Spookcessible
A Halloween event for children with special needs. Search for easily accessible non-spooky ghosts to turn in for treats. Then head over to the pumpkin patch to look for a pumpkin gourd to take home. Bring a packed lunch and play on the Children's Dream Accessible Playground. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Jim Barnett Park gym.
Date: F, 10/18
Time: 10 am
Fee: FREE
Location: Jim Barnett Park Familyland
Park Cleanup Day
Help us keep Jim Barnett Park beautiful. Groups will be assigned to a section of the park to pick up trash and debris.
Date: SA, 10/19
Time: 9-11 am
Registration: Will take place outside the Rec Center entrance beginning at 8:30 am.
Location: Jim Barnett Park
Ghouls and Gals Halloween Dance
For middle school students featuring a DJ and costume contest. Food will be available for purchase at minimal cost. SCHOOL ID is REQUIRED for admission. No masks or weapons (fake or real). Costumes must be school dress code appropriate.
Date: SA, 10/19
Time: 7-9 pm
Fee: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Register by: In advance or onsite
Location: Jim Barnett Park, Gym
Nature Walk at Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve
Enjoy a guided walk through Winchester's beautiful Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve. Focus will be on birds, flowers, trees, and signs of fall. Meet at the beginning of the parking lot in front of Children of America on Jubal Early Drive. Call Jim Smith at 540-303-3983 for more information.
Date: SA, 10/21 or 11/2
Time: 8:30 am
Fee: FREE
Location: Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve
PB&J Club Special Friday Evening
Play, Bounce & Jump to refine motor skills and have fun in a gym full of toddler-appropriate play equipment every second Friday. This exciting program lets kids and parents play freely without worrying about the clean up or weather. All equipment is safe and properly sanitized before each program. Advanced registration not required.
Date: 2nd F, 11/8/19-3/13/20
Time: 3-7:30 pm
Fee: $3 R $3.50 NR per child age 1-5 (under 1 and adults are free)
Punch Pass: $30 R $35 NR for 10 visits
Location: Jim Barnett Park gym
Veterans Day Memorial Blood Drive
As we honor our veterans that serve or have served, please join us for a luncheon provided by Gore's Meats. A blood drive will also be held by the American Red Cross. Give the gift of life.
Date: F, 11/8
Time: 11 am-5 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Jim Barnett Park, Social Hall
Santa Letters
Write a letter to Santa and put it in his special mailboxes in Winchester for mailing. Remember to include your return address and Santa might just write you back. Mailbox locations: Jim Barnett Park Rec Center, Rouss City Hall (15 N. Cameron Street), Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center (1400 S. Pleasant Valley Road).
Date: 11/18-12/2
Fee: FREE
Little Turkey Treats (1+)
Time to bring your "Little Turkey" to the park for some fun activities, crafts and treats to celebrate Thanksgiving. Enjoy the room full of age-appropriate arts and crafts at your own pace. Parent/guardian must stay with child. No day-of registrations will be accepted.
Date: TH, 11/21
Time: 6:30 pm
Fee: $5/child
Register by: 11/18
Activity #: 641347-11
Location: Jim Barnett Park, Social Hall
Thankful for Volleyball Tournament (18+)
All co-ed volleyball teams are invited to show off their skills in this annual tournament.
Date: SU, 11/24
Time: 8 am registration, 9 am start time
Fee: $20/person
Register: In advance or onsite
Activity #: 631645-07
Location: John Handley High School, Gym
Santa Letters
Write a letter to Santa and put it in his special mailboxes in Winchester for mailing. Remember to include your return address and Santa might just write you back. Mailbox locations: Jim Barnett Park Rec Center, Rouss City Hall (15 N. Cameron Street), Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center (1400 S. Pleasant Valley Road).
Date: 11/18-12/2
Fee: FREE
Cookies with Santa (1+)
Enjoy the room full of age-appropriate arts and crafts to celebrate the holidays at your own pace. Parent/guardian must stay with child. No day-of registrations will be accepted.
Date: TH, 12/4
Time: 6:30 pm
Fee: $5/child
Register by: 12/2
Activity #: 641347-12
Location: Jim Barnett Park, Social Hall
PB&J Club Special Friday Evening
Play, Bounce & Jump to refine motor skills and have fun in a gym full of toddler-appropriate play equipment every second Friday. This exciting program lets kids and parents play freely without worrying about the clean up or weather. All equipment is safe and properly sanitized before each program. Advanced registration not required.
Date: 2nd F, 12/3/19-3/13/20
Time: 3-7:30 pm
Fee: $3 R $3.50 NR per child age 1-5 (under 1 and adults are free)
Punch Pass: $30 R $35 NR for 10 visits
Location: Jim Barnett Park gym
Santa Letters
Make a Christmas craft while you wait to visit the jolly old man himself, Santa!
Date: 12/14
Time: 10 am-2 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Godfrey Miller Center, 28 S. Loudoun Street (pedestrian mall)
Special Event Permits
Click here for more information about holding a special event in Jim Barnett Park.
Leslie Bowery
Recreation Coordinator - Special Events
Winchester Parks & Recreation
1001 East Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-4946
Fax (540) 678-8791
Email