Arlington, MA Community Education — Classes for adults & youth

What’s Happening

Winter Term

Registration for the winter term opens November 25 at noon. The catalog will be available for preview the week prior. Winter classes begin in mid-January.

Fall Term

The fall term runs through mid-December. Many classes are still enrolling. Register now or view the fall catalog.

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.

Materials Lists

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

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.

Travel Opportunities

Discover Portugal: Culture, Cuisine, & Coastlines

Trip Dates: February 21–28, 2026
with an optional three-day Azores extension

Request brochure

Also coming up in 2026:

American National Parks: The Wonders of Bryce & Zion (May)
Scandinavia: Hidden Gems of Norway & Denmark (August)
Sicily: with Amalfi Coast Extension (September)
Iceland: Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour (October)

Find out more about our partner Samantha Trips

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.

Make donation

Apply for Tuition Assistance

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

Fall 2025

ACE Kids Fall 2025

Starting Soon for Adults

The Art & Science of Sugar Sculptures

Hand-Painted Chiffon Scarf

iPad & iPhone: Creating Documents

Travel Smart to Europe

Restorative Yoga

Exploring Generative AI

Chess

Terrarium Workshop

ACE Kids K-12

Adult Programs

Family Programs

SummerFun & Vacation Fun

What’s Happening

Winter Term

Fall Term

Class Locations

Materials Lists

Gift Certificates

Travel Opportunities

Discover Portugal: Culture, Cuisine, & Coastlines

Also coming up in 2026:

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