Upcoming Events

Here is where you can find out about upcoming Vintage Acton events, such as presentations and walking tours. Events, dates and times are subject to change. Check back often for updates.

Upcoming events:

• Sunday, May 25th, 2025: Historic Tour of the Acton Pioneer Cemetery 

Be sure to join Scott Brooks as he takes you on a historic tour of Acton's first cemetery - the Pioneer Cemetery - and share some stories about some of the people who are buried there! Time & Location: 2:00 P.M. at the Acton Pioneer Cemetery, by the tennis courts at Prospect Park. Admission is by donation, everyone welcome to attend. (Rain Date: Sunday, June 1st). 

• Thursday, June 5th, 2025: Vintage Acton History Display at Acton Outdoor Market

Come out to the Acton Outdoor Market to check out the latest Vintage Acton history display, to purchase merchandise, and to speak with Scott Brooks about local history. Time & Place: 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. at Prospect Park.

• Thursday, June 19th, 2025: Vintage Acton History Display at Acton Outdoor Market

Come out to the Acton Outdoor Market to check out the latest Vintage Acton history display, to purchase merchandise, and to speak with Scott Brooks about local history. Time & Place: 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. at Prospect Park.

• Sunday, June 29th, 2025: *** Community Presentation *** The Bicentennial of Leathertown - Celebrating 200 years of history since Acton's Settlement

Be sure to join Scott Brooks as he takes you on a historical journey back in time to when the Adams brothers settled the area of Acton in 1825. Historic photos of the past to accompany the presentation. Time & Place: 7:00 P.M. at the Rotary Bandshell at Prospect Park. Admission is by donation, everyone welcome to attend. (In event of rain, the event will be rescheduled for a later date).

• Thursday, July 3rd, 2025: Vintage Acton History Display at Acton Outdoor Market

Come out to the Acton Outdoor Market to check out the latest Vintage Acton history display, to purchase merchandise, and to speak with Scott Brooks about local history. Time & Place: 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. at Prospect Park.

• Thursday, July 17th, 2025: Vintage Acton History Display at Acton Outdoor Market

Come out to the Acton Outdoor Market to check out the latest Vintage Acton history display, to purchase merchandise, and to speak with Scott Brooks about local history. Time & Place: 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. at Prospect Park.

• Sunday, July 20th, 2025: Historic Walking Tour - Points of interest in Downtown Acton 

Join Scott Brooks as he takes you on a historical walking tour, covering points of interest such as businesses and buildings, in Downtown Acton. Time & Place: 7:00 P.M. with tour starting at the Mill-Main Parkette, 1 Mill Street East. Admission is by donation, everyone welcome to attend. (Rain Date: Sunday, July 27th).

• Thursday, July 31st, 2025: Vintage Acton History Display at Acton Outdoor Market

Come out to the Acton Outdoor Market to check out the latest Vintage Acton history display, to purchase merchandise, and to speak with Scott Brooks about local history. Time & Place: 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. at Prospect Park.

• Sunday, August 10th: Vintage Acton at Acton Leathertown Festival

Come out to the Acton Leathertown Festival to check out a special Vintage Acton history display on the community's leather industry, to purchase merchandise, and to speak with Scott Brooks about local history. Time & Location: 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Mill Street East in Downtown Acton. 

• Thursday, August 14th, 2025: Vintage Acton History Display at Acton Outdoor Market

Come out to the Acton Outdoor Market to check out the latest Vintage Acton history display, to purchase merchandise, and to speak with Scott Brooks about local history. Time & Place: 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. at Prospect Park.

• Sunday, August 24th: Gone, But Not Forgotten Part 2 - A historic walking tour featuring former buildings of Acton 

Be sure to join Scott Brooks for a historical walking tour exploring the history of former buildings and businesses that once graced the streets of Downtown Acton. This tour is a continuation of the 'Gone, But Not Forgotten' tour that was conducted last year. Time & Place: 7:00 P.M. with tour starting at the Mill-Main Parkette, 1 Mill Street East. Admission by donation, everyone welcome to attend. (Rain Date: Sunday, August 31st).

• Thursday, August 28th, 2025: Vintage Acton History Display at Acton Outdoor Market

Come out to the Acton Outdoor Market to check out the latest Vintage Acton history display, to purchase merchandise, and to speak with Scott Brooks about local history. Time & Place: 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. at Prospect Park.

• Thursday, September 3rd, 2025: Vintage Acton History Display at Acton Outdoor Market

Come out to the Acton Outdoor Market to check out the latest Vintage Acton history display, to purchase merchandise, and to speak with Scott Brooks about local history. Time & Place: 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. at Prospect Park.

• Sunday, October 19th: Historic Tour of Fairview Cemetery

 Join Scott Brooks as he takes you on a historic tour of Fairview cemetery and share history and stories about some of the people who are buried there! Time & Location: 2:00 P.M. at Fairview Cemetery. Admission is by donation, everyone welcome to attend. (Rain Date: Sunday, October 26th).

Stay tuned for more upcoming Vintage Acton events!

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