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Music on Robertson Plaza: Jamal Ford-Bey

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

Come revel in live music on Robertson Plaza, with Jamal Ford-Bey singing and accompanying himself on guitar. What a wonderful way to enjoy Norfolk! Jamal is a singer, writer (of both songs and prose) and guitarist. He frequently returns to his Norfolk roots to play at Weekend in Norfolk. Music on Robertson Plaza is sponsored […]

Free

Music and Blueberry Betty

Meadowbrook Apartments 9 Shepard Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

Meadowbrook invites everyone to come hear Kettle Creek play at the gazebo on the Meadowbrook lawn. The band is made up of musicians from Litchfield County featuring Lisa Clark, banjo, guitar and vocals; Steve Roys, button accordion, harmonica, jews harp, vocals and more, and Tim Hitchcock, vocals and guitars. Kettle Creek has performed in a […]

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 five 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

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.

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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 […]

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Star-gazing

Great Mountain Forest 201 Windrow Road, Norfolk, CT

Come to the Great Mountain Forest East Gate lawn to enjoy the dark night sky that Norfolk has to offer. Grab your blankets and bug spray, join us and learn about the constellations above us! Note that the "Road Closed" sign on Route 272 South (Litchfield Road) applies to through traffic only. All events can […]

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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

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

Bocce: Open Court

Bocce court 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.

Free

Haystack Challenge 5K Preview Run

Norfolk Land Trust Trails Norfolk, CT

Preview the Norfolk Land Trust's 10th Annual Haystack Mountain Challenge during WIN Weekend. The 5K preview run, led by Kate Johnson, and the 10K preview run, led by Henry Tirrell, both start at the the Lovers Lane trailhead at the edge of Barbour Woods. Meet at 75 Lovers Lane, bring water and be prepared for […]

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Haystack Challenge 10K Preview Run

Norfolk Land Trust Trails Norfolk, CT

Preview the Norfolk Land Trust's 10th Annual Haystack Mountain Challenge during WIN Weekend. The 5K preview run, led by Kate Johnson, and the 10K preview run, led by Henry Tirrell, both start at the the Lovers Lane trailhead at the edge of Barbour Woods. Meet at 75 Lovers Lane, bring water and be prepared for […]

Free

Ashpohtag Road Treasure Sale

Ash Ashpohtag Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

Come find a street full of treasures! Ashpohtag Road artists are putting out the welcome mats and showing a variety of art and crafts, joined by neighbors offering books, furnishings, plants and lots more. You may even get lucky and catch an artist's demo, so come at 11:00 and plan to linger. Ends at 4:00. […]

Free admission

Outdoor Worship Service: Church of Christ

Haystack Mountain state park Route 272 North/North Street, Norfolk, Connecticut

Church of Christ Congregational invites you to join them for an outdoor worship service beside the pond in Haystack Mountain State Park. The North Street (Route 272 North) gate will be open to let participants drive up.

Free

Observing the Sun

City Meadow Park 20 Shepard Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

Matthew Johnson and the Aton Forest ecological field station bring solar observation astronomy to Norfolk using a dedicated solar telescope. The scope observes the H-alpha wavelength, which can show sunspots, the surface’s activity and...most exciting...solar prominences cast off from the sun's surface into space. Matthew will also have information about the International Dark Sky Association. […]

Free

Knitting Lessons and Sale

41 Litchfield Road 41 Litchfield Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

Come learn how to knit while shopping and perhaps practicing your French! In addition to yarn and knitting notions, wares include books, vintage afternoon tea paraphernalia, clothing and household items. Simple, free kits will be available for all would-be knitters! If you are a seasoned knitter, bring your current work and spend some time! Please […]

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Music on Robertson Plaza: Jasmine Road

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

Come hear Jasmine Road, the musical creation of Christina and Patrick Pate. They'll be performing folk/pop songs, both covers and originals.

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 five 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

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. Originally a New York musician, he has played guitar, bass and harmonica in various bands over the years, lending his style to rock, southern rock, bluegrass, country and folk and developing a large repertoire of original songs. Music on […]

Free

Ice Cream Social

Yale 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's summer open house, which also includes tours of Whitehouse starting at 1:00, plus a concert for children at 1:30 and "Broadway Tails," presented by Tony Award-winning animal trainer William […]

Free

Sidewalk Chalk Painting

Noi Salon 2A Station Place, Norfolk, Connecticut

Come have fun with Arne Rostad, making the sidewalks glow with chalk-painted art! If you have a special color that you can't do without, bring it...otherwise, the chalk will be ready when you are. More sidewalk chalk painting on Saturday from 10:00 to noon.

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 five 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

Music on Robertson Plaza: Don Lowe

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

Join Don Lowe for the final hours of WIN's musical summer afternoons. Don has been featured in venues of all types across the eastern corridor and has opened for national acts such as Tom Rush, the Little River Band, Livingston Taylor, the Dana Fuchs Band and many others. His brand of Americana music explores life […]

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

Ice Skating

Norfolk Ice Skating Rink 50 Mountain Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

Mother Nature permitting, the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will have the town skating rink ready for skaters during WINter Weekend in Norfolk. The fire department and Town maintain the rink throughout the season and anyone may skate at their own risk any time that the ice is clear. Please make sure the ice is safe […]

Free

Open Sugar House

Great Mountain Forest 201 Windrow Road, Norfolk, CT

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 and bottling it for sale; its collection system and evaporator are thoroughly up to date, but heat for boiling still comes from wood. GMF […]

Free

Solar Observation

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

Matthew Johnson and the Aton Forest ecological field station bring solar observation astronomy to Norfolk using a dedicated solar telescope. The scope observes the H-alpha wavelength, which can show sunspots, the surface’s activity and...most exciting...solar prominences cast off from the sun's surface into space. Matthew will also have information about the International Dark Sky Association.

Free

Bonfire and Skating

Norfolk Ice Skating Rink 50 Mountain Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will have a bonfire and s'mores beside the town skating rink, whether or not people can skate. Rain cancels. The fire department and Town maintain the rink throughout the season and anyone may skate at their own risk any time that the ice is clear. Mother Nature permitting, the fire […]

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

Ice Skating

Norfolk Ice Skating Rink 50 Mountain Road, Norfolk, Connecticut

Mother Nature permitting, the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will have the town skating rink ready for skaters during WINter Weekend in Norfolk. The fire department and Town maintain the rink throughout the season and anyone may skate at their own risk any time that the ice is clear. Please make sure the ice is safe […]

Free

Solar Observation

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

Matthew Johnson and the Aton Forest ecological field station bring solar observation astronomy to Norfolk using a dedicated solar telescope. The scope observes the H-alpha wavelength, which can show sunspots, the surface’s activity and...most exciting...solar prominences cast off from the sun's surface into space. Matthew will also have information about the International Dark Sky Association.

Free