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Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is now accepting applications for the 2026 season at the Homestead Community Garden, located at the Historic Halfway Homestead ,335 McNeil Dr. Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to reserve a plot and enjoy growing fresh vegetables, flowers, small fruits and more. 

Online registration opens Feb. 6 and will close on March 27. Plots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  

“Community gardening is more than growing food. It’s about connecting with neighbors, learning new skills and enjoying tending your own plot,” said Christine Ginnity, Volunteer and Horticulture Specialist. “We welcome both experienced gardeners and newcomers to join us for a season of growth learning, and community.”

The garden will provide water, drip and micro-spray irrigation, soil, basic tools and seasonal workshops. Plot holders will need to provide their own seeds, plants and supports. There are two types of plots at the homestead: a raised bed, starting at $36 per season and an in-ground bed, starting at $96 per season. 

For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/4qhEwxF.

Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture invites residents to Magical Forest on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. This event will take place west of the roundabout on Windsor Lake Rd., behind the Windsor Police Department at 960 N. 15th Street.

Magical Forest is a unique, family-friendly event that brings together creativity, sustainability and community fun. Using Christmas trees collected through the Town of Windsor’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program, participants work together to build imaginative forts, transforming the forest into a winter wonderland. The event encourages teamwork, creativity and environmental stewardship while giving recycled trees a new purpose.

All materials will be provided, along with hot chocolate provided by The Human Bean. This event is sponsored by The Human Bean, State Farm by Heidi Washburn and Redmond Construction.

To learn more about Magical Forest, visit recreationliveshere.com/MagicalForest.

To learn more about the Christmas Tree Recycling Program, visit recreationliveshere.com/Calendar.

Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is excited to announce the upcoming release of its Winter/Spring Activity Guide, set to launch on Monday, Nov. 24 at 12 p.m. The guide will be available online and in-person at the Windsor Community Recreation Center (250 11th St.).

The Winter/Spring Activity Guide will feature a variety of events, classes, and recreational programs for all ages and interests. From seasonal favorites to new exciting programs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This is the perfect opportunity for residents to plan and take part in upcoming activities. 

Visit the Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture website to explore and register for your favorite activities. 

Learn more about the Winter/Spring Activity Guide at recreationliveshere.com/ActivityGuide.

The Town of Windsor is hosting its annual Windsor Wonderland event on Saturday, Dec. 6, located at Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th St. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. 

“Santa is set to arrive just in time for the annual holiday tree-lighting proclamation, presented by Windsor Mayor Julie Cline,” said Recreation Coordinator Stephanie Laub.  “We’re thrilled to host an evening full of festive fun, including a visit with Santa, face painting, live ice-sculpture carving and so much more."

Schedule of Events: 

• 4 p.m. Santa arrives on the Great Western Train 
• 4 - 7 p.m. Food vendors open for sales, Bounce house open 
• 4:30-7:00 p.m. Visit with Santa, Face Painting at Art & Heritage Center *must be in line by 6:30 p.m.  
• 6:30-Parade 

Windsor Wonderland is sponsored in part by State Farm Insurance-Heidi Washburn, ReMax Alliance, AIMS Community College, Renewal by Andersen, ENT Credit Union, Great Western and Sprout Goose Travel. 

For more information about Windsor Wonderland visit recreationliveshere.com/WindsorWonderland. 

WINDSOR, Colo. (October 11, 2025) —  This October, Town of Windsor Museums invites the public to explore the mysterious history of the Eaton House and the Dickey Farmhouse. As part of the Paranormal Windsor series, participants will have a unique opportunity to uncover the truth behind their potentially haunted past and learn the tales of those who once called these historic buildings home.

Two programs will be offered, each providing a different experience.

Paranormal Windsor Presents provides a family-friendly opportunity to discover untold stories of two of Windsor’s oldest buildings, the Eaton House (100 N 5th St.) and Dickey Farmhouse, located at the Historic Halfway Homestead (335 McNeil Dr.).

Discover evidence captured by paranormal investigator James Montez during his recent overnight stays in each building including visual and audio recordings.

There are two opportunities to visit these historic sites for Paranormal Windsor Presents. The first night of the series will be held on Friday, Oct. 17 at the Eaton House, starting at 6 p.m. The second opportunity will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Dickey Farmhouse, starting at 6 p.m. Registration is required and is $6 per person.

Paranormal Windsor Investigates invites adult audiences for a real-life paranormal investigation inside the Dickey Farmhouse and Eaton House. Participants must be prepared to enter areas of near-complete darkness, walk up and down steep stairs and squeeze into confined areas while learning about paranormal investigation tools and techniques.

There are four opportunities to explore history as part of the Paranormal Windsor Investigates series. The first two opportunities will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Eaton House, starting at 6:30 and 9 p.m., respectively. The second night of Paranormal Windsor Investigates will be held on Friday, Oct. 31 at the Dickey Farmhouse, starting at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Registration is required and is $50-75 per person. 

Sign up for both events in the series or just one at bit.ly/3I8zYdc. Learn more about Town of Windsor Museums at recreationliveshere.com/Museums. 

 Town of Windsor Museums will host its 7th annual Halloween Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Windsor History Museum and Boardwalk Park (100 N 5th St.). This event is family-friendly and free to attend. 

“This is our seventh year in a row hosting the Halloween Carnival, and every year it gets bigger, and better,” said Culture Supervisor Laura Browarny. “We are excited to collaborate again with the Windsor Downtown Alliance trick-or-treat event so families can maximize their candy opportunities by stopping at local business along Main St. from 1 to 4 p.m. in addition to trick-or-treating at the History Museum.” 

The Halloween Carnival will include activities such as face painting, trick-or-treating, food trucks, inflatables and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own candy buckets and dress up in their best Halloween costume. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants can also join the Zombie Dash Fun Run starting at noon at Boardwalk Park. Complete one loop around Windsor Lake for a chance to win a prize and receive goodies. Checkin for the race will begin at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required for this event. To register, visit bit.ly/4mvFEfh.

To learn more about the Halloween Carnival, or if your organization is interested in sponsoring  event, visit recreationliveshere.com/HalloweenCarnival.

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Town of Windsor Museums is proud to announce the installation of seven new outdoor sculptures located on the west side of Windsor Lake along the Dr. Tom Jones Trail, 100 N. 5^th St.

These installations are part of the Sculpture on Loan (SoL) of Windsor program, a community initiative that brings rotating public art to Windsor while supporting local artists.

The sculptures, on temporary loan from local artists, were installed on Monday, Aug. 25, and Tuesday, Aug. 26. Each piece is available for purchase, with most proceeds going directly to the artists.

Community members are invited to join the Windsor Arts Commission on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 9 to 11 a.m., to tour the newly installed sculptures. Community members will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite sculpture. The winning artist will receive the “Best in SoL” prize, based on votes.

To learn about this season’s artists, vote and find additional information about the Windsor Arts Commission and their work in Windsor, visit recreationliveshere.com/PublicArt. 

Artists interested in participating in future Sculpture on Loan seasons are encouraged to apply during the annual open call period, typically held from April through early June.

Learn more about the Town of Windsor Museums at recreationliveshere.com/Museums.

The Town of Windsor, in conjunction with the Windsor Harvest Festival, has announced the 2025 schedule of activities and parade route.

The Windsor Harvest Festival celebrates its 103rd year with numerous events and activities across Windsor, including arts, crafts, commercial vendors and much more. This year’s festival runs Saturday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 1. 

The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1 and run until all participants have completed the route. The route will begin at 1st St. and Walnut St., turn south onto 7th St. and end at Eastman Park Dr. Parade route roadways will be closed starting at 7 a.m., and residents are asked to move any parked cars prior to the event.

Though not an all-inclusive list, the following events are scheduled to take place at this year’s Harvest Festival:

• Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31 - Windsor Balloon Launch at Boardwalk Community Park, 100 N. 5th St., and Eastman Park, 7025 Eastman Park Dr., from 6 to 7:30 a.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 30 – Windsor Farmers Market at Boardwalk Community Park from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..
• Sunday, Aug. 31 - Windsor Cruise-In at Windsor High School north parking lot from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For more information on the Windsor Harvest Festival, including a complete schedule of events, visit windsorharvestfest.com.

Learn more about the Town of Windsor at windsorgov.com.

To be updated about upcoming Windsor events, text the keyword EVENTS to 970-251-7151. Attendees can also text the keyword WINDSOREVENT to 888777 for weather updates and other important information during events.

The Windsor Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th St., will be closed from Monday, Aug. 18 through Friday, Aug. 22 for annual maintenance and deep cleaning.

“We try to minimize facility closures throughout the year, so we schedule an annual maintenance week for our team to conduct repairs, perform facility upgrades and deep clean,” said Windsor Operations & Facilities Manager Kendra Martin.

While the facility will be closed, the front desk will be available via phone Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to assist with registrations for programs or activities. To register online visit recreationliveshere.com/RecReg.

During the closure, Community Recreation Center members can utilize the Eaton Recreation Center, 1675 3rd St., in Eaton or Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St., in Loveland free of charge. Members can access either facility but must bring their membership cards to check in. Please confirm operating hours for these facilities prior to planning your visit.

Regular hours of operation will resume Saturday, Aug. 23 at 8 a.m.

For more information, call the Community Recreation Center at 970-674-3500 or visit recreationliveshere.com.

Windsor Museums invites the public to attend the grand opening of the newly preserved Eaton House on Aug. 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 100 5th St.

This free, family-friendly event offers a rare opportunity to explore the inside of the Eaton House, originally built in 1902 by Windsor resident, Benjamin Eaton, who played a pivotal role in Colorado’s irrigation history and agricultural heritage.

Highlights of the event include interactive exhibits, hands-on learning stations and water- themed actives with local partners the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, West Greeley Conservation District, Clearview Library District and more.

Originally the residence of irrigation ditch riders, the Eaton House now serves as a dynamic hub for learning and community engagement.

“We're celebrating the completion of the building through this event and inviting the public to explore all things water — a key to the building's history and future,” said Laura Browarny, Recreation Supervisor.

For more information about Windsor Museums, visit recreationliveshere.com/Culture

WINDSOR, Colo. (June 18, 2025) — This July, join Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture for Parks and Recreation Month. This year’s theme is “Build Together, Play Together” and recreation departments throughout the United States celebrate each July in cooperation with the National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA).

Events for the month of July can be found at recreationliveshere.com/Calendar.

Highlights for July include:

July 7 – Free rentals at Windsor Lake, 100 N. 5^th St.

July 14 – Free swim from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chimney Park Pool, 421 Chimney Park Dr.

July 15 – S’mores on the Community Recreation Center patio from 4 to 6 p.m., 250 11^th St.

July 25 – Free admission to the Community Recreation Center, 250 11^th St.

July 30 – Community Recreation Center member snack pop-up, 250 11^th St.

“We are so excited to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month here in the Town of Windsor, said Tara Fotsch, Deputy Director of Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture. “All month long, we’ll be hosting special events and promotions focused on how the Windsor community is built together when we play together.”

Windsor Parks, Recreation and Culture strives to be the national leader in exceptional recreation experiences, with the mission to build a strong sense of community while embracing the core values of exceptional customer experiences, belonging, sustainably, innovation and fun. To learn more about Windsor Parks, Recreation and Culture, visit recreationliveshere.com. To learn more about Parks and Recreation Month, visit nrpa.org/

The Town of Windsor is thrilled to announce the 2025 Arbor Day Poster & Poetry Winners. 

In honor of Arbor Day, local elementary and middle school students have been recognized for their creativity in the contest. This year’s contest saw incredible participation from students across multiple schools with winners selected for their creativity, thoughtfulness and vibrant interpretation of the theme “We Need Trees.”  

Poster Contest Winners by School

Orchard Hill Elementary

• Ashlynn Gann, 2^nd Grade, 1^st Place
• Sonriza Hurtado, 4^th Grade, 2^nd Place
• Aria Lam, 1^st Grade, 3^rd Place
• Charlotte Rose Vance, 4^th Grade, Honorable Mention
• Lainey Jones, 1^st Grade, Honorable Mention 

Tozer Primary

• Peyton Fleener, 2^nd Grade, 1^st  Place
• Codi Prach, Kindergarten, 2^nd Place
• Jonathan Sanchez, 1^st Grade, 3^rd Place
• Bryce Rogers, 1^st Grade, Honorable Mention 
• Zoey Weiser, 2^nd Grade, Honorable Mention

Grandview Elementary

• Ophelia Pennington, 5^th Grade, 1^st Place
• Adelaide Thurston, 3^rd Grade, 2^nd Place
• Sofia Perez, 4^th Grade, 3^rd Place
• Tinnley Johnson, 2^nd Grade, Honorable Mention
• Coraline Trujillo, 5^th Grade, Honorable Mention

Skyview School of STEM

• Brooks Reeves, 3^rd Grade, 1^st Place
• Landon Workman, 4^th Grade, 2^nd Place
• Harper Dale, Kindergarten, 3^rd Place
• Adaline Sandoval, 2^nd Grade, Honorable Mention
• Evan Estrada, 4^th Grade, Honorable Mention

Mountain View Elementary

• Xavier Lesnicki, 4^th Grade, 1^st Place
• Leyla Erdogan, 5^th Grade, 2^nd Place
• Charlotte Erhart, 4^th Grade, 3^rd Place
• Amelia Whitecalfe, 3^rd Grade, Honorable Mention
• Adeline Mascarenas, 3^rd Grade, Honorable Mention

Windsor Charter Academy

• Wyatt Lamasters, 5^th Grade, 1^st Place
• Grettel Ramirez Gonzalez, 1^st Grade, 2^nd Place
• Lydia Salyards, 4^th Grade, 3^rd Place
• Britynn Jenke, 2^nd Grade, Honorable Mention
• Dylan Chillson, 3^rd Grade, Honorable Mention
• Addison Davis, 4^th Grade, Honorable Mention 

Hollister Lake Elementary

• Julia Wilson, 5^th Grade, 1^st Place
• Allison Almonetti, 1^st Grade, 2^nd Place
• Everly Gray, 3^rd Grade, 3^rd Place
• Emilia Barbari, Kindergarten, Honorable Mention 
• Abigail Calva, 2^nd Grade, Honorable Mention

Windsor Middle School – Poetry Contest Winners

• Addison Long, 6^th Grade, 1^st Place
• Payton Palmer, 6^th Grade, 2^nd Place
• Penelope Deis, 6^th Grade, 3^rd Place
• Layla Rea, 6^th Grade, Honorable Mention
• Annalise Kiel, 7^th Grade, Honorable Mention 

Winning entries will be displayed on Parks, Recreation & Culture Facebook and Instagram pages.

For more information about the Windsor Forestry Team, visit recreationliveshere.com/Forestry. 

The Town of Windsor is excited to host the annual Windsor Volunteer Fair, set to take place on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Boardwalk Community Park Pavillion, located at 100 N. 5^th St. 

This free, family-friendly event invites residents and visitors to explore numerous volunteer opportunities with the Town of Windsor and local nonprofit organizations. There is no registration required, and all are welcome to attend. 

The Volunteer Fair offers a unique chance for attendees to meet with representatives from a variety of organizations to learn more about the impactful ways that they can contribute to the community. Community members will also have the chance to meet with local organizations, ask questions and sign up to volunteer.

“We’re so excited to be hosting yet another Volunteer Fair this spring,” Volunteer Coordinator Madeline Cheek said. “This event is a great way for community members to connect with local organizations, give back and be part of making Windsor a great community in which to live. Plus, visitors can enjoy a snack from a local food truck while enjoying the beautiful spring weather.”

The Windsor Volunteer Experience aims and is committed to inspiring residents to be more active, engaged and invested within their community through community service. With various opportunities, there is something for everyone!

In the event of inclement weather,  the fair will be rescheduled for Saturday, May 3, at the same time and location.

For more information about the Windsor Volunteer Experience, visit windsorgov.com/Volunteer or call 970-388-5199.

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WINDSOR, Colo. — Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is hosting a Summer Employment Fair on Thursday, March 13, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11^th St. This a free event with no registration required.

During the Summer Employment Fair, attendees will have a chance to visit various booths, apply and interview on the spot for part-time and seasonal opportunities. Each booth will represent different Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture departments including aquatics, parks, athletics, culture and more.

“We are thrilled to connect with our community at our third annual Summer Employment Fair,” says Recreational Coordinator Britt Moos. “It is an exciting opportunity to network and engage with the community to share our diverse career options.”

Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is among the list of elite parks and recreation agencies across the country that has earned accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). This mark of distinction indicates that an agency has met rigorous standards related to the management and administration of lands, facilities, resources, programs, safety and services. To learn more about Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture visit recreationliveshere.com. To view the current job listings, visit recreationliveshere.com/jobs.