New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Scarrybrooke Park CT's Haunted Trail
2025-10-25 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Harrybrooke Park, 100 Still River Drive, New Milford, CT, 06776
Scarrybrooke Haunted Walking Trail takes place at Harrybrooke Park.

Prepare for the scare! Returning for its 12th anniversary CT’s Haunted trail at Scarrybrooke Park returns with more fearsome delights for your walk through the park after dark! Our event is not ONLY a staple of the season for Western CT, but THE LONGEST attraction to walk in the state! It takes hundreds of volunteers, working for months on end to bring you your scare. The event is a collaboration of 7 local non-profits who all benefit from your admission! NO outside entity reaps the rewards aside from the non-profits themselves! You’ll be helping The United Methodist Church, Boy Scout Troop 58, New Milford Lions Club, Boy Scout Troop 432, Soccer Club of New Milford, Knights of Columbus, and of course, Harrybrooke Park, the home of the event! Scarrybrooke Haunted Trail takes place at Harrybrooke Park, but please note parking is at Pettibone Community Center. It is critical that you read, understand and respect our rules, which can be found here. We will be stricter this year and police will be notified immediately if anyone causes damage to our props or is a concern of violence to our actors. Keep in mind ALL of our actors, ticketing people, concessions … ALL STAFF are volunteering their time for you to have fun! So please do … scare ya later!

This event supports 7 local nonprofits in New Milford.
The Trail will run on:
Saturday October 11
Friday October 17
Saturday October 18
Friday October 24
Saturday October 25.

Designer Bag Bingo • Win Luxury Handbags
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | VFW, 11 Avery Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
🎉 You’re Invited!
The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce Presents:
Designer Bag Bingo — Halloween Edition 👜✨
Get ready for a glamorous night of fun, prizes, and designer style at our third round of Designer Bag Bingo!

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
📍 VFW Post 1672 • New Milford
⏰ Doors 6 PM | Bingo 7 PM

🎲 10 Rounds. 10 Winners.
10 Gorgeous Designer Bags.Plus — raffles, door prizes, and a cash bar! 21 and over only
⚡ Early Bird: $35 (thru Sept. 30)💵 Regular: $40 (Oct. 1 through event day)
🎟 Seats are limited & we SOLD OUT last time!

What’s Happening

10 Thrilling Rounds of Bingo 🎟️Each round has one lucky winner who will take home a stunning designer handbag — think Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and more!Prefer something different? Alternate prizes are available, too!
Extra Chances to Win 🎁Fabulous raffle baskets and door prizes will keep the excitement going all night long.
Bring Your Crew 👯‍♀️Pack your luck, your favorite friends, and your hors d’oeuvres!
Cash bar available + additional bingo cards, water, candy, and chips for purchase.
Tickets & Reservations

💰 Early Bird Special: $35 (through September 30) 💵 Regular Price: $40 (October 1 through day of event)
CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW
⚡ Don’t wait — this event sold out last time! Reserve your seat and pick your table today to sit together with your group.
📧 Table reservations & inquiries: nmcc@newmilford-chamber.com

🎟️ Grab your tickets NOW and get ready to play, laugh, and WIN BIG in style!Because nothing says bingo night like walking out with a designer bag on your arm.

The Funk Express
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Please join us at The JCC in Sherman on Saturday October 25th at 7pm as we welcome The Funk Express!
Grab your family and friends and don’t forget your dancing shoes! The Funk Express will knock your socks off with their fantastic music!
This will be an evening of great dancing featuring musicians from all over CT and NYC. Musicians: Chris Carlone, Steven Trinchillo, Wesley Marchena, Steve Clark, Tim Lewis, Gary Fiandra, Mark Patrick and Rob Patrick.

Dying to Talk About
2025-10-31 12:00 - 13:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Wanna chat about death and other spooky subjects? Come to this fun, casual chat on Halloween! Snacks included! For ages 13+ and adults.

AWS 60th Anniversary Celebration
2025-11-01 12:30 - 15:30 | The Silo, 44 Upland Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join us as we celebrate 60 years of serving the community and rescuing and caring for approximately 12,000 pets!
This groovy celebration will include a fab grazing table, refreshments, far out raffle baskets, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and more! Wear your hippest outfit from the 60’s era (encouraged but not required) and receive an additional door prize ticket. It will be outta sight!
For more information, visit www.aws-shelter.org

First Friday Hike @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman
2025-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
With the leaves off the trees, you’ll enjoy seeing further through the woods along our trails. This is a great way to get outside, stretch your legs, and enjoy the crisp autumn air. Join us for the monthly First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm led by our knowledgeable volunteer guides. Approx 2 – 3 miles.
Register here for the November First Friday Hike

Stonewall History Hike @ Deer Pond Farm
2025-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Join local historian John Cilio and Deer Pond Farm Director Cathy Hagadorn on an engaging hike exploring the historic stone walls of Deer Pond Farm. Discover the important role these stone walls played in shaping New England’s past. John and Cathy will share insights into how glaciers formed the landscape, how early settlers adapted to the terrain, and how the enduring stone walls connect us to the region’s history. $5 members, $10 non-members
Register here for the Stonewall History Hike at Deer Pond Farm.

Click here for a short video of the history of Wakeman Hill Road at Deer Pond Farm

Stonewall History Hike @ Deer Pond Farm
2025-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Join local historian John Cilio and Deer Pond Farm Director Cathy Hagadorn on an engaging hike exploring the historic stone walls of Deer Pond Farm. Discover the important role these stone walls played in shaping New England’s past. John and Cathy will share insights into how glaciers formed the landscape, how early settlers adapted to the terrain, and how the enduring stone walls connect us to the region’s history. $5 members, $10 non-members.
Register here for the Stonewall History Hike at Deer Pond Farm.

Click here for a short video of the history of Wakeman Hill Road at Deer Pond Farm.

Holiday Ornament Making
2025-11-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Holiday Ornament Making
Tuesday, November 11th
Drop in – 1:00-5:00 PM
Get crafty while the kids are off from school!!
Join us for a Polymer Clay Ornament Workshop.
This is a fun, hands-on way to make your own
unique holiday decorations.
Drop in anytime between 1–5 PM. There is no need to book in advance! You make 2-3 ornaments, allow 1.5 hours to create, so there’s plenty of time to design something special.
All ages are welcome.
Choose one of our designs, or make up your own!
Perfect for gifting, making a memory… or keeping!
Come unleash your creativity and leave with one-of-a-kind ornaments made by you. Only $25!
Located 1 Church Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
www.villagecenterarts.org

November Business Scene
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Italia Mia, 223 Danbury Rd., New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
This event is sponsored by the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce and will discuss upcoming events, and want to hear from you as to what the Chamber can do better for your business.
Appetizers will be served with a cash bar.

Sunday Speaker Series: Book Talk With Professor Joseph Luzzi on "The Innocents of Florence"
2025-11-16 01:00 - 02:00, 2025-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us for a Sunday Speaker Series with Professor and Author Joseph Luzzi on his latest release, The Innocents of Florence: The Renaissance Discovery of Childhood.
About the Book
How a Florentine orphanage rescued thousands of children and revolutionized childhood education amid the splendor of Renaissance art.
The story begins with the abandonment of the newborn Agata Smeralda on February 5, 1445, in Florence’s Hospital of the Innocents, the first—but certainly not the last—child to be left at its doors. In an era when children were frequently abandoned, often trafficked or left to die on the streets, an orphanage devoted to their care and protection was a striking innovation. The Innocenti, as it has come to be called—the first orphanage in Europe devoted exclusively to unwanted children—would go on to care for nearly 400,000 young lives over the next five centuries.
Built by the Silk Weavers Guild at a time when the wealthy were expected to contribute to civic life, the Innocenti featured glorious arches designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and housed works by some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance, from the painter Domenico Ghirlandaio to the sculptor Luca della Robbia. Meanwhile, the new orphanage also redefined the idea of “childhood” itself, particularly in education, as boys were often taught not just Latin and basic numeracy, but also a well-rounded curriculum that included art, literature, and music. Girls learned viable trades such as weaving and silk manufacturing, and the Innocenti assisted them in securing suitable marriages to protect them from poverty or a life of prostitution. Over the centuries, the orphanage oversaw groundbreaking scientific discoveries—it was a birthplace of modern pediatrics—while struggling against rampant disease, constant financial crises, and the dramatic ups and downs of Florentine politics in the Medici era
Reflecting in a touching preface on the major caregivers in his own life, Joseph Luzzi narrates the fascinating history of this revolutionary orphanage, offering readers the first comprehensive “biography” of a groundbreaking humanitarian institution that recognized poor and abandoned children as worthy of nurture—and thereby shaped education and childcare for generations to come.
About The Author
Joseph Luzzi is the Asher B. Edelman Professor of Literature at Bard College and an award-winning scholar of Italian culture. His book Botticelli’s Secret was named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker and was shortlisted for the Ralph Waldo Emerson Award. He lives in New York’s Hudson Valley. https://josephluzzi.com
What People Are Saying
“Joseph Luzzi’s compact study of a single orphanage in Florence is a marvelous—and sobering—history of how we think about so-called abandoned children and childhood itself. He helps us understand family structure in Italy, certainly, but he also offers insights into artistic patronage during the Renaissance, Italian unification in the nineteenth century, and post–World War II notions of human and children’s rights. A remarkable achievement. “
– John T. McGreevy, author of Catholicism: A Global History from the French Revolution to Pope Francis
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“This is an extraordinary book: deeply researched, beautifully written, and morally urgent. With clarity and compassion, Joseph Luzzi brings to life the heartbreaking realities faced by Florence’s abandoned children, offering profound insights into Renaissance attitudes toward childhood, honor, and social worth. A work of both scholarship and conscience, it challenges us to reckon with the past—and reminds us why the lives of children have always mattered.”
– Ross King, author of The Bookseller of Florence: The Story of the Manuscripts That Illuminated the Renaissance
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“As revolutionary in its mission as it is in its architecture, the Hospital of the Innocents took on one of Florence’s most intractable social problems: an appalling number of abandoned babies, providing the hope of a dignified life to these blameless children of poverty, slavery, and misfortune. Joseph Luzzi’s harrowing, heartfelt book gives these Innocents something else: their own history.”
– Ingrid Rowland, coauthor of The Collector of Lives: Giorgio Vasari and the Invention of Art

Senior Clay Hand-Building
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Senior Clay Hand-Building
Discover the Joy of Working with Clay!
Starting Thursday, November 20th through January 29th 10:00-12:00 PM (with breaks for the holidays) enjoy a relaxing and creative hands-on class designed especially for adults ages 60 and up. ONLY $80 for 8 weeks.
Under the expert guidance of our instructors, you’ll learn step-by-step how to craft beautiful clay pieces—no experience needed! Enjoy the soothing process of hand-building in a warm and welcoming environment where creativity and friendship come together.
🌟 Space is limited to just 10 students per class, so don’t wait to register!
Come play with clay and discover how art can lift your spirit.
Registration and payment secures your reservation in the class.

Friendsgiving Dinner & Music with Riva Jean
2025-11-22 19:00 - 21:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us for a long overdue Dinner and Music with RIva Jean!
Menu Coming Soon!
RivaJean — born and raised in Litchfield County, grew up with inherent artistic qualities and has developed those talents over the years. A lover of timeless tunes and classic country music, her voice has both strength and gentleness and she is humbled when compared to greats like Patsy Cline, Alison Krauss, and Norah Jones. Whether singing while she farms alongside her family, or on stage with her band of musician friends, she is happy to share that music.

George Mallas "Within These Walls" Album Release Concert
2025-11-23 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
At this special album release concert George Mallas will share music off of his new album “Within These Walls”
Join us and support George as he shares this new album with the world!
BYOB | Light snacks provided
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George Mallas is a Singer/Songwriter based in North Salem, NY. Having been a student of the piano since age 6, the instrument is a natural extension of who he is. His experiences in life, love and family have profoundly inspired his songs, his style, and his passion for playing.George was influenced by some of the great singer/songwriters of his youth, namely Joni Mitchell, Elton John, Jackson Browne, James Taylor and Cat Stevens. His songwriting started at this time during his early teen years. After a hiatus from writing while his two sons were young, George has recorded 4 full length albums of original music since 2015 and is excited to share his fourth and newest album titled ‘Within These Walls.’ George writes of love, longing and redemption amongst other subjects. George has graced the stages of The Bitter End, The Towne Crier, Uncle Cheefs and Cafe Lena to name a few. His melodic piano based songs touch the heart strings.

Christmas Tree Sales Begin at Northville Volunteer Fire Dept.
2025-11-29 | Northville Volunteer Fire Department, 359 Litchfield Rd, New Milford, CT, 06776
Kick off the holiday season by visiting the Northville Volunteer Fire Department for our annual Christmas Tree Sale! 🌲✨ Come meet your local firefighters and support one of our biggest fundraisers of the year.
Your continued generosity helps us stay ready to serve the community — and we couldn’t do it without you!
🎁 New this year: we have an exciting addition that will be announced soon — but don’t wait too long, they will sell out fast!
Thank you for supporting local heroes and helping keep Northville, New Milford, and our surrounding communities safe.See you at the Firehouse!

New Milford Historical Society - Craft Fair
2025-11-29 10:00 - 2025-11-30 15:00 | New Milford Historical Society, 6 Aspetuck Ave, New Milford, CT, 06776
Small Business Weekend Craft Sale

Tree Lighting Ceramony
2025-11-29 17:30 - 19:00 | CT
Join us for a magical night you won’t want to miss! 🎅✨ Gather your friends and family for our annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting on the Green — a beloved New England tradition that kicks off the season with joy, unity, and hometown heart. 🎄Hot cocoa, twinkling lights, and the magic of community await. Don’t miss this memory-making moment!
🌟 Save the date: Friday, November 29th📍 New Milford Town Green🎁 Free & open to the community

Holiday Wreath Workshop
2025-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Candlewood Valley Country Club, 401 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join Candlewood Valley Country Club and Susan Spanger of Bloomful Design for a special holiday wreath design class to celebrate and get in the spirit for the holidays! Each guest will have an opportunity to work with natural botanicals (juniper, jolly eucalyptus), festive embellishments (pinecones, winterberry, faux gold leaves), and make a bow. All ages and experience levels welcome. Included in the ticket price are light appetizers. A cash bar is available.

Fraud Protection Workshop For Adults 60 And Older
2025-12-04 13:30 - 14:30 | CT
Scams are everywhere these days — don’t let them catch you off guard. Join us for a free, one-hour workshop to learn how to recognize, avoid, and protect yourself from common frauds and scams. Free, just show up and enjoy this insightful session packed with practical tips to help you stay safe.

Fraud Protection Workshop For Adults 60 And Older
2025-12-04 13:30 - 14:30 | CT
Scams are everywhere these days — don’t let them catch you off guard. Join us for a free, one-hour workshop to learn how to recognize, avoid, and protect yourself from common frauds and scams. Free, just show up and enjoy this insightful session packed with practical tips to help you stay safe.

Thursday, December 4, 2025
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Elmwood Hall Senior Center
10 Elmwood Place, Danbury, CT 06810

Note: You do not need to be a Danbury resident to attend. All are welcome — you just need to be 60+.
Proudly sponsored by Union Savings Bank & Newtown Savings Bank

The Web They Wove: Women and Their Wardrobes During New England’s Revolution
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Underpinning the sensationalism of battle reports and broadsides is the often silent steadiness of women’s work with textiles. The choices they made every day about fashion and fabric consumption and creation drove the course of Revolution just as determinedly as any congress. As southern New England commemorates the 250th anniversary of the War for Independence, it is these local lives dressed in fulled wool or spun silk that continue to inspire creativity, resilience, and empathy in us today. From the mythology of homespun to legends of midnight rides in red cloaks and calashes, the Dirty Blue Shirts share stories of women who waged war on multiple fronts as well as a look at what they wore as their worlds turn’d upside down. This program is presented by costumed historians and includes reproduction clothing pieces and fabric samples, as well as a PowerPoint presentation with images of extant originals.

First Friday Hike @ Deer Pond Farm
2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
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 others. All are welcome.
To register for the First Friday Hike, visit: https://ctaudubon.org/2025/10/register-first-friday-hike/

Ornament Making - Free
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
🎄✨ 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!
Kick off the holiday season with a joyful day of creativity and community spirit! Join us as we craft ornaments to adorn the Holiday Tree on the Town Green Bandstand and celebrate the magic of the season together.

🎨 All Materials Provided – FREE Event!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome – Families Encouraged!

Choose from several ornament styles or design your own unique creation.
Let’s make this a new holiday tradition for New Milford!

Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | CT
Chirst CHurch on Quaker Hill hosts a Christmas Bazaar with — Lots of jewelry, antiques, collectables, art, baked goods, toys and so much more!!

Clay Play
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 welcome to sit on their parent’s lap and join the fun. Great for groups or families!!
$50 ea. Please see our website for other dates.
Pre-registration is required. Fill out form from our website.
Other start dates on our website.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Saturday Game Club
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | 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+).

Gallery Opening
2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 by the rich cultural mix of music, skateboarding, punk, and hip-hop, Don began his artistic path in Newburgh, NY, where he first connected with graffiti. After moving to Queens, his art transformed from street murals to canvas, allowing him to explore deeper emotional themes and personal growth.
In 2023, during a pivotal time in his life, Don entered a rehabilitation program where he rediscovered art as a source of healing and self-expression. This period became a catalyst for his renewed purpose, leading to a body of work that is both vulnerable and empowering. This experience further empowered him to unearth his unique artistic voice and language.
“I believe everybody has a creative side, whether they know it or not,” he says. “It’s their own form of expression.”
Join us at Village Center for the Arts in celebrating Don’s journey and powerful artwork this December. His exhibit serves as a reminder of art’s ability to heal, connect, and transform.
Don’s paintings will be available to view for the month of December.

Holiday Soiree
2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | 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 ✨

Northville District Slide Show and Talk
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | New Milford Historical Society, 6 Aspetuck Ave, New Milford, CT, 06776
Slide Show and Talk of the Northville District presented by Ted Hine
