New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Future at Home Care Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2025-06-12 07:00 - 07:30 (America/New_York) | Future at Home Care, 56 Danbury Rd. unit 4, New Milford, CT, 06776
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new office, and it would be our honor to have you join us for our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
This special occasion marks a significant milestone for our team, and your presence would make it all the more memorable. Please join us as we officially cut the ribbon and celebrate the future ahead.
Location: Future at Home Care LLC
56 Danbury Rd. unit 4 New Milord
Connecticut 06776
Date: June 12,2025
Time: 11:00am
Light refreshments will be served.
We welcome colleagues, community partners, family, and friends to come and share in this momentous event.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

June Business Scene - New Milford Tennis and Swim Club
2025-06-12 13:30 - 15:30 | CT
Join us and other business professionals to connect and network at this informal networking opportunity.* Free and open to the public* Bring your business cards* Bring a friend/colleague* Food and beverages* Door prizes welcome to help promote your businessSponsored this month by:* New Milford Tennis & Swim Club* National Iron Bank

Animal Welfare Society Thrift Shop
2025-06-14 06:00 - 09:00 | Animal Welfare Society, 8 Dodd Rd, New Milford, 06776
Bargains on gently-used pet goods. Soft-sided carriers, all sizes of crates, pet ramps and steps, feeding bowls, leashes, collars, grooming tools, clothing, etc. Held the second Saturday of each month through October. New items each month. All proceeds help our AWS Rescued Pets!

Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Workshop
2025-06-14 08:00 - 10:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
This workshop is for all the Swifties in our community! Join Andrea Dener and learn how to make colorful and fun friendship bracelets! Wear them around for a pop of color in the summer, or to Taylor’s next gig! This 2 hour class is for ages 5-17. Any child under the age of 8 must have a guardian stay and help them with their bracelets! This workshop is $15 with an additional $10 materials fee paid to Andrea Dener the day of class. You are welcome to create as many bracelets as you can in the two hours you have! We can’t wait to see what you create!

Seaside Paint & Sip
2025-06-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Paint, sip, and chill with us! Create your own coastal charcuterie board + stemless wine glass in this fun, BYOB evening workshop.
No experience needed—just good vibes, ocean-inspired creativity, and your favorite drink. 🍷🎨
🗓️ $50 per person | BYOB | Adult workshop📍 Create Escape Studio 🎟️ Spots are limited—grab yours now!

Lisa Stephen Friday
2025-06-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Spend an evening with Lisa Stephen Friday: Author, Composer, and New York Voices commissioned artist with Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater.
Co-Sponsor Theodore W. Hine will be hosting a pre-show Wine and Cheese reception starting at 6:00 PM. All ticket holders are welcome to enjoy the idyllic setting of Merryall Arts Center with a glass of cheer overlooking the West Aspetuck.
Transmission Short Documentary on Lisa
As a child of the 80’s, Lisa’s artistic aesthetic is highly influenced by the early days of MTV and the post punk era of pop music. Lisa’s songwriting career is now in its third decade, with her most notable work coming in the early 2000’s as the front woman and songwriter for the NYC based rock-n-roll band Lisa Jackson and Girl Friday. After a 10 year hiatus from writing and performing, Lisa returned to NYC and the Joe’s Pub Stage to showcase her one woman musical TRANS AM and the concert version of the new musical Doll/Girl , which she has co-created with Joseph Ritsch. Lisa is also a 2025 recipient of an artist grant through the New York State Council on the Arts, in support of TRANS AM.

Dads & donuts
2025-06-15 07:00 - 09:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Bring the whole family in to celebrate Dad!
Enjoy a delicious Donut and Coffee or Juice while you create art and memories together while painting pottery.

Sunday, June 15
11 am – 1:00 pm

Choose your project from our huge selection of ceramic items waiting for your personal touch.
We have a large variety of items for both children and adults, including figurines, mugs, vases, luminaries, plates, and more!
We even have bagel and donut-themed pieces available for this event.

$10 admission covers admission, 2 donuts, and a beverage ( coffee, water, or juice)
*The cost of your pottery or other project is additional and will be paid for on the event day. Projects range from $18 to $75 – there is something for everyone!

Mountain Laurel Nature Hike
2025-06-18 06:00 - 08:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Join us at Deer Pond Farm for a 4-mile, moderate difficulty hike on our Laurel Trail for a view at our fully blossoming mountain laurel grove. Learn about how the CT state flower came to be, how it is protected, and which wildlife love laurel.
Register at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/register-deer-pond-farm-mt-laurel-trail-nature-hike/
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.

Summer ART Club with Liz Rosiello
2025-06-19 14:00 - 2025-06-26 16:00 | Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, 11 Railroad Street, New Milford, 06776
🎨☀️ Summer ART Club with Liz RosielloThursday Evenings • 6–8 PM • $65 per session (There is a June, July & August Session) Sign up for the sessions that fit your summer schedule!For Adults & Young Adults (ages 14+)All skill levels welcome!
Join artist and instructor Liz Rosiello for a summer of creativity, skill-building, and artistic exploration! Each session of this laid-back, small-group Summer Art Club focuses on a different essential art skills—from drawing fundamentals to watercolor journaling to mastering color and value. Classes take place at Gallery 25 and we will draw inspiration from around downtown New Milford, making the town itself part of your inspiration!
🗓️ June Session: Drawing FundamentalsThursdays, 6/19 & 6/26 | 6–8 PMSharpen your drawing skills as we explore composition, perspective, and technique. We’ll be sketching the charming architecture of downtown New Milford as we learn!

Pizza, Brews, & Blues
2025-06-20 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Pizza from Limoncello
Brews from Housatonic River Brewing Co.
& Music from Dean Snellback and the BluesyLand Band!
More info coming soon! Dancing is always encouraged!

Storytelling Workshop with Neil Intraub
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-22 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Neil Intraub will help participants conjure, craft & perform a 5-minute personal narrative. Over the weekend, storytellers will work through several drafts, create a story arc, focus on cogent details & learn the importance of editing. All will practice what it means to ‘live in the story’. A work-in-progress ‘share’ with invited friends & family will follow.
PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A TWO-DAY EVENT

June 21-22
Sat, June 21: 9:30 am – 12 & 1 – 3
Sun 10 – 12. Performance Share at 1pm

Summer Songbird Count & Walk
2025-06-21 05:00 - 07:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Join us at Deer Pond Farm for the national annual summer bird count. We expect to observe breeding songbirds, raptors, and more! We may also see some young fledgling birds at our nest boxes and purple martin gourds.
Register at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/register-deer-pond-farm-summer-bird-count-walk/
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.

Free Family Concert
2025-06-21 07:00 - 08:00 | Theater Works New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford, CT, 06776

a Studio Affair
2025-06-21 14:30 - 18:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join us for a Studio Affair
Saturday, June 21st
21+ 6:30 – 10:00PM – Free
Unleash Your Inner Artist
Express your Creativity
Bring your Passion
Do you have a craving to unleash your creativity but aren’t sure where to start? Well, look no further! We aim to create a vibrant space for our community to gather, socialize with friends, and even make new ones. Our focus is on inclusivity and fostering creativity.
If you’re already working on a masterpiece, feel free to bring it along and showcase your skills. You don’t have to be a professional artist to join in; all you need is the passion to create. Just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll supply a variety of materials for you to play around with.
Spread the word, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Plus, if you’re feeling thirsty, don’t forget to bring your own beverages.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Forestry & Silviculture Webinar
2025-06-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer (CT Licensed Forester) will present on the practices of silviculture. Learn about managing woodlands for diverse needs of people and wildlife. She will explain a brief history of forestry in New England and share details of how foresters create land management plans for wildlife, biodiversity and recreation.
Register at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/register-deer-pond-farm-forestry-silviculture-webinar/ for the Zoom link to the June 24 Forestry/Silviculture webinar.
Free to attend. Suggested Donation $10. Registration required.

Youth Agency Meet and Greet w NM PD
2025-06-25 07:00 - 08:00 | John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Alcohol Ink Workshop
2025-06-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, 11 Railroad Street, New Milford, 06776
🎨✨ Alcohol Ink Workshop with Adele Moros
Saturday, June 28 • 5:00–6:30 PM
$45 – All Materials Included
Let your creativity flow in this vibrant and expressive workshop with local artist Adele Moros! Discover the magic of alcohol inks, a wildly fun and fluid medium known for its bold colors, unexpected movement, and stunning results.
In this 90-minute guided class, Adele will walk you through techniques for working with alcohol ink on Yupo paper—blending, layering, and creating dreamy abstract designs that are impossible to replicate (in the best way!). No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and love for color!
🌈 What’s Included:
✔ All materials and tools provided
✔ Step-by-step guidance from Adele
✔ Take-home artworks
✔ A relaxed, inspiring atmosphere
This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike. Whether you’re looking to try something new or just unwind in a swirl of color, you’ll leave with vibrant pieces and a whole new artistic obsession.
🎟️ Spots are limited—sign up early to secure your seat! https://square.link/u/NB6f0zxQ

Women, Wine, & Wheel
2025-06-28 14:30 - 17:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday, June 28th 6:30-9:30PM
Ready for some serious fun with friends? Picture this: laughter, creativity, and a pottery wheel at your fingertips!
Join us for a super fun 2-day pottery adventure. On day one, you’ll dive in and create your first masterpiece on the wheel. Then, come back for day two and give it a perfect trim. On your third visit, you can glaze your creation however you like (no rush, take your time!). All this for just $129 each. It’s the perfect blend of fun and art—grab a spot and let’s get spinning!
pre-registration is required.
Can’t make this one? Check our website for other dates.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Joe Crookston
2025-06-28 15:30 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
From touring with Gordon Lightfoot, headlining major US festivals, receiving Folk Alliance International “Album of the Year,” releasing NINE BECOMES ONE (2023) to being named Folk Alliance International Artist-in- Resident, Joe is on fire. He’s played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100’s more. His songs are being made into award winning films. Watch this trailer for Brooklyn in July.
Special Guest Opener – John John Brown, www.johnjohnbrown.com

R.A.M. Random Access Memory
2025-06-28 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join R.A.M at the JCC on June 28th for a jammin’ good time! This trio has been together for more than 5 years, singing and playing songs from the 1960’s and 1970’s. Its time to listen to some feel good music and be with friends!
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Band Members:
George Potts (Guitar & Vocals), has been a resident of Kent, CT for the past 49 years. He is most often been seen performing & recording as a member of the NWCT acoustic quartet, the JOINT CHIEFS, as a bassist accompanying singer WANDA HOUSTON, as a solo singer/songwriter, and in various duos and trios, including Random Access Memory. His first solo cd, “Ends and Odds”, was released in late 2022, and got as high as #17 on the FAI Folk Music charts (he is still waiting for a check….).
Connecticut native, and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Titcomb (Guitar & Vocals) has spent the last 30 years touring and/or recording with a number of the world’s best known musical entertainers including Paul Simon, Arlo Guthrie, the late Peter Yarrow & Noel “Paul” Stookey, Hank Williams Jr., Peter Rowan, and Bill Keith. An in-demand accompanist, his instruments include guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro and pedal steel. He currently makes his home in Woodbury, CT.
Brooklyn-born Lenie Colacino (Bass Guitar & Vocals) starred as “Paul” in the original production of BEATLEMANIA on Broadway and later toured the world with the show. He later founded the well-known tribute band, The Cast of Beatlemania. Lately he can be found occasionally playing bass with Jay & the Americans. Lenie lives in Northern New Jersey with his wife, Barbara and their dog, Trooper.

Dining for a Cause Fundraiser for The Scotty Fund
2025-06-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar Bethel CT, 213 Greenwood Ave. (Dolan Plaza), Bethel, CT, 06801, United States
📣 This Sunday! Join us at Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar in Bethel, CT for a special Fundraiser benefiting The Scotty Fund 💚
Come for the food & wine 🍷 — stay for the impact 🙌Every dollar helps support local families in need. Let’s make a difference together!
🗓️ Date: This Sunday📍 Location: Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar, Bethel, CT🎯 Cause: The Scotty Fund
The SCOTTY Fund Provides financial and family services to ill children in Bethel and the greater Danbury area of CT.
(Bethel, Danbury, Brookfield, Easton, Newtown, New Milford, New Faifield, Redding, Ridgefield)

Ice Cream Boot Camp
2025-07-01 10:00 - 12:30 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

Ukulele Club
2025-07-01 13:30 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join this club to learn the ukulele and to improve your skills. Playing the ukulele with others is loads of fun! A collaboration between NMPL and NM Senior Center. If you are over 60 and need a ride to the library, please call 860-355-6075.

Bourbon & Cigars
2025-07-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar Bethel CT, 213 Greenwood Ave. (Dolan Plaza), Bethel, CT, 06801, United States

Summer Thursdays
2025-07-03 05:00 - 2025-07-31 10:00 | John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
New Milford Youth Agency’s “Summer” Thursdays! Games, activities, Arts and Crafts and much more! Grades 4 – 8
9-2pm at New Milford Youth Agency / JPCC
$25 for 5 Thursdays
Rgistration required – myyouthagency.com
Contact Maria Leo for more information – mleo@newmilfordct.gov

Coffee Talk
2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join NMPL’s Amy and Laura as they review new books–hot off the presses!

Saturday Game Club
2025-07-05 10:00 - 12:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Enjoy an afternoon of both card and board games. We will be playing games designed for multiple players and games that are one on one. Please keep in mind the games are intended for adults and young adults (12+).

Chapel in the Pines
2025-07-06 05:00 - 2025-08-31 06:00 | New Milford United Methodist Church, 68 Danbury Road, New Milford, 06776, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Summer Sunday Worship Service

Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks
2025-07-06 13:30 - 18:00 | CT
The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Town of New Milford presents our Independence Day Celebration
Construction of the Cake Flag, Sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford begins at 5 PM
Opening remarks and welcome begins at 5:30 pm
Music at the Bandstand with Dan Sawyer 6-9.30 pm
Fireworks at Dusk (approximately 9.30pm)
Fire works to be launched from Young’s Field Rd.
Rail Road St., Patriot’s Way (and parking lot) & Bank St. to be closed at 8:45 for street viewing. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy!
Roads to reopen after disbursing of crowds. If your car is inside these boundaries you will need to wait until fireworks are complete and the roads reopen to leave.
More Details to come as they are confirmed

FORESTRY HIKE
2025-07-08 06:00 - 08:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Learn about and see forest management practices with Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist and CT certified forester Lori Lichtenauer. The history of CT’s forests will be discussed and how past land management has impacted the forests of today. We will hike about 4 miles to some of our management areas where we will discuss how sustainable forestry practices can increase wildlife biodiversity and overall health of forested landscapes.
