Editing Brookfield, Connecticut (section)

==Community and points of interest==
{{See also|National Register of Historic Places listings in Fairfield County, Connecticut}}
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===Arts and culture===
[[File:Brookfield Equestrian Sculptures.jpg|thumb|left|Sculptures depicting a family of horses; (left to right) [[mare]], [[foal]] and [[stallion]]. Located at the entrance to the Brookfield Municipal Center and Town Park]]
[[File:Brookfield CT Library.jpg|thumb|The Brookfield Library, as seen from the entrance to Williams Park]]
[[File:Brookfield Craft Center.jpg|thumb|Brookfield Craft Center campus at night]]
* Brookfield Arts Commission – A commission established in 1990 by the town consisting of 15 board members; the commission was created to engage in activities which are intended to promote understanding and appreciation of the arts to residents of the Town of Brookfield, encourage community participation in arts activities, coordinate information concerning artists and the arts within town, act as a liaison between artists, schools and the community, engage in activities designed to encourage local artists in demonstrating their talents, and promote activities that both entertain and enlighten. Each year, the commission awards university scholarships to town residents who are aspiring artists, or plan to pursue a career in the arts after high school.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 28, 2024 |title=HOME |url=https://brookfieldarts.org/ |access-date=April 25, 2024 |website=Brookfield Arts |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Brookfield Craft Center]] – a fine art gallery and educational center that brings arts and craftsmanship to people of all ages. Located in the former [[Brookfield station (Metro-North)|Brookfield Train Station]] and Brookfield Mills mill house.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Brookfield Craft Center - Crafting Excellence Since 1952 |url=https://www.brookfieldcraft.org/ |access-date=April 25, 2024 |website=Brookfield Craft Center |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Brookfield Museum and Historical Society – founded in 1968, a museum and archive pertaining to the history of Brookfield and the New York and New England Region as a whole.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brookfield Historical Society |url=https://www.brookfieldcthistory.org/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.brookfieldcthistory.org |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Brookfield Public Library – located within the [[Brookfield Center Historic District (Brookfield, Connecticut)|Brookfield Center Historic District]]. It is part of Bibliomation, a state-wide library consortium utilizing [[Evergreen (software)|Evergreen]] in Connecticut which allows all involved libraries to share their resources, vastly increasing their collection sizes. The library was established in 1951 as the Joyce Memorial Library in the old Town Hall building on Whisconier Road using a $7,000 bequest left by Brookfield resident Daniel Clarke Joyce in 1929 to establish a library in Brookfield.<ref name="PlannedInWill">{{cite news|title=Brookfield Library Is Planned in Will|newspaper=[[Hartford Courant]]|date=January 12, 1929|id={{ProQuest|557623950}}}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |author=Marilyn S. Whittlesey |title=Brookfield |year=1999 |publisher=Arcadia Publishing |pages=62 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yDljUMglEF4C&pg=PA62 |isbn=9780738501161 }}</ref> The current library was constructed in 1975, and is 9,600 square feet. At this time, the former "Joyce Memorial Library" was renamed "The Brookfield Library".<ref>https://www.brookfieldcthistory.org/_borders/page_Brookfield.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016094603/http://brookfieldcthistory.org/_borders/page_Brookfield.html |date=October 16, 2016 }} Brookfield Museum and Historical Society: The Town House</ref> Several proposals have been made to construct a new library in Brookfield, due to the significant increase in population since 1975 when the current facility was constructed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perkins |first=Julia |date=October 3, 2017 |title=Brookfield Library project would cost $14.7 million |url=https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Brookfield-Library-project-would-cost-14-7-12250421.php |access-date=March 2, 2023 |website=NewsTimes |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2002, the Library Board of Trustees began the planning stage for a new library, and in 2009, a one million dollar state grant was awarded for the construction of a new library.<ref>http://blnewlibraryproject.org/progress/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903050508/http://blnewlibraryproject.org/progress/ |date=September 3, 2018 }} New Brookfield Library Progress</ref> A referendum was held in February 2018 over whether or not to begin construction on a 36,000 square foot library at a cost of 14.7 million dollars, although the motion did not pass.<ref name="ProposalFails">{{Cite web |last=Perkins |first=Julia |date=February 28, 2018 |title=Brookfield Library referendum fails |url=https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Turnout-at-14-6-percent-in-Brookfield-Library-12713808.php |access-date=March 2, 2023 |website=NewsTimes |language=en-US}}</ref> The Library Committee is now revising the plan, with hopes to bring a revised plan to referendum.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perkins |first=Julia |date=March 1, 2018 |title=Brookfield library staff look to revise plan for new building |url=https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Brookfield-library-staff-look-to-revise-plan-for-12720619.php |access-date=March 2, 2023 |website=NewsTimes |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Brookfield Theatre for the Arts]] – a theatre where community productions of various plays are held. The theatre building is part of the former Curtis School for Boys, an all-boys [[boarding school]] which closed in 1943.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brookfield Theatre for the Arts |url=https://brookfieldtheatre.org/index.html |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=brookfieldtheatre.org}}</ref>
* Concerts in the Park – free, public outdoor concerts at the Brookfield Bandstand (located at the town park on Pocono Rd.) are held every Friday between the months of June and August. The concerts consist of a variety of local and regional artists and music groups.
* Cotton Candy Fabrics – a fabric school with classes taught by experienced fashion designers, located at 450 Federal Rd.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cotton Candy Fabrics {{!}} Brookfield, CT |url=https://www.cottoncandyfabrics.com/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.cottoncandyfabrics.com}}</ref>
* DiGrazia Vineyards – founded in 1978, a [[vineyard]] and [[winery]] located at 131 Tower Road that offers tours and [[wine tasting]]. DiGrazia is one of the three wineries in Fairfield County that are part of the [[Connecticut Wine Trail]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taste the Adventure - Connecticut (CT) Wine Trail local wineries vineyards |url=https://ctwine.com/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Connecticut (CT) Wine Trail |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Friends of The Arts of Brookfield – a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to enhance participation in the arts throughout the community. The organization also sponsors various art exhibitions, cinematic, and theatrical productions throughout Fairfield County.
* The Pottery Factory – located at 265 Federal Rd., classes and workshops are offered for pottery, glass fusing, candle making and soap making.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Pottery Factory {{!}} Pottery, Paint & Sip, Glass Fusing, Candles & Soap Making |url=https://thepotteryfactory.com/ |access-date=March 2, 2023 |website=The Pottery Factory |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Lakes===
* '''[[Candlewood Lake]]''' – the largest lake in Connecticut, Candlewood spans five towns and forms the western border of Brookfield.<ref>http://www.candlewoodlakeauthority.org/ Candlewood Lake Authority official website</ref>
* '''[[Lake Lillinonah]]''' – the second largest lake in Connecticut, spanning six towns. The lake was formed by the construction of the [[Shepaug Dam]] in 1955.<ref>http://www.lakelillinonahauthority.org/ Lake Lillinonah Authority official website</ref>

===Parks and beaches===
[[File:Williams Park Entrance.jpg|thumb|Entrance to Williams Park]]
[[File:Brookfield Town Beach.jpg|thumb|Brookfield Town Beach ([[Candlewood Lake]])]]
* '''[[Arthur A. Harris Linear Park]]''' – a trail located alongside the Brookfield Municipal Center, connecting the property to the Still River Greenway.<ref>{{Cite web |last=files |first=The News-Times |date=July 4, 2010 |title=Do You Remember? Arthur A. Harris Linear Park in Brookfield dedicated |url=https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/do-you-remember-arthur-a-harris-linear-park-in-564775.php |access-date=March 2, 2023 |website=NewsTimes |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''Birch Rocks Trails Preserve''' – located at 40A Obtuse Rd. N, the park consists of 2.5 miles of hiking trails through 175 protected acres of wooded land.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Birch Rocks And Pratt Glen Preserves |url=https://townappeal.com/brookfield/business/birch-rocks-sanctuary/ |access-date=March 2, 2023 |website=Brookfield |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''Brookfield Municipal Center''' – located on Pocono Rd., location of local government offices such as the Town Hall and Police Headquarters. Also home to the '''Brookfield Town Park''', which is Brookfield's flagship park consisting of a large playground, baseball diamond, pickleball courts and soccer fields. Also the location of the Brookfield Bandstand, an outdoor music pavilion where concerts and shows are held in the summer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parks & School Grounds {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/parks-recreation/pages/parks-school-grounds#anchor_municipal_center |access-date=March 1, 2024 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>
* '''Brookfield Nature Center''' – consists of 16 acres owned by the Town of Brookfield and is managed by the Brookfield Conservation Commission. The land has a striking mix of old fields, upland woods with strands of Spruce mixed with large specimen trees of Tulip and White Oak. Merwin Brook cuts across the northwest corner of the property. The brook flows through a wooded wetland with White Ash, Elm, and Red Maple trees around it. The grassland fields are a nesting site of Bobolinks and other ground nesting birds. A careful mowing schedule is used to protect the eggs and chicks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Nature Center {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/conservation-commission/pages/nature-center |access-date=March 1, 2024 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>
* '''Brookfield Town Beach''' – located on 460 Candlewood Lake Road, the facilities include swimming, basketball, sand volleyball courts, restrooms, changing facilities, BBQ grills and picnic tables. The beach also features a Lakeside Community Room which is available for reservations to host events up to 50 people. The beach is only open to residents of the Town of Brookfield and their guests for daily admission, although residents of the Town of Bethel are eligible to purchase season passes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parks & School Grounds {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/parks-recreation/pages/parks-school-grounds#anchor_town_beach |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>
* '''Burr Farm Protected Open Space''' – a town-owned parcel of protected open space located at 23 Dingle Brook Road, comprising 116 acres divided into East and West parcels, along the now unused eastern end of Lake George Road.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Burr Farm {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/conservation-commission/pages/burr-farm |access-date=March 1, 2024 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>
* '''Cadigan Park''' – a park located on Candlewood Lake Rd., containing turf football and lacrosse fields, lighted basketball and tennis courts, as well as walking/biking trails. Directly across the street from the Brookfield Town Beach.<ref>https://tennisround.com/tennis-courts/ct/brookfield/cadigan-park Cadigan Park TennisRound</ref>
* '''Eriksen Farm Open Space''' – a town-owned parcel of protected open space located at 8 Nabby Road, comprising 20 acres of protected open fields for walking and biking.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eriksen Farm Open Space {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/conservation-commission/pages/eriksen-farm-open-space |access-date=March 1, 2024 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>
* '''Gurski Farm Protected Open Space''' – a town-owned parcel of protected open space that connects into Williams Park via trail.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gurski Farm - Williams Park Brookfield, CT - BerkshireHiking.Com |url=http://berkshirehiking.com/hikes/gurski.html |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=berkshirehiking.com}}</ref>
* '''Happy Landings Protected Open Space''' – a town-owned parcel of 55 protected acres of open fields and approximately 19 acres of woodland open space located along Whisconier Road (Route 25), consists of containing historic barns, wells and windmills.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Happy Landings {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/conservation-commission/pages/happy-landings |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>
* '''Lillinonah Woods''' – located at 54 Obutse Rocks Rd., the park is situated on 68 acres of land and connects to Lake Lillinonah. This park offers fishing (by permit), hiking trails, picnic tables and parking. A small beach is also located on-site.<ref>https://www.brookfieldct.gov/sites/brookfieldct/files/uploads/lill-woods.pdf {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528214734/https://www.brookfieldct.gov/sites/brookfieldct/files/uploads/lill-woods.pdf |date=May 28, 2018 }} Lillinonah Woods Trail Map</ref>
* '''Old Bridge Sanctuary''' – located at 57 Old Bridge Rd., a park situated on 25 acres that offers hiking trails and parking.<ref>https://www.brookfieldct.gov/sites/brookfieldct/files/uploads/obbs2015.pdf {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528215044/https://www.brookfieldct.gov/sites/brookfieldct/files/uploads/obbs2015.pdf |date=May 28, 2018 }} Old Bridge Trail Map</ref>
* '''[[Still River Greenway]]''' – a paved trail through the woods used for walking and biking that connects the Brookfield Municipal Center to Brookfield Town Center.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parks & School Grounds {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/parks-recreation/pages/parks-school-grounds#anchor_still_river_greenway |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref> The greenway is part of a planned network that will eventually connect New Milford to Norwalk via pedestrian trails.<ref>https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/ct-trails-danbury-norwalk-connect-benefits-18114432.php News-Times: Trails to connect Norwalk to Danbury and beyond, creating 'ripple effects' of benefits</ref>
* '''Whalen Pond''' – located on 3 Broadview Road, a pond that is accessible for ice skating during the wintertime.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parks & School Grounds {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/parks-recreation/pages/parks-school-grounds#anchor_whalen_pond |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>
* '''Williams Park''' – a trail for walking and biking through the woods, also containing public clay tennis courts. Entrance is across the street from the Brookfield Library.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parks & School Grounds {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/parks-recreation/pages/parks-school-grounds#anchor_williams_park |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>

===Private membership/golf clubs===
[[File:Candlewood Lake Club.jpg|thumb|View of Candlewood Lake from the entrance to [[Candlewood Lake Club, Connecticut|Candlewood Lake Club]]]]
* '''Brookfield Bay Marina''' – [[marina]] and [[yacht club]] located on Candlewood Lake Road, north of the Candlewood Shores neighborhood.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home Brookfield Bay Marina Brookfield, CT (203) 740-2628 |url=https://www.brookfieldbay.com/ |access-date=March 2, 2023 |website=Brookfield Bay Marina |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Candlewood East Marina''' – marina and yacht club with a member clubhouse located on Candlewood Lake Road, south of the Candlewood Shores neighborhood. The property across the street from the docks formerly belonged to the Brookfield Tennis Club, an indoor, members-only tennis and athletic center.<ref>https://www.candlewoodeast.com/marina-club Candlewood East Marina Club</ref>
* '''[[Candlewood Lake Club, Connecticut|Candlewood Lake Club]]''' – a private community on Candlewood Lake that encompasses land and properties in both Brookfield and adjoining New Milford. It includes a [[country club]] with an 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools and a clubhouse. Real estate ownership within the community requires residents to pay membership fees to the club and [[homeowner association]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Candlewood Lake Club {{!}} CT Lake Community |url=http://candlewoodlakeclub.com/ |access-date=March 2, 2023 |website=candlewoodlakeclub.com}}</ref>
* '''[[Candlewood Shores, Connecticut|Candlewood Shores]] Clubhouse''' – a facility open to members of the Candlewood Shores Homeowner's Association, which includes private beaches and recreation centers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clubhouse |url=https://www.candlewoodshores.com/clubhouse/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Candlewood Shores |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''Echo Bay Marina''' – a private marina located north of the Candlewood Shores neighborhood, adjacent to the Brookfield Town Beach.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Echo Bay Marina - New & Used Boats, Service, and Parts in Brookfield, CT, near New Fairfield, Bridgewater, Newton and Danbury |url=https://www.echobaymarina.com/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.echobaymarina.com}}</ref>
* '''Knollcrest Marina''' – a private community and marina located near the northern end of Candlewood Lake.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Knollcrest Tax District - Operations |url=http://www.knollcrestboard.org/operations/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.knollcrestboard.org |language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[Sunset Hill Golf Club]]''' – a public, 9-hole golf course designed by [[Gene Sarazen]] in 1936.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Mike |title=Play 9: Sunset Hill Golf Club |url=https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/high-school/golf/2018/07/13/play-9-sunset-hill-golf-club/782919002/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=The Journal News |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Recreation===
*'''All Star Indoor Batting Range''' – indoor batting range and softball training facility, located at 1120 Federal Road.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Star Batting – Baseball & Softball Training Facility |url=https://www.allstarbatting.com/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |language=en}}</ref>
*'''Aquatic Club of Brookfield''' – located at 94 Old State Road, the Aquatic Club has an indoor pool and recreation center offering swimming lessons and aquatic activities for all ages.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home {{!}} Aquatic Club of Brookfield {{!}} Swimming Instruction, Brookfield, CT |url=https://www.aquaticclubofbrookfield.com/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Aquatic Club of Brookfield - Home |language=en}}</ref>
*'''Brookfield Parks & Recreation''' – the Brookfield Parks & Recreation Department organizes various summer camps and popular cultural, educational, and recreational activities for town residents.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parks & Recreation {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/rec |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>
*'''Brookfield Senior Center''' – a community center for Brookfield area residents over 60, located at 100 Pocono Road. The Senior Center offers social, educational, physical, creative and intergenerational programs, with the goal of promoting successful aging.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Senior Center {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/senior-center |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>
*'''Brookfield Indoor Golf''' – indoor PGA golf simulators and event lounge with food and alcoholic beverages for guests, located at 195 Federal Road.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brookfield Virtual Golf {{!}} CTvisit |url=https://ctvisit.com/listings/brookfield-virtual-golf |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=ctvisit.com |language=en}}</ref>
*'''The Dive Shop Aquatic Center''' – an aquatic center with an indoor Olympic-size swimming pool and whirlpool, located at 439 Federal Road. The facility also has a café and fitness center for members, and offers swimming lessons and [[Professional Association of Diving Instructors|PADI]]-certified scuba instructions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=thediveshopaquaticcenter.com |url=http://thediveshopaquaticcenter.com/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=thediveshopaquaticcenter.com |language=en}}</ref>
*'''Escape 101''' – an [[Escape room|escape room center]] with five unique rooms for groups of varying sizes, located at 132 Federal Road.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Escape 101 - Escape Room Adventure in Danbury, Connecticut |url=https://esc101.com/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Escape 101 |language=en-US}}</ref>
*'''The Garden Club of Brookfield''' – founded in 1962 and organized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden Club of Brookfield consists of members who maintain Brookfield's many community-owned gardens. The Garden Club is part of the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Garden Club of Brookfield – Founded 1962 |url=https://thegardenclubofbrookfieldct.org/ClubMainWP1/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |language=en-US}}</ref>
*'''Golf Ranch''' – located at 1 Sand Cut Road, Golf Ranch (formerly Golf Quest) is a modern [[driving range]] with [[TrackMan|digital performance tracking]]. The facility also has a mini golf course, indoor golf simulator and a casual restaurant & bar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Golf Ranch Brookfield |url=https://www.golfranchusa.com/ct/brookfield |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Golf Ranch USA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Brookfield Parks and Recreation: Golf Ranch |url=https://brookfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29915 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=brookfieldct.myrec.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Coval |first=Amy |title=Here's where to play virtual or mini golf in CT |url=https://www.ctinsider.com/things-to-do/article/virtual-mini-golf-ct-17268728.php |access-date=February 12, 2024 |work=CT Insider |language=en}}</ref>
*'''Greenknoll YMCA''' – located at 2 Huckleberry Hill Road, the Greenknoll Branch Regional [[YMCA]] of Western CT offers a wide variety of programs for all age groups. The facility has an indoor [[Olympic-size swimming pool]], an indoor [[Aquatic therapy|therapeutic pool]], a seasonally-enclosed outdoor Olympic-size pool, indoor racquetball courts, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, an indoor track, playground, and a wellness center.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Greenknoll Branch YMCA |url=https://www.ymca.org/locations/greenknoll-branch-ymca |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.ymca.org |language=en}}</ref> The wellness center includes a sauna, indoor whirlpool, cardiovascular room, functional fitness room, and a multi-purpose gymnasium for activities such as yoga and taekwondo. The Y also offers multiple youth and teen summer camps, which include Camp Greenknoll, Race for Chase, and Summer Club at Grassy Plain, as well as a nursery school.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Health & Wellness |url=https://regionalymca.org/programs/health-and-wellness/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=The YMCA |language=en}}</ref>
*'''Lakeside Watersports''' – boat and water sports lessons on Candlewood Lake, located at [https://www.echobaymarina.com/ Echo Bay Marina] 227 Candlewood Lake Road.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lakeside Watersports |url=https://lakesidewatersports.com/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Lakeside Watersports |language=en-US}}</ref>
*'''Strikers of Brookfield''' – 32-lane bowling alley with cosmic bowling nights, a café & an old-school lounge with pool table, located at 140 Federal Road.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bowling Alley in Brookfield, CT |url=https://strikersofbrookfield.com/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Strikers of Brookfield |language=en}}</ref>

====Scouting====
Brookfield has a long history with Scouting and maintains several active scout units, including three [[Boy Scouts of America|Scouts BSA]] troops, [[Girl Scouts of the USA|Girl Scouts]] and a [[Cub Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Cub Scout]] pack. These are as follows:
* '''Troop 5''' – Founded in February 1942, Troop 5 is sponsored by St Paul's Church and meeting on Tuesday nights. The Troop camps every month and hasn't missed a month since 1964 (over 700 consecutive months, including modified campouts during the COVID Pandemic.) As the troop starts its 82nd year, the Troop currently has 32 Scouts registered with several soon to join the 79 names of Eagle Scouts from Troop 5 proudly displayed on a plaque in the Parish Hall. The troop holds several Community Service projects within Brookfield every year and run a popular Christmas Tree Pickup fundraiser in early January and a Mulch Sales & Delivery fundraiser the 1st weekend in May.<ref>http://www.brookfieldtroop5.org/ Troop 5 official website</ref>
* '''Troop 135''' – Founded in 1993, Troop 135 is open to boys ages 11–18 and currently meets on Thursday nights at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School. The troop recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and has over 40 Eagle Scouts. The troop runs a Wreath Sales fundraiser each holiday season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brookfield Troop 135 |url=https://www.brookfieldtroop135.org/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.brookfieldtroop135.org |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''Troop 235''' – Founded in 2019, Troop 235 is the town's first Scouts BSA Girl Troop open to girls ages 11–18. The troop currently meets on Thursday nights at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School.  
* '''Pack 135''' –  Brookfield currently has a single pack which has over 60 boys ages 7–11. Dens for each grade have meetings one or two times each month with a full pack meeting once a month.  
* '''Girl Scouts''' – There are several Girl Scout troops in town with girls from kindergarten thru to seniors in Brookfield High School. Each grade-appropriate troop of typically 6-12 girls stays together throughout their Scouting year.

===Annual events===
* '''Brookfield Town Center Block Party''' – held the first Sunday of June, the Block Party is an annual street fair held in the heart of Brookfield's Town Center District, bringing together residents and visitors alike for a day of festive fun and entertainment. With a vibrant mix of local vendors, live music performances, and engaging activities for all ages, this street fair celebrates the spirit and diversity of the neighborhood, creating lasting memories and fostering a sense of unity. The event is organized by the Brookfield Town Center 4 Business, a consortium of local businesses in the district.<ref>Brookfield Town Center 4 Business Block Party https://btc4b.org/</ref>
* '''Easter Egg Hunt''' – the Parks and Recreation Department holds an Egg Hunt every year in the Municipal Center on the Sunday that Easter falls on.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Easter Egg Hunt {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/parks-recreation/slideshows/easter-egg-hunt |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>
* '''Farmers Market''' – held on Fridays from 3PM to 6PM at the Brookfield Municipal Center throughout the Summer months. Vendors include farmers offering organic non-GMO fruits and vegetables, and local artisans from the tri-state area and New England.
* '''Halloween Run''' – held every year the weekend before Halloween; begins at the Municipal Center.
* '''Holiday Tree Lighting''' – held the first weekend of December, 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The town lights its Holiday Tree in the Brookfield Municipal Center this time every year. Kids can also sit on Santa's lap, and free hot chocolate and cookies are provided in the Town Hall.
* '''Indie Film Festival''' – every year in March, the Brookfield Arts Commission holds a festival lasting three days, consisting of short and foreign films.<ref>http://brookfieldartscommission.org/category/film-festival/ Brookfield Arts Commission - Film Festival</ref>
* '''Fire Dept. Kid's Day''' – held the first weekend of June, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fire company offers fire prevention and safety for the whole community. The membership provides demonstrations and practice for getting out alive through the use of a fire safety trailer, stop, drop and roll, and dialing 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. They also team with outside agencies including the Brookfield Police Department to speak with residents about car seat safety and the importance of seat belts as well as the local Rotary Club to photograph children for the Amber Alert program. Kids and adults get to "dress up" in firefighter's gear–feeling the actual weight that firefighter's must carry.<ref>https://brookfieldfire.com/community-info/news/kids-day/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630163608/http://brookfieldfire.com/community-info/news/kids-day/ |date=June 30, 2016 }} Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department Kid's Day</ref> This also includes rides on two restored 1930's fire trucks owned by the department.<ref>https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Brookfield-Volunteer-Fire-Company-s-Kids-Day-11189595.php Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company's Kids Day brings family fun</ref>
* '''Memorial Day Parade''' – takes place on [[Memorial Day]] Weekend, running through the Brookfield Center Historic District. The parade consists of vintage and modern emergency vehicles, classic cars and supercars, and floats from various local and regional organizations.<ref>https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Memorial-Day-parades-and-events-scattered-around-1396189.php Memorial Day Parade Brookfield</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-05-26 |title=Brookfield Memorial Day Parade 2017: Details, Road Closures and More |url=https://patch.com/connecticut/brookfield/brookfield-memorial-day-parade-2017-details-road-closures-more |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Brookfield, CT Patch |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Mother's Day 5k''' – The Parks & Rec Department holds an annual 5K on Mother's Day starting at Brookfield High School. Hundreds of runners and walkers from the region attend.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brookfield Mothers Day & We Care 5k |url=https://news.hamlethub.com/brookfield-connecticut/45082-brookfield-mothers-day-we-care-5k |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=HamletHub}}</ref>
* '''[[Relay For Life]] 5k''' – held each year in June at Brookfield High School.<ref>https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Brookfield-High-school-to-hold-Relay-for-Life-108700.php Relay for Life Brookfield</ref>
* '''[[St. Baldrick's Foundation]] fundraiser''' – held every year in March at Brookfield High School.<ref>https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Brookfield-students-to-shave-heads-to-fight-cancer-12746975.php St. Baldrick's Fundraiser Brookfield High School</ref>