Through the generosity of many local businesses, children can see a variety of special vehicles up close! Each year we have vehicles from the local fire, police, and EMS. There is also construction equipment, military vehicles, and more. You won't want to miss this fun day! This program is open to the public. No registration is required.

Date: Sunday, May 7th

Time: 1:00-3:00pm

Where: Upper parking lots (near the Lodge)

Fee: FREE! (Food is available for a fee). 

Come on out and enjoy the 5-mile loop on Winding Trails 12.5 mile trail system which includes wide open trails, hills, and turns, combined with sections of technical single track. Cat 3, Cat 2, Cat 1, and Pro classes will run with a variety of age groups. Distances will vary according to class. There will also be a special First Timers Race on a separate 2-mile course (two laps) and a free short kids race. Proceeds from this event go to the Winding Trails Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation. Registration is available on bikereg.com.

Date: Saturday, April 23rd

Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm (start times will vary depending on race class)

Where: Garmany Hall and Trails

Fee: Fees are listed at bikereg.com

Try a Trek! Join Trek Bicycle Newington for a bike demo! Trek will be on site at Winding Trails with a fleet of demo bikes including mountain bikes and road bikes. Waivers and helmets will be required. Email newington@trekbikes.com for more details. Registration is not required. This demo is open to the public.

Date: Saturday, April 22nd

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: Walton Pond Beach/Tri Series Transition Area

Fee: FREE!

One of our most popular events of the summer in the annual Last Blast- a celebration of summer! Activities planned include live music, a magic show, inflatables, food, and more. The highlight of the day will be the world class fireworks show at dark, over the lake, perfectly timed to music. Watching this show up close over Dunning Lake is like no other fireworks show you have seen. This is a VERY popular event and no guests will be permitted in the park on this day. No registration is required, but we must stress this event is for members ONLY.

Date: Saturday, August 19th

Time: 4:00pm to 10:00pm

Where: Dunning Lake Beach

Ages: All

Fee: Free for all members

Winding Trails will be hosting the 11th annual Cross Country Invitational for high school and middle school cross-country teams. This event will take place in the camp area and our trail system. Traditionally, this race attracts over 700 runners and hundreds of spectators. Parking will be very limited on this day.

Date: Saturday, September 23rd

Time: 7:30am to 3:30pm

Where: Garmany Hall and trails

Parking Fee: $5 for the public, free for members