Park Events

2026 Holiday Parade Applications Open

03 Oct 2026 It's time to start planning for one of Winchester's favorite holiday traditions! Applications are now being accepted for participants in this year's Holiday Parade.

We invite businesses, community organizations, schools, churches, marching bands, performance groups, clubs, and festive floats to join us in spreading holiday cheer throughout downtown Winchester.

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Native Plant Festival 2026

03 Oct 2026 Come to the park on Saturday, October 3, to learn more about the benefits of native plants and trees. The festival will take place in the Audubon Arboretum near our pollinator meadow from 10AM-2PM.
Throughout the festival, we'll be giving away limited quantities of free tree saplings to City residents, have native plants for sale, kids' activities, and tons of educational booths from our partners!

Audubon Arboretum in Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E. Cork Street,  22601

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Fall Nature Walk at Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve

10 Oct 2026 Join us for guided nature walks at Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve.

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Spooky Fun 2026

16 Oct 2026 Meet up with family and friends for a Spooky night of fun! Our Annual Spooky Fun event will be on Friday, October 16, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Rec Center in Jim Barnett Park.

Jim Barnett Park Rec Center, 1001 E. Cork Street,  22601

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