Acton children events

Boston Ballet presents 'Coppélia'

Wednesday, May 22 1:00p

The light-hearted comedy of George Balanchine’s classic Coppélia returns by popular demand...

Celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day - Woodland Trail Search

Friday, May 24 9:00a

All day, outdoors The Discovery Museums I spy with my little eyes…Strange things have been popping up on the Woodland Trail at The Discovery Museums...

First Friday Nights Free!

Friday, Jun 7 4:30p

The Discovery Museums, Acton

Free admission. Explore the museums at night on the first Friday of every month! We will gratefully accept donations for the Acton Food Pantry...

PEEP Science Adventures: Playing with Wet Mud

Thursday, May 23 10:00a

The Discovery Museums, Acton

Drop-in 10 a.m. Children’s Discovery Museum Remember how much fun you had as a child playing with mud? Mud is a fascinating material for children to work with...

Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy

Sunday, Jun 2 1:00p

The Discovery Museums, Acton

Local young magician Rupayan Neogy shares his talents with us! Showcasing a variety of tricks, he will confound and amaze in an interactive performance geared toward family audiences...

Write Your Own iPhone/iPad App

Saturday, Jun 8 1:00p

The Discovery Museums, Acton

Pre-registration workshop: Would you or your child like to learn how to write a cool game or application for the iPhone or iPad? Learn the basics of iOS programming from a local 13-year-old who tau...

Beautiful Butterflies

Tuesday, May 28 10:00a

The Discovery Museums, Acton

10:00am Children’s Discovery Museum Spring is in the air and so are beautiful butterflies. Create your own special butterfly to take home. Sponsored by MEFA’s U.Fund and Fidelity Investments.

Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn

Friday, Jun 7 10:00a

The Discovery Museums, Acton

Explore sound through singing and playing...

Messy Masterpiece: Exploring Watercolors

Tuesday, May 21 10:00a

The Discovery Museums, Acton

10:00am Children’s Discovery Museum Let your inner artist shine as we use watercolors in fun and exciting ways. Can you paint without a paintbrush? Sponsored by MEFA’s U.Fund and Fidelity Investments.

Discovery Day: Dirtopia!

Saturday, Jun 15 10:00a

The Discovery Museums, Acton

It’s a giant pile of dirt! Scoop, sculpt, squish! Dig, climb, burrow! Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy...