Looking for fun things to do this week with your kids in the Acton-Lexington area? Below are our Top Picks for this week, May 16 to May 21. We have lots of events and activities in Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard and beyond on our event calendar.
NOTE: This page is updated every Wednesday afternoon. We have selected events and venues based on the event description but, in most cases, have not attended, so please use your own judgment when choosing events to attend or view. Age descriptions are provided by the event venue. If an event is sold out when we're putting together this list, we don't list it here, to prevent disappointment. Be sure to check our event calendar regularly to catch fun events before they sell out!
TOP PICKS FOR THIS WEEKEND
- 2024 Westford Kiwanis Apple Blossom Festival has begun! The festival, located at Abbot School, will run from May 15-19 with a parade at 10 am on Saturday, starting at Main and Graniteville and ending at Abbot School. There will be fireworks at 9 pm on Saturday, at Abbot School on the upper field!
- Saturday is Spring Into West Concord Day, with lots of great activities throughout Wet Concord. St by Fowler Library to join the community painting of trees! or stop into Barefoot Books for Spring crafts & story times.
- This Saturday visit the First Parish Plant & Craft Fair! This year will also feature a petting zoo!
- Stop by the May Festival at Munroe Center for the Arts this Saturday from 3-5pm. This is a free family-friendly event! Bring a picnic & listen to the band in the backyard, or create some prints with the guest artist.
- Grab tickets for Matilda Jr. presented by Concord Youth Theater this weekend (recommended for ages 7-14).
- Free farm tours at Great Brook Farm and will run at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm Saturdays and Sundays!
- We have launched our Summer Camp Guide! Now is the time to start planning for summer!
- Plan the week ahead! Lots of great events throughout the week at our local libraries. Be sure to check out our event calendar this weekend and plan for the week ahead!!!
Check our Event Calendar for More Family Fun in the Acton-Lexington Area!
Don't forget to scan ahead on the calendar for events that require advance registration.
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Tessa D'Ippolito, Publisher
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