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Fall 2026

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New fall classes for adults:

  • Paint Your Denim: Wearable Art

    with Valeria Kenny
    Tuesday, September 29
    6:00–9:00 pm | AHS

  • Fungi of New England

    with Jana Harris
    Wednesday, September 30
    6:00–7:30 pm | AHS

  • The Hook: Writing Beginnings That Pull Readers In

    with Alison Lobron
    3 Thursdays, October 1–15
    7:00–8:30 pm | Gibbs

  • Shrubs: Good-for-You Drinks, Rituals & Everyday Sips

    with Anne Bunn & Jill Forney
    Wednesday, October 14
    6:00–8:00 pm | AHS

  • A Taste of Spain

    with Paula Gutierrez Martinez
    Tuesday, October 20
    5:30–8:30 pm | AHS

  • Navigating Menopause: Strong, Supported & Informed

    with Doreen Leupold-Mitchell
    3 Tuesdays, November 3–10
    7:00–8:30 pm | AHS

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SummerFun & Vacation Fun

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What’s Happening

Fall Term

Registration for fall adult and youth classes is now open. Browse the online catalog (click on a class name to register). Or go directly to our registration site to explore all programs or search for a specific class.

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. Links for online classes 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.

Highlights

James Bond: International Man of History

with Thomas Simpson
5 Wednesdays, September 30–October 28
6:30–8:30 pm | AHS

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Science in Movies: Disasters, Space, Dinosaurs & Pandemics

with Sourav Nandi
Thursday, October 22
6:30–8:30 pm | Gibbs

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Biomimicry: Nature Inspires

with Christina Nicolson
Wednesday, November 4
6:00–8:00 pm
AHS

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Think Globally, Act Locally

Understanding & Acting On Climate Change

with Tom Rawson
5 Wednesdays, September 30–October 28
6:30–8:30 pm | AHS

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An Activist’s Guide to Town Government

with Michael Ruderman
2 Thursdays, October 8 & 16
7:00–9:00 pm | Gibbs

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Feeling Good About Doing Good

with Kris Danna
2 Tuesdays, October 20 & 27
6:30–8:30 pm | Online

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International Travel

Iceland: A Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour

Trip Dates:
October 1-9, 2026

Spirit of Sicily: Sea, Soul, & Sun

Trip Dates:
April 2027

Bonnie Scotland Tour

Trip Dates:
May/June 2027

Find out more about our travel 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.

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

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