Family

Activities for and about families, or of interest to families with children (but not solely child-oriented)

PRIDEfest 2026!

Winchester's 6th annual PRIDEfest will take place in the Winchester Town Common on Thursday, June 11th, 4:30-6:30PM (rain date Friday, June 12th, same time). This is an outdoor, community-centered, Winchester-based event featuring multiple ways for attendees to educate themselves about LGBTQIA+ rights and issues and celebrate Pride!

This is a FREE event for ALL AGES - family attendance is encouraged!

PRIDEfest showcases strong involvement from:

Students (WHS and McCall), specifically LGBTQIA+ groups

Volunteers from the Network for Social Justice's (NFSJ) Schools & Youth Committee

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Real Choices and Dream Schools: Helping Your Child Find the Right College Fit

The college admissions process has never been more complex - or more stressful - for families. How can parents best support their children while navigating the pressure of applications, rankings, and dream schools?

Join New York Times bestselling author and college admissions expert Jeff Selingo for an engaging conversation about how parents can best support their children through today's admissions landscape.

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Ripley Presents: Building Bridges Pride Exhibit, 5/31-6/14

Our third annual Ripley Presents Pride Exhibit, Family Diversity Projects' BUILDING BRIDGES: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees highlights the lived experience of migrating to and living in the United States and includes the stories of folks at the intersection of immigration and LGBTQIA+ identity. This exhibit celebrates both Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States through stunning photography and moving first-person testimonies.

Visit the exhibit in First Congregational Church's Ripley Chapel (21 Church St in Winchester) between Sunday, May 31 and Sunday, June 14

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Ripley Presents: Building Bridges Pride Exhibit, 5/31-6/14

Our third annual Ripley Presents Pride Exhibit, Family Diversity Projects' BUILDING BRIDGES: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees highlights the lived experience of migrating to and living in the United States and includes the stories of folks at the intersection of immigration and LGBTQIA+ identity. This exhibit celebrates both Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States through stunning photography and moving first-person testimonies.

Visit the exhibit in First Congregational Church's Ripley Chapel (21 Church St in Winchester) between Sunday, May 31 and Sunday, June 14

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Ripley Presents: Building Bridges Pride Exhibit, 5/31-6/14

Our third annual Ripley Presents Pride Exhibit, Family Diversity Projects' BUILDING BRIDGES: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees highlights the lived experience of migrating to and living in the United States and includes the stories of folks at the intersection of immigration and LGBTQIA+ identity. This exhibit celebrates both Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States through stunning photography and moving first-person testimonies.

Visit the exhibit in First Congregational Church's Ripley Chapel (21 Church St in Winchester) between Sunday, May 31 and Sunday, June 14

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Safe Roads, Safe Sidewalks: A Community Forum on Bike and Scooter Safety

There are so many kinds of bikes and scooters now: pedal-powered and motorized. What is the right one for you and your family members?

Please join MA Safe Routes to School, the Winchester Police Department, and City Cycle to learn about general bike/scooter safety, along with the how, what, where, and why of e-bikes/scooters.

Understanding the rules and expectations needed to be safe on pedal-powered and motorized bikes and scooters is important for everyone.

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Safe Roads, Safe Sidewalks: A Community Forum on Bike and Scooter Safety

Please join MA Safe Routes to School, the Winchester Police Department, and City Cycle to learn about general bike/scooter safety, along with the how, what, where, and why of e-bikes/scooters. Understanding the rules and expectations needed to be safe on pedal-powered and motorized bikes and scooters is important for everyone. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Spring into Reading - Winchester Public Library Open House

Enjoy an afternoon at the Library's "Spring into Reading" Open House. Rediscover all the library has to offer for children, teens and adults. Explore the collections, learn about our art and support the Library's many enriching programs by bidding on wonderful items from local businesses!

Fun crafts and a library-wide scavenger hunt for kids. Lawn games for all!

Please join us on April 27th from 11am to 1pm

Questions? email: winchester@minlib.net

This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.