New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Pinch Pot Pumpkins & Ghosts - clay workshop for all ages!
2025-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Create Escape Studio, 143 West Street - Unit U, New Milford, CT, 06776, United States
Hand-Building with Clay: Pinch Pot Pumpkin & Ghost Workshop.
Learn how to turn a ball of clay into a beautiful ceramic pumpkin to be cherished for years.
Ages 3 – 100
$28 per person
The price includes guided instruction, materials, and firings for one pumpkin and one small ghost.
Additional clay for more pieces can be purchased at the workshop.
*Note pumpkins must dry completely before firing; they will be ready for glazing mid-October

Mike Latini - Mike & The Mysteries Ride Again Concert
2025-09-27 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
MIKE LATINI developed his musical style in New York City and Boston, performing in rock bands and singer song-writer venues throughout the Northeast for years. His immediately accessible music, engaging performance style, and unique lyrical perspective help him ride the rails from the sublime to the ridiculous, and make all the stops in between. Mike has recently been playing in clubs and on concert stages in the New York, New Jersey, New England area, with occasional forays into the heartland. His five studio albums are available on most internet platforms, and a sixth -“In The Aftermath”- is currently in production.
“THE MYSTERIES” – (Dan Bonis, Tom Durante, Jim Nowak and Dave Wonsey) are an excellent ad hoc association of fine musical friends and the perfect support for Mike’s eclectic musical offerings.

Michael Ford: Contemporary Piano
2025-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Michael Ford’s compositional and improvisational style draws on many influences, but it is rooted in a classical music aesthetic that stems from a life dedicated to the piano.
Ford describe his music as having hints of impressionism, progressive rock, jazz and Americana. He loves a good melody and enjoys rhythmic explorations. His music ranges from sadness to jubilant.
Music critics and fellow musicians have said this about his music and piano works,

“His music drifts from the darkness of intimate dream-like visions quickly into the bright sunlight of vivacious perpetual motion works.”
“Michael Ford has this rare ability to transport listeners to deep emotional places with his music. It is rich with color and movement, and we travel alongside every note.”
“His music is very uplifting, inspiring and emotional.”

YardScapes 20th Annual Quad-Am Golf Classic
2025-09-29 - 2025-09-30 | Bull’s Bridge Golf Club, 71 Bull's Bridge Rd, South kent, 06785
The Annual YardScapes Quad-Am Golf Classic has, to-date, raised $145,000 for local non-profit organizations and last year we presented a $8,000 check to Pratt Nature Center. Player registration has SOLD OUT in record time for another consecutive year and we are now seeking event sponsors and donations to the silent auction and raffle.
Once again, the tournament will benefit Pratt Nature Center, a (501c3) 205-acre wildlife preserve and environmental education center in New Milford, CT. They boast a fantastic nature-based school program, outdoor Pre-K/K Nature School, summer camp, and a variety of programs throughout the year for all ages. Complete information can be found on their website www.prattcenter.org
The YardScapes Quad-Am Golf Classic has grown into an exclusive event and this tournament is a great way to get your name, goods, and services directly in front of our very generous golfers, clients, and social media followers.
Visit www.YardScapesLandscape.com/golf for complete information.

Coffee Talk
2025-10-02 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!

Fall Leaves Zentangle
2025-10-02 13:00 - 14:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Relax and zentangle your way to beautiful autumn leaves!

First Friday Hike @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman
2025-10-03 06:00 - 08:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Join us for the First Friday Hike led by our dedicated volunteer guides. We’ll explore the trails together and enjoy the sights and sounds of early fall. It’s a great way to spend time outdoors and connect with nature. To register for the October First Friday Hike, visit https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/07/register-october-first-friday-hike/

Poetry Showcase: Season Of The Witch
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
A spooky evening of Poetry and mystical vibes…
Live Music
Featured Poet Readings
Open Mic Poetry
& More
Featured Poet/Musician Duos:
Cindy Davis & Mike Latini
Sandy Carlson & Bernie Kaplan
Amber & Chris Vlangas
Sam Cross & Mike Latini
Join us at the JCC for a night made for the spooky season poetry lover! Bring along your best autumn, mystical, or spooky themed poetry to share during the open mic portion of the event!
Tickets: $5 per person
Wear a costume and get FREE ENTRY
BYOB – Bring Your Own Beverage or Snacks!
Some Refreshments Provided

Poetry Showcase: Season Of The Witch
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
A spooky evening of Poetry and mystical vibes…
Live Music
Featured Poet Readings
Open Mic Poetry
& More
Featured Poet/Musician Duos:
Cindy Davis & Mike Latini
Sandy Carlson & Bernie Kaplan
Amber & Chris Vlangas
Sam Cross & Mike Latini
Join us at the JCC for a night made for the spooky season poetry lover! Bring along your best autumn, mystical, or spooky themed poetry to share during the open mic portion of the event!
Tickets: $5 per person
Wear a costume and get FREE ENTRY
BYOB – Bring Your Own Beverage or Snacks!
Some Refreshments Provided

Sign Up:

www.jccinsherman.org
860-355-8050

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The Poetry Showcase: Season of the Witch
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT

Fire Prevention Day
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 | John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Fire Prevention Day will feature local and area fire departments and other public safety professionals with the goal of broadening public education related to fire safety. Participation is FREE for the public and fire departments to attend, display apparatus and conduct a demonstration.
There will be live demonstrations, food vendors, games, face painting, local vendors and friendly competition with muster events including:
• Deadman Drag
• Barrel Chase
• Midnight Drill
• Tug of war
The only fee associated with the event is for fire department team registration in the muster events. There is a registration fee of $100 for each team of 4. Call 860-355-6099 or email firemarshal@newmilfordct.gov with questions.

Clay Play
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Clay Play
Saturday: October 4th or November 8th
1:00 – 3:00PM
Grab your friends and have fun with clay! This class is for all ages!
(7 and under can sit on parents lap)
This is your 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.$50 ea.
Each date is the start of a new class.
Pre-registration is required.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

Expressing Motherhood
2025-10-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Expressing Motherhood is a gathering of voices and stories all about the journey of motherhood. Since 2008 #ExMoShow has showcased women (and men) sharing their personal stories on stage. Initially created and produced in Los Angeles by “two moms who had never done anything like it before.” Since, Expressing Motherhood has been taken on the road to an Off-Off-Broadway theater in New York City and to numerous other cities from Boston to Tacoma.
The Merryall Center is thrilled to be its next stop in bringing these stories to our stage for our Litchfield County community. It’s an opportunity to share with one another in spoken word, monologue, skit, or song all the nuances and experiences that are forever attached to motherhood.

2025-10-04 16:00 - 18:00 | RiverFest at Young’s Field
New Milford River Run 5K & Kids’ Superhero Sprint – Benefiting The Ostomy Foundation Saturday, October 4 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Young’s Field, New Milford, CT Held during New Milford RiverFest
Lace up and join us for the 5th Annual New Milford River Run 5K!Support The Ostomy Foundation, enjoy the beautiful Housatonic River views, and challenge yourself on a fast, flat, USATF-certified course (CT18028JHP) — ideal for runners aiming for a PR and walkers looking to move for a cause.
5K starts at 4:30 PM Walkers welcome! Medals and prizes awarded on the main stage at 5:45 PM Stick around or show up early for RiverFest’s live music, food trucks & festivities!
Kids’ Superhero Sprint – Starts at 4:00 PMA fun and festive dash for kids 10 & under with medals, treat bags, and prizes for our little heroes! Just $5 per child – Costumes encouraged!
REGISTER BELOW NOWEarly sign-up encouraged – spots fill fast!
Professionally timed by iRunCT All proceeds benefit The Ostomy Foundation, supporting ostomates, educational programs and raising awareness nationwide.
Bring your energy, your friends, and your capes – it’s a race for a cause and a day of celebration you don’t want to miss!

Mallas & Coombe - Live Music
2025-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
An evening of original music featuring songs from both of their new albums, Louise’s titled “Paris” and George’s titled, “Within These Walls”
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Louise Coombe grew up in McEwen, TN on a cattle farm – riding horses and writing poetry. She began writing songs after college while working in TV/radio in Knoxville. Louise started writing songs about the South – what she knew and where she grew up. In 2008, she began working on a new album eventually to be called “Home” because she’d come full circle in her “voice” as a writer. The album was a mix of bluegrass, country and folk and as she weaved in lush stories and songs about southern life.She ended up winning top awards at Kerrville Folk Festival, Wildflower! Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. “Home” debuted at #1 on the Folk DJ charts in January 2010 and went on to be one of the most played albums that year for that chart. In 2014 she released her second album, ‘Lay it Down.’ An album of love, loss and surrender and produced by Cliff Eberhardt.
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 a sneak peek of 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.
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www.jccinsherman.org
860-355-8050

Fall Photo Walk at Deer Pond Farm
2025-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Learn how to capture nature’s beauty with photography tips on composition and technique with local photographer Christy Bonaiuto. This fun and confident beginner-friendly photo walk through the stunning fall foliage at Deer Pond Farm is perfect for all skill levels. Just bring your camera or smartphone and a love for the outdoors! To register for the Fall Photo Walk visit, https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/07/register-fall-photo-walk/

Sunday Speaker Series: Forging History: Why I Wore A Wire For The FBI - David Lowenherz
2025-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
The film “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” is based on the book of the same title, written by forger, Lee Israel.
David Lowenherz, a dealer in rare letters and manuscripts for nearly 50 years, was instrumental in uncovering her and her accomplice, Jack Hock’s, activities, which led to their arrest. The Hollywood version of the film does not tell the true story of what happened – David Lowenherz, will.
Founder and owner of Lion Heart Autographs, David Lowenherz is an internationally recognized authority on autographs. He is a graduate of The Horace Mann School and Bennington College; a member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America); ILAB (the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers; the Manuscript Society; the Grolier Club; the Universal Autograph Collector’s Club (UACC); and co-founder, first president, and former treasurer of PADA (Professional Autograph Dealer’s Association). A full-time autograph dealer since 1977, David published 44 catalogues that have themselves become collectibles. In addition to appraisals for Carnegie Hall, The New York Times and the estates of many famous individuals including Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Walter Cronkite, and Martha Graham, Lion Heart Autographs has completed hundreds of authentications ranging from the debunking of a fraudulent signature by Christopher Columbus to the discovery of unidentified original compositions by Richard Wagner and George Gershwin. Working closely with the FBI, David has helped break numerous forgery and theft cases.

Sunday Speaker Series: Forging History: Why I Wore A Wire For The FBI - David Lowenherz
2025-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
The film “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” is based on the book of the same title, written by forger, Lee Israel.
David Lowenherz, a dealer in rare letters and manuscripts for nearly 50 years, was instrumental in uncovering her and her accomplice, Jack Hock’s, activities, which led to their arrest. The Hollywood version of the film does not tell the true story of what happened – David Lowenherz, will.
Founder and owner of Lion Heart Autographs, David Lowenherz is an internationally recognized authority on autographs. He is a graduate of The Horace Mann School and Bennington College; a member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America); ILAB (the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers; the Manuscript Society; the Grolier Club; the Universal Autograph Collector’s Club (UACC); and co-founder, first president, and former treasurer of PADA (Professional Autograph Dealer’s Association). A full-time autograph dealer since 1977, David published 44 catalogues that have themselves become collectibles. In addition to appraisals for Carnegie Hall, The New York Times and the estates of many famous individuals including Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Walter Cronkite, and Martha Graham, Lion Heart Autographs has completed hundreds of authentications ranging from the debunking of a fraudulent signature by Christopher Columbus to the discovery of unidentified original compositions by Richard Wagner and George Gershwin. Working closely with the FBI, David has helped break numerous forgery and theft cases.
Sign Up:

www.jccinsherman.org
860-355-8050

Fall Warbler (Class & Walk) at Deer Pond Farm
2025-10-07 06:00 - 08:00 | Deer Pond Nature Preserve, 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Fall warblers are small, fast moving, and have molted out of their breeding plumage, making them an identification challenge for new and experienced birders alike. Join our Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer in the classroom for a brief presentation on fall warbler plumage, behavior, and habitat characteristics, then we will hit the trails around the main campus for a bird walk. To register for the Fall Warblers Class & Walk, visit https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/07/register-fall-warblers-class-walk/

Ukulele Club
2025-10-07 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.

October Business Scene - location and sponsors TBA
2025-10-09 13:30 - 15:30 | CT
Check back for confirmation of location and sponsors.

ESL Cafe
2025-10-09 14:30 - 15:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Hello! Practice speaking English in a casual setting at the library. Tutors from Literacy Volunteers on the Green will be on hand to keep the conversation flowing.

New Milford Youth Agency Fall Fest
2025-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 | John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Gala Preview Party - Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show
2025-10-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Merwinsville Hotel, 1 Browns Forge Rd., Gaylordsville,, CT, 06755
Want to be the among the first to browse our amazing selection of artwork and fine crafts before we open to the public? Love live music and delicious food? Then you’ll want to join us for our Opening Preview Gala on Friday, October 10th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Enjoy live music from Mama Train, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and drinks, all for only $35 at the door or $30 prepaid (Merwinsville Hotel Members pay $20). Many artists will be available to discuss their work. It’s a night you don’t want to miss!

Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show
2025-10-11 10:00 - 2025-10-13 17:00 | Merwinsville Hotel, 1 Browns Forge Rd., Gaylordsville,, CT, 06755
38th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Craft Show. Over 75 local artists will have their work for sale over two weekends at the historic 1842 Merwinsville Hotel. Fine art and photography, jewelry, fused glass, woodworking, fiber arts, and other fine crafts! A portion of all sales benefits the restoration of this historic railroad hotel.

Candlewood: The Movie
2025-10-11 15:30 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
A blended family from the city buys a house sight unseen in an isolated backwoods hamlet. Things get rocky when the locals aren’t as welcoming as expected and a dangerous urban legend turns out to be true. In their struggle to put down roots, they find their sanctuary in peril-and their lives threatened-by the land’s haunted past.
Join director, Myke Furhman and cast members, Jeff Solomon and lisann Valentin, for post-screening talkback.

Scarrybrooke Park CT's Haunted Trail
2025-10-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Harrybrooke Park, 100 Still River Drive, New Milford, CT, 06776
Scarrybrooke Haunted Walking Trail takes place at Harrybrooke Park.
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.
