The Silver Unicorn Bookstore's 4th Annual Kids Graphic Novel Festival
May
2
10:00 AM10:00

The Silver Unicorn Bookstore's 4th Annual Kids Graphic Novel Festival

From The Silver Unicorn Bookstore’s website:

About the Kids Graphic Novel Festival

We have always loved kids graphic novels here, and celebrating them with their own special day has been among the best things we've ever undertaken as a bookstore. Borne out both by their sales in the store and with the enthusiasm that kids greet them, we know that these are the books that kids want. Our first Festival in 2023 attracted more than 2,000 attendees, and 2024's and 2025's Festival drew more than 3,000, cementing this day of joy for children and families as a permanent spot on our calendar.

People have come from all over New England and beyond. In our second year, we incorporated a third stage for events. We host more than a dozen panels, talks, and/or drawing demos across these three stages, and when they are not on stage (or taking a break), presenters are on hand in the author tent to sign books and chat with attendees.

Our fourth annual Festival will take place on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, and we hope to see you there. In each of the first three years, the joy was something you could see on people's faces and feel in the air all throughout the day, and we hope to share that special feeling with our community every year.

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2026 Holiday Stroll
Dec
5
12:30 PM12:30

2026 Holiday Stroll

Details to come!

Event Date: December 6, 2025
Event Time: 12:30 PM - 4:15 PM, followed by closing ceremonies at 4:30.

  • SHOP SMALL & SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

  • VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE WREATH Find wreaths at participating businesses throughout the Village. Scan QR code above to vote.

  • SCAVENGER HUNT 12:30 pm - 4 pm Visit participating businesses. See Village Hunt game board above for participating businesses & details. Winners will be drawn at 4 pm.

  • RAFFLE BASKETS AT WEST ACTON BAPTIST CHURCH 12:30 pm - 4 pm raffle baskets. Raffle baskets & Village Hunt winners drawn at 4 pm (592 Mass Ave).

Brought to you by: West Acton Village Merchants Association

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Dec
6
12:30 PM12:30

2025 Holiday Stroll

Event Date: December 6, 2025
Event Time: 12:30 PM - 4:15 PM, followed by closing ceremonies at 4:30.

  • SHOP SMALL & SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

  • VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE WREATH Find wreaths at participating businesses throughout the Village. Scan QR code above to vote.

  • ABRHS MADRIGAL SINGERS 1:00 - 2:30 Caroling throughout the Village.

  • SCAVENGER HUNT 12:30 pm - 4 pm Visit participating businesses. See Village Hunt game board above for participating businesses & details. Winners will be drawn at 4 pm.

  • RAFFLE BASKETS AT WEST ACTON BAPTIST CHURCH 12:30 pm - 4 pm raffle baskets. Raffle baskets & Village Hunt winners drawn at 4 pm (592 Mass Ave).

  • HAYRIDES 1 pm - 3 pm (Windsor Avenue).

  • TOUCH-A-TRUCK 1 pm - 4 pm at West Acton Fire Station (265 Central).

  • VISIT SANTA 1 pm - 3 pm at Great Spaces (245 Arlington).

  • TREE LIGHTING & COMMUNITY CAROL SINGING 4:30 pm West Acton Baptist Church (592 Mass Ave).

Brought to you by: West Acton Village Merchants Association

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Dec
7
12:30 PM12:30

2024 Holiday Stroll

Event Date: December 7, 2024
Event Time: 12:30 PM - 4:15 PM, followed by Tree Lighting at 4:30 PM at 577 Mass Ave (former Middlesex Bank)

  • Participate in The Village Hunt to win a $50 cash prize.
    Three winners will be drawn at 4:00 PM at the West Acton Baptist Church! Maps can be picked up at the West Acton Baptist Church starting at 12:30 PM.

  • Shop to support local businesses – special offers at select businesses!

  • Enter to win a Raffle Basket at West Acton Baptist Church.
    1 for $2, 12 for $10, and 25 for $20. Winners will be drawn at 4:00 PM.

  • Enjoy carolers throughout the Village.

  • Visit with Santa from 1:00 - 3:30 PM at Great Spaces (245 Arlington Street).

  • Vote for your favorite wreath!

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Dec
10
12:00 PM12:00

Holiday Stroll

West Acton Holiday Stroll

The tradition of the Annual Holiday Village Stroll began more than 15 years ago by the West Acton Village Merchants Association (WAVMA), which has now grown to 44 small, local, independent businesses, to celebrate the Holiday Season in West Acton Village.

UPDATE!

Saturday, December 10th

12:00 - 4:30 pm

Throughout the Day:

  • Pick up your map, scavenger hunt answer sheet, and FREE tote bag at Barrett Sotheby’s Int’l Realty (525 Mass Ave) or at West Acton Baptist Church (592 Mass Ave)

  • Participate in the Scavenger Hunt around the Village – There will be CASH PRIZES for the winners!!

  • Shop to support our local businesses – special offers at select businesses!

  • Enter to win a Raffle Basket at West Acton Baptist Church

  • Enjoy Carolers throughout the Village

  • Vote for your favorite wreath

Timed Events

  • 1:00 – 3:00 Visit with Santa at Great Spaces

  • 2:00 – 4:00 Hayrides on Windsor Avenue

  • 3:00 - 4:30 Petting Zoo at Community Chiropractic

  • 4:30 Announcement of Raffle and Scavenger Hunt Winners

  • 4:40 Tree Lighting beside Acton Pharmacy

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