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Hike the Trails

Norfolk Land Trust Trails Norfolk, CT

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.

Free

Bocce Court Open

Bocce court 10 Station Place, Norfolk, Connecticut

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.

Free

Hike the Trails

Norfolk Land Trust Trails Norfolk, CT

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.

Free

Bocce Court Open

Bocce court 10 Station Place, Norfolk, Connecticut

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.

Free

Fly-Fishing Seminar

Wood Creek Pond 428 Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]

Free

Bird Walk & Talk

Barbour Woods Lovers Lane, Norfolk, Connecticut

Emma Sisk, an avid birder, local teen and volunteer for the Sharon Audubon, will lead "Birding is fun for everyone," a bird walk and talk at the Barbour Woods. Meet at 10:00 a.m. sharp at the Lovers Lane entrance. This will be a family friendly event sponsored by the Norfolk Land Trust. To download a […]

Free

Weather Observation Seminar

Great Mountain Forest 201 Windrow Road, Norfolk, CT

Come spend a summer morning immersed in the rich legacy of weather science at Great Mountain Forest (GMF)! For over 90 years, GMF has been a quiet but crucial hub for collecting local climate data—serving scientists, foresters, and nature lovers alike. In this fascinating session presented by Russell Russ, GMF Forest Property Manager, you'll: Discover […]

Free

Iddi Saaka: West African Music & Dance Workshop for Children

Norfolk Library 9 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, CT

In West African societies dance is not just a pastime, it is the very fabric on which the cultural norms, values and aspirations of the people are inscribed. Iddi Saaka, a native of Ghana, is a versatile and award-winning West African performance artist who specializes in Ghanaian dance and music forms as well as contemporary […]

Free

Fly Fishing: Spey Casting Clinic

Wood Creek Pond 428 Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

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. […]

Free

Fourth Annual Cultural Center Celebration

Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center 207A Westside Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

Come join the fun as the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center celebrates its fourth annual cultural festival. Tour the exhibits of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian Christian and Inca cultures. In addition to the exhibits, the Center will serve complimentary Asian lunch boxes. Other events include a Tai Chi Fan Dance, arts and crafts, Dragon Boat Racers competition (on […]

Free

Fly-Fishing Seminar

Wood Creek Pond 428 Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]

Free

Ice Cream and Blueberry Betty

Meadowbrook Apartments 9 Shepard Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

Come enjoy ice cream and blueberry Betty on the lawn of Meadowbrook Apartments. There'll be music in the gazebo and (although we have sunshine on order) we'll move indoors if it rains. Bonus: Click here to download the recipe! Click here for a full list of musical events during Weekend in Norfolk.

Free

Fly-Fishing Seminar

Wood Creek Pond 428 Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]

Free

Music on Robertson Plaza: Grantville Dawgs

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

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 […]

Free

Hike the Trails

Norfolk Land Trust Trails Norfolk, CT

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.

Free

Bocce Court Open

Bocce court 10 Station Place, Norfolk, Connecticut

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.

Free

Fly-Fishing Seminar

Wood Creek Pond 428 Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]

Free

Fly Fishing: Spey Casting Clinic

Wood Creek Pond 428 Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

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. […]

Free

Open House: Botelle School

Botelle School 128 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 […]

Free

Sidewalk Sunday

Station Place Station Place, Norfolk, CT

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 […]

Free admission

Fly-Fishing Seminar

Wood Creek Pond 428 Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]

Free

Concert for Children

Music Shed Battell Road, Norfolk, CT

Musically inclined children will love this special short concert, put on by Yale Summer School of Music fellows just for them. This event is part of the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival's summer open house, which also includes tours of Whitehouse from 12:30 to 2:30 and an ice cream social from 2:00 to 3:00 at the […]

Free

Ice Cream Social

Music Shed Battell Road, Norfolk, CT

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.

Free

Fly-Fishing Seminar

Wood Creek Pond 428 Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

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 spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. […]

Free

Music on Robertson Plaza: Michael Cobb

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

Come revel in live music on Robertson Plaza, with Michael Cobb, just back from Spain, singing and playing guitar and harmonica. 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 […]

Free