What's Going on in Windsor - Windsor Chamber Of Commerce

What's Going on in Windsor
June 16 - 23, 2022View our full online calendar.

Juneteenth
Thursday, Jun 16, 2022

Windsor and Bloomfield are partnering to present numerous celebrations of Freedom Day.

Go to https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/U2idx1D for a list of all the commemorations, including a parade from First Cathedral to the Blue Hills Fire Department on Saturday and a picnic on Windsor Town Green on Sunday.

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Windsor's Longest Day Concert
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2022

On Tuesday June 21, the first day of summer, come to the town green from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for the Windsor’s Longest Day Concert. This event is being hosted by the Caring Connection Adult Day Health Center and Windsor Senior Center to raise awareness and show support for caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related cognitive disorders. Noah Lis from NBC’s The Voice Season 6 runner up will perform. Free. Call 860-547-0251 for more information.

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Strawberry Festival and Vendor Fair
Saturday, Jun 18, 2022

Head down to the farm to enjoy the sweet taste of summer!
Come enjoy our freshly picked strawberries while listening to live music. Indulge on strawberry shortcake and other delicacies while walking around the farm to view all that our local vendors have to offer! Food trucks will here serving up some tasty food as well. Including Lucky Dog Hot Dog food truck. Dave will be making fresh kettle corn, popping right while you watch!

We will have our jump pad out and "Teach Art 2 Me" will be here for some amazing face painting. Family friendly games will be up like connect 4 and ladder ball.

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Windsor Creative Designers are Looking for Sponsors!

The Windsor Monarch Project committee's First Town Downtown encourage you to visit Windsor Center from July 9-22, where over 30 upcycled planters will be on display at various sponsor business locations and on the Windsor Town Green for the 2022 Upcycled Pollinator Planter Challenge & NEW Windsor Monarch Festival! Read more at https://www.firsttowndowntown.org/programs/the-windsor-monarch-project/2022-upcycled-pollinator-planter-challenge/

Designers, artisans, and local gardening enthusiasts will be crafting butterfly-friendly planters from a variety of unusual items. The Upcycled Planter Ch

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Farmers Market
Thursdays

First Town Downtown’s Farmers Market opening day is June 23rd! The market takes place every Thursday this summer and fall through October 20 at 240 Broad Street. Enjoy a variety of fresh, locally grown produce and specialty items.

Enjoy opening day with musical entertainment by our very own “Tomaca.”

Open from 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm.

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Join our new Men's Club!
1st and 3rd Mondays

What: The Windsor Senior Center is home to a new Men’s Club, and we need YOU to help it to grow! We invite local men 55+ to participate in this twice-monthly social club. Enjoy coffee over discussion of a “hot topic”, as well as plan events and trips among your group.

When/Where: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 9:30 AM in the senior center.

Ages: 55+.

Please call 860-285-1992 to register for this program

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Second Annual Clothing Drive
Jun 18, 2022

The Connecticut Cat Connection will be kicking off it’s second annual clothing donation drive this Saturday, April 23rd, and will run every week through June 18th. C.C.C. works in partnership with Saver’s Thrift stores’ FUNDrive Program,which recompenses the Cat Connection monetarily, for all
collected donations. Items accepted include gently-used clothing, linens, curtains, towels, shoes, belts, back-packs, blankets, pillows and bedding. Donations can be dropped off at the adoption center, located at 40 Stevens Mill Lane,Windsor, CT. Please gather clothes and household textiles in bag

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Windsor House Tour is Back!
Saturday, Jun 18, 2022

The Windsor House Tour, delayed for two years by the pandemic, returns in style this year on Saturday, June 18 from 10 AM to 4 PM! Featuring 12 properties throughout Connecticut’s historic first town, this year’s house tour offers something for everyone and is sure to satisfy those seeking a healthy dose of history, creative interior design ideas, and a lot of fun! In addition to a full array of distinctive houses, this year’s event also includes coffee, beer, books, and games, all on the grounds of Windsor Historical Society to keep participants of all ages inspired and refreshed throughout

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Ct Schoolhouses Through Time
Saturday, Jun 18, 2022

Ellsworth Memorial Association Invites you to join us on June 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM
For a Program on Connecticut Schoolhouses Presented by Melinda K. Elliott at the Oliver Ellsworth Homestead, 778 Palisado Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095

There was a time when you could walk through Connecticut and find schoolhouses scattered everywhere. Each schoolhouse had one teacher who taught all the neighboring children ages 7-16. In 1852, there were over 1600 schoolhouses!
Author Melinda K. Elliott brings these schoolhouses to life in her book “Connecticut Schoolhouses Through Time” Book signing to follow.

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Newgate Farms Offering Fresh, Seasonal Veggies

Tis the season! Newgate Farms is offering CSA of fresh, seasonal veggies to be picked up once each week at our farm. Sixteen weeks, June thru October.

CSA - Community Supported Agriculture. Members support the farm by buying their produce in advance, therefore helping us cover the expense of growing our crops. As a member, you are guaranteed a share of Newgate Farms’ freshly harvested seasonal produce each week during the CSA season. Our produce is picked within hours of your visit to our farm. This ensures that we can continue to offer our own community the freshest produce available whi

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2022 Special Edition Shad Derby T-shirts Now Available

2022 Special Edition Shad Derby T-shirts are now available for purchase at WIN-TV and The Windsor Chamber of Commerce office.
After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the Windsor Shad Derby festivities happily returned in 2022! These shirts are available for a limited amount of time and make great gifts! T-shirts can be purchased on the WIN-TV website at https://win-tv.org/shad-derby-merchandise/ and are also available in person at the WIN-TV studios located at the LP Wilson Community and at Windsor Chamber of Commerce office.
Each shirt is $20 and sizes small to 4xl are available. A

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Enjoy Bears BBQ for Fathers Day!

It is not too soon to place your catering order!
Order ahead for Fathers Day on June 19, 2022
Please see our menus below, and place your order today!
Give us a call at 860-785-8772
Orders can be placed at any time online!
Click here for Menu

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SpareTime Offers Free Bowling For Kids!

Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long!

This summer, we are thrilled to once again participate in the Kids Bowl Free program at all Spare Time Entertainment locations! Kids Bowl Free is a national program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community. Children registered in the program receive two FREE games of bowling per day! If you’re looking to get your kids off the couch and fill their summer with fun, this is the perfect program for your family!

How Does it Work?
All you have to do is use the link below to register your child! You’ll receive coupons each week by email or in the ap

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Windsor Art Center Exhibit
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

We are pleased to present our latest exhibition, Acceptance Through the Ages

Artists in the LGBTQIA+ community are using their artwork to address coming out, acceptance by friends and family and, most importantly, acceptance of self and how that has changed over the last 50 years.

The Art Center will host a series of events highlighting the LGBTQIA+ community throughout May and June.

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