A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity
On the playground at Botelle School, kids and their families can make bubble art, play in bubble foam, make a bubble snake blower, stand inside a huge bubble... and more!
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of Spey casting. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. There are casting clinics both days at 11:00 a.m. Rain or shine, no signup needed...just walk in. 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. Equipment will be […]
Exhibition, Family, Food, Outdoor activity
Come join the fun as the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Society celebrates its 5th Annual Cultural Festival. This year the Tai Chi Fan dance team will put on a demonstration and complimentary Asian food will be served. In addition to many other activities for the family, the Society will also be showcasing its Dragon Boat cart racers, […]
Family, Kids, Music, Outdoor activity
With their inimitable instrumental and vocal style Steve Roys, Tim Hitchcock and Jude Mead lead off an afternoon and evening of Music on Robertson Plaza. Come sit in the shade or bask in the sun while you listen! Dancing encouraged. Music on Robertson Plaza is sponsored by the National Iron Bank. In case of rain, […]
Family, Music, Outdoor activity
There'll be music outdoors from noon to night on Robertson Plaza in the heart of downtown Norfolk. Come enjoy an array of local musicians with styles from bluegrass and folk to rock, funk and pop. Sun yourself, cool off in the shade or dance while you listen to Roys, Hitchcock & Mead; Elias Neuman-Donihue; Three […]
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport
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 […]
The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department invites kids to come enjoy an obstacle course set up to show them the different things firefighters do when combatting a fire. There'll be a bounce house, too, and maybe (no promises) even an appearance by Smokey Bear!
Family, Music, Outdoor activity
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! Music on Robertson Plaza is sponsored by the National Iron Bank. In case of rain, the performance will move to Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Family, Food, Kids, Music, Open houses & tours, Outdoor activity
Come enjoy ice cream and blueberry Betty on the lawn of Meadowbrook Apartments. There'll be music by Grant and Kristin Mudge in the gazebo and (although we have sunshine on order and it looks like we'll get it) we'll move indoors if it rains. Bonus: Click here to download the recipe! Click here for a […]
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport
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 […]
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.
Family, Kids, Music, Outdoor activity
Three Seater is a band formed by Leif Johnson, Ethan Cavajani and Dahlia Alexander, all of whom are from Norfolk and near by. They will be playing a mix of covers and originals influenced by the Smashing Pumpkins, the Backseat Lovers and Modern Baseball. Music on Robertson Plaza is sponsored by the National Iron Bank. […]
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.
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport
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.
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport
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 at 10 Station Place will be open all day for play. Equipment is supplied, and the court will be open throughout WIN weekend.
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport
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 […]
Family, Outdoor activity, Shopping
Discover treasures at tag sales all around town! Here's your chance for getting that special thing you always wanted but couldn't find or something you never knew existed but just have to have! Get a map here or pick up one at the WINformation center, 2 Station Place. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, […]
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of Spey casting. The venue: Wood Creek Pond. There are casting clinics both days at 11:00 a.m. Rain or shine, no signup needed...just walk in. 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. Equipment will be […]
Garden, Nature, Outdoor activity
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 […]
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! Music on Robertson Plaza is sponsored […]
Arts & crafts, Family, Food, Kids, Music, Outdoor activity, Shopping
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 Icebox Cafe, the Berkshire Country Store, […]
Family, Music, Outdoor activity
There'll be music outdoors from noon to early evening on Robertson Plaza in the heart of downtown Norfolk. Come enjoy an array of local musicians with styles from country to rock. Sun yourself, cool off in the shade or dance while you listen to Andy Styles, Just Playing Around and the Mudgetones. Music on Robertson […]
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport
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 […]
Family, Food, Outdoor activity
Bring your own picnic, linger at leisure! Norfolk’s Manor House Inn invites you to slow down and savor Sunday. Bring some friends. Spread your blanket, open your basket—and uncork a bottle, if you like. Picnic and play on the grass. Lawn games—croquet, badminton, disc golf and more—and fresh lemonade provided. Weather permitting; please leave pets […]
Family, Music, Outdoor activity
Formed in the fall of 2024, Bored of Education has evolved into Northwestern Regional #7's high school back-up band with a rotating schedule of some of the most talented student and faculty singers in Highlander history. They have earned high marks with their rocking renditions of classic and yacht rock hits. Due to their hectic […]
Garden, Nature, Outdoor activity
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 […]
Family, Food, Kids, Outdoor activity
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.
Family, Music, Outdoor activity
Come hear Brad and Lori DuBow, Andrew Tripp, Sheila Hawley and Kathy Tomarelli singing and performing familiar and original tunes on guitar, bass guitar, keyboards and flute. Music on Robertson Plaza is sponsored by the National Iron Bank. In case of rain, the performance will move to Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Family, Kids, Outdoor activity, Sport
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 […]
Family, Music, Outdoor activity
Come hear the Mudgetones, a Norfolk-based band playing a mix of rock and country rock, with big harmonies and lots of fun. The ensemble includes Kristin Mudge, vocals and tambourine; Grant Mudge, vocals and guitar; Keith Barber, vocals and guitar; Brian Griswold, percussion; Andy Styles, vocals, guitar, bass guitar, and Steve Roys, vocals, concertina, and […]