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 1 to May 6. 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
- Littleton’s Touch-A-Truck Event will once again be revving its engines this Saturday morning from 9am-1pm!
- Join Concord Recreation for our annual Kite Festival at Rideout Park in Concord this Saturday at 1pm!
- The Chelmsford Mother's Club (CMC) Spring Kids Tag Sale is one of the biggest children's consignment sales in the greater Lowell and suburban Boston areas and its this Saturday from 9am-1pm!
- Come join Carlson Orchards for a great day of apple blossoms, community, and fun at the Apple Blossom Festival! They will have local artisans, a food truck, wagon rides through the orchard and more!
- Don’t miss First Church Bedford’s Rummage Sale this Friday and Saturday!
- This Saturday, join for a day filled with music, history, entertainment, and fun for all on the muster field at Hastings Park in Lexington for the 22nd Annual Lexington Muster.
- The Hudson ArtsFest is this Saturday from 12-4pm!
- Grab tickets for the Kentucky Derby Day Shearing Festival at Good Pickin' Farm this Saturday!
- Grab your helmets and water bottles, and pedal on over to the West Concord Bike Fest this Sunday from 1-3pm at Bradford Mill!
- Support the Friends of Cary Library with the Gently Used Book Sale this Saturday and Sunday!
- Families can enjoy the beloved musical classic "The Music Man" this weekend at The Concord Players. The show is recommended for ages 6 and up.
- This Monday, bring your school-aged child with you to Acton-Boxborough High school for a kid-friendly movie night while you attend the Acton Town Meeting!
- 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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