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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Garden Tour: Woodland Pathways

290 Bruey Road 290 Bruey Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

When the owners, both garden designers, acquired the house and garden next door, they decided to use the intervening woodland to link the two. Large shrubs and a lawn form a transition from the mature garden surrounding their original house into the woods beyond, where an artful network of pathways and shade plantings leads to […]

Free

Music on Robertson Plaza: Elias Neuman-Donihue

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

Come let your feet tap and your spirit soar to the sound of bluegrass and folk music by Elias Neuman-Donihue. Robertson Plaza is the perfect place to dance! And be sure to check out the offerings at Sidewalk Sunday, our afternoon street fair right next to the plaza.

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

Garden Tour: Formal Borders

152 Litchfield Road 152 Litchfield Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

Behind the border of flowering shrubs and trees that lines the roadside, lies an Arts and Crafts-style house and garden built in 1908. With a few liberties, the owners have recreated the original garden designed by Marian Coffin, restoring the small, formal parterre extending south from the house and executing the large double border below […]

Free