A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
Come enjoy ice cream and blueberry Betty on the lawn of Meadowbrook Apartments. There'll be music by guitarist Brad Dubow 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 full […]
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.
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 […]
Carol Leven and Nick Moran have been playing together since 2014. Both loved jazz standards and had been revisiting/rediscovering them through lyrics, melody and rhythm. With a seven-string guitar and a live looper, Nick sounds like two guitars and a bass. Bringing brushes and snare, shakers, frame drum and bongos into the mix, Carol sounds […]
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 […]
This show features the timeless songs of Neil Young, the Beatles, Van Morrison, the Rolling Stones, John Denver, the Eagles, CSN, Bob Seger, Billy Joel, Cat Stevens, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, the Band, Kenny Rogers, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Buffett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead and more. The music is […]
Acclaimed pianist and composer Matan Porat performs live, improvised soundtracks for three silent era gems including Florence Turner’s 1914 Daisy Doodad’s Dial, Oskar Fischinger’s 1938 Optical Poem, and Sherlock Jr., the great Buster Keaton’s 1924 whodunnit. Buy Gala or concert-only tickets here.
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 at10 Station Place will be open all day for play. Equipment is supplied, and the court will be open throughout WIN weekend.
All are invited to attend worship services at any of Norfolk's three churches: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Church of Christ, Haystack Pond, Haystack Mountain State Park Congregational,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 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Church of […]
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 […]
Come view Hannah Jung’s art show, “Led by the Light.” A Connecticut resident, originally from Seoul, South Korea, Hannah has exhibited her work nationwide. A reception will be held Sunday, August 3, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a special artist talk at 3:30.
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. […]
An exhibition of work by 30 local artists. Works will be for sale. The gallery will also be open Saturday, August 2, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. There will be a sneak peek on Thursday, July 31, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and the opening reception is Friday, August 1, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. […]
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. […]
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! And be sure to check out the offerings at Sidewalk Sunday, our afternoon street fair right next to the plaza.
Come have summer fun at Botelle School! Tour the school. Play on the playground and field. Visit the Hall of Flags to make a mask and engage in some dramatic action with the sets from Aladdin and other performances. Stop by the gym for a basketball shoot around. Wear your swimsuit and prepare to get […]
Sarah Dreyer of Wildwood 1880 and Stacy Whitman of the Curious Cat Bookstore in Winsted are collaborating to create a beautifully curated pop-up bookstore right inside the Inn. Don't miss a visit there or you might miss something special! Open Saturday and Sunday.
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 Norfolk Pub, the Berkshire Country Store […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the 1840 presidential election, Thomas Cowles was the first man in Norfolk to openly cast a vote for James G. Birney, the nominee of the abolitionists Liberty Party. Mr. Cowles was applauded by some of his fellow townsmen and friends, and this independent act caused much interest and discussion. A New Birth of Freedom, […]
An exhibition of new works by Turi Rostad. Turi, who returned to her native Norfolk in 1999, currently runs a gallery and framing business in addition to exploring her art.
Come enjoy live music and fun on our Sidewalk Sunday street fair! Downtown Station Place will be closed to vehicles, so find a place to park, grab some food, then come listen to a variety of musicians while you browse offerings from Norfolk artists, authors, artisans and organizations! Dancing encouraged. For parking map click here.
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.
Julia Autumn Ford has been playing professionally since she was a teenager. She has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and, as a member of Belle of the Fall, an indie folk duo comprised of JAF and Tracy Walton, she has released 3 critically acclaimed albums: Earthbound, Rise Up and The Bending of Light. This is […]
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 […]
Reception for Hannah Jung’s art show, “Led by the Light.” A special talk by the artist starts at 3:30.
Come revel in live music with Michael Cobb, just back from Spain, singing and playing guitar and harmonica. Mike will be joined on Robertson Plaza by his band, the Crevulators, who play eclectic Americana by classic artists from the 1960s onward like Bob Dylan, the Beatles and Creedence Clearwater Revival.