A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
Architecture, Arts & crafts, Family, History, Stained glass
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 […]
Family, Music, Outdoor activity
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.
Family, Food, Kids, Music, Open houses & tours, Outdoor activity
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 […]
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport, Workshops & demos
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.
Family, Kids, Music, Outdoor activity
Three Seater is a band formed by Leif Johnson, Ethan Cavajani and Dahlia Alexander, all of whom are from Norfolk and near by. They will be playing a mix of covers and originals influenced by the Smashing Pumpkins, the Backseat Lovers and Modern Baseball. Music on Robertson Plaza is sponsored by the National Iron Bank. […]
Come revel in live music by the Grantville Dawgs at the peak of their talent! This high-energy group of friends typically enjoys playing rock, funk, soul and popular music from the 60s, 70s and later. They are loosely based out of the Grantville section of Norfolk in the southeastern part of town and hope you […]
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport
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.
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport
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 […]
All are invited to attend worship services at any of Norfolk's three churches: 8:15 to 9:15 a.m., Church of Christ Congregational, Tobey Pond (shuttle service from 70 Golf Drive between 8:00 and 8:10) 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Church of Christ Congregational, 12 Litchfield Road 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 4 North Street […]
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport, Workshops & demos
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 […]
Family, Outdoor activity, Shopping
Discover treasures at tag sales all around town! Here's your chance for getting that special thing you always wanted but couldn't find or something you never knew existed but just have to have! Get a map here or pick up one at the WINformation center, 2 Station Place. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, […]
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Workshops & demos
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of Spey casting. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. There are casting clinics both days at 11:00 a.m. Rain or shine, no signup needed...just walk in. 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. Equipment will be […]
Family, Food, Garden, Nature, Workshops & demos
Come and visit the Norfolk Community Garden and meet some of the gardeners. You will see the beds in full summer bloom: children from the Summer Gardening Club have their own two beds where they grow pumpkins, tomatoes, peas, lettuce, kale and more, and we keep beds for the Food Pantry. The Community Garden, sponsored […]
Arts & crafts, Family, Stained glass
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.
Architecture, Arts & crafts, Family, History, Stained glass
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. […]
Arts & crafts, Family, Food, Kids, Music, Outdoor activity, Shopping
Join us for a festive summer afternoon featuring an array of Norfolk artists, artisans and authors, plus local organizations and institutions, all selling their creations or handing out information. In between you can dance to live music on adjoining Robertson Plaza and get plenty of good food from the Icebox Cafe, the Berkshire Country Store, […]
Family, Music, Outdoor activity
There'll be music outdoors from noon to early evening on Robertson Plaza in the heart of downtown Norfolk. Come enjoy an array of local musicians with styles from country to rock. Sun yourself, cool off in the shade or dance while you listen to Andy Styles, Just Playing Around and the Mudgetones. Music on Robertson […]
Architecture, Arts & crafts, Family, History, Stained glass
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 […]
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport, Workshops & demos
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 […]
Family, Food, Outdoor activity
Bring your own picnic, linger at leisure! Norfolk’s Manor House Inn invites you to slow down and savor Sunday. Bring some friends. Spread your blanket, open your basket—and uncork a bottle, if you like. Picnic and play on the grass. Lawn games—croquet, badminton, disc golf and more—and fresh lemonade provided. Weather permitting; please leave pets […]
Family, Music, Outdoor activity
Formed in the fall of 2024, Bored of Education has evolved into Northwestern Regional #7's high school back-up band with a rotating schedule of some of the most talented student and faculty singers in Highlander history. They have earned high marks with their rocking renditions of classic and yacht rock hits. Due to their hectic […]
Family, History, Workshops & demos
The Norfolk Historical Society invites you to join family researcher Laurie Green at the society's museum Saturday and Sunday. Laurie will share her know-how by helping visitors research their family genealogy.
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 […]
Family, Food, Kids, Outdoor activity
Come socialize with family, friends and visitors while you enjoy ice cream on a summer afternoon! This event is part of the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival'ssummer open house, which also includes tours of Whitehouse from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and a concert for children from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Music Shed.
Family, Music, Outdoor activity
Come hear Brad and Lori DuBow, Andrew Tripp, Sheila Hawley and Kathy Tomarelli singing and performing familiar and original tunes on guitar, bass guitar, keyboards and flute. 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.
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport, Workshops & demos
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 […]
Family, Music, Outdoor activity
Come hear the Mudgetones, a Norfolk-based band playing a mix of rock and country rock, with big harmonies and lots of fun. The ensemble includes Kristin Mudge, vocals and tambourine; Grant Mudge, vocals and guitar; Keith Barber, vocals and guitar; Brian Griswold, percussion; Andy Styles, vocals, guitar, bass guitar, and Steve Roys, vocals, concertina, and […]
The Litchfield County Choral Union is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in its annual concert, Singing America at 250. The singers, led by Gabriel Löfvall, will perform with an instrumental ensemble that includes fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar and bass. Buy tickets here. Program: Carol Barnett – The World Beloved: A Bluegrass […]