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Oak Meadow Montessori School has invited us to an open play where kiddos can enjoy playing with balls, hula hoops, tables with coloring, Legos, building blocks, puzzles, and more. Caregiver(s) must accompany child(ren) to this event and registration is required.
There is no fee to attend this event.
Parking: the parking lot is one way, so when entering from the street, turn right and feel free to park in any available space. We will be entering through the gymnasium doors by The Rizzi Center. There will be signs with arrows pointing the way from the parking lot.
Gymnastics Academy of Boston in Acton
Come enjoy an hour of private open gym time for ABFN members at Gymnastics Academy of Boston (GAB) in Acton.
Kids can enjoy trampolines, inflatables, moonwalk, a colorful foam pit, and more during this open gym time. Caregivers should accompany children under 3 on the gym floor during this open gym time.
How to register:
1. Select how many participating children will join, click Register Now
2. Who is the primary registrant? - Sign up yourself, click Next
3. Select participating child(ren)
4. Complete registration
Extra Steps Pediatric Therapies
Extra Steps is a local nonprofit organization and a subsidiary of Minute Man Arc specializing in pediatric therapies.
For this event, kids will have access to their ‘play gym’ facility which includes mats, various types of swings, small rock climbing wall, zip-line, balance board, tunnel toys, play kitchen and large doll house. Tables will be available for arts and crafts and board games. They also have a cozy tent/bed space with weighted animals and pillows for kids interested in a place to relax.
ABFN Parents:
Join Acton Memorial Library for an evening of conversation, dancing and merriment! They‘ll have English Country Dance lessons as well as a free dance period to practice. Dress to the nines for a chance to be named Diamond of the Season at the end of the night. Period costume is encouraged but not required. Live music, food, games, and much more will be available.
IDs will be checked at the door.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
It‘s maple sugaring time!
In this guided program, help our farmers with the first crop of the season as you follow the trail from sap to syrup. Visit the maple grove to check the taps and taste some sap. Learn how to identify a sugar maple and compare traditional ways of making maple syrup with how it is made today. Observe maple sap being boiled down in our sugarhouse and sample maple tea and finished maple syrup.
ABFN is covering 50% of the cost
Are you looking for signs of spring hiding under all of the melting snow? Come create a bouquet of spring flowers and a vase to help inspire Mother Nature.
For this story hour, we will read picture books connected to the transition to spring, have some time to explore two sensory activities, and create some flowers and a vase to take home! (For this craft, we will be using some paint, markers, and spray bottles.)
(This event is for all ages and can adapt the craft for different levels of independence based on specific needs- please email for accommodations.)
Registration closes Thursday 3/12 at 6pm
It‘s maple sugaring time!
In this guided program, help our farmers with the first crop of the season as you follow the trail from sap to syrup. Visit the maple grove to check the taps and taste some sap. Learn how to identify a sugar maple and compare traditional ways of making maple syrup with how it is made today. Observe maple sap being boiled down in our sugarhouse and sample maple tea and finished maple syrup.
ABFN is covering 50% of the cost
Come join ABFN for this magical dance experience at The Movement Center!
Geared towards ages 3 to 6, this 45-minute Fairytale Dance class will have a FROZEN theme. Kids are invited to wear prince/princess attire or clothing they can move in with ballet slippers or grippy socks.
This class is designed to introduce your little one to ballet in a fun, playful and imaginative setting. This class will be Frozen themed, and dancers will be read the story, while learning the fundamentals of dance.
The Boardwalk Campus Playground
(Behind Douglas and Gates Elementary Schools)
The Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. High School
HONK! The Musical, presented by Acton‘s own Open Door Theater, is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show.
Open Door Theater is kid friendly! All performances are relaxed/sensory-friendly and feature ASL interpretation and open captioning. There is a chill-out space in the lobby for those needing a break and noises in the audience are accepted.
The show‘s run time is about 2-2.5 hours with an intermission and is presented at the Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. HS, 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA 01720. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.