A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
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.
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. […]
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 […]
Come hear Jasmine Road, the musical creation of Christina and Patrick Pate. They'll be performing folk/pop songs, both covers and originals.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 an audience-inclusive drum circle led by Jonathan Williams. Feel free to bring your own percussion instruments! If it rains, this event […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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.
The Blue Yodels—Felicia Michael (vocals) and Bob Brophy (guitar, vocals)—will be on Robertson Plaza to brighten up Saturday morning and get it started off with their own special mix of rock, country, folk and pop. Come enjoy! The Blue Yodels are sponsored by the Norfolk Farmers Market. Music on Robertson Plaza is sponsored by the […]
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 […]