Arlington, MA Community Education — Classes for adults & youth

What’s Happening

Summer Term

We are running a small selection of classes for adults this summer. Offerings include languages, walking tours, wine tastings, and fitness & dance. Registration is now open.

Cover Art Contest

Arlington Community Education is accepting submissions for our annual cover art contest. Enter up to four pieces for consideration. The winning artists will receive $300 and exposure to an audience of over 50,000 in exchange for the use of their artwork. All mediums are welcome. Open to artists of high school age and older. Submit your artwork by July 1 to be considered for the fall edition. Find out more

Materials Lists

Some adult classes require you to purchase materials. See class materials lists.

Class Locations

An automated Course Reminder email, with class times and locations, will be sent 48 hours before your class. In-person adult classes will primarily be held on Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Arlington High School and Thursday nights at Gibbs School. See the Locations page for maps that show parking and entrance information. Daytime classes will be held at the Arlington Community Center and other locations around town. Online classes will be held on Zoom. Zoom links will be included in your Course Reminder email.

Gift Certificates

Need something unique for that hard-to-shop-for friend or family member? Purchase an ACE gift certificate! The lucky recipient can use it towards tuition for adult or youth classes. Gift certificates are available in a variety of denominations and can be purchased online. Purchase gift certificates.

More Online Learning

ACE has partnered with the following programs to offer additional online learning opportunities. Offerings include self-paced as well as instructor-led courses.

Ed2Go

Enrichment and educational courses – from Art to Web Design and everything in between.

Ed2Go

MindEdge Learning

Comprehensive professional development for those who want to get ahead in business.

MindEdge Learning

Support the ACE Scholarship Fund

Please consider helping Arlington Community Education share the gift of learning. Make a tax-deductible donation to our scholarship fund, which enables us to provide financial assistance to Arlington residents in need. Or learn how to apply for tuition assistance.

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Apply for Tuition Assistance

Arlington Community Education, 869 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476
781-316-3568 communityed@arlington.k12.ma.us

Adult Summer 2025

Starting soon for adults

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Adult Programs

Family Programs

SummerFun & Vacation Fun

What’s Happening

Summer Term

Cover Art Contest

Materials Lists

Class Locations

Gift Certificates

More Online Learning

ACE has partnered with the following programs to offer additional online learning opportunities. Offerings include self-paced as well as instructor-led courses.

Ed2Go

MindEdge Learning

Support the ACE Scholarship Fund