Community

Public meetings, parades, and other community-oriented activities and events of general interest

Griffin Terrace Midsummer Beer Garden

As part of the Griffin Terrace Series, Arts Winchester presents a summer beer garden with live music performed by Glenn Dickson and the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra.

Shirim has played concerts and festivals across the United States, Canada and Europe since 1982. Nationally recognized for their traditional playing, they are also known for their pioneering crossover projects: Klezmer Nutcracker, Maurice Sendak's Pincus, and The Golden Dreydl (with Ellen Kushner).  They have performed with the Philadelphia Pops Orchestra, at the Montreal Jazz Festival and at Lincoln Center!

Admission is free to all

Griffin x LACP Member Meetup!

The Griffin Museum is thrilled to collaborate with LACP for a member meetup! We are excited to celebrate our members in Los Angeles in one of our many meetups across the country!

Join Executive Director Crista Dix along with the LACP team, including Executive Director Rotem Rozental for an evening of lite bites, beverages and conversation between our Griffin & LACP member community.

Join us on Thursday October 23rd from 6 to 8pm for a special members only mingle event to see and connect to fellow Griffin Museum & LACP members based in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. On display

Griffin x SOHO Photo Member Meetup!

The Griffin Museum is thrilled to collaborate with SOHO Photo to a member meetup!

The Griffin will celebrate it members in NYC in our first of many meetups across the country in 2026! We are so pleased to support the SOHO exhibition featuring Griffin Member artists Laura Dodson, Kathleen Holloway, Gordon Saperia, Laurie Peek, Beth Galton alongside SOHO Photo members Bob Leonard & Nathalie Rubens on the night of the event.

Join us on Monday October 6th from 5 to 6pm for a special members only mingle event to see fellow Griffin Museum & SOHO members based in NYC and the

Halloween Haunted House

Looking for some extra fun this Halloween season? The Winchester Unitarian Society is thrilled to be hosting a Haunted House for all ages this year on Friday, October 31st and November 1st from 6:00-9:00pm.
The church's old stone and brick building will be transformed into Dr. Feverdream's Sleep Experiment, an immersive experience featuring two unique paths. Younger guests -- and anyone who prefers a milder adventure -- are invited to explore the whimsical Dream Space, visiting an alien planet, while patients (suggested for ages 12 and up) are invited to brave the thrilling Nightmare Lair.

Harvest Fest

Come celebrate the fall harvest seasin at the Farm. Enjoy local craft beer by Arlington Brewing Company, live  usic, and food on the patio. Admission $8 advance,m $12 for walk-ins. Food and drink for sale.

Harvest Fest @ Wright Locke Farm

Join us on a crisp fall Sunday for live music, local craft beer, and snacks. This family-friendly event is a community favorite! Arlington Brewing Company will be at the Farm with their beer on tap. This is the best time of year at the farm!

Holi Celebration at Wright-Locke Farm

Celebrate spring at Wright-Locke Farm with a fresh twist on our annual Holi event—now a lively Holi Cocktail Party. Join us from 6:30–8:30 PM in the All Seasons Barn and patio (weather permitting) for an evening of great food, drinks, and community.

Enjoy an open bar with signature cocktails, Rupee Beer, and wine, plus passed hors d’oeuvres and a flavorful station. We’re excited to partner with Chef Vishal and the team at Tashan for a vibrant spread of Indian-inspired dishes. Starting at 7:00 PM, guests can also receive beautiful henna designs by Henna Cafe.

Come mix, mingle, and welcome the

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Holiday Faire

Our home-made apple pies will fill the freezer. Our crafters have been knitting, crocheting, and sewing handmade treasures all year and this is your chance to scoop them up! Our bakers and soup makers are getting ready to fill our baked goods table and snack bar, so you’ll have plenty of tasty options if you get hungry while shopping. Our White Elephant and Book Sale tables will soon be groaning with treasures. Plus the jewelry table, Christmas Room, and cookie bar! We hope you’ll join us in kicking off the holiday season at this beloved community event.

Homecoming: WFEE Autumn Gala

This year, get ready to rewind the clock and relive the rad vibes of the 1990’s at our semi-formal homecoming dance!  Slip on your DocMarten’s, dust off the scrunchies, and join us for a night filled with nostalgic fun and great music, all the while supporting our mission of enriching educational opportunities within Winchester Public Schools!  We have decided to change it up this year, hosting our event in the Winchester Town Hall, the original location of semi-formal dances back in WFEE’s earliest days, and can’t wait to share in this special evening with you all.

This year, we will again

Indivisible Winchester Speaker

Title: From Exhaustion to Action: How Communities Sustain the Work of Democracy with Brian Corr

Indivisible Winchester (IndivisibleWIN) invites the community to a compelling event featuring renowned civic leader Brian Corr. Titled From Exhaustion to Action: How Communities Sustain the Work of Democracy, this program offers practical strategies for maintaining community engagement and resilience amid ongoing democratic challenges.

With nearly four decades of experience in community organizing, peacebuilding, and civic leadership, Corr will share insights on how communities have

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