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Make Some Memories! 

As the Seasons Change... Explore 


​This February, fall in ❤️​ with Winsted/Winchester. Pop the corks and shake off the winter chill! Join us for the18th Bubbles & Truffles—Wine, Craft Beer & Spirit Tasting Extravaganza, the perfect antidote to the February blues. It’s a night of fun, flavor, and community—all in support of Friends of Main Street. 

​Mark your calendars for the
4th Annual Valentine’s Sip ‘n Shop at Whiting Mills and celebrate the Lunar New Year Lion Dance at Mama Pho Vietnamese Restaurant.

Winsted is for lovers. Wander one of Connecticut’s longest and most enchanting Main Streets, where unique shops, delicious food, craft brews, and live music create pure small-town magic.
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Discover art, creativity, and culture at every turn—from the soaring mural at the American Mural Project to the vibrant studios of Whiting Mills and the The American Museum of Tort Law.

Upcoming Community Events

Date
Event | Start Time
Feb 6
18th Annual Bubbles & Truffles, Friends of Main Street, Crystal Peak, 164 Torrington Rd (5:30 pm)
Feb 7
LIVE @ AMP: Nicole Zuraitis, Neo-soul jazz band, American Mural Project, 90 Whiting St (8pm)
Feb 8
4th Annual Valentine' Sip' n Shop, Makers Shoppes of Whiting Mills, 100 Whiting St (11am)
Feb 21
Winter Lecture Series: The Great Tariffville Train Wreck of 1878,  Soldiers' Monument, Beardsley Library, 40 Munro Pl (10:30am)
Feb 22
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​Lunar New Year Lion Dance, Mama Pho Vietnamese Restaurant, 266 Main Street (12pm)
Feb 27
Piano Happy Hour Series: Garnell Curtis, 
Soulful Pop |  American Mural Project, 90 Whiting St (5pm)
Feb 28
Things That Go Bump in the Night, Winchester Land Trust, The American Museum of Tort Law, 654 Main Street (3:30pm) 

Check out Winsted's Growing Music & Comedy Scene

Music in a Mile!
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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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18th Bubbles & Truffles – Wine, Craft Beer, Spirit Tasting Extravanza! This festive fundraiser celebrates fine wines, craft beverages, decadent chocolates, and gourmet delights—all to benefit downtown Winsted, with one of the longest Main Streets in Connecticut.  Bubbles & Truffles 2026 promises a fun and flavorful evening that serves as the perfect antidote to the February blues. Bring your Valentine and make it a memorable night out.

​Proud member of:
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Northwest CT Main Street PROMISE Program
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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. 
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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!
© 2026 Friends of Main Street Winsted-Winchester, Inc., PO Box 18, 398 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Mission, Location & Hours
    • What We Do
    • Work, Play, Day Tripping: Winchester
    • Board of Directors
  • SUPPORT
    • Sponsors
    • Donate & Volunteer
  • EVENTS
    • Bubble & Truffles 2026
    • Restaurant Week
    • Earth Day Cleanup
    • Flowers on Main Street
    • Summer Concert Series
    • Fall Foliage Festival >
      • 25th Fall Foliage Festival
    • Fall River Cleanup
    • Halloween Window Painting
    • A Winsted-Winchester Christmas
  • CALENDAR
    • Community Calendar & THE WEEKLY Newsletter
    • Blog
  • FOOD, BREW, FUN & NECESSITIES
    • Antiques
    • Attractions
    • Food, Brew & Catering
    • Recreation & Exercise
    • Necessities
    • Salons & Personal Services
    • Shopping
  • CONTACT
  • Summer Concert Series