This April enjoy the fresh air!This April, enjoy the fresh air and dive into a month full of community fun, creativity, and discovery! Meet author Lindsay Denninger 📖 at the Curious Cat Bookshop, bring the family out for a festive Easter Egg Hunt at the Winchester Center Green, and celebrate local arts, poetry, and music at Mad River Fest 2026 at CT State Northwestern's Founders Hall.
Throughout the month, you’ll find plenty of ways to get involved—whether it’s learning something new at the ⚖️ American Museum of Tort Law, helping out at 🌎 community cleanups—from historic cemetery grounds to Main Street—just in time for Earth Day, or enjoying live performances and cultural programs at the American Mural Project. Don’t miss the beloved Quilt & Needle Show at the Winchester Center Congregational Church, where tradition and craftsmanship shine, or the special “America 250” program exploring the stories of 🇺🇸 Revolutionary-era women. 🌷Get outside, connect, and enjoy music, history, volunteering, and family fun—plant your 🌱 seeds to grow this season. Upcoming Community Events
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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! The 2nd Annual Winsted Restaurant Week! It’s your chance to try as many local restaurants as your schedule allows. Now’s the perfect opportunity to discover something new — or revisit an old favorite — without breaking the budget. Support local. Savor the flavor. Repeat — and you could win! Come hungry. Leave inspired. ✨ Proud member of: 
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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!
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