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Iron Work Farm Tap Room Fundraiser Saturday
October 2, 2026
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Iron Work Farm Tap Room Fundraiser Saturday
Iron Work Farm's annual Open-Air Tap Room fall fundraiser is Saturday, October 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Jones-Faulkner Homestead, with music by Babylon and outdoor games for kids and adults. Guests can sample brews from Dirigible Brewing Company, including the Acton 250th Isaac Davis Ale, along with 18th-century fare such as beef stew, savory pastries and colonial punch. Tickets are $25 per adult and free for children under 18, and advance reservations are recommended through ironworkfarm.org.
Iron Work Farm
Economic Development Committee Meets Virtually Friday
The committee meets virtually today, Friday, October 2, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Town of Acton
Town Issues Addendum for Arboretum Trail Bids
On Friday, October 2, Acton issued addendum responses to contractors bidding on the 2 Taylor Road Arboretum Trail resurfacing project.
Town of Acton
Free Pool and Ping-Pong at the Senior Center
Adults 60 and older can play pool or ping-pong free at the Senior Center today, Friday, October 2, from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Acton Senior Center
Sensory Storytime Friday at Acton Memorial Library
Sensory Storytime runs today, October 2, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. It is geared toward autistic and neurodiverse children, everyone is welcome, and no registration is required.
Acton Memorial Library
Beth Elohim Holds Shemini Atzeret Service Friday Evening
Congregation Beth Elohim's Kabbalat Shabbat and Erev Shemini Atzeret service is tonight, October 2, from 7 to 8 p.m., in person or by Zoom.
Congregation Beth Elohim
Beth Elohim Serves Free Shabbat Pizza Dinner
Congregation Beth Elohim offers a no-charge Shabbat pizza dinner tonight, October 2, from 6 to 7 p.m., after Tot Shabbat. Advance sign-up is requested.
Congregation Beth Elohim
Fab Lab Offers Friday Open Sewing Sessions
Fab Lab Fabric + Quilt holds open sewing-studio sessions today, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. Seats cost $25, and sewing-machine experience is required.
Fab Lab Fabric + Quilt
A-B Football at Milton Friday Night
Acton-Boxborough's varsity football team plays at Milton tonight, October 2, at 7 p.m.
MaxPreps
A-B Volleyball Beats Wayland 3–1
Acton-Boxborough defeated Wayland 3–1 in girls' volleyball on Thursday, October 1, improving to 5–3 on the season.
MaxPreps
ITC Marks 45 Years With First Homecoming
The Infant Toddler Children's Center holds its first Homecoming Saturday, October 3, from 2 to 5 p.m. at 149 Central Street, celebrating 45 years.
Infant Toddler Children's Center
Volunteers Invited to Habitat Build Day Saturday
A Habitat for Humanity build workday runs Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 416 Great Road. Volunteers 16 and older are welcome; training, materials and tools are provided.
Acton Congregational Church
Free Cribbage at the Senior Center
The Senior Center hosts free cribbage today, October 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. for people 60 and older; boards are provided.
Acton Senior Center
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