Arlington, MA Community Education — Classes for adults & youth

What’s Happening

SummerFun Counselor in Training Program

ACE is hiring rising 10th and 11th grade AHS students to work as CITs for SummerFun 2026. Please apply online by March 20. The position is for one week for 40 hours of community service.

Spring Semester

The spring term starts in early April. Registration is now open. View the catalog.

Winter Term

Winter classes are still enrolling. View the catalog.

SummerFun!

SummerFun registration is now open. Register or view the 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. Links for online classes 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

Iceland 2.0: Pufflings and the Western Reaches

Trip Dates:
August 25–September 4, 2026

See info

Request a brochure

Iceland: A Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour

Trip Dates:
October 1–9, 2026

See info

Request a brochure

Spirit of Sicily: Sea, Soul, & Sun

Trip Dates:
October 14–24, 2026

See info

Request a brochure

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.

Make donation

Apply for Tuition Assistance

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

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Your Guide to Backyard Chickens

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Spring Floral Arranging

Understanding Medicare

Make a Plan to Electrify Your Home

Glass Art Workshop: Flowers & Landscapes (Family)

Winter 2026

Spring 2026

SummerFun 2026

ACE Kids K-12

Adult Programs

Family Programs

SummerFun & Vacation Fun

What’s Happening

SummerFun Counselor in Training Program

Spring Semester

Winter Term

SummerFun!

Class Locations

Materials Lists

Gift Certificates

Travel Opportunities

Iceland 2.0: Pufflings and the Western Reaches

Iceland: A Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour

Spirit of Sicily: Sea, Soul, & Sun

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