Looking for fun things to do this week with your kids in the Acton-Lexington area? Check out our Top Picks for this week, November 14 to 21. We have lots of events and activities in Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard and beyond on our event calendar.
TOP PICKS FOR THIS WEEKEND
- Browse for wonderful items at Concord Recreation's Annual Craft Fair on Saturday.
- Looking for preschool for 2025? Visit Bedford Montessori School's Open House on Saturday from 1-3 pm.
- Farrington Nature Linc is teaching how to look for animal tracking and signs on Saturday.
- Head to The Umbrella on Saturday for Free Family Days and make some art! Register in advance.
- Wednesday afternoon, visit the Gleason Library in Carlisle for a Nutcracker reading with Commonwealth Ballet members. Register in advance.
- Two really neat events in Westford this weekend (note that these links take you to our sister edition Macaroni KID Lowell): On Saturday, check out the Touch a Truck and Helicopter Golf Ball Drop at the Westford Rotary Family Fun Day, and on Sunday, bring the kids to We Rock The Spectrum's November Community Birthday Party (register in advance)!
- Stock up on local produce and Thanksgiving pies! See our Fall Farm Guide for farm stands, corn mazes and other farm fun. Orchards in Stow may still have apples -- call ahead.
- Our Holiday Guides are updated for 2024 -- check out all the upcoming holiday lights, shows, Nutcracker performances, events, and much more! We will continue updating them as we learn about new events.
- Looking for Fall classes? Check our 2024-25 Kids Classes Guide for all kinds of programs, including STEM, art, swimming, after school, dance and more.
- 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!!!
NOTE: 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!
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.
Willing to drive a little bit?
Check the top things to do this week in our sister edition Macaroni KID Lowell!!
Have a great week!
Barbara Evangelista
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