Friends of Main Street has been a cheerleader for over two decades, encouraging more people to come downtown, residents and visitors alike, through its informative weekly updates, diverse community events, and beautification initiatives.
Friends of Main Street sponsors and organizes the following activities:
- Weekly Updates | A weekly e-newsletter about community events - Subscribe so you don't miss a local event!
- Bubble & Truffles | February 9, 2024 - Friends of Main Street's Annual Fundraising Event -Second Friday in February (snow date the next day)
- Earth Day Cleanup | April 27, 2024 - Saturday after Earth Day in April (fourth Saturday)
- Flowers on Main Street | The first week of June
- Summer Concerts in the Park | July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 8,15, 22 (Thursdays; July through August)
- Fall Foliage Festival & Car Show | September 28, 2024 - Main Street Community Event (Last Saturday in September)
- Fall River Cleanup | October 5, 2024, *co-sponsor with Conservation Commission (date not confirmed date) - Protecting clean water, Restoring healthy rivers. Fourth Saturday in September (rain date Sunday)
- Halloween Window-Painting Contest | October 26-27, 2024 - Grades K-6 (Last Saturday in October)
- A Winsted-Winchester Christmas | December 7/8, 2024 All Community Christmas Events (First Saturday in December)
