New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Holiday Soiree
2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Candlelight Farms, 214 Candlewood Mountain Rd, New Milford, CT
🎄 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 crafts and photos, too!
✨ Shopping • Sips • Crafts • Photos • Holiday Cheer for All Ages ✨

Evergreen Walk @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
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 way to understanding more about evergreens, their part in history, ecology and the economy. Approximately 2 miles on gently sloped trails. $5 member, $10 non-member (rain date 12/17)
To register for the Evergreen Walk, please visit: https://ctaudubon.org/2025/10/register-evergreen-walk/

Holiday Cheer with Clay
2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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

Carol Sing
2025-12-13 18:30 - 20:30 | New Milford Green, Main Street, New Milford, CT
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 course, plenty of holiday tunes.
This year’s Carol Sing will be led by local vocalist Nancy Reid, who has been singing on stage since the age of 13 and has embraced music as a lifelong passion. Reid spent five years as part of the Faith Church worship team and two years at Walnut Hill, where she developed as both a vocalist and performer. With a deep love for singing, Nancy brings her passion and energy to every audience she meets.
Immediately following the Carol Sing is Water Witch’s beloved and much-anticipated Parade of Lights.
Fill the night with music, laughter, and a whole lot of cheer. Bring friends, family, and anyone who loves the magic of the season!

Dirty Date Night
2025-12-13 18:30 - 21:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 out of the kiln. $245 per couple. Needs a minimum of 2 couples to run this class. BYOB and a snack to share to make it more fun! BYOB
Pre-registration is required. Fill out form from our website.
Can’t make this one? Check our website for other dates.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
www.villagecenterarts.org

Dirty Date Night
2025-12-13 18:30 - 21:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 out of the kiln. $245 per couple. Needs a minimum of 2 couples to run this class. BYOB and a snack to share to make it more fun! BYOB
Pre-registration is required. Fill out form from our website.
Can’t make this one? Check our website for other dates.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
villagecenterarts.org

Design Cozy Mugs & Make Magic Cocoa Bombs
2025-12-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 an adult.
Preregistration is required. Call to register (860) 354-4318
Includes mug and all the ingredients to make cocoa bombs.

Polymer Clay Ornaments
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 8-Adult
villagecenterarts.org

Polymer Clay Ornaments
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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

Design Cozy Mugs & Make Magic Cocoa Bombs
2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 an adult.
Call to register (860) 354-4318. Preregistration is required.
Includes mug and all the ingredients to make cocoa bombs.

a Studio Affair
2025-12-20 18:30 - 22:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 unique piano-slamming, live-painting band from Connecticut.
Pocket Vinyl’s performances are a mesmerizing blend of insightful piano-driven indie rock and spontaneous visual art. As musician Eric Stevenson plays and sings his original songs with raw passion, painter Elizabeth Jancewicz brings the music to life through a live painting, created right before your eyes! Each performance is completely original, and the finished artwork is auctioned off at the end of the show, making every event truly one-of-a-kind.
This special 21+ community event is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to BYOB and enjoy a relaxed, art-filled evening surrounded by creative energy. Walk in and experience the fusion of sound and color that has captivated audiences across the region, right here at Village Center for the Arts.
Event Details:
🗓 Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
🕘 Time: 6:30 PM Pocket Vinyl will go on at 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
🎟 Admission: Free | Ages 21+ | BYOB
Come for the art, stay for the music ~ and be part of a night you won’t forget!
(860) 354-4318
Where creativity and community come alive.
www.villagecenterarts.org

Snow Globe Workshop
2025-12-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 be accompanied by an adult.
villagecenterarts.org

Candle Holder Workshop
2025-12-30 10:00 - 14:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 is required.
villagecenterarts.org

Candle Holder Workshop
2025-12-30 10:00 - 14:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 is required
villagecenterarts.org

The Greater New Milford Open
2026-08-08 | Candlewood Valley Country Club, 401 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT, 06776
New Milford’s Premier Golf Event Returns to Candlewood Valley Country Club, Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, 2026.
Registration opens spring of 2026. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The Greater New Milford Open
2026-08-09 | Candlewood Valley Country Club, 401 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT, 06776
New Milford’s Premier Golf Event Returns to Candlewood Valley Country Club Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, 2026.
Registration opens spring of 2026. Sponsorship opportunities available.
