Family

Millions of parents and caregivers are raising families while meeting the increasing care needs of their aging parents.

Please join us for a dynamic conversation with Liz O'Donnell, Caregiver, Local Expert and Author of the Nationally Recognized Wellness Book, "Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Making a Living.”

During this in-person program, Liz will address the unique and sometimes competing challenges of caring for your children and aging parents.

You will learn how to balance responsibilities and commitments while maintaining your well-being; start crucial

Embrace your inner fairy and join us for Titania's Fairy Ball! ​Ballet Arts Centre of Winchester invites you to join Titania, Queen of the Fairies, and deck out in your favorite sparkling tiaras, magical wings, and ethereal fashions! Ticket includes dancing, refreshments, crafts, photo corner, and a special ballet performance by Titania’s Fairies! Each Dancer will also take home a special fairy gift as a keepsake. Open to all Dancers and Friends ages 3.5 to 7 on Saturday, March 2nd at 3:00 p.m. at BAC Studios, 50 Cross Street, Winchester MA. One ticket admits one child with one grown-up.

Join us for this interactive panel for parents and guardians to learn about the non-academic aspects of transitioning to kindergarten. Prior to the panel, visit the Community Resource Fair to learn about after-school opportunities for your school age child.

Panelists include Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Hackett, School Nurse, Kindergarten Teacher, School Psychologist and Elementary School Principals.

The Community Resource Fair includes parent representatives from all five elementary schools, enrichment opportunities and after-school care.

6:30-7:00 PM: Resource Fair, Dining Commons
7:00-8

Lace up your sneakers and kick off Winchester’s annual community celebration with a 2.5 or 5 mile walk or run. Run as an individual or get the whole family involved, strollers are welcome. The race starts and ends at the Griffin Museum (67 Shore Rd) and travels through town. All proceeds from the race go to fund innovative education in Winchester’s public schools.

With Jen Noonan, Program Director, MSW, and Jonathan Gay, Executive Director of the Children's Room.

When a child or teen experiences a loss, we are often unsure what to say or do, especially since grief manifests differently depending on the child's developmental stage.

Join us for an interactive session with grief experts from The Children's Room and learn how grief shows up for kids and teens.
This virtual program will offer practical tips and tools about what to say/do and how to help when someone has experienced a loss.

The program will include an extended Q&A with participants.

Zoom webinar:

Friday Evening Block Party: 6:00-8:30

Saturday Street Fair: 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Fireworks 9:15.

Town Day Road Race starts at 8:45 am on Shore Road.

Friday Evening Block Party: 6:00-8:30

Saturday Street Fair: 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Fireworks 9:15.

Town Day Road Race starts at 8:45 am on Shore Road.

Winchester's 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples' Day Family Celebration is happening on Monday, October 13, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Winchester Town Hall, 71 Mount Vernon Street

Starting at 10:00 am, we'll have various activities and advocacy opportunities, both for families with young children as well as for all lifelong learners.

From 11-12, you won't want to miss the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers interactive performance!

We look forward to celebrating this year's IPD with you!

Join us for a panel with the 2025 Women’s History Month honorees who are Empowering Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): Rawan Angele, Maggie Jackson, Karin Lamson, Ashley Byrne, Riya Karunakaran, Fuxin Shi and Meredith Thompson.

Note that the location has been changed!

Any questions, email office@nfsj.org