Give Local

Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills is an extraordinary, fun and inspiring 36-hour online give-a-thon hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation and presenting sponsor Ion Bank Foundation that brings the region together as one—all to raise money and awareness for the vital work of hundreds of local nonprofits. Donations made on the CCF website (link …

CT Trails Day Weekend- Nature Walk/Trail-Cleanup/Hike

Take a hike along the Housatonic River in New Milford's Sega Meadows Park and help clean up litter and debris to beautify this gem. Your trail clean-up leader is well versed in the plants and trees as well as animal species found in the park, so you are guaranteed to come out with a sense …

CT Trails Day Weekend- Casual Group Bicycle Ride

Patriot's Way Parking Lot by historic train station on Railroad St, New Milford CT Railroad St, New Milford, Connecticut, United States

This free event offered by the New Milford River Trail Association is great for experienced road cyclists. Meet up at Patriots Way parking lot on Railroad Street (west of the historic train station building) on Sunday, June 2nd at 11am. The ride will be approximately 14 miles through the Merryall section of town. Please bring …

Walk, Roll, Bike: Keeping Your Kids Safe this Summer

New Milford Public Library 24 Main Street, New Milford, Connecticut

W Join Watch for Me CT to learn how to keep your kids safe on the roads this summer, whether they are walking, rolling, or bicycling. Watch for Me CT will provide  hands-on learning experiences and Officer Schneider of the New Milford Police Department will speak about local pedestrian safety here in New Milford. Ages include …

Bicycle Repairs for Youth Agency

John Pettibone Community Center 2 Pickett District Rd, New Milford, Connecticut

Great volunteer opportunity. Help us fix/test donated bicycles for the Youth Agency Bi-Annual bicycle giveaway program. If you have a bicycle pump, bring it. Fun and rewarding.

Watch for Me CT Road Safety 101

New Milford Public Library 24 Main St, New Milford, Connecticut

2024 is on pace to be the most dangerous year for pedestrians in over 40 years. As the days get shorter, the danger only increases, as pedestrian deaths are more likely to happen when it’s dark out. Traditionally, roads are designed for speed, with wide lanes and smoothed out curves. That’s great for drivers, but not so …

Casual Group Bicycle Ride

George Washington Plaza, Gaylordsville, CT Route 7, Gaylordsville, Connecticut

This free event offered by the New Milford River Trail Association is great for all levels of riders from teenagers through adults. Meet at the George Washington plaza in Gaylordsville, CT on Saturday, August 24 at 10am. The round-trip ride is approximately 14 miles through mostly backroads. We will stop at 45 On Main - …

RiverFest 2024

Youngs Field Park, New Milford CT 06776 Young's Field Rd, New Milford, Connecticut

Come on down and visit us at the free RiverFest 2024 event at Young's Field Park by Veteran's Bridge. Learn about bicycle safety skills, the local 13-mile greenway and 55-mile regional greenway plans. We are also having a Schwinn bicycle raffle for $5 suggested donations. Find out more about Riverfront Revitalization's RiverFest 2024 event that …