Join us for the First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm this December! Enjoy a peaceful walk through the woods, led by our knowledgeable volunteers. This guided hike is a great way to learn about our trail network. Come experience the quiet beauty of the season, stretch your legs, and spend time in nature with […]
🎄✨ 1st Annual Community Tree Decorating Event! ✨🎄 Co-Sponsored by: The Garden Club of New Milford & Village Center for the Arts 📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT Join us for a festive day of fun and creativity! […]
Clay Play For all ages (7 and under can sit on parents lap) Saturday, December 6th 1:00-3:00PM This is a great chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay. We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages—little ones are […]
Village Center for the Arts Presents December’s Featured Artist: Don Thorn Exhibit Date/Time: Saturday, December 6th 6:30-8:00 PM Location: Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT Website: www.villagecenterarts.org Village Center for the Arts is proud to feature the expressive and inspiring work of Don Thorn as our December Featured Artist. Fueled […]
🎄 Holiday Sip & Shop Soirée at Candlelight Farms!Sunday, December 7 | 10 AM – 4 PM | Lower Barn Kick off the holiday season with Lumeniri Studio at our festive Sip & Shop! Enjoy hot chocolate and wine while browsing handcrafted jewelry, unique gifts, and local artisan treasures. Bring the family—kids can enjoy holiday […]
Winter is the perfect time to learn about evergreens. Naturalist and forester Lori Lichtenauer will lead this program around the Deer Pond Farm campus describing common evergreens and conifers. You will observe and compare pines, spruce, cedar, hemlock, holly, and more! This program is a great experiential learning opportunity to smell, count, and feel your […]
Holiday Cheer with Clay Saturday, December 13th, 1:00-4:00 PM. Ages 8 -Adult, $40. We walk you through step-by-step to create beautiful clay pieces. You make personalized one of a kind clay decor or gifts such as phone holders, trinket dishes, or ornaments. Call to register (860) 354-4318. Preregistration is required. Includes first firing. villagecenterarts.org
Grab your hats, mittens, and some holiday spirit, and join us on the Green for our Annual Carol Sing on Saturday, December 13 at 6:30 PM! A tradition that began in 1977, under the direction of band leader Skitch Henderson, the Carol Sing takes place around New Milford’s bandstand, complete with songbooks, luminaries, and of […]
Dirty Date Night Saturday, December 13th 6:30-9:30 PM Grab someone special and come get dirty....with clay! This is a two-day course (plus a day for glazing) where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. You can glaze your piece at your leisure once it's […]
Dirty Date Night Saturday, December 13th 6:30-9:30 PM Grab someone special and come get dirty....with clay! This is a two-day course (plus a day for glazing) where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. You can glaze your piece at your leisure once it's […]
Design Cozy Mugs & Make Magic Cocoa Bombs $40. Saturday, December 20th | 11:00-1:30 PM OR 2:00-4:30 PM In this fun, hands on workshop we will teach you to create delicious hot cocoa bombs & decorate a mug to your desire to take home! Beginner to advanced. All Ages. 7-under needs to be accompanied by […]
Polymer Clay Ornaments $25. Saturday, December 20th | 1:00 PM Design your own keepsake ornament! Learn how to shape and decorate a handmade ornament. You can make one of our designs or make your own! Call to register (860) 354-4318. Preregistration is required. This makes a great gift, too! You make up to 3. Ages […]
Polymer Clay Ornaments $25. Saturday, December 20th | 1:00 PM Design your own keepsake ornament! Learn how to shape and decorate a handmade ornament. You can make one of our designs or make your own! Preregistration is required. This makes a great gift, too! You make up to 3. Ages 8-Adult villagecenterarts.org
A Studio Affair with Pocket Vinyl – Music, Art, and Magic Combined! December 20, 2025, 6:30 - 10:00PM Pocket Vinyl goes on at 9:00 PM Join us at Village Center for the Arts for an unforgettable evening of creativity, music, and live art! Our next Studio Affair features the one-of-a-kind duo Pocket Vinyl, an incredibly […]
Snow Globe Workshop $25 Wednesday, December 24th | 1:00-3:00 PM Make a personalized snow globe. You will design and build their own enchanting winter scene using miniature figures, clay, and glitter. With our teacher showing you how, you will make a wonderful snowy keepsake! Preregistration is required. Call to register (860) 354-4318 7-under needs to […]
Candle Holder Workshop $40. Tuesday, December 30th | 10:00-12:30 PM Make something with your own hands and learn the art of clay! In this workshop you will design your own candle holder. We will show you step-by-step ceramic techniques. Ages 7-Adult. Preregistration is required. Beginner friendly! Includes 1st firing. Call to register (860) 354-4318. Preregistration […]
Candle Holder Workshop $40. Tuesday, December 30th | 10:00-12:30 PM Make something with your own hands and learn the art of clay! In this workshop you will design your own candle holder. We will show you step-by-step ceramic techniques. Ages 7-Adult. Preregistration is required. Beginner friendly! Includes 1st firing. Call to register (860) 354-4318. Preregistration […]