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Support Small Business! Shop and dine in Windsor center. Saturday, November 30th, the Saturday after Thanksgiving is a great reminder to us all to support our local shops and restaurants. Without them, what kind a town would this be? We love local! Join us in visiting our retail shops and restaurants!
And don't forget to buy a Windsor Center Gift Card - a great stocking stuffer! They can be used at many different Windsor center businesses!! And they can be refilled, too!
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Spend Windsor center gift cards at the following Windsor Center businesses!
Ace Hardware Windsor
Beer Garden at Barts
Dom’s Broad Street Eatery
Family Pizzeria
First Town Downtown
PC Development Group
Geissler’s Supermarket
The Bean @ 226
The Blue Dragonfly
See more!
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Carol sing and Torchlight Parade will proceed as scheduled!
We have a fun evening of holiday festivities planned for Saturday, December 6th in Windsor center at 6:00 pm organized by First Town Downtown and sponsored by Windsor Federal Bank.
The fun starts with the Carol Sing and Festive Tree Lighting on the Windsor town green at 6:00 pm. During the carol sing, enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate!
After the singing comes the parade! At 6:30 the Torchlight Parade of more than 20 vehicles and marchers will began on Capen Street and progress through the town center in all its lights, music and fanciful decorations! We hope you grab a spot near the street to watch the brightly decorated fire trucks and other festive vehicles parade by in their holiday glory! There will be prizes for best decorated vehicles including the Santa's Sleigh Award, Mayor's Award and Rudolph's Award with judging by local personalities.
***BONFIRE HAS BEEN CANCELED due to weather conditions
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Build a holiday float, light up your truck, tractor, golfcart or car and come join in the parade procession. Open to families, friends, clubs and businesses alike! Let us know if you will be marching with us by emailing windsortorchlightparade@gmail.com for details.
Note: In case of terrible weather, the events will be postponed to Sunday, Dec. 7th.
This event is brought to you by First Town Downtown with the support of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department, Presenting Sponsor: Windsor Federal Bank. Thank you to all our sponsors!
Area Sponsors:
Back East Brewing LLC
Candy Cane Sponsors
Davis Publishing, LLC / CT Kids and Family
Dewey's Barrels
Fred and Jan Raffino
P&D Currency
PC Development Group, LLC
Richard & Joyce Armstrong
Voices Against Lyme Disease
Windsor American Legion Gray-Dickinson Post #59
Windsor Climate Action
Snowflake Sponsors: Mae Maloney
If you would you like your group or vehicle to be in the parade, please email windsortorchlightparade@gmail.com its Free fun for all!!
To join First Town Downtown as a residential or business member, please visit Join or Renew! or email us at info@ftdt.org
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It Really Is (Going to Be) A Very Windsor Holiday!
Saturday, December 7 will mark a festive and fun-filled day of holiday celebrations throughout Downtown Windsor during the annual “A Very Windsor Holiday.” This annual event promises something for everyone, with local businesses, restaurants, and pop-up venues offering a variety of holiday shopping, dining, and entertainment options from 9am to 11pm.
The day kicks off with family-friendly events, including opportunities to meet Santa and enjoy delicious food and drinks at The Bean @226. From 4 to 6 pm, The Bean will host its Winter Bazaar, featuring local craft vendors selling everything from home décor and ceramics to jewelry, smudges, candles, and unique gift items. Silent auction tickets will also be available, with all proceeds benefiting Project Santa.
Just a short walk away at The Birdcage at 25 Central Street, the Holiday Pop-Up Market will be open from 10 am to 4 pm, showcasing a curated selection of handcrafted goods, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, wooden crafts, and more. Visitors can also enjoy hot coffee, and take a holiday-themed photo in this cozy marketplace while enjoying singer, “Tomaca” who’ll be singing Christmas tunes and including some sing-alongs.
Next door, the Windsor Art Center Studios will host an Open Studio and Art Sale, giving guests a chance to see local artists at work and purchase paintings, sculptures, books, and other unique items. A quick stroll across the railroad tracks will bring visitors to the Windsor Art Center, where they can explore the gift shop and view "Renewal: Healing Through Art" a transformative exhibition exploring the power of creativity in promoting healing and wellness. Featuring a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, and mixed media, the show highlights how art can support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The gallery will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. Please feel free to enjoy live music at the Windsor Art Center as well, from noon to 2pm.
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Be a part of Windsor's future! No matter where you live or work, you can be a part of First Town Downtown as a member!
As a Main Street program, we cultivate the qualities that make Windsor center irresistible, grow local businesses, charm residents and visitors, and spark community pride.
We believe "Main Street" is for everyone. At the core of our approach to revitalization is a commitment to creating places of shared prosperity, equal access to opportunity, and inclusive engagement.
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The Holidays are Officially Here
The holidays are officially here, starting with Thanksgiving this Thursday. Here at First Town Downtown, we are grateful for so many things: our members, our sponsors, our board members and other volunteers, the support of the Town of Windsor, Windsor center business owners and employees and the community as a whole. We hope you join us for our upcoming holiday activities on Saturday, December 7th. And remember to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday, November 30th! |
Small Business Saturday
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Support Small Business! Shop and dine in Windsor center. Saturday, November 30th, the Saturday after Thanksgiving is a great reminder to us all to support our local shops and restaurants. Without them, what kind a town would this be? We love local! Join us in visiting our retail shops and restaurants!
And don't forget to buy a Windsor Center Gift Card - a great stocking stuffer! They can be used at many different Windsor center businesses!! And they can be refilled, too!
read more
Windsor Center Gift Cards
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Spend Windsor center gift cards at the following Windsor Center businesses!
Ace Hardware Windsor
Beer Garden at Barts
Dom’s Broad Street Eatery
Family Pizzeria
First Town Downtown
PC Development Group
Geissler’s Supermarket
The Bean @ 226
The Blue Dragonfly
See more!
read more
Carol Sing & Torchlight Parade
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THE BONFIRE HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Carol sing and Torchlight Parade will proceed as scheduled!
We have a fun evening of holiday festivities planned for Saturday, December 6th in Windsor center at 6:00 pm organized by First Town Downtown and sponsored by Windsor Federal Bank.
The fun starts with the Carol Sing and Festive Tree Lighting on the Windsor town green at 6:00 pm. During the carol sing, enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate!
After the singing comes the parade! At 6:30 the Torchlight Parade of more than 20 vehicles and marchers will began on Capen Street and progress through the town center in all its lights, music and fanciful decorations! We hope you grab a spot near the street to watch the brightly decorated fire trucks and other festive vehicles parade by in their holiday glory! There will be prizes for best decorated vehicles including the Santa's Sleigh Award, Mayor's Award and Rudolph's Award with judging by local personalities.
***BONFIRE HAS BEEN CANCELED due to weather conditions
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Volunteer!
If you'd like to volunteer to help us that night, please click the link above or email info@ftdt.org and we'll get back to you ASAP!Sponsor or Donate!
Please consider sponsoring or donating to this wonderful holiday event in the center of Windsor!Drive or March in the Parade!
FREE to participate – Just be FESTIVE & BRIGHT!Build a holiday float, light up your truck, tractor, golfcart or car and come join in the parade procession. Open to families, friends, clubs and businesses alike! Let us know if you will be marching with us by emailing windsortorchlightparade@gmail.com for details.
Note: In case of terrible weather, the events will be postponed to Sunday, Dec. 7th.
This event is brought to you by First Town Downtown with the support of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department, Presenting Sponsor: Windsor Federal Bank. Thank you to all our sponsors!
Area Sponsors:
Back East Brewing LLC
Grimshaw Tree Service
Kiwanis Club of Windsor
Loomis Chaffee
The Bean @ 226
Candy Cane Sponsors
Davis Publishing, LLC / CT Kids and Family
Dewey's Barrels
Fred and Jan Raffino
P&D Currency
PC Development Group, LLC
Richard & Joyce Armstrong
Voices Against Lyme Disease
Windsor American Legion Gray-Dickinson Post #59
Windsor Climate Action
Snowflake Sponsors: Mae Maloney
If you would you like your group or vehicle to be in the parade, please email windsortorchlightparade@gmail.com its Free fun for all!!
To join First Town Downtown as a residential or business member, please visit Join or Renew! or email us at info@ftdt.org
read more
A Very Windsor Holiday
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It Really Is (Going to Be) A Very Windsor Holiday!
Saturday, December 7 will mark a festive and fun-filled day of holiday celebrations throughout Downtown Windsor during the annual “A Very Windsor Holiday.” This annual event promises something for everyone, with local businesses, restaurants, and pop-up venues offering a variety of holiday shopping, dining, and entertainment options from 9am to 11pm.
The day kicks off with family-friendly events, including opportunities to meet Santa and enjoy delicious food and drinks at The Bean @226. From 4 to 6 pm, The Bean will host its Winter Bazaar, featuring local craft vendors selling everything from home décor and ceramics to jewelry, smudges, candles, and unique gift items. Silent auction tickets will also be available, with all proceeds benefiting Project Santa.
Just a short walk away at The Birdcage at 25 Central Street, the Holiday Pop-Up Market will be open from 10 am to 4 pm, showcasing a curated selection of handcrafted goods, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, wooden crafts, and more. Visitors can also enjoy hot coffee, and take a holiday-themed photo in this cozy marketplace while enjoying singer, “Tomaca” who’ll be singing Christmas tunes and including some sing-alongs.
Next door, the Windsor Art Center Studios will host an Open Studio and Art Sale, giving guests a chance to see local artists at work and purchase paintings, sculptures, books, and other unique items. A quick stroll across the railroad tracks will bring visitors to the Windsor Art Center, where they can explore the gift shop and view "Renewal: Healing Through Art" a transformative exhibition exploring the power of creativity in promoting healing and wellness. Featuring a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, and mixed media, the show highlights how art can support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The gallery will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. Please feel free to enjoy live music at the Windsor Art Center as well, from noon to 2pm.
read more
Join or Renew
 |
Be a part of Windsor's future! No matter where you live or work, you can be a part of First Town Downtown as a member!
As a Main Street program, we cultivate the qualities that make Windsor center irresistible, grow local businesses, charm residents and visitors, and spark community pride.
We believe "Main Street" is for everyone. At the core of our approach to revitalization is a commitment to creating places of shared prosperity, equal access to opportunity, and inclusive engagement.
read more