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Exploring Norfolk with a Camera: Peter Coffeen

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Norfolk is a beautiful New England town, with photogenic elements that range from picturesque to scenic. Meet photographer Peter Coffeen at the Stanford White fountain at the south end of the village green and he'll lead you on a walk that will give you and your camera plenty of opportunities for that perfect photo. Starts […]

Free

Bocce: Open Courts

Station Place Cafe 10 Station Place, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 on Saturday! Come learn or just play.

Free

Lawn Games on the Green

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

Join us on the village green for an evening of lawn games and more family fun! Sponsored by the Botelle PTO.

Free

Fly-fishing Lesson

Wood Creek Pond 428 Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 […]

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Sidewalk Chalk Painting with Bevan Ramsay

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

The sidewalk starting at Robertson Plaza is open for art! Get up in plenty of time to join sculptor Bevan Ramsay, who will hand out chalk to aspiring sidewalk painters and challenge everyone to get creative. There will be lots of colors, so come prepared to answer the challenge big time.

Free

Electric Bike Demonstrations

Town Hall 19 Maple Avenue, Norfolk

Get acquainted with an e-bike courtesy of Norfolk's Rails to Trails Committee and Berkshire Bike & Board. Visitors can get information and free test rides. Committee members will be on hand to explain their mission and activities. Demos are being held at the Farmers Market in front of Town Hall.

Free

Bocce: Demo and Open Courts

Station Place Cafe 10 Station Place, Norfolk, Connecticut

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.

Free

Fly-fishing Lesson

Wood Creek Pond 428 Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 […]

Free

Fire-Hose Water Soccer

Ball Field corner of Mountain Road and Westside Road, Norfolk

The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will bring out hoses so that kids can play a new kind of soccer. Expect to get wet!

Free

Fly-fishing Lesson

Wood Creek Pond 428 Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 […]

Free`

Sidewalk Chalk Painting with Susannah Anderson

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

The sidewalk, starting at Robertson Plaza and going along Station Place, is open for art! Join painter Susannah Anderson, who will hand out chalk to aspiring sidewalk painters and challenge everyone to get creative. She might even do a painting of her own...there will be lots of colors.

Free

Bocce: Open Courts

Station Place Cafe 10 Station Place, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 on Saturday! Come learn or just play.

Free

Exploring Norfolk with a Camera: Doug McDevitt

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Norfolk is a beautiful New England town, with photogenic elements that range from picturesque to scenic. Meet photographer Doug McDevitt at the Stanford White fountain at the south end of the village green and he'll lead you to places that will give you and your camera plenty of opportunities for that perfect photo. Starts at […]

Free

Exploring Norfolk with a Camera: Doug McDevitt

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Norfolk is a beautiful New England town, with photogenic elements that range from picturesque to scenic. Meet photographer Doug McDevitt at the Stanford White fountain at the south end of the village green and he'll lead you to places that will give you and your camera plenty of opportunities for that perfect photo. Starts at […]

Free

Sidewalk Chalk Painting with Turi Rostad

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

The sidewalk, starting at Robertson Plaza and going along Station Place, is open for art! Join painter Turi Rostad, who will hand out chalk to aspiring sidewalk painters and challenge everyone to get creative. She might even do a painting of her own...there will be lots of colors.

Free

Exploring Norfolk with a Camera: Doug McDevitt

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Norfolk is a beautiful New England town, with photogenic elements that range from picturesque to scenic. Meet photographer Doug McDevitt at the Stanford White fountain at the south end of the village green and he'll lead you to places that will give you and your camera plenty of opportunities for that perfect photo. Starts at […]

Free

Bocce: Open Courts

Station Place Cafe 10 Station Place, Norfolk, Connecticut

Did you know that Norfolk has a real bocce court? It's behind the cafe at 10 Station Place and it's open all day for all three days of Weekend in Norfolk. Equipment is provided. On Sunday someone will be at the court from noon to 4:00 p.m. to do demos and organize mini games! Come […]

Free

Sidewalk Chalk Painting with Turi Rostad

Station Place Station Place, Norfolk, CT

Join painter Turi Rostad on the Station Place sidewalk for fun with chalk. Creativity encouraged...let your imagination run wild, paint your dreams, plot a garden...no limits! Chalk supplied or bring your own special color.

Free

Bring the Hoopla!

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

Come get hula hoop instruction, then try games and other activities to encourage self-expression and creativity.

Free

Bocce: Open Courts

Station Place Cafe 10 Station Place, Norfolk, Connecticut

Did you know that Norfolk has a real bocce court? It's behind the cafe at 10 Station Place and it's open all day for all three days of Weekend in Norfolk. Equipment is provided. On Sunday someone will be at the court from noon to 4:00 p.m. to do demos and organize mini games! Come […]

Free

E-bike Demos and Tryouts

Station Place Station Place, Norfolk, CT

For anyone who’s been wanting to try out an e-bike but never gotten up to Great Barrington, Norfolk’s Rails to Trails Committee is bringing Berkshire Bike and Board to town. R2T and Berkshire Bike will be on Station Place for four hours, complete with bikes, information and lots of good advice.

Free