SUMMER TREE ID (Class & Walk)
2025-08-05 05:00 - 07:00 (America/New_York) | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Join us for a lively summer stroll at Deer Pond Farm as we uncover the secrets of Connecticut’s native trees with two amazing guides: John Ehrenreich, author of Native Trees of Connecticut, and CT Audubon Naturalist Diane Nizlek. Learn to ID trees by their leaves, bark, and quirky traits—no botany degree required! Whether you’re a nature nerd or just tree-curious, this walk promises plenty of ‘aha’ moments, forest fun, and a fresh way to see the green world around you.
Register here for the August 5 Summer Tree ID Program. $5 members, $10 non-members
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.

Summer Art Club with Liz (August Session: Learn Color & Value)
2025-08-07 14:00 - 2025-08-14 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 sessionFor 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 downtown New Milford, making the town itself part of your inspiration!
August: Learn Color & ValueThursdays, 8/7 & 8/14 | 6–8 PMSession 1 dives into color theory and how to apply it meaningfully in your art. In Session 2, we’ll focus on value—the true backbone of great painting. Learn how to make your work pop and why value is everything! Sign up for Liz’s August Session: https://square.link/u/Ea9y3Kvk
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your practice, Summer Art Club offers a welcoming, fun space to grow your skills with guidance from a passionate teacher. Spots are limited—sign up early to save yours! Use the links to sign up for your sessions! Sign up for all three sessions or choose the sessions that fit your schedule!

Sailing through Summer - Canvas Painting
2025-08-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Sailing through Summer – A Step-by-Step Scenic Painting Workshop
Set your creativity afloat in this relaxing, beginner-friendly painting workshop!
You’ll be guided step-by-step as we create a peaceful scene featuring a sailboat gliding on a tranquil lake, surrounded by majestic mountains and lush trees.

No experience needed—just bring your sense of adventure (and maybe a friend). We provide all materials, instructions, and a relaxing, creative atmosphere.
$40 per person
ages 10+

The Rough & Tumble
2025-08-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
The Rough & Tumble are a folk/Americana duo, consisting of Mallory Graham & Scott Tyler. Forming in 2011, they spent 8 years full time in a 16ft camper with two big dogs, playing roughly 150 shows a year. At home at festivals, listening rooms, and house concerts across the country, their commanding stage presence, engaging performances and affecting songwriting won them official showcases at Folk Alliance International, NERFA, SERFA and the Independent Music Awards Americana Song of the Year for their song “The Hardest Part”.

In 2023 they received recognition for their work in New England as recipients of Club Passim’s Iguana Music Fund. Only This Far, the band’s most notable work, was released in 2023 and has been described as “quality songs, well written, well played, well sung and arranged, and a pleasure from start to end.” In November 2024, The Rough & Tumble released Hymns For My Atheist Sister and Her Friends To Sing Along To, a collection of deeply personal, unifying and uplifting, humanist gospel songs.

Fused Glass 101
2025-08-10 08:00 - 10:30 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Create a lovely trinket dish, suncatcher, or luminary out of glass.
Using a variety of colorful glass, you will create a one-of-a-kind design. Feature just one flower or an entire field; the choice is up to you. Projects will be created on a 6″ x 6″
Cost: $ 48.00 per person Includes materials, instruction, and kiln fusing.
Ages 12+
ages 8+ accepted when a parent is also participating
(Both people must purchase a ticket)

Ice Cream Boot Camp
2025-08-12 10:00 - 12:30 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Home made ice cream making classes for incoming 4th – 6th grade students with Chef Sabrina.
2pm – 4:30pm at The Maxx – July 1, 22 and August 12th
$35 per class

Open Mic @ the Merryall Center
2025-08-12 15:00 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Signups start at 6:30 for our 7:00 open mic. Two songs or 8 minutes.
Bring a couple of songs, a story, a few poems, or your tight 8 minutes of standup to the Merryall Center’s Open Mic.

BIRDING BY TREE at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman
2025-08-13 05:00 - 07:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Explore how different bird species choose specific trees for food, shelter, and song—and how knowing your oaks from your birches can help you spot more birds! Join Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm for a unique twist on traditional birding. This is a relaxed walk through various habitats, perfect for curious beginners and seasoned birders alike. Bring your questions and your love for feathered friends!
Register here for the August 13 Birding by Tree Program. $5 members, $10 non-members
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.

August Business Scene at Candlelight Farms
2025-08-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Candlelight Farms, 214 Candlewood Mountain Rd, New Milford, CT
🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉An Evening of Networking, Connection, and Community
Presented by:All American Waste, LAB Media, and the John Pettibone Scholarship Fund
Join us for a vibrant evening of connections and conversations with fellow business professionals at the beautiful Candlelight Farms in New Milford! This informal networking event offers the perfect open house atmosphere to meet new faces, share ideas, and grow your business network.
🗓 Date: August 14🕕 Time: 5.30 pm📍 Location: Candlelight Farms, New Milford
✨ What to Expect:

FREE and open to the public

A casual, welcoming networking environment

Food and beverages served

Bring your business cards & a friend or colleague

Door prizes welcome — a great way to promote your business!

Beverages provided by Housatonic River Brewing

Don’t miss this chance to mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections while supporting a great cause!
📢 Let’s grow together — we can’t wait to see you there!

Chamber booth at Bridgewater Country Fair
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-15 | CT
Stop by our booth at the Bridgewater Country Fair Aug. 15-17.

Seat of Our Pants
2025-08-15 15:00 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Affectionately known as SOOP, Seat Of Our Pants has ascended to the forefront of the Connecticut roots music scene with award winning, heartfelt, and clever songs that put a smile on your face, a tear in your eye, and get you thinking about the world around you. From sellout shows at The Buttonwood Tree, to the grand stage at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den, to Podunk Bluegrass Festival, and many of the premiere listening rooms around the state, SOOP never disappoints their audiences. The unique mix of instruments, and impeccable intricate harmonies, distinguish Connecticut’s one-of-a-kind SOOP. Their cornucopia of folk instruments and rock-infused songwriting are a contagiously fun experience. ‘DOORS OPEN @ 7:00 PM for Pre-Concert Reception.
CONCERT BEGINS @ 7:30

Blooms at the Barn - Paint & Sip
2025-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
A Rustic Workshop of Petals, Paint & Pastoral Charm
Step into the serene beauty of the countryside as we bring a blooming barnyard scene to life on canvas!
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll paint a charming rustic barn nestled among an array of wild flowers—perfect for welcoming the season with creativity. With guidance from our warm and welcoming instructor, Maureen, you’ll enjoy an easygoing evening full of creativity, calm, and connection.
No experience needed—just bring your favorite drink, a few snacks, and a willingness to enjoy the moment.

$40 per person
Adult workshop

BYOB and refreshments are welcome

Family Nature Walk @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman
2025-08-17 06:00 - 19:30 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Meet us at Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer and Diane Nizlek, CT Audubon Naturalist to enjoy a family-friendly nature walk. We will use our senses to explore wildlife habitats, identify plants and animals, and we will discuss how to see the forest for the trees! All ages welcome.
Register here for the August 17 Family Nature Walk.
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.

The Red Dirt Girls
2025-08-22 15:30 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Born at the Sherman Song Swap nearly 20 years ago, The Red Dirt Girls (RDG) are all about harmonies. Inspired by the classic trio work of Emmy Lou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and Dolly Parton, as well as Red Molly and the Wailin’ Jennys, these neighbors got together for the sheer joy of singing. Susy Marker and Missy Alexander trade off on the lead vocals and high harmonies. They are the songwriters of the group, crafting lyrics that are sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, and often both. Pat Walker is the chief arranger, with a perfect ear, a passion for the unexpected, and a smoky bass line. Best described as Americana (a blend of country & folk), their repertoire is an eclectic mix of original music and unexpected covers. Whether singing around the kitchen table or on local stages, this trio of friends aspires to share the magic that a perfect chord creates.

Sunflower Fused Glass
2025-08-23 08:00 - 10:30 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Create a lovely sunflower suncatcher out of glass.
Using a variety of colorful glass, you will create a one-of-a-kind design. Feature just one flower or an entire field; the choice is up to you. Projects will be created on a 6″ piece of glass.
Cost: $ 48.00 per person
Includes materials, instruction, and kiln fusing.
Ages 12+
ages 8+ accepted when a parent is also participating
(Both people must purchase a ticket)
Prefer a bowl or dish, for only $8 we will put your piece in the kiln a seond time for slumping into the shape of your selection.

Fruit Plates - A Juicy Ceramic Workshop
2025-08-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Create adorable fruit-shaped plates and bowls in this Hand-building workshop
Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this playful clay workshop where we’ll be sculpting fruit-inspired plates and bowls! Whether you’re into bold bananas, perky peaches, or zesty lemons, you’ll learn hand-building techniques to turn your favorite fruits into functional ceramic art. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike—come create something sweet, sculptural, and one-of-a-kind!
August 24th, 12 – 2 pm
Ages 10+
$45 per person
Includes 1.5 lbs of clay – firing of up to 3 finished pieces, and one return visit to glaze.

Blood Drive @ Active Health
2025-08-26 05:00 - 13:00 | Active Health, 39 Park Lane road, New Milford, CT, 06776
This will be an all day event
More details to follow.

Summer Creativity Club - Art for Kids
2025-08-26 05:00 - 2025-08-28 08:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Kids will have a great time creating art inspired by nature at this 3-day program
The Great Outdoors
August 26, 27, 28
For children ages 7 – 12

Let your child spend their Summer days in a Creative Way at Create Escape Studio’s Summer Art Program!
This program will run 3 days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9 am – 12 pm
Each session will include a variety of projects each week, such as:
• Pottery Painting • Acrylics on Canvas
• Hand building with clay
• Mosaics
• Glass (depending upon the maturity of the group), as well as other projects appropriate to the participant’s ability and interests.

This program includes instruction and all materials for projects.
Each week, we will average 2 projects per day. (Some projects may take multiple days
, and some projects may require a return visit (at no additional cost) to glaze.)

The cost of the program: $170 per child per session
$65 daily rate (upon availability) Call for information and daily registrations
Tuition includes all supplies & staff guidance

Note: 5 participants per session are required for the session to run.
Projects shown in promotional graphics are not guaranteed to be offered at the program session.
Actual projects will be selected and modified according to the participants’ skill levels.

Sip, Shop and Mingle at Lumeniri, LLC
2025-08-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Lumeniri, 7 Kent Road, Suite A, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join us for a Sip, Shop and Mingle, see what we have or create your own. Weddings sets, graduation gifts, pendants, tennis bracelets and many size stud earrings…all in our new crated lad diamonds.

State of Connecticut Designation on New Milford's Cultural District.
2025-09-02 12:00 - 14:00 | 19Main, 19 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
New Milford’s Cultural District Committee would like to extend an invitation to you to join us on Tuesday, September 2 at noon at 19 Main Street as Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Director of the Office of the Arts Liz Shapiro, and New Milford Mayor Pete Bass confer State of Connecticut Designation on New Milford’s Cultural District.

A Meet and Greet Reception to follow. RSVP requested at http://bit.ly/3HvDOg5.

Genealogy Club
2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Debbi Johnson, Boston University certified Pro-Gen Graduate, will be leading our new Genealogy Club. The Club will meet once a month on the first Wednesday of the month. Debbi will open the Club with some basics, and then she and the group will assist with projects depending on topic and attendance. Registration requested.

First Friday Hike @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman
2025-09-05 06:00 - 08:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Step into September with our First Friday Hike! While peak foliage is still a few weeks away, the first golden hints of fall are starting to show. It’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the quiet beauty of the changing season. Bring a friend, meet fellow nature lovers, and learn more about our environmental projects at the Deer Pond Farm nature preserve. This program meets outside at the flagpole at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784
To register for the First Friday Hike, visit https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/07/register-september-first-friday-hike-2/

Dinner & Music: "This Time Songs For Our Times"
2025-09-05 14:30 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Featuring Bill Buttner, & Bernie Kaplan with an all-star band including the remarkable David Wonsey on percussion, the acclaimed guitar player Rob Stagno on guitar, the versatile and talented Annie O’Hara on bass and vocals, Sherman’s own piano and multi instrumentalist wizard, Christopher Carlone on piano, and a few surprise guests.
The songs for this performance all speak to these most complicated times in which we live and search for the truth and beauty that is hidden beneath the brush, bushes and brambles and sadly seems so difficult to hold onto these days.
Menu:

Beef stew w/ root vegetables
Turkey sausage w/ roasted fall veggies
Brown butter potato pierogi w/ Swiss chard & caramelized onions
Parmesan roasted broccoli & cauliflower
Fall harvest salad w/ apples, pecans, craisins & a cider vinaigrette
Coffee, tea, & dessert

Sunflower Extravaganza
2025-09-06 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day surrounded by the beauty of sunflowers and the joy of artistic expression!
Spend the day creating a sunflower masterpiece. We’ll have a wide array of sunflower-themed projects to spark your imagination and brighten your day.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply love to create, there’s something for everyone. Create your own sunflower masterpiece.
Choose from:

Painting Sunflowers on Glass

Sunflower designs on Ceramics

Fused glass sunflower dishes, suncatchers & votives

DIY sunflower wooden wall hanging

Select from Several sunflower-themed canvas designs

and more!

Don’t miss out on this vibrant, blooming celebration of creativity!
$15 registration will be applied toward the cost of your project.
Refreshments are welcome

Caravan of Thieves
2025-09-06 15:30 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Inspired by the big band swing era, musical theater and early American folk music, with an upright bass, violin, an occasional accordion and any other willing participant recruited along the way, that’s the amazing – Caravan of Thieves. This is the night, not to be missed.

Autumn Leaves Fused Glass Workshop
2025-09-07 00:00 - 14:30 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Learn the art of fused glass, or hone your craft during our Autumn Leaves Workshop.

Fall Bird Behaviors (Class & Walk) at Deer Pond Farm
2025-09-10 06:00 - 08:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
As fall arrives, birds undergo dramatic physical and behavioral changes. This program explores the science of how birds grow new feathers and molting patterns. Discover how birds’ natural history can influence navigation strategies, migratory stopover sites. We’ll start off in the classroom then head to the trails! This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784
$5 members, $10 non-members
To register for the Fall Bird Behaviors Class & Walk, visit https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/07/register-fall-bird-behaviors-class-walk/

Women, Wine, & Wheel
2025-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday: September 20th or October 18th
6:30-9:30PM
Each month is a new start date.
What could be more fun than a bunch of friends laughing and learning the pottery wheel?
Add a little wine or beverage of your choice – you are making memories and a functioning piece of art with your own hands!
This is a two-day course – you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. Your third visit you can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $129 Each.
You must pre-register for this event.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Gilmore Weekend Fun!
2025-09-11 06:00 - 2025-09-14 16:00 | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Take a Break and Create with us!
It’s more than a souvenir… It’s an experience. Enjoy creating Gilmore-inspired art in our comfortable and welcoming DIY art studio. Located just a few blocks from the downtown green, in the beautiful and Historic Bleachery, Create Escape Studio welcomes “A Weekend in the Life” visitors to come in and create your own Gilmore-inspired pottery, mosaic, canvas, and glass projects.
Yes… We can ship them to your homes! Create Escape Studio will be open: Thursday 6 – 9 pm, Friday from 11 am – 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am – 4 pm 143 West Street, Unit U, New Milford, CT (in the Historic Bleachery)
203-456-6196 Refreshments are welcome! Grab a coffee and some refreshments, and come make some Gilmore-inspired art at Create Escape Studio. Individual workshops will also be happening throughout the weekend.
