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 five 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 […]
Opening reception for photographer Peter Coffeen. Peter has had three exhibitions at the Norfolk Library: two of his own work and one of Secessionist photogravures from his personal collection. This third show of his photographs combines existing and new work. He writes, ”I am interested in discovering shapes and designs, both in nature and the […]
Mother Nature permitting, the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will have the town skating rink ready for skaters during WINter Weekend in Norfolk. The fire department and Town maintain the rink throughout the season and anyone may skate at their own risk any time that the ice is clear. Please make sure the ice is safe […]
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 on foot, snowshoes or skis, so put on something warm and come on out! Trail maps are linked from the organization names above.
The Norfolk Curling Club is open to visitors to watch curling on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Play will feature the Winter Wonderland Women’s Bonspiel all day Saturday and on Sunday morning. A Sunday League is scheduled for Sunday afternoon starting at 1:00 p.m. Members will be there both days to […]
Un-In-Hib-It-ed, a show of whimsical artwork by the area's youngest artists, students from Norfolk, Colebrook and Barkhamsted elementary schools.
Norfolk's beloved and famous farmers market makes a special pop-up appearance inside Botelle School just for Winter Weekend in Norfolk! It will be there for four hours with all kinds of great food and artisanal treasures. Plan on buying your lunch, catered by the Botelle PTO, and to hang out and listen to music by […]
Great Mountain Forest's sugar house will be open to visitors, provided there is enough sap to boil. The Forest has a 70-year tradition of collecting and boiling sap, making maple syrup and bottling it for sale; its collection system and evaporator are thoroughly up to date, but heat for boiling still comes from wood. GMF […]
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.
Immaculate Conception Church has magnificent stained glass windows created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. The church will be open for viewing and docents will be there to answer questions. Please note that docents will be remaining until 2:00 p.m., even the printed timeline schedule incorrectly says 1:00. We apologize for the error.
This exhibition presents the long and storied history that art and music have had in Norfolk. Artists and musicians such as Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Jean Sibelius, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Cage, Ben Shahn, Josef Albers, Chuck Close and Eva Hesse had varied roles in Norfolk but each contributed to a long-term objective: to […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will have a bonfire and s'mores beside the town skating rink, whether or not people can skate. Rain cancels. The fire department and Town maintain the rink throughout the season and anyone may skate at their own risk any time that the ice is clear. Mother Nature permitting, the fire […]
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 on foot, snowshoes or skis, so put on something warm and come on out! Trail maps are linked from the organization names above.
Mother Nature permitting, the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will have the town skating rink ready for skaters during WINter Weekend in Norfolk. The fire department and Town maintain the rink throughout the season and anyone may skate at their own risk any time that the ice is clear. Please make sure the ice is safe […]
Expert fly fisherman Doug McDevitt is holding a special six-hour workshop for fishing enthusiasts at any level of experience. Doug will demonstrate the art and science of tying different flies, discuss fishing and offer his tips on where to go for the best experience. Participants are welcome to drop in any time and to share […]
Un-In-Hib-It-ed, a show of whimsical artwork by the area's youngest artists, students from Norfolk, Colebrook and Barkhamsted elementary schools.
The Norfolk Curling Club is open to visitors to watch curling on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Play will feature the Winter Wonderland Women’s Bonspiel all day Saturday and on Sunday morning. A Sunday League is scheduled for Sunday afternoon starting at 1:00 p.m. Members will be there both days to […]
Immaculate Conception Church has magnificent stained glass windows created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. The church will be open for viewing and docents will be there to answer questions.
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.
This exhibition presents the long and storied history that art and music have had in Norfolk. Artists and musicians such as Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Jean Sibelius, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Cage, Ben Shahn, Josef Albers, Chuck Close and Eva Hesse had varied roles in Norfolk but each contributed to a long-term objective: to […]
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. […]
Based in Norfolk and in Brooklyn, N.Y., Michael writes; sings; plays guitar, bass, harmonica, banjo and ukulele, and produces concerts. He describes his sound as eclectic Americana. His last Weekend in Norfolk gig was in February, when he played at the Manor House with Trina Hamlin.
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 […]
Take the three-day, six-peak Norfolk Land Trust hiking challenge: snap a selfie at the top of all six trails, then present the images to win a Land Trust "Icebox of Connecticut" t-shirt. Download the peaks map or pick it up at a WIN information center. The peaks are Dennis Hill Gazebo, Dennis Hill Pavilion, Haystack […]
This show celebrates the 50 years the Norfolk Library Associate have been presenting art exhibitions at the library. It features work by 27 artists.
Did you know that the Norfolk Village Green is planted with a number of interesting native trees? Learn what they are and how to identify them by participating in a scavenger hunt created by Great Mountain Forest with the support of the Norfolk Conservation Commission. Start at the Weekend in Norfolk information center, 2 Station […]
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. […]