlimited and The Patch, which are local online newspapers.
You might find events listed on eventbrite
Concerts and Events:
The town of Acton Recreation Department organizes concerts and events at Nara Park, more information here.
The Acton Memorial Library, the Sargent Memorial Library in Boxborough, and the Citizens Library in West Acton organize programs for adults and children.
Adult Classes : AB Community Ed , Acton Recreation Department and Boxborough Recreation Department organize adult classes as well as many for profit businesses.
Fitness: the AB Fitness Center Gym at the AB High School is open to AB Adults & students age 14+. More info here.
Adult Groups
Communities and Groups
A nonprofit organization focusing on enriching the Acton community
A group focusing on promoting friendship and cultural activities of its members
Giving help to those in need and the less fortunate
Open to both women and men that want to influence policies at national, state, and local levels
Mothers focusing on creating a liveable climate
An organization that welcomes both new and established people from the surrounding area
People of Acton Doing Good in the Community
A non-profit organization dedicated to bringing beautiful choral music to area communities since 1984
Climate and Nature
This organization focuses on bringing effective climate action to Acton
Promotes interest in gardening around Acton
Seed Library at West Acton Citizen's Library
Borrow seeds from the library at planting time, then return seeds from the grown plants
Enhancing Acton's natural environment and resources for present and future generations
Neighbors can take climate action together in Acton
Neighbors can take climate action together in Acton
A non-profit dedicated to preserving open space in Acton
Preserving and protecting Boxborough's undeveloped land
Local Trails : see Trails & Nature
History
Volunteers dedicated to preserving Acton's rich heritage
Residents interested in preserving Boxborough's history
Representing the town of Acton through its history connected with the Minutemen
Organizing community fund-raising and social events, similar to the Acton Minutemen
Activism
Democratic Town Committees: Acton, Boxborough
Democrats working together for the Democratic Party
Republican Town Committees: Acton, Boxborough
Republicans working together for the Republican Party
A group advocating peacefully against racism, prejudice, and murders of innocent black people
Fostering racial equity and justice; dismantling bias and systems enforcing racism
Supporting progressive policies about various issues
Supporting Local Residents
Volunteer with Acton-Boxborough United Way and make a difference for neighbors here in Acton and Boxborough! Be a greeter at AB Resource Center, serve on our Mental Wellness Team, help out at our annual 5K... there are many opportunities for you to get involved and be part of a community that cares!
Advocating for affordable housing for all residents of Acton
Adult Sports Leagues
AB Community Ed and Acton Recreation Department organize many other adult sports classes and games
Faith Communities
South Acton Church - United Church of Christ
UCC Boxborough - United Church of Christ
Boston Metrowest Bible Church (Chinese)
Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal Church)
First Parish Church of Stow and Acton (Unitarian Church)
Congregation Beth Elohim (Jewish)
Apple Valley Catholic Community - Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish
Mass in Portuguese at West Acton Baptist Church and Saint Bridget Catholic parish in Maynard
English Language Learning
Great Road Church English Language Learning (not faith-related) – free English classes and conversation groups
English at Large: beginner English classes, tutor and conversation groups, career access lab, and book group. Free. The waitlist for tutoring can be 9-12 months, so submit your name as soon as you can.
The Acton library has free language learning resources
There are multiple free apps for language learning
Framingham Adult English as a Second Language Plus offers online English classes and preparation classes and tests for the citizenship test, and High School Equivalency classes
Social Media Pages & Groups
On Facebook – search for Acton or Boxborough and you'll find several groups
Acton Parents
Buy Nothing Acton/Littleton/Boxborough
Indian-American Facebook group for Acton (closed group)
WeChat Acton Boxborough Concord Carlisle Chinese group
