The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church: On Sunday, Oct. 18, join First Congregational Church on the Town Common, from 10-11 a.m., where the congregational will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing of animal companions. Rain location: Chidley Hall. All
Words of Resistance. That is what is written on one side of a postcard on my refrigerator, under which is a snippet about Pastor Martin Niemöller who was “an early Nazi supporter who was later imprisoned for more than seven years for opposing Hitler’s regime. After liberation, he was
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: For the second consecutive year, “Dr. Feverdream’s Halloween Experiment” will take over Winchester Unitarian Society (WUS), where multi-sensory installations, animatronics, immersive sets, hundreds of props, and dozens of actors promise visitors a Haunted House experience like no other. The
The following was submitted by Book Ends: A SPOOKY Books & Brews Bookfair @ Medford Brewing Company Calling all beer and book lovers: it’s time to celebrate October properly with a spooky-themed book fair featuring local authors. A SPOOKY Books & Brews Bookfair @ Medford Brewing Company, 30 Harvard Ave.
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester is holding a 30-day public review period for its revised aggregation plan for WinPower. WinPower is the town’s official electricity supply program, active since July 2017. The aggregation plan describes how the electricity program is
If you’re looking for something fun to do during the spooky season, whether it's for the entire family or adults only, check out these Halloween events happening either in Winchester or in a nearby community: Halloween Bash The Winchester Chamber of Commerce, Family Action Network and Winchester
The following was submitted by the Winchester Farmers Market: On Saturday, Oct. 10, come to the Farmers Market for International Day and celebrate the many cultures that enrich the community! Music and dance take center stage, with performances from a wide variety of groups: The Winchester Community Music School'
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, presents “Walls, Rock & Rum: The Colonial History of the Middlesex Fells,” from 6-7 p.m. , with authors Alison C. Simcox and Douglas L. Heath. Historians Alison C. Simcox and Douglas
The following was submitted by the Family Action Network (FAN): On Saturday, Oct. 3, join the Family Action Network (FAN) for its first event of the 2026–2027 year, Families & Fire Trucks, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the Vinson-Owen School, 75 Johnson Road. Rain date is
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: On Friday, Oct. 2, Ripley Chapel presents the Kathleen Parks Band, from 7:30-9 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 21 Church St. Kathleen Parks is a fiddler, singer, and songwriter who brings joyful and creative energy to the stage and
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: This year, you’ll see nine different ballot questions on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. To help keep you informed and ensure you know exactly what you’re voting for, we’ve created this short guide (also available online)
The following was submitted by Winchester Open Studios: Winchester is excited to announce its fourth annual Open Studios event, welcoming visual artists using all mediums. The goal is to welcome as many artists as space will allow. The responses to this form (artist application) will be forwarded to the Open
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cultural District: Winchester residents and visitors will now have a new way to learn about the town’s rich history, thanks to the installation of a new Winchester History sign next to Town Hall. The new sign replaces the previous sign, which had
The following was submitted by the Alzheimer’s Association: The Alzheimer’s Association invites the community to join the Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 25 at DCR Richard McKinnon Park in Cambridge. The Walk is the world’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness and funds
The following was submitted by the Costello Funeral Home: Anthony Michael “Moose” Bellino, age 92, a lifelong resident of Winchester, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 27, 2026, lovingly surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Ashton) Bellino for 30 years. Born, raised and educated
The Town Clerk’s Office will be holding early voting in person for the state Nov. 3 general election on the following dates and times in the Winchester Room at Town Hall: OCT. 17: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. OCT. 19-OCT. 22: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
