Weekend Happenings: Autism Awareness, Poetry, Local Art and More

Under a Carboardian Sea
When/Where: Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Discovery Museums (177 Main St., Acton)
Why Go: Build and then explore an underwater world. The project is ongoing for several days as staff and visitors construct it.
Price: Museum admission

Poets David Ferry and Gail Mazur Reading Their Work
When/Where: Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. at the Wayland Public Library (5 Concord Road, Wayland)
Why Go: Wayland Reads Poetry will feature a variety of events throughout the coming weeks, which means there are several opprtunities to hear award-winning poets discuss their craft. This is your next opportunity.
Price: Free

Aspirations Autism Awareness Day
When/Where: Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m. at Haskell Field (15 Fairbank Road, Sudbury)
Why Go: This is your chance to enjoy a beautiful spring day while supporting the work of an organization that serves children with autism in the Metrowest area. Events include a walk around the field, music and a silent auction.
Price: $15

Paintings by Maureen O'Connor and Drawings by David Harrison
When/Where: Ongoing at Weston Public Library (87 School St., Weston)
Why Go: Peruse some local art in the quiet of your local library. This is just a fun way to support local creative and perhaps see something new.
Price: Free