Arlington, MA Community Education — Classes for adults & youth

Fall 2026

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Starting soon for adults:

Natural Death Care: Caring for the Body, Caring for the Earth
with Ruth Faas, Viennia Lopes Booth & Heather Massey
Monday, November 16
7:00–8:30 pm | Online
Meditation for Beginners
with Debra Rosenblum
2 Tuesdays, November 17 & 24
11:30 am–12:30 pm | Online
Quilted Fabric Ornaments
with Candice Cruz Dintino
Wednesday, November 18
5:30–8:30 pm | AHS
Thanksgiving Cupcake Design
with Sandra Frezza
Wednesday, November 18
5:30–8:00 | AHS
Nature Photography: Birds & Wildlife
with Steve McGrath
2 Sundays, November 22–29
2:00–4:00 pm | Online

Still enrolling for youth:

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SummerFun & Vacation Fun

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What’s Happening

Winter Term

Winter is coming! The ACE winter term begins the second week of January and runs through the third week of March. Registration opens Tuesday, November 24, at noon, for all winter classes, including adult, family, ACE Kids, and February VacationFun. You can preview the catalog online starting next Tuesday, November 17.

Fall Term

Some fall classes are still enrolling. Visit 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

An Introduction to Electric Vehicles

with Gregory McKenzie
Wednesday, November 18
7:00–9:00 pm | AHS

International Travel

Spirit of Sicily: Sea, Soul, & Sun

Trip Dates:
April 14–25, 2027

Bonnie Scotland Tour

Trip Dates:
June 4–14, 2027

Authentic Sweden: Behind the Scenes

Trip Dates:
August 2027

Croatia: Europe’s Secret Paradise

Trip Dates:
September 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.

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.

Apply for Tuition Assistance

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