Mark your calendars! Our neighbors at Silver Unicorn Bookstore are hosting their fourth annual Kids Graphic Novel Festival! More info here
WEST ACTON VILLAGE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION EVENT
The West Acton Village Merchants Association’s West Acton Village Spring Fling is packed with activities for the whole family. Learn more at: westactonvillage.org/new-events
The West Acton 5K & Kids Fun Run has quickly become a local tradition — bringing hundreds of neighbors together to move, celebrate spring, and support our community.
Whether you run, walk, cheer, or volunteer, it’s a joyful morning filled with energy, connection, and community spirit. Register today
Join the School Days Off at Danny's Place! Kids in grades K–5 can attend from 9 AM–12 PM and enjoy a day of themed activities, games, and creative fun. Whether the day’s focus is tied to a holiday or simply a special seasonal activity, it’s always a great time to connect, learn, and play. Enroll Here.
Art Workshop over the April Break! 🖌️🎨 Kids in grades 2-5. Registration is open now! Register today!
In this workshop, children will design their own colorful suncatcher while exploring how light and color can brighten both our spaces and our moods.
We’ll begin with a short mindfulness activity to help children slow down, notice their surroundings, and connect with the light around them. Each child will then create their own unique suncatcher using beads and crystals.
All materials included. No experience necessary. This program is led by Nuna Therapy. Register here!
Join The Sound Bath Queen for a magical and relaxing Sound Bath experience for kids in 3rd to 6th grade! This event combines the healing power of sound with mindfulness in a serene environment perfect for relaxation and creativity.
What to Expect:
🧘♂️ Introduction to sound bath concepts and instruments
🌈 Gentle movement to shake off extra energy
🌌 Relaxation with guided visualization and breathing exercises
🎶 A 30-minute sound journey filled with soothing sounds
💬 Reflection time for questions and sharing feelings
Learn more and register here
Parents!. Treat yourself to a stress-free Valentine’s Day while your kids enjoy an evening of fun at Danny’s Place!
Expect:
🎨 Creative Valentine’s crafts
🎲 Group games & activities
🎬 A fun movie (TBD)
🥨 Feel free to send a light refreshments (peanut/tree-nut-free)
Sign up is open for this FREE art workshop run by high school students.
Who’s elegible?: Students 2nd - 5th grade
Dates: 3 classes: Wed, Thu, Fri Feb 18, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm EST
This workshop is led by high schoolers who previously hosted a summer camp in Flera field. This time, they are bringing their experience and fun activities to Danny's Place! This Workshop will end with a Gallery Walk, where participants will get to see all the creations!
Register HERE
It’s the sweetest day of the year! Start your weekend off with ice cream for breakfast
West Side Creamery will be opening early at 8AM, and will be offering their full menu as well as limited edition specials and flavors.
Come in your pajamas and be entered in their Raffle!
Ring in the New Year early with the whole family! 🎉
Join True West for a Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Early Ball Drop at 6PM—perfect for kids and parents alike. Celebrate with great food, festive drinks, and a fun countdown so everyone can enjoy the excitement without staying up past bedtime.
Cheers to a safe, fun, and memorable start to the New Year!
Make your reservations today!
To help enhance the New Year’s Eve experience, there will be a $10 per reservation fee, which includes festive party gear and a complimentary non-alcoholic sparkling fruit juice toast for kids. Adults may add on a champagne toast. The fee will appear on your bill, along with the deposit credit applied.
Holiday Movie Night!
Bring your own blanket, slip into your comfiest pajamas (optional but encouraged!), and join us for a cozy evening of popcorn, hot chocolate, and festive fun.
This is the perfect low-key way for kids to unwind before the holidays, and a sweet opportunity to support our community. (There's a school committee meeting at this time too)
$10 per kiddo popcorn and hot chocolate included!
Space is limited and fills quickly. Don’t wait, reserve your spot today!
Open House - Homeschool Connect Edition
Free • Family Friendly • Drop-In Event
Looking for a welcoming place where your homeschooling family can connect, recharge, and explore new opportunities? Join us for a cozy afternoon at Danny’s Place, designed specifically for homeschool caregivers and kids.
Come experience our intentional youth spaces from the Teen Hangout and Maker Space to our Craft Zone and Cozy Nooks, each created to support social-emotional growth, creativity, and connection.
During the Open House, you can:
Meet other homeschooling caregivers and build your village
Explore homeschool-friendly resources at Danny’s Place
Relax, chat, and enjoy tea in the community
Tour our one-of-a-kind youth environment where belonging and growth come first
No registration required, just drop in, say hello, and make yourself at home.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Visit Danny’s Place during the Holiday Stroll!
Cozy lights, winter crafts, and community spirit! Light up the season with us at the West Acton Holiday Stroll! Stop by Danny’s Place for festive fun with the Jazz Quartet, The Only Penguins Thrift Shop, and winter-like activities! We’ll be celebrating community spirit!
Join Danny’s Place for two days to create Art!
This Free workshop for 2nd - 6th graders is led by high schoolers who previously hosted a summer camp in Flera field. This time, they are bringing their experience and fun activities to Danny's Place! This Workshop will end with a Gallery Walk, where participants will get see all the creations!
Mon. Nov 10th, 12:30-3:30pm
Tues. Nov 11th, 12:30-3:30pm
Danny’s Place is thrilled to host author Rebecca Minor at Danny’s Place for a family-friendly celebration of her forthcoming book Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting This. While parents and caregivers join the conversation, kids can enjoy fun activities on-site.
Refreshments & community
Meet the author + book signing
Books available through Silver Unicorn
West Acton Village Oktoberfest
Join The West Acton Merchants Association (WAVMA) at the annual West Acton Village Oktoberfest) on September 27, 2025 at Gardner Field!
Good vibes, great beer, and even better company! Gather the crew and join True West for Oktoberfest at Verrill Farm – a day full of pretzels, music, and family fun. Who’s ready to cheers?
Looking for an unforgettable summer experience for your child? Welcome to Summer at Danny’s Place where rising 4th-6th graders get to play, explore, create, and grow and rising 7th graders get to play, explore, create, grow and LEAD! In the best way possible!
This isn’t just another summer program—it’s an immersive, fun-filled adventure where kids can make memories, build friendships, and enjoy a variety of exciting activities every day. Think:
✅ Creative arts & crafts
✅ Water activities & outdoor adventures
✅ Free play & team challenges
✅ Fun trips to Garner Field for games and exploration
✅ And so much more!
WEST SIDE CREAMERY + DANNY’S PLACE YOUTH SERVICES EVENT
Submit your dream ice cream flavor to the 6th Annual Flavor Contest hosted by Danny’s Place & West Side Creamery!
This year’s theme is Mood Flavors—from Chill Vibes Cherry to Stressed-but-Blessed Brownie, the sky’s the limit. 💫
🎁 Winner gets:
✔️ Your flavor made and sold at West Side Creamery
✔️ A gift card & Danny’s Place swag
✔️ Bragging rights for life
🗓️ Submissions due May 21!
👉 Submit flavors here
Let your flavor feelings fly!
TRUE WEST BREWING CO EVENT
Bring mom out to a truly special and unique brunch experience: a mimosa pairing brunch tasting menu! Special menu for kids so they can participate with kid-friendlier options along the way. The five courses will take you through beignets, lobster benedicts and croissant bread pudding, paired with fun and imaginative mimosas.
You MUST book in advance, this special tasting menu is by reservation only. Just $20 to reserve your spot, and each ticket is just $55 dollars total including the mimosas. Kids join for only $16 per person.
April Break Kids Yoga Workshop
with Meaghan Brazell, RYT-500
Wed., April 23rd • 1 – 3 pm @ Revolution Community Yoga in Acton, Massachusetts
$35 Early Reg. per child / $45 after April 18th
Min. of 3 kids to run / Max of 8 kids
Join RCY for an afternoon of fun, friendship, and yoga! This two-hour program for kids on the Wednesday of April School Break week is the perfect opportunity for parents to get a mid-week rest or errand time, while kids are engaged in a variety of movement and creative thinking activities. Our curriculum will include structured games, crafts, and activities, as well as asana (physical shapes) and breathwork, creating a well-rounded afternoon. No experience is required; bring your own mat or borrow one of ours.
WEST SIDE CREAMERY HOLIDAY SPECIAL
In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and in celebration of Patriots Day, West Side Creamery is scooping up something special. OLD GLORY is cake batter ice cream with a red, white, and blue swirl of classic Americana! Old Glory is in our dipping cabinets while supplies last!
TRUE WEST BREWING CO EVENT
Hop into Easter Fun with the Easter Bunny! Join us for a magical Easter celebration filled with fun, laughter, and sweet surprises! Here’s what we have planned for you and your family:
Make a reservation for brunch/lunch to participate in all the activities. $4 deposit per person covers the goodie bag/egg hunt and all activities for the day.
10:00 AM Easter Egg Hunt:
Start your day with an exciting Easter Egg Hunt in the courtyards outside True West and Acton Coffee House. Each child will receive a bag pre-filled with goodies, perfect for collecting all the colorful eggs they can find! Eggs will be filled with small toys and stickers, NO CANDY. ***If you are joining us just for the egg hunt, you can purchase bags for the egg hunt collecting the day of the event.
11:00 AM Brunch and Bunny Time:
The Easter Bunny will open the doors to True West and invite everyone inside for a delicious Brunch/Lunch. The Easter Bunny will hop through the dining room and taproom, stopping for photo opportunities at tables. There will also be photo opportunities on our Speakeasy Deck with a special Easter backdrop — a perfect way to capture the memories!
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Activities for All Ages:
Arts and Crafts: Let your creativity shine with Easter-themed crafts.
Egg Painting: Decorate your own fake eggs to take home.
Dance Party with the Easter Bunny: Groove to fun tunes and show off your best dance moves alongside the Easter Bunny!
Bring your family, bring your friends, and let’s make this Easter a day to remember! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Reserve your spot here.
REVOLUTION COMMUNITY YOGA + FITNESS EVENT
Talk to the Animals (for kids ages 7 – 12)
Sat. April 5th • 2:30 – 4:30pm
w/ Diana Harris at Revolution Community Yoga in Acton, Mass.
$40 Early registration / $50 day of workshop
Min. 8 to run / Max. 16
{REGISTER}
Did you know that animals can be our guides and teachers? Have you ever felt a special connection to a certain animal? In this fun and exciting class, we’ll explore the world of Power Animals—special animal friends that bring us wisdom, strength, and guidance! Some people even call these animal guides Earth Angels because they watch over and protect us.
• Learn what a Power Animal is and how they help us
• Discover how animals communicate with us in magical ways
• Meet some of your animal guides through stories and activities
• Learn simple ways to connect to them for greater personal growth
Diana invites each child to bring a picture, a stuffed animal, or toy of an animal they admire. It can be big or small, real or mythical — even a dinosaur! During the session, each child will connect with one of their animal spirit guides and discover the wisdom and protection they offer.
Come play, explore, and uncover the magic of Animal Wisdom! Class is open to ages 7 – 12. Pre-registration is required.
Celebrate Eid at Danny’s Place!
Eid marks the end of Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting and reflection in the Islamic faith. This beautiful festival is all about gratitude, kindness, and community. Muslims around the world come together with family and friends to celebrate with food, prayer, and joy.
Join Danny’s Place Youth Services for a fun-filled day of learning, crafts, delicious food, games, and more as they explore the meaning behind this special occasion. By the end, students will know how to wish their friends Eid Mubarak (Happy Eid) and share in the spirit of this incredible celebration!
📅 Date: March 31 (Last day to register March 26th)
📍 Location: Danny’s Place
🎉 Open to kids K-12
DANNY’S PLACE YOUTH SERVICES EVENT
Self-Defense Workshop
Empower Yourself with Practical, Effective Self-Defense!
Feeling confident in your safety can make all the difference. Join Danny’s Place on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, from 7 PM -9 PM for a transformative Self-Defense Workshop taught by internationally certified 5th Degree Black Belt instructors from Concord Self-Defense Academy.
Workshop Fee: $50 per individual. We highly recommend signing up with a friend or family member—self-defense is better learned together!
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Secure your spot now, and walk away empowered, prepared, and ready to face whatever life throws at you.
WEST SIDE CREAMERY EVENT
It’s your lucky day! Order a Shamrock Frappe today (3/17) for a chance to win FREE ICE CREAM!! Order your shamrock frappe in-store or online and if you have a lucky sticker on the bottom of your cup, you WIN a $10 Gift Card! Stop in today for your chance to win big
TRUE WEST BREWING CO EVENT
Spend an afternoon during school vacation learning fun decorating skills while creating woodland themed cupcakes with Sue from Let's Cake Decorate at True West Brewery in Acton.
No experience is necessary. Step-by-step instructions.
Class will start at 1:00pm, but you can arrive early to purchase lunch at True West.
REVOLUTION COMMUNITY YOGA + FITNESS WORKSHOP
February Break Kids Yoga Workshop
with Meaghan Brazell, RYT-500
Wed., February 19th • 1 – 3 pm @ Revolution Community Yoga in Acton, Massachusetts
$35 Early Reg. / $45 after Feb. 14th
Min. of 3 kids to run / Max of 8 kids
{Learn more and register }
Join us for an afternoon of fun, friendship, and yoga! This two-hour program for kids on the Wednesday of February School Break week is the perfect opportunity for parents to get a mid-week rest or errand time, while kids are engaged in a variety of movement and creative thinking activities. Our curriculum will include structured games, crafts, and activities, as well as asana (physical shapes) and breathwork, creating a well-rounded afternoon. No experience is required; bring your own mat or borrow one of ours.
TRUE WEST BREWING CO. EVENT
Join True West for a family friendly trivia night!! Prizes for 5 BEST costumes....winning trivia team, and the trivia team with the most creative and fun team name. RESERVATIONS ONLY- call to book or visit www.brewtruewest.com
DANNY’S PLACE YOUTH SERVICES EVENT
The Drop Series: Community Nights at Danny’s Place
Your Go-To Events for Fun, Connection, and Care
From shopping sprees to date nights, the Drop Series offers parents and caregivers the perfect opportunity to enjoy personal time while kids engage in creative, safe, and exciting activities. These themed events are designed to build community, spark joy, and create unforgettable experiences for the whole family.
Make your Valentine’s Day extra special while supporting local businesses! This year, we have two amazing local restaurants offering exclusive deals or reservations for Drop & Date attendees:
Silver Girl + True West Brewing Co.
