The kids are home, the snow is deep and the schedule is all clear for fun this week in Brookfield. With the New Year quickly approaching, take the kids out to celebrate, get creative or relax with friends at a free movie.

The whole family can have a ball this New Year's Eve at Brookfield Lanes.  Eat pizza and chips and bowl in a family friendly environment from 7 to 10 p.m. Reservations are required for the party. Beginning at 10 p.m., adults can ring in the new year with a buffet dinner, unlimited bowling and a champagne toast at midnight.

Around town this week:

• Need a warm alternative for active play this week? Fun Factor will have open play from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Let the kids climb, slide and bounce in the inflatable playground and play arcade games.
• This is the final week of the Brookfield Craft Center's Holiday Sale and Exhibition. Stop by to see the unique creations, from one of kind scarves and tree ornaments to hand crafted pottery and jewelry.
• Registration is now open for the Brookfield Craft Center's upcoming classes in glass blowing, wood turning and ceramics. Check out the full class offering and register online.

Movies at the Brookfield Library this week:

• The Sorcerer's Apprentice will be showing today, December 28, at 2 p.m. This movie is rated PG for fantasy action and some violence. For ages eight and older, bring a blanket to sit on. Free popcorn will be served.
• Teen Movie Night will feature Step Up 3, rated PG 13, tonight, December 28, at 6:30 p.m. Ages 11 to 18 only.
• Don't miss the hit movie Despicable Me, featuring the vocal talents of iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove and Steve Carrell. The movie will play in the community room on Wednesday, December 29, at 1 p.m. Ages eight and older.

Nearby Activities:

The Village Center for the Arts in New Milford is offering several craft workshops this week from painting winterscapes to chocolate making. See the full schedule for details and times; registration is required for workshops. The center also has open studio hours, where kids can drop in for an hour or two to paint pottery, learn woodworking or free build with a wide selection of materials.