The Handley Library, a regional library with approximately 85,000 volumes, also offers a wide variety of educational and cultural programs, many of them for children. The Shenandoah Arts Council, which provides support for area artists and art events, publishes a community-wide calendar of cultural activities in its monthly newsletter. Local recreation departments and nearby facilities offer opportunities for fishing, skiing, hiking, camping, tennis, biking, horseshoes, racquetball, golf, horseback riding, minature golf, volleyball, softball, and indoor and outdoor swimming. Other facilities include a fitness room, a fitness trail, picnic shelters, paddle boats, and numerous playgrounds. A semiprofessional baseball team gives residents a chance to cheer for the home team.
Children participate in parent-coached leagues in baseball, backetball, football, and soccer.
Lord Fairfax Community College , a division of the state community college system, is located in nearby Middletown and offers a two-year associate degree. More than 20 faiths are represented by religious organizations in Winchester and Frederick County. In addition to religious services, many churches operate weekday preschool programs and church camps, sponsor scouting groups and sports leagues, and hold interdenominational events throughout the year.