A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
This is the biggest tag sale we've ever had, just for Weekend in Norfolk! You'll find something for everyone, from rag dolls to gilded sandals, lead crystal to vintage Tupperware, rolling pins to sweaters, jewelry and artwork to Lego and Hot Wheels...among us we have everything imaginable! Every venue is different. Some addresses have just […]
Join us under the trees on the Village Green for refreshing sips and sweets, courtesy of Church of Christ Congregational and the Food Pantry. Here, courtesy of chef Linda Garrettson, are the recipes for Cookie Dough Balls, Energy Squares and Mexican Brownies. Enjoy!
Meet at the Husky Meadows Farm parking lot and head out into the woods with Rana as she guides you through our woodland, sharing her knowledge of both fungi and plants. Our woods contain a variety of mushrooms ranging from Reishi, Chanterelles, Chicken of the Woods, Maitake and more. Rana’s enthusiasm for all things fungi […]
Bring your family and their friends and come enjoy Family Fun Day on the Botelle School soccer field. There will be a huge bounce house; food, candy, snacks and drinks for sale; face painting, and a movie (Encanto) playing on our blow-up projector screen at dusk. Plan to come out and enjoy! Tickets are $10 […]
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. Today someone will be at the court from noon to 4:00 p.m. to do demos and organize mini games! Come learn […]
Church of Christ Congregational invites you to join them for outdoor refreshments following the 9:00 a.m. church service. Come meet new people and enjoy being outdoors. You are also welcome to attend the service. Social distancing encouraged.
Come hear the Amo Brass, one of the Yale Summer School of Music's stellar groups, as they perform a mix of contemporary and classical selections. The five musicians are: Joshua Bialkin, trumpet; Connor Holland, trumpet; Olivia Martinez, horn; David Seder, trombone, and Vivian Kung, tuba.
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. This afternoon someone will be at the court from noon to 4:00 p.m. to do demos and organize mini games! Come […]
A ceremony celebrating the completion of the upgrade of Robertson Plaza and the completion of a stairway linking it with City Meadow below. More details to be announced.
At the turn of the 20th century, Norfolk had a bustling Main Street that ran from Memorial Green up to the Village Green...now a very different picture with more open space than buildings. Join Norfolk Historical Society Executive Director Barry Webber for a look back at some of the historic structures and learn about the […]
Come tour Autumn Harvest Orchard, a certified naturally grown (CNG) orchard, vegetable farm and apiary that grows five varieties of heirloom apples. It is located on a hillside, so wear comfortable walking shoes; no sandals or open-toe footwear, please. In season, the orchard offers pick-your-own apples.
Join painter Susannah Anderson on the Station Place sidewalk for fun with chalk. Creativity encouraged...let your imagination run wild, paint your dreams, plot a garden...no limits! Chalk supplied or bring your own special color.
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 […]
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.
There are always clues created by wildlife for us to decipher, telling a story of their habits and lives. We gain insight into Nature's mysteries by learning the language of track and sign. Who left this track? How did this feather get here? Why are the birds all calling from over there? Join Andy Dobos […]
The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will have a bonfire and s'mores beside the town skating rink, whether or not people can skate, and the Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance will have a table with hot cocoa for all comers. Rain cancels. The fire department and Town maintain the rink throughout the season and anyone may skate […]
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 […]
Learn about our native trees and shrubs on a hike through Haystack Mountain State Park sponsored by the Conservation Commission. Norfolk is home to a many native plants: a refuge for 45 species of trees and 69 species of shrubs and woody vines. On this hike you will learn to recognize many of these. Without […]
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 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.
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. If it rains, we will […]
Join Farmer Brett Ellis for an early evening walk through Husky Meadows Farm's garden and get the inside scoop on their organic farming methods and all that happens at the farm! Wine and mocktails will be served along with some snacks from the farm kitchen. Meet at the farm stand (come early and shop for […]
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 the music of Katherine Winston. If it rains, this event will move to the Norfolk Hub, 2 Station Place.
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 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.
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 […]
Richard Byrne, Norfolk’s town historian, in conjunction with the Norfolk Rails to Trails Committee and Norfolk Land Trust, will lead a walk to the famed Stoney Lonesome Pass along the old rail road bed. Richard’s historical account of the old CNE railroad, abandoned more than 80 years ago, will include a fascinating re-creation of the […]
Come have fun with Lori Hoyt, 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 Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00.