Looking for fun things to do this week with your kids in the Acton-Lexington area? Below are our Top Picks for this week, April 4 to April 10. 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!
NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER
Our calendar is filled with loads of free events during April Vacation Week! Be sure to check it out and plan your week today!
TOP PICKS FOR THIS WEEKEND
- You won't want to miss the 2nd Annual Kids Graphic Novel Festival at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton this Saturday. The event will feature fabulous and award-winning creators of kids' comic, talks & meet in greets, drawing demos, storytimes and a design your own cover contest!
- LexFUN!’s Consignment Sale is a fantastic one-day sale of high-quality, gently-used children’s clothing (newborn to size 12 – all seasons), toys, games, books and so much more! The sale is this Saturday from 10am-4pm and open to the public!! There will also be a Half Price sale from 1:30-2:30 pm and a Bargain Bag Sale from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm.
- This weekend visit the New England Folk Festival in Marlborough, an annual folk festival that blends dance, music, crafts, and food from many places and cultures.
- This Saturday afternoon celebrate Earth Day at the Cooler Concord Climate Festival at Concord Main Library!
- Join The Umbrella Arts Center Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 PM for Youth Forward Climate Action Day, dedicated to reducing textile waste, encouraging creative repair, and celebrating upcycled and sustainably-produced design and community spirit! OR stop by from 2-4pm for free family fun day, to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led their one of our talented instructors!
- Goats and Giggles at Chip-in Farm has begun. Sign up for a cuddle session with the brand-new baby goats this weekend!
- Saturday morning the Westford Sportsmen's Club hosts a free annual Children’s Fishing Derby. This event is open to all children up to the age of 14.
- 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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Have a great week!
Tessa D'Ippolito, Publisher
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