Events in Winchester

Curious things to do in Winchester

Science, art, nature and history events for kids and their grown-ups in Winchester, gathered from local libraries, museums and venues.

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96 events · Sun, Oct 11 – Wed, Dec 9

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  • Arts
  • Seniors
  • New

Better Photos with Your Smartphone: A Hands-On Photography & AI Workshop for Older Adults

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A hands-on workshop teaching older adults to take, edit and organize photos on a smartphone, including use of AI tools.

English

At the venue (Cary Memorial Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cary Memorial Library

Monday, October 19

  • Technology
  • Adults
  • New

Behind the Feed: How Information — and Misinformation — Spreads Online

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A conversation between a local editor and a research analyst about how misinformation spreads online and how to recognize it.

English

At the venue (Cary Memorial Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cary Memorial Library
to 7:30 PM
  • Nature
  • Ages 13+
  • New

Invasive Species Detection Dogs: Pets Trained To Save New England From The Spotted Lantern Fly

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A dog trainer and author describes how she trained pet dogs to detect the invasive Spotted Lantern Fly and to help protect New England crops.

English

At the venue (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library

Tuesday, October 20

Wednesday, October 21

  • Science
  • Ages 9–17
  • New

Kids Cooking Green Presents Pumpkin Waffles (Grades 6-12)

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

An in-person cooking session in which grades 6 to 12 students make pumpkin waffles while learning multi-step instructions and kitchen safety.

English

At the venue (Cary Memorial Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cary Memorial Library
to 8:30 PM
  • Ages 13+
  • New

VIRTUAL: Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A virtual Zoom presentation for families of high school students on the college admissions process and timelines.

English

At the venue (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library

Thursday, October 22

to 5:00 PM
  • Arts
  • Ages 13–17
  • New

Teen Craft Time: The Art of Music - Decorating Vinyl and CDs

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

Students in grades 6-12 decorate old CDs and records with acrylic markers in a registered craft session.

English

At the venue (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library

Friday, October 23

Saturday, October 24

Sunday, October 25

to 5:00 PM
  • History
  • Ages 6+
  • New

Celebrating 20 years as Stewards of the Sanborn House

Winchester Historical Society, Winchester Indoor

An open house at the historic Sanborn House marking 20 years of the Society's stewardship, with a screening of Peter Engeldrum's film The Dream and exhibits on the house's restoration and future plans.

English

At the venue (Winchester Historical Society, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Historical Society

Monday, October 26

Tuesday, October 27

to 5:00 PM
  • Adults
  • New

Domestic Violence in the Asian & Pacific Islander Community

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor · Also online

A library talk about domestic violence within Asian and Pacific Islander communities, aimed at adults.

English

At the venue (Town of Lexington calendar, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Town of Lexington calendar
to 5:00 PM
  • Reading
  • Ages 13–17
  • New

LIT - Library Initiative for Teens (plus snacks!)

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A teen group for grades 6 to 12 where members help choose collection purchases, plan library programs, create social media posts and decorate the Teen Space.

English

At the venue (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library

Wednesday, October 28

Thursday, October 29

Friday, October 30

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Tuesday, November 3

Wednesday, November 4

Thursday, November 5

to 8:00 PM
  • Arts
  • Adults
  • $5–10
  • New

Henry Horenstein | A Life in Film

Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester Indoor

An evening presentation by photographer and filmmaker Henry Horenstein about his films and photographs of country music and the community around it.

English

At the venue (Griffin Museum of Photography, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Griffin Museum of Photography

Friday, November 6

to 8:00 PM
  • Arts
  • Adults
  • Free
  • New

Evan Mirapaul | In Concert: Photography and the Violin

Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester Indoor

A presentation by collector Evan Mirapaul on his collection of photographs depicting the violin and what the instrument has symbolized across cultures.

English

At the venue (Griffin Museum of Photography, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Griffin Museum of Photography

Saturday, November 7

to 6:00 PM
  • Arts
  • Adults
  • Free
  • New

Common Time : American Musicality Artist Reception

Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester Indoor

A reception celebrating the artists of the Common Time exhibition, following a panel conversation, with a toast to the photographers whose work documents American music.

English

At the venue (Griffin Museum of Photography, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Griffin Museum of Photography

Monday, November 9

to 8:00 PM
  • History
  • Adults
  • New

VIRTUAL: Celebrating America's 250th: Petticoat Patriots with Author Libby McNamee

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

Author Libby McNamee discusses women such as Martha Washington and Abigail Adams who took part in the American Revolution, delivered as an online talk.

English

At the venue (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library

Tuesday, November 10

to 8:30 PM
  • Arts
  • Adults
  • $35
  • New

Common Time | Celebrating American Composers

Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester Indoor

A concert by Winchester Community Music School faculty playing modern classical and bluegrass works for string trio by American composers, part of a series tied to a photography exhibition.

English

At the venue (Griffin Museum of Photography, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Griffin Museum of Photography

Tuesday, November 17

to 8:30 PM
  • Arts
  • Adults
  • $35
  • New

Common Time | Celebrating American Music – An evening of Acoustic Jazz

Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester Indoor

An acoustic duo performance by Zahra Lux and Chris Gardino covering jazz, pop, rock and country songs, part of a series tied to a photography exhibition.

English

At the venue (Griffin Museum of Photography, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Griffin Museum of Photography

Tuesday, November 24

to 8:30 PM
  • Arts
  • Adults
  • $5–35
  • New

Common Time | Celebrating American Music – Classic Rock and Blues 50’s to the Present

Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester Indoor

A concert by the Blues Chasers performing blues, rockabilly and classic rock from the 1950s onward, part of a series tied to a photography exhibition.

English

At the venue (Griffin Museum of Photography, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Griffin Museum of Photography

Tuesday, December 1

to 8:30 PM
  • Arts
  • Adults
  • $5–35
  • New

Common Time | Celebrating American Music – American Songwriting

Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester Indoor

A concert led by guitarist Miles Blackwood paying tribute to American songwriters across Americana, alternative and jazz-influenced pop and rock, part of a series tied to a photography exhibition.

English

At the venue (Griffin Museum of Photography, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Griffin Museum of Photography

Ongoing