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Tree Scavenger Hunt

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

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 […]

Free

Friday Night on the Green

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

It's Friday Night on the Village Green, one of a series of summer Fridays that invite everyone to come enjoy a variety of events, including games, food, music and more. This Friday night features music by Pat Attanasio. If it rains, this event will move to the Norfolk Hub, 2 Station Place, downhill from the […]

Free

Hike the Peaks Challenge

Norfolk Land Trust Trails Norfolk, CT

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 […]

Free

Tree Scavenger Hunt

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

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 […]

Free

Meet & Greet for Kids

The Train Downhill from the library, next to 10 Station Place, Norfolk, CT

Kids, come meet, greet and have fun with Smokey Bear! There'll be a a bounce house, a coloring contest and refreshments, plus a big wooden train that can take you anywhere you imagine. Sponsored by the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department.

Free

Canceled Farmers Market

Norfolk Farmers Market 19 Maple Avenue, Norfolk, CT

It's Kids' Day at the Norfolk Farmers market and it's a very special day indeed. Events include all sorts of fun things for kids and of course prizes, prizes, prizes! Enjoy music by the Blue Yodels, fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, meats, pickles and condiments, local cheeses and handmade wares by local […]

Free admission

Music on Robertson Plaza: DeCerbo Family Band

Station Place Station Place, Norfolk, CT

Join Josh DeCerbo and the Family Band as they play some contemporary and classic pop and vocal music. The vocal selections will star a host of families from Norfolk, so come on out and enjoy listening. Expect anything and everything, from some jazz songs to the Beatles, Lady Gaga and everything in between. Music on […]

Free

The Amazing Diverman

Norfolk Library 9 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, CT

Dive into adventure with the Amazing Diverman! An eco-hero for the ocean, the Amazing Diverman comes dressed in scuba gear and advocates for the protection of our oceans and marine animal life. Discover the impact of human activities on the ocean and ways to prevent pollution. Children will find out about the equipment scuba divers […]

Free

Hike the Peaks Challenge

Norfolk Land Trust Trails Norfolk, CT

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 […]

Free

Tree Scavenger Hunt

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

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 […]

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

Music on Robertson Plaza: Grantville Dawgs

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

Another chance to revel in music by the Grantville Dawgs! The group—Bob Britton, Tom Calcinari, Grant Mudge, Kristin Mudge and Dale Savage—enjoys playing the rock music that they like to listen to themselves. Most of their music originally came out in the 60s, 70s and 80s. They will also be playing Friday, August 2, from […]

Free

Ice Skating

Norfolk Ice Skating Rink 50 Mountain Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

We're sorry, but the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will not be able to have the town skating rink ready for skaters during WINter Weekend in Norfolk. The event is cancelled.

Free

Hiking, Skiing, Snowshoeing

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

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.

Free

Special Pancake Breakfast

Icebox Cafe 10 Station Place, Norfolk, Connecticut

On Saturday and Sunday the IceBox Cafe will be serving a special pancake breakfast featuring maple syrup from Great Mountain Forest. GMF's syrup will be on sale there, too.

$$

Pickleball Tournament

Botelle School 128 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, Connecticut

Pickleball enthusiasts! Here's the chance for 36 individuals to enjoy playing at the Botelle Elementary School gym. The gym can handle three round Robin matches (six/double teams per match). First games start at 8:00 a.m. Second round at 11:00 and last round at 2:00 p.m. Each match could be played to 15 points. There is […]

Free

Nature Hike to a Beaver Pond

North Brook Trail 190 North Street, Norfolk, Connecticut

We just got word from naturalist John Anderson that this event is cancelled. The recent snow and freezing rain have created a thick crust on the North Brook Trail. Even his snowshoes complete with spikes couldn’t cope with well and on his test walk this morning he fell 2 or 3 times. Use the extra […]

Free

Fly-tying Workshop

Norfolk Hub 2 Station Place, Norfolk, CT

Expert fly fisherman Doug McDevitt is holding a special five-hour, hands-on 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 to learn […]

Free

Pickleball Tournament

Botelle School 128 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, Connecticut

Pickleball enthusiasts! Here's the chance for 36 individuals to enjoy playing at the Botelle Elementary School gym. The gym can handle three round Robin matches (six/double teams per match). First games start at 8:00 a.m. Second round at 11:00 and last round at 2:00 p.m. Each match could be played to 15 points. There is […]

Free

Open Sugar House

Great Mountain Forest 201 Windrow Road, Norfolk, CT

We're sorry, but Mother Nature didn't cooperate this year. There weren't any warm days to make the sap rise, so this event is cancelled. 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 […]

Free

Pickleball Tournament

Botelle School 128 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, Connecticut

Pickleball enthusiasts! Here's the chance for 36 individuals to enjoy playing at the Botelle Elementary School gym. The gym can handle three round Robin matches (six/double teams per match). First games start at 8:00 a.m. Second round at 11:00 and last round at 2:00 p.m. Each match could be played to 15 points. There is […]

Free

Ice Skating

Norfolk Ice Skating Rink 50 Mountain Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

We're sorry, but the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will not be able to have the town skating rink ready for skaters during WINter Weekend in Norfolk. The event is cancelled.

Free

Hiking, Skiing, Snowshoeing

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

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.

Free

Special Pancake Breakfast

Icebox Cafe 10 Station Place, Norfolk, Connecticut

On Saturday and Sunday the IceBox Cafe will be serving a special Sunday pancake breakfast featuring maple syrup from Great Mountain Forest. GMF's syrup will be on sale there, too.

$$

Wildlife Track Identification Walk

Great Mountain Forest 201 Windrow Road, Norfolk, CT

Great Mountain Forest is holding an Introduction to Winter Wildlife Tracking walk for people who want to learn what animals have left those footprints in the snow. Naturalist Andy Dobos will lead the walk. Meet at the forestry office, 201 Windrow Road. Space for this walk is limited and there is a fee, to be […]

$Fee

Fly-tying Workshop

Norfolk Hub 2 Station Place, Norfolk, CT

Expert fly fisherman Doug McDevitt is holding a special five-hour, hands-on 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 to learn […]

Free

Open House: Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department

Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department 20 Shepard Road, Norfolk, CT

Join Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department members at their headquarters for coffee, cookies and an up-close look at some bright red trucks. Firefighters will be serving refreshments, showing off their equipment and answering questions.

Free

Open Sugar House

Great Mountain Forest 201 Windrow Road, Norfolk, CT

We're sorry, but Mother Nature didn't cooperate this year. There weren't any warm days to make the sap rise, so this event is cancelled. 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 […]

Free

Movies & Music for Kids

Norfolk Hub 2 Station Place, Norfolk, CT

Calling kids of all ages! You're invited to come to the Norfolk Hub for two hours of movies from the Seattle Children's Film Festival and live music by Andy Styles, in a program designed to make you smile (or maybe even cry a little). The films: Best of the Fest Animation Showcase 57 min | […]

Free

Solar eclipse

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

See a solar eclipse through a special telescope without damaging your eyes. Sponsored by Aton Forest.

Free