> 2013 Participating Attractions
2013 Participating Attractions
| Along with the many participating restaurants, you can also get Passport stamps this year at these Windsor attractions this summer! |
Concerts on the Green
Make it a special Thursday Enjoy dinner at one of Windsor's quaint restaurants Shop at the Farmer's Market and local Shops. Enjoy the Concert! July 11 - Tirebiter Band - Sponsored by Windsor Federal Savings July 18 - Farmington Valley Band - Sponsored by Carmon Funeral Homes July 25 - Maestro Men - Sponsored by Grimshaw Tree Service, First Church Early Learning Center & Comtrust Federal Credit Union August 1 - Gene Donaldson & The Stingrays August 8 - Skyway - Sponsored by ING August 15 - Freedom Trail Gospel Explosion August 22 - Kick Band - Sponsored by Town of Windsor Recreation & Leisure Services *** Please bring a food Item for the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank! *** click here | |||
Farmers' Market
grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, cheese and more. This 5th season will be punctuated with craft artisans, musicians and will once again host the Town's annual Senior Tomato Growing Contest. The Farmers' Market opens on Thursday, June 20, 2013 and is located at 240 Broad Street in Windsor. First Town Downtown, an organization dedicated to promoting Windsor Center as a premier New England town center well positioned for recreational, economic and cultural activities, is once again the proud sponsor of the Market. The 2013 market vendors are: * Autumn Oak Farms (Tolland) fresh produce, eggs, soaps, salsa, pickles and relishes * Belnotti Bakery (Stamford) fresh baked bread, homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella * Blessed Creek (Suffield) homemade herbal soaps and all natural cleaners * Colgan Farm LLC (Windsor) organic heirloom vegetables along with pumpkins, gourds, kohlrabi & leeks * Farms of Southern New England (Windsor) seasonal produce * Forgotten Acres Farm (Windsor) honey and beeswax products * Get Baked (Windsor) baked goods including cookies & muffins * Newgate Farms (Windsor) seasonal produce, baked goods and flowers * Roses Berry Farm (Glastonbury) a variety of fresh produce * Stefan Farms (Windsor) a variety of fresh produce * Sweet Pea Cheese (North Granby) cow's and goat's milk, yogurt and cheese * Walter Murkowicz, (Windsor Locks) a variety of seasonal produce website | |||
Northwest Park
(860) 285-1886 Northwest Park is a lively 473-acre multi-activity recreational park right here in our hometown. NWP Nature Center is an information hub and home to many live animals and exhibits. Outside you may see bluebirds, deer, turtles and turkeys. Ten miles of trails can be used for hiking and biking and don't forget to visit the animal barn and playground. At the Tobacco Cultural Museum you will enjoy photographs, exhibits and an impressive walk-through artifact museum to get a glimpse of the culture and history of the tobacco industry in the Connecticut Valley. Nature Center Hours Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tobacco Cultural Museum Hours Tue, Wed, Thurs, Sat 12:00 pm - 4:00pm Free Admission website | |||
Read on the Green Grass
of Commerce sponsor "READ ON THE GREEN GRASS" with the help of Windsor Businesses and organizations. This event features a story time for families with young children prior to the weekly Thursday evening summer concerts on the Town Green. After the story time there will be an activity. Thursdays July 11 - August 22 6:15 pm on the Green in Windsor Center website | |||
SS&C Summerwind Performing Arts Center
Griffin Office Park, Windsor (860) 688-5098 Hear the Music, Feel the Energy, Catch the Drift! The tented music venue concerts feature popular Connecticut and regionally grown bands, and up and coming national artists. Tickets are only $15 or $25 June 2 to Aug 3. (Except for July 6 Jazz Jam), Easy to get to with Free Parking, Expanded concession serving beer, wine, soft drinks and food, Rain or shine. Gate opens one hour prior to performance. - June 2 The Shinolas with Freedy Johnston, Chris Collingwood and Syd Straw @ 5 p.m. - June 8 David Foster and The Shaboo Allstars @ 7 p.m. - June 15 Max Creek @ 7 p.m. - June 22 Connecticut Goes Country! With Nicole Frechette & Marla Morris @ 7 p.m. - June 29 The United States Coast Guard Band @ 7 p.m. (Free Admission) - July 6 Windsor Jazz Jam featuring The Yellowjackets & Marion Meadows w/Jackie Ryan & Jimmy Greene @ 2 p.m. - July 20 Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra @ 7 p.m. - July 27 CT Blues Society Night: Sugar Ray & The Bluetones and Mike Crandall Band @ 7 p.m. - August 3 Big Al Anderson @ 7 p.m. And come for SummerWind's Friday at 5 Concerts for the T.G.I.F. after Work Crowd - Tickets Sold at the Gate Only $5. Be prepared to hear the best that the region has to offer! - May 31 Memphis Soul Spectacular - June 7 John Mayock & The Homesteaders with Carrie Johnson - June 14 Sex Pizza - June 21 Dana Pomfret and Tim McDonald - July 19 Lonesome Brothers - July 26 Mike Law & The Playboys - August 2 Orange Crush Bring your own food and drink or purchase on site! Children under 17 FREE website | |||
Vintage Radio & Communications Museum
Windsor, CT 06095 (860) 683-2903 The Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut is dedicated to preserving the history of electronic communications from telegraph to telephone, radio to television and more. Come learn about how communications has changed our lives! Thurs - Fri 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm click here | |||
Windsor Art Center
40 Mechanic Street, Windsor (860) 683-0943 The Windsor Art Center is an exciting place to enjoy visual and performing arts in Windsor. The Center began in 2007 when a group of local citizens who were interested in securing a greater presence for the arts in town came together to plan and present the works of local artists. Windsor Art Center annually presents twenty-four music performances, four poetry events, and six visual art exhibitions showcasing artists from throughout New England and beyond. Artist talks and children's activities round out seasonal programming. There is no admission charge to frequent the gallery or to visit the small gift shop. The Center relies upon donations to help sustain its programming. All funds go to support art and artists. Summer Art Shows include: - "Home Again" images of home by three artists; through June 22; - "The Streets is Talkin" features work by graffiti artists; July 13 - Aug. 24 Summer Music: - June 6: Daniel Heath-Ringrose and Jeanne Freeman: Irish/Celtic music. - July 11: Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters: Country/Bluegrass - July 18: The Balkun Brothers Band: Funk/Blues - July 25: Stephen Bennet: Harp Guitar - August 1: Dr. Steve Lipman "The Singin' Dentist" - This is sure to be a sold-out show! Thurs 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun 11:00am 4:00pm website | |||
Windsor Historical Society
860-688-3813 Cool off and connect with the past at Windsor Historical Society this summer! Bridging Centuries, Bridging Cultures: 400 Years of Windsor Stories exhibit is on view as well as two beautiful 18th century homes. Visit our research library filled with fascinating old photographs and documents. Families especially will enjoy Hands-On-History Learning Center where they can try on colonial costumes, "cook" a meal on the open hearth, "milk" the cow, and attend a one-room school. Open Wed-Sat, 11-4. Tours of two historical houses at 11 am and 1 pm. Adults: $8; seniors and students: $6, children under 12 accompanied by adult, teachers and NEMA members - free. website | |||
