Friends of Old Town

Karaoke with DJ Blue Nova
2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Cider House, 30 E Piccadilly St, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
🎤 Karaoke Nights are coming to The Cider House! 🎵
Starting Wednesday, August 13, we’re teaming up with DJ Blue Nova for karaoke every other Wednesday night!
Bring your best notes, worst fears, and bravest friends… because it’s time to sing your heart out (or at least try).

Author Event: Steven O'Farrell - Simone LaFray Mysteries
2025-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Stop by the Winchester Book Gallery to meet Steve O’Farrell and take home a signed copy of his newest middle grade mystery! Simone LaFray is a globetrotting investigator – join her on her latest case!

Author Event: Nicole Hanlin – Unlock the Power of Potential
2025-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Author Nicole Hanlin will join us this Saturday for a signing of her newest publication! Stop by to learn more about her latest work in self-investment and career development, and to Unlock Your Potential!

Winchester Book Gallery Anniversary Reception
2025-08-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Join us this Friday, August 1st, 5-7pm, to help us celebrate our 14th year of owning the Winchester Book Gallery!
Support from our community here in Winchester means the world, and we’d love the opportunity to thank everyone who holds us up!

First Fridays
2025-08-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 | V
Discover the heartbeat of Old Town Winchester with Friends of Old Town’s First Fridays! From June through October, kick off your weekend each month with live music, local art, and the popular sip & stroll program, which lets you enjoy our vibrant downtown while supporting Old Town’s restaurants and shops. These evenings celebrate the creativity, culture, and small businesses that make Old Town unique. Whether you’re here for special events or just exploring, First Fridays are your invitation to experience all that makes our city a thriving community hub.

Sunset Series
2025-07-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W Cork Street, Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
Sunset Series: A Casual Evening on the Rooftop
Date: Thursday, July 31Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Garden Rooftop (weather permitting)Admission: $5 at the doorPresented by: Shenandoah Valley Financial Services
Join us for Sunset Series, an informal, adults-only evening featuring live music, refreshments, and community connection—all set against the beautiful backdrop of a summer sunset.
Enjoy a performance by local favorite Shades of Gray, along with curated wine and beer selections served on the garden rooftop. Whether you’re coming to unwind after work or looking to network with fellow community members, this event offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
This event is 21+ only. No advance registration required—just show up and enjoy the evening!

You Should Be Dancing!
2025-07-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Vibrissa Beer, 10 N. Kent St, WINCHESTER, V, 22601, United States
Our first Dance Night in May was a HUGE SUCCESS!! Our second Dance Night in July is sure to be BLAST!!
Bring your friends and join us for a night of DANCING to your funky favorites and beyond.
Come for Dinner & Drinks, Stay to DANCE!
FREE ADMISSION

Art in the Open: Public Art in Our Community
2025-07-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Winchester Brew Works
We love hearing from our amazing Old Town community!
That’s why Friends of Old Town is hosting monthly outreach and input sessions all year long. These laid-back, open-forum meetups are a great chance to share ideas, chat about what’s happening in Old Town, and help shape our future together.
Each session focuses on a fun, guided topic to keep things lively and productive.

Author Event: Sean Hagerty - Jones Point and Cabal
2025-07-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Jones Point – After his daughter is abducted a Special Operations Soldier joins forces with a mysterious cabal of parents, finding and punishing child predators. Always searching for his lost Angel, Dane Cooper suffers regret, finds redemptions, and exacts revenge.
Cabal – Dane Cooper continues his mission from Jones Point, searching for his daughter while hunting the Keeper. The cabal knows the Keeper is coordinating abductions among other child predators. However, the monsters decide to fight back, and after several gruesome murders, the Cabal realizes they have become the hunted.

Author Event: Mike Maggio - A Brief Gazelle: Poems of Love and Grief
2025-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
This collection of love poems, written over several decades is “inhabited by birds and celestial beings, flower and trees, lakes and seas, and lover who appear and disappear like gazelles.”
Come visit the Winchester Book Gallery to meet author Mike Maggio and grab a signed copy of A Brief Gazelle!

The Winchester Book Caper, Solve the mystery with the author Kerri Lane Mariano
2025-07-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Hideaway Cafe, 141 S Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Join author Kerri Lane Mariano for a family-friendly mystery-solving event, where we’ll transform into real-life investigators and work together to uncover the truth behind the missing books.
Ready to join the investigation? Find Winchester Book Caper on Amazon, or grab one of the few copies I’ll have on hand at the events. Let’s get to the bottom of this!
Books here-
https://amzn.to/3IbzgeA
Event here on Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/the-winchester-book-caper…
#MysteryBook #KidsBooks #WinchesterEvents #SolveTheMystery

Full Moon Night
2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Moon Phased Metaphysical, 125 S. Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Join us for our moonthly Full Moon Night at Moon Phased! July’s full moon is known as the Buck Moon, named after the time of year when deer begin to regrow their antlers—symbolizing renewal, strength, and masculine energy. In 2025, the Buck Moon rises in the grounded and determined sign of Capricorn, offering a cosmic push to build, grow, and commit to long-term visions. This lunation is ideal for structured manifestation and sacred self-discipline. We will be doing journal and tarot prompts, discussions, and a full moon activity centered around these themes! We hope you can join us!

Author Event: Henry Rausch - How to Hotwire an Airplane
2025-07-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Stop by this Saturday for your signed copy of Henry Rausch’s newest book! Through protagonist Hiram Bleeker, learn about the healing power of love, redemption through sacrifice, and how to hot-wire an airplane.

Safety First: Building a Secure Old Town for Everyone
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Winchester Brew Works

Juneteenth 2025
2025-06-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St, Winchester, 22601, United States
The Juneteenth celebration at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) on June 15, 2025, will take place from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This annual event will honor history, education, and community, offering attendees a chance to reflect and celebrate cultural progress. The event will feature live music, children’s activities, food trucks, and vendors. Admission to the MSV galleries, including the exhibition Contributions: African Americans in the Shenandoah Valley, will be free, though there will be a fee for touring the gardens. The celebration is presented in collaboration with the local NAACP Winchester Area branch. Want to volunteer? Contact NA*****************@***il.com

KidzFest
2025-06-14 12:00 - 17:00 | V
Make unforgettable family memories in Old Town Winchester at Friends of Old Town’s KidzFest! On Saturday, June 14th, from 12–5 PM, our downtown becomes a hub of activity, with free entertainment, arts and crafts, games, workshops, and live music. This family-friendly event is designed to showcase the creativity and energy of our city while driving support for local shops and organizations that help our community thrive. Come for the fun, stay to explore the businesses that make Old Town a dynamic and welcoming destination for families!

You Should Be Dancing!
2025-05-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Vibrissa Beer, 10 N. Kent St, WINCHESTER, V, 22601, United States
**NEW!** MONTHLY DANCE COMMUNITY IN WINCHESTER
Started by 2 Local Women, “You Should Be Dancing!” is for ANYONE who likes to dance!
We’ll groove to the funky favorites and beyond with music starting at 7:00
Come for Dinner & Drinks ~ Stay to Dance
A second Dance Night is not guaranteed and dependent on the turnout in May.
You can help make this a monthly Dance Night by coming out to dance with us May 29th!

Building Community Connections: Volunteer Appreciation
2025-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Winchester Brew Works

Fort Loudoun Day 2025 - Free Event and Open to the Public
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Fort Loudoun Historic Site, 419 N. Loudoun Street, 419 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
🌟 Join Us for Fort Loudoun Day 2025! 🌟
📅 Date: May 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Fort Loudoun Historic Site, 419 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA
Step back in time and celebrate history at Fort Loudoun Day! 🎉
On this day, we honor a pivotal moment from May 18, 1756, when Colonel George Washington sought the craftsmanship of skilled laborers to build Fort Loudoun with “spirit and vigour.”
FREE Event!
✨ Don’t miss:
Mercer Company Muster & Drills
Fort Artifacts on Display
Archaeological Dig Demonstration
Live Video Stream inside George Washington’s Well
Free Colonial Pictures & Gifts for Kids
Guided Tour of the Fort site at 2 PM
Special Presentation by Reenactor Bill Hunt
Complimentary Snacks
🅿️Parking is available at the Fairfax Lane Parking Garage.
For more information, contact us at fi*****@***il.com or visit www.FIWF.org.
Mark your calendars and bring your family for a day filled with fun, history, and learning!
#FortLoudounDay #HistoryCelebration #ColonialFun #FamilyEvent #WinchesterVA #FIWF

Art in Old Town: Shaping Our Streetscapes
2025-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Winchester Brew Works

Local Twin Teen Kids Book About Winchester Launch Party at Hideaway Cafe
2025-04-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Hideaway Cafe, 141 S Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Local Twin Teen Kids Book About Winchester Launch Party at Hideaway Cafe
Book for Kids, “Let’s Explore Winchester – Discover the Magic of Our City”
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Hideaway Cafe
141 S Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601
–Meet teen authors and book signing
–Free bookmark with kid’s checklist from book
–Free hot cocoa station for kids
–Free book-themed coloring sheets
Book cost: $20
Emma and Juliana 👧🏽👧🏽 Dobbs have been working hard 💪 this past year to put together a book 📖 for kids about Winchester, Virginia.
✍️ Written by local twin teens to inspire 𖠋𖠋𖠋 kids to explore our area, complete with a ✔️checklist of things to do, see, and learn in our area.
This 🥳 event is open to the public to 💲purchase a signed copy of “Let’s Explore Winchester – Discover the Magic of Our City!” 🤔Consider donating a copy 🎁 to a local teacher or school library. 💝
See you there! 👀 🥳
About the book:
Join James Wood, the founder of Winchester, Virginia, as he takes you on a journey through the history of this remarkable city, the oldest west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From its roots as a Native American settlement to its transformation into a thriving community, discover how Winchester evolved through the years.
On this adventure, you’ll learn about the tribes that first inhabited the land, the early European explorers, and the settlers who established homes and vibrant cultures. James shares stories of notable figures, including George Washington, who played an important role during the French and Indian War, and local heroes like Daniel Morgan, who helped battle for American independence.
Explore the rich history of Winchester, covering everything from the famous Apple Blossom Parade to its historic sites, such as the Old Courthouse and the iconic Walking Mall. This book offers a checklist of must-see landmarks, events, and hidden gems that make Winchester a beloved destination for families and history fans. Each page features a question from James Wood designed to create an interactive reading experience for your child or classroom.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, “Let’s Explore Winchester” invites you to walk the streets, explore the parks, and create unforgettable memories in a community that cherishes its past while looking toward the future. Let’s embark on this adventure together and uncover the treasures of Winchester!
About the authors:
Emma and Juliana Dobbs, high school twins from Frederick County, Virginia, have developed a strong passion for education, history, travel, and exploring everything new. Having enjoyed their upbringing in Winchester, they hope to share the exciting adventures of their area with other children. Emma and Juliana are committed to furthering their education, and all proceeds from this book will go towards their college fund, supporting their future academic endeavors and aspirations.
Books are also available online on Amazon.com and Blurb.com.

A Knight’s Tale Benefit Screening - Ravenwood Foundation
2025-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Alamo Draft House, 179 Kernstown Commons Blvd, Winchester, V, 22602, United States
Join us for a special screening of the legendary medieval romp A Knight’s Tale!
Whether you’re a fan of jousting, 14th-century fashion with a rock ‘n’ roll twist, or Heath Ledger’s unforgettable charm, this is your chance to relive the glory on the big screen!
Support Ravenwood Foundation with the purchase of your tickets and by perusing the offerings of our themed silent auction.

Sip & Savor: A Live Theatrical Sitcom
2025-03-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Espresso Bar & Cafe, 165 N Loudoun St, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Part of a 12-part series – Sip & Savor, a LIVE theatrical sitcom. Episode 2 takes place at the Espresso Bar & Cafe.
In the gripping second episode of “Sip & Savor,” titled “It’s a Privilege,” Verdi embarks on a heartfelt quest to uphold her mother’s legacy. As she navigates the vibrant world of culinary traditions, she encounters a pivotal moment with Novell from the St. Monica Historical Society. Their clash over preserving history forces Verdi to confront her values and the true meaning of privilege. Will she find comply to Norvell or will she find another way to keep her doors open? Tune in to discover the delicious tensions and emotional revelations that unfold in this compelling episode.
Grab your seat. Need to catch up on Episode 1, join our Sip & Savor Tea Club for exclusive access.

Downtown Business Showcase & Networking
2025-03-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Winchester Brew Works

TEDxHandleyBlvd Women Think Again
2025-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 | The HIVE at Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Rooted in the vibrant city of Winchester, known for its creativity and resilience, TEDxHandleyBlvd Women celebrates the unique spirit of this community. Together, we’ll explore new horizons, honor those daring to think differently and foster connections that light the way to a brighter future.
📅 Friday, March 14th, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 The HIVE at Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA
🍷 Wine Reception to Follow
Step into a world where bold ideas meet fresh perspectives at the inaugural TEDxHandleyBlvd Women event: Think Again. In an era that demands innovation and reevaluation, extraordinary speakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines will take the stage to challenge assumptions, inspire action, and empower change.
Through their stories, groundbreaking work, and thought-provoking insights, these trailblazers will encourage us to reconsider the possibilities and ignite meaningful transformation in our lives, our communities, and the world.
✨ Patron attendee tickets are now live!
Space is limited, so don’t wait—secure your spot today: Get Your Tickets Here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxhandleyblvd-women-think-again-2025-tickets-1215732140559?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Let’s Think Again. Together.

Celtic Fest
2025-03-08 12:00 - 22:00 | V
Step into the spirit of the Emerald Isle at Friends of Old Town’s Celtic Fest on Saturday, March 8th, from noon to 10 PM! This lively celebration fills Old Town Winchester with artisan vendors, Irish music and dance, and more! Discover the businesses and cultural gems that bring Celtic charm to our historic downtown year-round, like Piper Dan’s Keltic Shoppe and Union Jack Pub & Restaurant. This event is a chance to embrace our city’s vibrancy while boosting the businesses that make Old Town special. Don’t miss it!

NAACP Winchester Area Branch Monthly Meeting
2025-03-08 09:30 - 11:30 | WPS Admin Building, 598 N. Kent Street, Winchester, 22601, United States
Join us for the Winchester NAACP Monthly Meeting, where we come together to advocate for justice, equity, and positive change in our community.
At this meeting, you’ll hear important updates from our standing committees, including Education, Health, Youth, Membership, and more. This is a great opportunity to hear about future events, stay informed, get involved, and make a difference.
All are welcome—members and non-members alike! We look forward to seeing you there.
The meeting is in-person as well as virtual. For more information, contact us at: NA*****************@***il.com.

Find Your Winchester Revolutionary War Hero on the Winchester Downtown Walking Mall
2025-03-01 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00 | Winchester Walking Mall, Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Where is Your Revolutionary War Hero? Heroes are hiding all over Old Town Winchester’s walking mall in March!
Can you spot them?
When: March 1 – 31
(ALL Month!)
Where: Winchester Downtown Walking Mall
Pick up a scorecard at the Winchester Visitor’s Center or a store at the walking mall.
Look for the RED Hero sign in the store window at participating store locations.
Find the Revolutionary War Hero sign located in the store, and get stamped from the store.
Get 15 stamps from stores and earn a prize at the Winchester-Frederick County Visitor’s Center, located at 1400 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester, VA 22601
More details are included on the back of the scorecard.
You can also download and print a scorecard here:
https://visitwinchesterva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rev-War-Passport-2025.pdf
Learn, Play, and Earn a Prize!
This event is sponsored by Winchester-Frederick County Virginia 250 American Revolution.
Research on the heroes was provided by the Fort Loudoun Chapter of NSDAR.
Find more Virginia 250 information and events here:
Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration
