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Walking Historical Norfolk

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Pick up a tour guide to Norfolk’s historic houses and walk around the village to see fine examples of Norfolk’s development over several eras, from Revolutionary days to the Gilded Age of architecture. Brochures are available at the Historical Society museum, the Norfolk Library and the Norfolk Hub.

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

Ribbon Cutting, 10th Anniversary Weekend

Station Place Station Place, Norfolk, CT

This is Weekend in Norfolk's tenth anniversary! Everyone is invited to join us as we cut a ribbon to open the festivities.

Free

Get Married or Renew Your Vows

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

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.

Free

Walking Historical Norfolk

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Pick up a tour guide to Norfolk’s historic houses and walk around the village to see fine examples of Norfolk’s development over several eras, from Revolutionary days to the Gilded Age of architecture. Brochures are available at the Historical Society museum, the Norfolk Library and the Norfolk Hub.

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

Pickleball Tournament

Botelle School 128 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, Connecticut

The Norfolk Recreation Committee is organizing three separate pickleball tournaments. The games with by held at the tennis courts at Botelle School. Rackets will be available for use. Bring your own water and something shady. Each tournament will consist of eight pairs of players in round robin format, which guarantees seven games. Each game is […]

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 volunteers from Trout Unlimited will assist. Spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions […]

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

E-Mountain/Gravel Bike Ride

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

The Norfolk Rails to Trails Committee is sponsoring an e-mountain bike/e-gravel bike ride into some of the lesser known back roads and byways of Norfolk. Route will be chosen to match the skill levels of the participants. Meet at Robertson Plaza on Station Place in the center of town. Don’t forget your helmet and water! […]

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

Pickleball Tournament

Botelle School 128 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, Connecticut

The Norfolk Recreation Committee is organizing three separate pickleball tournaments. The games with by held at the tennis courts at Botelle School. Rackets will be available for use. Bring your own water and something shady. Each tournament will consist of eight pairs of players in round robin format, which guarantees seven games. Each game is […]

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

Picnic on the Grass

Manor House Inn 69 Maple Avenue, Norfolk

Bring your own picnic and step back in time! The Victorian era truly birthed the concept of al fresco dining, re-imagining the picnic as an outdoor celebration accessible to all. Norfolk's stately Victorian B&B, the Manor House Inn, invites you to come enjoy its expansive grounds—spread your blanket, open your basket, picnic and play on […]

Free

Guided Tour: Center Cemetery

Center Cemetery 10-34 Old Colony Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

Meet at Norfolk's Center Cemetery for a walking tour led by Barry Webber, executive director of the Norfolk Historical Society. Webber says, "One of the items we have on exhibit is a draft of the Memorial Day parade route, from 1909, where the Norfolk veterans marched to each grave of a Civil War soldier. We […]

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 volunteers from Trout Unlimited will assist. Spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions […]

Free

Music on Robertson Plaza: Andy Styles

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

Andy Styles brings his own special brand of music to Robertson Plaza during Weekend in Norfolk. He has played guitar, bass and harmonica in various bands over the years, lending his style to a variety of music and developing a large repertoire of original songs. Sing-along and dancing encouraged!

Free

Pickleball Tournament

Botelle School 128 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, Connecticut

The Norfolk Recreation Committee is organizing three separate pickleball tournaments. The games with by held at the tennis courts at Botelle School. Rackets will be available for use. Bring your own water and something shady. Each tournament will consist of eight pairs of players in round robin format, which guarantees seven games. Each game is […]

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

Get Married or Renew Your Vows

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

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.

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 volunteers from Trout Unlimited will assist. Spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions […]

Free

Music on Robertson Plaza: The Carol & Nick Jazz Duo

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

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 […]

Free

Walking Historical Norfolk

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Pick up a tour guide to Norfolk’s historic houses and walk around the village to see fine examples of Norfolk’s development over several eras, from Revolutionary days to the Gilded Age of architecture. Brochures are available at the Historical Society museum, the Norfolk Library and the Norfolk Hub.

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

Meditation/Yoga with Miranda Lee

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

Meditation coach Miranda Lee will lead an outdoor class to start off Sunday before most of the other activities begin. Meet at the southern end of the Village Green; an indoor place will be announced in case of rain.

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 volunteers from Trout Unlimited will assist. Spaces for the hands-on lessons are limited. Sessions […]

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