A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
Join the Norfolk Library for this special summer event as it wraps up its Summer Reading with Nile the Inflatable Humpback Whale. Explore a life-sized inflatable whale and allow it to spark your curiosity and inspire ocean stewardship. Inside, children explore whale anatomy, uncover conservation challenges, and discover how whales—and the ocean—connect to our daily […]
Norfolk has miles of trails all over town, most of them maintained year-round by the Norfolk Land Trust and Great Mountain Forest. They are open for the public to enjoy, so come on out! Trail maps are linked from the organization names above. Cycling is permitted on the Great Mountain Forest trails.
Bring your friends and enjoy a friendly game of bocce, the traditional Italian sport that has become so popular. The bocce court behind the old railroad station at 10 Station Place will be open all day for play. Equipment is supplied, and the court will be open throughout WIN weekend.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Weekend in Norfolk, the IceBox Cafe is offering 50 cents off its signature, freshly brewed iced chai. On Saturday, the cafe will be serving buttermilk pancakes all day, complete with Great Mountain Forest syrup, and Saturday night from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. the Icebox will reopen and serve its […]
Start your morning by exploring the natural world right in the heart of Norfolk! Join birder Laurie Green from Great Mountain Forest and the Norfolk Land Trust for a relaxed, 45-minute session focused on identifying local birds and native plants found in our own City Meadow. Learn tips for recognizing common species by sight and […]
Immaculate Conception Church will be open for viewing its magnificent stained glass windows, created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. Docents will be present to answer questions at the specific hours scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please be aware that hours could change if a church service is scheduled at the last minute.
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise at the center. […]
Take a guided tour of Battell Chapel and its beautiful stained glass windows designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with […]
You’re invited to get married or renew your vows on the Village Green; bouquets supplied, ring bearers and witnesses standing by. Please email us to make a reservation (required) and, if you’re getting married, bring your license. See the town clerk’s web page for hours, license fee and a worksheet.
Friday Night on the Green is a community gathering, complete with music, food and an artisan's market. Food is free for all. Bring a blanket, gather your friends and come enjoy one of Norfolk’s favorite summer traditions. Music by Travelin' Trout.
Norfolk has miles of trails all over town, most of them maintained year-round by the Norfolk Land Trust and Great Mountain Forest. They are open for the public to enjoy, so come on out! Trail maps are linked from the organization names above. Cycling is permitted on the Great Mountain Forest trails.
Bring your friends and enjoy a friendly game of bocce, the traditional Italian sport that has become so popular. The bocce court behind the old railroad station at 10 Station Place will be open all day for play. Equipment is supplied, and the court will be open throughout WIN weekend.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Weekend in Norfolk, the IceBox Cafe is offering 50 cents off its signature, freshly brewed iced chai. On Saturday, the cafe will be serving buttermilk pancakes all day, complete with Great Mountain Forest syrup, and Saturday night from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. the Icebox will reopen and serve its […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and fly tying and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and volunteers from Trout Unlimited will assist. Spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions […]
Four Winds Farm will be visiting Norfolk, bringing its fresh vegetables to sell on Station Place as a guest of the Berkshire Country Store.
The Norfolk Rails to Trails Committee is sponsoring a gravel bike ride into some of Norfolk's lesser known back roads and byways. Route will be chosen for an intermediate skill level. Meet at Robertson Plaza on Station Place in the center of town. E-bikes are welcome. Don’t forget your helmet and water! For more information […]
Immaculate Conception Church will be open for viewing its magnificent stained glass windows, created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. Docents will be present to answer questions at the specific hours scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please be aware that hours could change if a church service is scheduled at the last minute.
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of Spey casting. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Doug will also hold fly fishing seminars at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. […]
Come join the fun as the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Society celebrates its 5th Annual Cultural Festival. This year the Tai Chi Fan dance team will put on a demonstration and complimentary Asian food will be served. The ancient instrument played by Confucius, Gu Qin, will be performed during lunch. In addition to many activities for the […]
With their inimitable instrumental and vocal style Steve Roys, Tim Hitchcock and Jude Mead lead off an afternoon and evening of Music on Robertson Plaza. Come sit in the shade or bask in the sun while you listen! Dancing encouraged. Music on Robertson Plaza is sponsored by the National Iron Bank. In case of rain, […]
Graphic artist/painter Hilary VanWright is holding an open studio with an informal workshop for all ages. There will be supplies available for drawing and watercolor painting, sponsored by Norfolk's Battell Arts Foundation.
There'll be music outdoors from noon to night on Robertson Plaza in the heart of downtown Norfolk. Come enjoy an array of local musicians with styles from bluegrass and folk to rock, funk and pop. Sun yourself, cool off in the shade or dance while you listen to Roys, Hitchcock & Mead; Elias Neuman-Donihue; Three […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and fly tying and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and volunteers from Trout Unlimited will assist. Spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions […]
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise at the center. […]
This exhibition at the Norfolk Historical Society museum presents snippets of life in Norfolk in the years before, during and after the Revolutionary War, and the impact of that war on the town’s residents. Well before military engagement, townsfolk gathered to respond to the British blockade of Boston harbor on June 1, 1774. Norfolk took […]
Take a guided tour of Battell Chapel and its beautiful stained glass windows designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with […]
Come let your feet tap and your spirit soar to the sound of bluegrass and folk music by Elias Neuman-Donihue. Robertson Plaza is the perfect place to dance! Music on Robertson Plaza is sponsored by the National Iron Bank. In case of rain, the performance will move to Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Come enjoy ice cream and blueberry Betty on the lawn of Meadowbrook Apartments. There'll be music by Grant and Kristin Mudge in the gazebo and (although we have sunshine on order and it looks like we'll get it) we'll move indoors if it rains. Bonus: Click here to download the recipe! Click here for a […]
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of casting and fly tying and share many tips and tricks for successful fly fishing. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. Equipment will be loaned for the occasion courtesy of Orvis's Avon store and volunteers from Trout Unlimited will assist. Spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions […]
You’re invited to get married or renew your vows on the Village Green; bouquets supplied, ring bearers and witnesses standing by. Please email us to make a reservation (required) and, if you’re getting married, bring your license. See the town clerk’s web page for hours, license fee and a worksheet.