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Every week, we handpick the coolest things to do around New Milford—so you can stop doom-scrolling and start actually doing. Here’s a sneak peek from this week’s newsletter:

New Milford

Fri 8/8

🎨 12–6 PM – Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues – 11 Railroad St.

Hot colors, cool art—your walls will thank you.

📚 6–8 PM – Author Event: When We Meet Again – Honeybee Books & Tea, 27 Main St.

Meet the author, sip tea, and pretend you’re in a movie.

🎼 7:30–8:45 PM – Schubert’s Finest Hour – Merryall Center for the Arts, 8 Chapel Hill Rd.

Classical music that hits all the right notes.

Sat 8/9

📚 9 AM–4:30 PM – Friends of the Library Book Sale – New Milford Public Library, 24 Main St.

Cheap books = zero guilt binge-reading.

🐾 10 AM–1 PM – Pet Thrift Shop – Animal Welfare Society, 8 Dodd Rd.

Find treasures for your furry friends (and maybe yourself).

📖 11 AM–12 PM – Read-Aloud Hour – Honeybee Books & Tea, 27 Main St.

For kids or kids-at-heart—story time never gets old.

🎶 7–9 PM – Concerts on the Green – New Milford Town Green

Pack a chair, bring a snack, enjoy the soundtrack of summer.

👢 7–11 PM – Line Dance Party – JK Shuffles, 99 Danbury Rd.

Boots optional, enthusiasm required.

🎸 7:30–9:30 PM – The Rough & Tumble – Merryall Center for the Arts, 8 Chapel Hill Rd.

Indie folk vibes in a cozy venue—yes, please.

Sun 8/10

🏡 2–4 PM – Sundays in Gaylordsville – Brown Forge, Brown Forge Rd.

History and charm rolled into one Sunday stroll.

🏫 2–4 PM – Sundays at the Little Red School – Gaylord School, Gaylord Rd.

School’s never been this fun.

🏨 2–4 PM – Merwinsville Hotel Summer Sunday Tours – 1 Browns Forge Rd., Gaylordsville

A little history, a little mystery—worth the visit.

💬 New Milford’s got the art, the music, the books, and the boot scootin’—basically, your weekend playlist is set.

Kent

Fri 8/8

🥕 3–6 PM – Kent Farmers Market – Kent Land Trust Field, 37 South Main St.

Fresh veggies, baked goods, and possibly the best excuse to buy more cheese.

🧁 6:30–8 PM – Teen & Tween Cupcake Decorating – Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St.

Sugar + sprinkles = chaos (but the fun kind).

Sat 8/9

🪵 10 AM–4 PM – Spoon Carving Workshop – Eric Sloane Museum, 31 Kent Cornwall Rd.

Because nothing says “I’m crafty” like making your own kitchen tools.

🚒 11 AM–4 PM – Firefighter’s Muster – CT Antique Machinery Association, 31 Kent Cornwall Rd.

Old-school fire trucks + water fights = instant summer memories.

🎼 7:30–8:45 PM – Schubert’s Finest Hour – St. Andrew’s Church, 1 North Main St.

Schubert in a stunning church setting—he’d approve.

Sun 8/10

🏖 12:30–1:30 PM – Beach Storytime – Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St.

Books meet beach vibes—bring sunscreen and curiosity.

💬 Kent’s got you covered this weekend—come for the market, stay for the spoons and Schubert.

Sherman

Fri 8/8 – Sun 8/10

🎨 August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition – Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St., Kent

Art so pretty you’ll consider repainting your living room just to match.

💬 Sherman’s keeping it artsy—pop in and get inspired.

Washington

Fri 8/8

🏖 5:30–7:30 PM – Summer Beach Party – Washington Town Hall Lawn, 2 Bryan Hall Plaza

Small-town charm meets sandy fun (minus the actual beach).

🎼 5:30–7 PM – Washington Friends of Music Concert Festival – First Congregational Church, 6 Kirby Rd.

Beautiful music in a beautiful space—win/win.

🌸 6–8 PM – Evening in the Garden – Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd.

Like a Jane Austen novel, but with fewer awkward suitors.

Sat 8/9

🥕 9:30 AM–12:30 PM – Washington Farmers Market – Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd., Washington Depot

Stock up on produce, flowers, and small-town smiles.

🍷 12–5 PM – Wine Tastings – Spring Hill Vineyards, 292 Bee Brook Rd., New Preston

Sip, swirl, repeat—because it’s the weekend.

🎸 2–5 PM – Live Music & Wine Tastings – Hopkins Vineyard, 25 Hopkins Rd., New Preston

Grapes + guitars = your new happy place.

Sun 8/10

🌽 12–4 PM – Annual Green Corn Festival – Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd.

History, heritage, and delicious corn—don’t miss it.

💬 Washington’s bringing the music, the wine, and the corn—sounds like a perfect weekend recipe.

Mother Nature’s cranking it up to the 80s this weekend, so hydrate… preferably with our cold drinks, tea, or fancy-pants freshly ground Dunkin’ & Starbucks. ☕ Stay cool, stay caffeinated, and let’s make it a week worth bragging about.