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RESCHEDULED: Due to the weather forecast for Thursday, the event has been moved to Saturday, May 2nd, at 9am.

Tulip picking is back again! And we hope you‘ll join us for this fun, floral adventure!
Same as last year, the farm will be selling tickets to access the field via tractor.
ABFN will partially cover the ticket costs for every member in your family.

The price of the flowers will be $1 per regular stem, and $2 per specialty stem. No minimum required.
Please arrive no later than 4:45pm.

Hope to see you there!

Curious about how decisions get made in Acton? Once a year, at Acton‘s annual Town Meeting, Acton voters gather to approve (or amend, or deny) proposed bylaws and major budget items. When I went last year, I had a blast hearing impassioned speeches from fellow Actonians about why we should, or shouldn‘t, pass new zoning laws or approve new budgetary spending. And I got to make my voice heard shouting "yea" or "nay" with my vote! Most years, there aren‘t many parents of young children who attend (let‘s face it, we tend to be pretty busy). That‘s why ABFN is encouraging you to come to town meeting this year. Let‘s sit together and the more experienced attendees can help guide the newer folks through the procedures. For more information on Town Meeting and the agenda this year see: https://www.acton-ma.gov/599/Town-Meeting Note: ABFN does not hold any political opinions and does not try to influence you to vote any particular way - just to show up!

Anyone else need a breather? Maybe one parent attends, maybe both parents attend, and they find a sitter for while kiddos are sleeping...

Join fellow ABFN members for a gentle yoga flow, with some restorative poses. Jill Rodgers ("SomerJill") is Maddie‘s favorite yoga teacher from Somerville and Boston, and Maddie is thrilled that Jill made time to come out to the ‘burbs. www.somerjill.com Jill is truly one of the best in Boston, and has a way of sharing her anatomical and yogic expertise in an accessible and thoughtful way.

Please bring a yoga mat, blocks & blanket (if you have them), and a water bottle.

Address of yoga will be shared with the registrants.

Join other moms for a night of local theatre! Hairspray the Musical is presented by The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA.

Hairspray, the Tony award winning musical based on the John Waters film, is a 1960s musical piled bouffant-high with revolutionary joy. Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show has come true, but this determined teen won’t just do the twist and the mashed potato: she’ll use her star power to integrate Baltimore’s TV network to a swingin’ soundtrack! The Color Purple choreographer Najee Brown makes his Umbrella directing debut with this big-hearted celebration of what happens when everyone gets a chance to dance.

Take a break from the day and join other moms for coffee & croissants at Boxborough‘s own Thinking Flower cafe & bakery. With so many artisanal treats to choose from, it may be hard to choose just one!

Join fellow moms at Eve & Murray‘s in Acton for a Charcuterie & Cheese Board-Making Class.

Tuesday, May 12, 6-8pm at Eve & Murray‘s
$35 per person

We will learn how to create the perfect charcuterie board (think salami roses, pairing things next to each other, textures, colors...), and as a bonus, we‘ll be creating our own cheese boxes to take home. There will also be wine and cheese pairings to try.

Oak Meadow Montessori School has invited us to another open play!
Caregiver(s) must accompany child(ren) to this event and registration is required.

If the weather is nice, families can enjoy playing outside on the school‘s playground. If inside due to weather, kiddos can enjoy playing with balls, hula hoops, tables with coloring, Legos, building blocks, puzzles, and more.

This event is FREE! Want to bring friends who aren‘t ABFN members? This event is open to nonmember families!

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.

Join ABFN for a family night at Craft Food Hall, Boxborough! Enjoy light appetizers on ABFN and order dinner off the extensive menu featuring everything from salads and tacos to burgers and pizza, with a kids menu too. Explore different craft beers on tap. Play ping pong or pool, sit back in an adirondack chair, and even enjoy the outdoor patio. There‘s something for everyone at Craft Food Hall!

Come to the Community Building at the Discovery Museum to read, relax, and create!
For this story hour, we will read picture books connected to gardening and budding flowers, have some time to explore two sensory activities, and create a pressed flower suncatcher to take home!

(This event is for all ages and can adapt the craft for different levels of independence based on specific needs- please email for accommodations.)

Come enjoy a fun and educational day on the farm with ABFN at Harvard Alpaca Ranch! Families will get an up-close look at the Ranch’s 34 friendly alpacas, learn how their soft fiber is turned into cozy products, and explore the beautiful pastures in the heart of apple country. After the tour, stop by the Alpaca Shop for unique souvenirs like stuffed animals, socks, and scarves. This is a working farm, so please wear sturdy shoes and get ready for a great outdoor adventure with the whole family!

Cost is $10 per Family. ABFN is covering a portion of this event.

Join us for a private tour of Great Brook Farm, including their state-of-the-art dairy with a “smart” barn housing the first robotic milking system installed in Massachusetts, from 10-11am.

After the tour, we are planning on having ice cream for those interested. ABFN will cover a scoop for each child.

Please note there‘s a $3 parking charge payable by card only either at the kiosk within the parking lot or on the mobile app "Yodel Consumer" which is green with an outline of a yellow ticket.