Featured events
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| Event | When | Description | Sponsors | Place | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Cappella Fest | 02/06/26, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | The WHS Annual A Cappella Fest features the WHS Chamber Singers, WHS Bella Voce Octets along with college groups from Wesleyan, RISD, Providence, MIT & Brown. Tickets are available for purchase at the door: $20/adult and $10 for students & children. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds will help fund the |
Winchester Friends of Music | WHS Auditorium | Winchester High School |
| Ripley Presents: Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light | 02/06/26, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Rachel Sumner and Traveling Light, a Boston-based string band making music that blends folk tradition with feminist storytelling, poetic detail, and just enough grit. At the center is Sumner's songwriting--rooted in history, myth, and personal reckoning--carried by close harmonies, upright bass |
First Congregational Church | First Congregational Church 21 Church Street | First Congregational Church |
| Mandarin Storytime | 02/07/26, 11:00 am to 11:45 am | Join the Winchester Public Library and the International School of Boston for a Mandarin storytime! Children and their caregivers will enjoy classic books read aloud in Mandarin, and be introduced to simple vocabulary and everyday words through interactive activities. |
Winchester Public Library | Storytime Room Winchester Public Library 80 Washington St | Winchester Public Library |
| Brass Master Class with Terry Everson | 02/07/26, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | In this 90-minute master class at Winchester Community Music School, internationally-renowned musician Terry Everson will work with selected trumpet and French horn students to develop their musical artistry and performance skills. This event is open to all; the public is welcome to attend and |
Winchester Community Music School | Winchester Community Music School 407 Highland Avenue | Winchester Community Music School |
| Winchester in Solidarity: Walking with our Neighbors | 02/07/26, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Saturday, February 7, from 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Optional: Stay at Crawford for the |
Network for Social Justice | Sculpture Garden on Shore Road, Winchester, across from the Winchester High School | Winchester High School |
| Chinese New Year Celebration event | 02/08/26, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm | This is an annual festival for Chinese New Year hosted by Winchester School of Chinese Culture (WSCC). Program includes stage performance in the auditorium from 9:30am-12pm (dance, music instruments, martial arts, mini drama, singing, etc), and arts and crafts fair from 12-2pm (calligraphy |
Winchester School of Chinese Culture, Chinese American Network of Winchester (CAN-Win) | Winchester High School auditorium and cafeteria. 80 Skillings Rd | Winchester High School |
| SPECIAL TOWN MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING | 02/09/26, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | The Select Board and the State of the Town Committee will present their report to the Town Meeting. The Town Moderator will moderate the meeting and field questions from the membership. There will be a public hearing immediately following the adjournment of the special town meeting where residents |
Winchester Select Board | McCall Middle School Auditorium 458 Main St | McCall Middle School |
| HYBRID: Yiddish Book Center Tour | 02/11/26, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Join us for this guided interactive virtual tour of the exhibition halls and collections of the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA. You'll learn about Yiddish as a global language and culture, get a front seat view of the exhibits and highlights of the collection, and learn about the many resources |
Winchester Public Library | Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library 80 Washington St | Winchester Public Library |
| Mindful Over Media: How to Navigate Today's Digital World With Awareness | 02/11/26, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | In a world overflowing with screens, streaming, notifications, and nonstop content, how do we stay grounded, intentional, and mentally well? Mindful Over Media is an engaging, eye-opening presentation that explores how modern media shapes our attention, emotions, and daily choices--and how we can |
Winchester Public Library | Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library 80 Washington St | Winchester Public Library |
| Mahjong Meetup | 02/12/26, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Drop in for a friendly game of Mahjong! We have a limited number of Mahjong sets and cards, so please feel free to bring your own.Please note that this is a casual meetup, not a formal Mahjong class. Beginners are welcome to join a game and learn as they go. |
Winchester Public Library | Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library 80 Washington St | Winchester Public Library |
| VIRTUAL: Tax-Free Saving & Financial Planning | 02/12/26, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Taxes are unavoidable -- but when you pay can make all the difference. The proper planning can significantly reduce our tax bill. In this webinar, we will discuss how to do it the right way and keep more of your hard-earned money. Topics include: The different tax treatments in the U. |
Winchester Public Library | Virtual Winchester Public Library 80 Washington St | Winchester Public Library (Online) |
| February Break Art Jam! / Ages 5-8 | 02/16/26, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Spend your vacation getting creative! Come on over to Studio on the Common for some nonstop, art-filled fun! We'll have a new project each day, so you can sign up for just one day or the whole week (but we don't recommend signing up for the morning and the afternoon on the same day as the projects |
22 Church Street | Studio on the Common | |
| February Break Pottery on the Wheel / Ages 8-13 | 02/18/26, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Looking for something fun to do during February Break? Join us for this fun-packed 3-day class, where students will learn the basics of throwing on the wheel including centering and opening to create their own unique forms. Each student will have their own wheel for the entirety of the class period |
22 Church Street | Studio on the Common | |
| Exhibition Reception: Scott Offen, Grace | 02/19/26, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | The Griffin Museum is pleased to host a reception for Grace, an exhibition by Scott Offen, presented in our satellite gallery, The Griffin @ WinCam. Join us in person on February 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM to celebrate the work. In Grace, Offen collaborates with his partner to explore themes of |
Griffin Museum of Photography | WinCAM Studios | |
| Celebration of Black History and Culture | 02/25/26, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | This inaugural, collaborative event will showcase submissions to the Black History Project contest and is free and open to everyone. High schoolers who are interested in submissions for the contest can learn more here. Come speak with student creators, members of the BSU, and interns with the Network |
Network for Social Justice | Griffin Museum of Photography | |
| UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS: Recognizing Unhealthy Patterns and Fostering Healthy Connections | 02/25/26, 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Join us for an evening with Meredith Shaw and Ali Calnan from Melrose Alliance This workshop explores what tools kids need to build and |
Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community | Winchester Room 71 Mt. Vernon Street 1st Floor | Winchester Town Hall |
| American Calliope: Mercy Otis Warren & The Writings of the Revolution | 02/25/26, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Winchester Historical Society | 15 High St | Sanborn House | |
| American Calliope: Mercy Otis Warren and the Writings of a Revolutionary with historic intepreter Michele Gabrielson | 02/25/26, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | On the eve of the 250th anniversary celebrations of the Declaration of Independence, step back in time and converse with a founding mother, Mercy Otis Warren! Often described as the muse of the revolution, Warren brilliantly used her passion for poetry and prose to persuade others to join in the |
Winchester Historical Society | Sanborn House and Cultural Center 15 High St | Sanborn House |
| Sugaring @ Wright-Locke Farm | 02/28/26, 10:30 am to 11:30 am | Elementary School Kids and their families, join us at Wright-Locke Farm for a lesson on sugaring! We'll learn how tree sap becomes maple syrup, and enjoy an easy guided walk around the farm property . Registration is required! We'll be meeting at the the All Seasons Barn at Wright-Locke Farm |
Winchester Public Library | Wright Locke Farm Winchester Public Library 80 Washington St | Wright-Locke Farm |
| Sound Healing | 02/28/26, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Experience sound healing with Claudia from Remedies of Radiance. You can lay on the floor (bring a yoga mat, blanket or cushion) or rest in a chair as you listen to sounds and vibrations that have healing qualities. What is sound healing? Throughout history, sound healings have been applied as a |
Winchester Public Library | Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library 80 Washington St | Winchester Public Library |