New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Candle Holder Workshop
2025-12-30 10:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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

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

New Milford United Methodist Church Christmas Festivities
2025-12-21 11:30 - 14:30 | New Milford United Methodist Church, 68 Danbury Road, New Milford, 06776, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Join us for a joyful day of Christmas music, Christmas sweater fashion show, lunch, and fellowship.

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

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.

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

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

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.

NWCT Arts Night Out
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
NWCT Arts Night out
Join the NWCT Arts Council for Arts Night Out! Art Supply Drive @ Village Center for the Arts!
Celebrate the season of giving by bringing new or gently used art supplies for our annual Art Supply Drive! Collected supplies will be donated to the Torrington Area Families for Autism (TAFA).
Network with local artists and arts and cultural professionals, spark collaborations, while you enjoy wine and light refreshments.
This event is 21+
When: Thursday, December 18, from 6 – 8 pm
Location: Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, 06776
Not sure what to donate?
Refer to our helpful wish list below to see what items are in high demand with our friends at TAFA.
Acrylic Paints
Watercolors
Pastel/Crayons
Canvas Boards (9×12 or 8×10)
Paint Markers/Alcohol Ink Markers
Water Color Paper (9×12 or 8×10)
Drawing Paper (9×12 or 8×10)

December Business Scene
2025-12-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
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 business

Sponsored this month by:
Webster Bank
Housatonic River Brewing
Housatonic Business Alliance

Painting Joy
2025-12-18 12:00 - 14:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join artist Alissa DeGregorio in this experimental, abstract painting class as we paint a visual representation of the emotion, joy. Paint, oil pastels, and crayons provided. Feel free to bring any other art materials that you’d like to use. We will be talking about what joy means to us and how to interpret that feeling visually to make a unique piece of art.

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

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

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!

Holiday Poem Readings by Bill Hughes
2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
This program will consist of a dramatic reading by Bill Hughes of two classic Christmas themed writings. “Twas the Night Before Christmas” a short poem by Clement Clarke Moore, a professor and poet, first appeared in a newspaper, December 23, 1823, as “A Visit From St. Nicholas.” “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas, set in the mid-1920s Wales, evokes the Christmas season as remembered by a child. The narrative captures the small rituals of family gatherings, boyish escapades, and the magical innocence of childhood, creating a vivid and nostalgic portrayal of Christmas.

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

Tips for Increasing Happiness
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Did you know that researchers have found that every person has an individual baseline of happiness, and that this baseline of happiness can be raised? Come learn tips and techniques to raise your happiness setpoint and enhance well-being.
About Dr. Wendy Hurwitz:
A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Wendy Hurwitz is a nationally recognized expert on stress. A former medical researcher for ABC News, Dr. Hurwitz is an expert in two fields: Mind/Body Medicine and Energy Medicine. She has a forthcoming book on stress.
Dr. Hurwitz helps organizations and individuals achieve peak performance by enhancing vitality and wellness. She translates the latest and most sophisticated scientific research into practical, easy-to-use techniques people can use to maintain and enhance vitality even under the most trying circumstances. Dr. Hurwitz has provided training for AT&T, Unilever, Lowe Worldwide, the FDNY, and has been an invited guest speaker at the United Nations.

Holiday Magic: Parchment Ornaments
2025-12-11 17:30 - 19:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Celebrate the season with a calming and creative Holiday Magic: Parchment Ornaments Workshop. Discover how to transform delicate translucent parchment paper into beautiful, hand-crafted ornaments that capture the light and spirit of the holidays. In this two-hour session, participants will explore the basics of parchment craft—including tracing, embossing, and simple decorative techniques. Guided step-by-step, you’ll use pre-cut templates to create your own elegant ornaments featuring floral, festive, or geometric designs. All materials are provided, and your finished pieces will make charming additions to your holiday décor or heartfelt handmade gifts. Unwind, create, and bring a touch of holiday magic home with you!

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/

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

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 ✨

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.

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+).

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

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

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!

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/

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.

Fraud Protection Workshop For Adults 60 And Older
2025-12-04 13:30 - 14:30
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
