Hello Spring! 

Spring is an exciting season filled with life as early flowers like snowdrops and crocuses begin to bloom. The shops on Main Street come alive with vibrant new clothing, decorative items, fresh menus, music, and gardening supplies. We eagerly anticipate a variety of events that celebrate the season, including the Earth Day Cleanup, where we come together to beautify our environment. Additionally, enjoy Independent Bookstore Day at The Curious Cat Bookshop, Winchester Center's Annual Quilt & Needle Art Show, which showcases intricate artistry, and the Whiting Mills Spring Open Studios, where we are invited to explore local creativity.

Upcoming Community Events

Date	Event | Start Time
Apr 19	LIVE @AMP: Eric Bibb, World-Class Bluesman | American Mural Project, 90 Whiting St (8pm)
Apr 25	​Piano Happy Hour Series: Michael Ford Composer/pianist | American Mural Project, 90 Whiting St (5pm)
Apr 26	CANCELED due to Anticipated Weather  Earth Day Cleanup, Friends of Main Street, Sidewalk 372-378 Main St (9:30am) Independent Bookstore Day, The Curious Cat Bookshop, 386 Main St (10am)  ​16th Annual Quilt & Needle Show 2025, ​Winchester Center Congregational Church, 1 West Road, Winchester Center (10am)  Whiting Mills Spring Open Studios, Whiting Mills, 100 Whiting St (10am)​​
Apr 27	​Whiting Mills Spring Open Studios, Whiting Mills, 100 Whiting St (10am)​ ​16th Annual Quilt & Needle Show 2025, ​Winchester Center Congregational Church, 1 West Road, Winchester Center (12pm)

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Welcome. 

We're making positive things happen in Winsted since 1999!

Friends of Main Street Winsted is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the historic preservation, beautification, and economic growth of Winsted.

We achieve this by helping to attract new businesses, support existing businesses, and encourage traffic to downtown.

Donations are always welcome!​

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Spring has arrived on Highland Lake! The water is warming up quickly—it's up to 57 tonight. These two gentlemen were catching some good-sized fish..
—​ Photo courtesy of Pat Marafiote 

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​Northwest CT Main Street PROMISE Program
​It’s purpose is to help strengthen the region’s town centers and main streets through an iterative four-year collaboration.

Whatever your interests may be – Winsted Has It!

Get your 2024 Tourism Map on Main Street!

Are you ready to explore Winsted and its surrounding towns this summer? Make sure to grab a copy of the new 2024 Tourist Maps, available in over 40 locations downtown. 

These comprehensive maps are easy to use, highlighting various cultural attractions, outdoor activities, excellent restaurants & cafés, and unique shops. There are so many new shops and restaurants, along with the addition of the new Hartford HealthCare HealthCenter ER and heliport, The Joyner Center, CT State Northwestern, American Mural Project, American Museum of Tort Law, the Sue Grossman Greenway and Tatros Park – your adventure is bound to be exciting!