A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Participants limited to three people; equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store. Sign up here. Individuals who show up unregistered will be accommodated (on a […]
Did you know that Norfolk has a real bocce court? It's behind the cafe at 10 Station Place and it's open (for different periods) all three days of Weekend in Norfolk, with demos today! Come learn or just play.
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Participants limited to three people; equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store. Sign up here. Individuals who show up unregistered will be accommodated (on a […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Participants limited to three people; equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store. Sign up here. Individuals who show up unregistered will be accommodated (on a […]
Drop in and see everything Husky Meadows Farm and its Seed & Spoon division have to offer! Meet Husky Meadows' new Farmer, Brett Ellis (fresh from the gardens of The French Laundry), watch Rana Justice demonstrate shiitake mushroom inoculation and enjoy a snack from the farm's kitchen team.
Come see some curling, Norfolk' quintessential sport! The Norfolk Curling Club is having an open house at its two-sheet facility. Members will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions.
Norfolk's Ministry of Bread is an informal group of bread enthusiasts who meet monthly to share, practice and enjoy the craft of bread-making. Join the Ministry of Bread for a session at which the sourdough bread mixed, risen and turned to be ready for baking on Friday morning will be baked. Guests will be offered […]
Matthew Johnson and the Aton Forest ecological field station bring solar observation astronomy to Norfolk using a dedicated solar telescope. The scope observes the H-alpha wavelength, which can show sunspots, the surface’s activity and...most exciting...solar prominences cast off from the sun's surface into space. Matthew will also have information about the International Dark Sky Association. […]
Come explore the magic in an object too small to see with the naked eye. Good microscopes are now in the hands of everyone with a cell phone. DNA sequencing is available to anyone with a Fedex account. Biologist Richard Kessin will introduce you to the science and art of microscopy, and how microscopes and […]
Painter and papercrafter Leslie Watkins is holding an art show and sale at her studio, Dandelion Cottage, on Saturday and Sunday, including art supplies, rubber stamps, paper dies, papers, tools and kits. Buy one, get one free! There will also be books, household items and much more. Door prizes! She will also conduct painting demonstrations […]
Come learn how to knit while shopping and perhaps practicing your French! In addition to yarn and knitting notions, wares include books, vintage afternoon tea paraphernalia, clothing and household items. Simple, free kits will be available for all would-be knitters! If you are a seasoned knitter, bring your current work and spend some time! Please […]
Outside the Artisans Guild artist Pamela Harnois will demonstrate the flowing watercolor techniques she uses in her work. Inside, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., the Guild will be holding an opening reception for a show of her work.
Norfolk's Ministry of Bread is an informal group of bread enthusiasts who meet monthly to share, practice and enjoy the craft of bread-making. Join the Ministry of Bread for a session at which sourdough bread will be mixed, risen and turned to be ready for baking on Saturday morning. Guests will be offered an instruction […]
Come find a street full of treasures! Ashpohtag Road artists are putting out the welcome mats and showing a variety of art and crafts, joined by neighbors offering books, furnishings, plants and lots more. You may even get lucky and catch an artist's demo, so come at 11:00 and plan to linger. Ends at 4:00. […]
Matthew Johnson and the Aton Forest ecological field station bring solar observation astronomy to Norfolk using a dedicated solar telescope. The scope observes the H-alpha wavelength, which can show sunspots, the surface’s activity and...most exciting...solar prominences cast off from the sun's surface into space. Matthew will also have information about the International Dark Sky Association. […]
Painter and papercrafter Leslie Watkins is holding an art show and sale at her studio, Dandelion Cottage, on Saturday and Sunday, including art supplies, rubber stamps, paper dies, papers, tools and kits. Buy one, get one free! There will also be books, household items and much more. Door prizes! She will also conduct painting demonstrations […]
Come learn how to knit while shopping and perhaps practicing your French! In addition to yarn and knitting notions, wares include books, vintage afternoon tea paraphernalia, clothing and household items. Simple, free kits will be available for all would-be knitters! If you are a seasoned knitter, bring your current work and spend some time! Please […]
Bill Berloni has had a long and successful career training rescued animals to perform in shows on and off Broadway, for national tours, in regional theaters, for special events, the New York City Ballet, motion pictures, and television and commercials. He and some of his animals will present his story in "Broadway Tails." This event […]
Come and spend a few hours with photographers Chris Keyes and Doug McDevitt for a picture perfect day in Norfolk. You'll learn different approaches to making more interesting photographs for either personal or artistic purposes. Learn the advantages of both film and digital photography, how to better compose a photograph, the interplay of light, how […]
Matthew Johnson and the Aton Forest ecological field station bring solar observation astronomy to Norfolk using a dedicated solar telescope. The scope observes the H-alpha wavelength, which can show sunspots, the surface’s activity and...most exciting...solar prominences cast off from the sun's surface into space. Matthew will also have information about the International Dark Sky Association.
Matthew Johnson and the Aton Forest ecological field station bring solar observation astronomy to Norfolk using a dedicated solar telescope. The scope observes the H-alpha wavelength, which can show sunspots, the surface’s activity and...most exciting...solar prominences cast off from the sun's surface into space. Matthew will also have information about the International Dark Sky Association.
Exercise your creativity! Fine artist Leslie Watkins of Dandelion Cottage Design, Arts & Crafts is offering free art lessons and demonstrations in watercolors and papercrafting. Learn a new skill, purchase beautiful handcrafted items and have the chance to win a door prize. On the second floor above the National Iron Bank.
Come join the fun as the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center celebrates its third annual cultural festival. Tour the exhibits of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian and Inca cultures and attend the unveiling of the new Christian cultural exhibit. In addition to the exhibits, there will be flower arranging and calligraphy demonstrations, and a special show of the Traditional […]
Exercise your creativity! Fine artist Leslie Watkins of Dandelion Cottage Design, Arts & Crafts is offering free art lessons and demonstrations in watercolors and papercrafting. Learn a new skill, purchase beautiful handcrafted items and have the chance to win a door prize. On the second floor above the National Iron Bank.
Head up to the pavilion at Dennis Hill State Park to see a display of antique and modern solar photographs and panels, and hear about eclipses, sunspots and geomagnetic storms. There will be an opportunity to use a solar telescope under the guidance of Aton Forest’s resident astronomer, Matthew Johnson. Sorry, the sun-gazing is cancelled; […]
Dive into adventure with the Amazing Diverman! An eco-hero for the ocean, the Amazing Diverman comes dressed in scuba gear and advocates for the protection of our oceans and marine animal life. Discover the impact of human activities on the ocean and ways to prevent pollution. Children will find out about the equipment scuba divers […]
Head up to the pavilion at Dennis Hill State Park for a special star-gazing experience. Guided by Aton Forest’s knowledgeable astronomer, Matthew Johnson, under just a sliver of a moon, participants will explore the dark night sky. Telescopes will be at the ready before the sun sets at 8:07. Cloudy skies cancel...see our Last Minute […]
Exercise your creativity! Fine artist Leslie Watkins of Dandelion Cottage Design, Arts & Crafts is offering free art lessons and demonstrations in watercolors and papercrafting. Learn a new skill, purchase beautiful handcrafted items and have the chance to win a door prize. On the second floor above the National Iron Bank. And please note, the […]