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Tour: Norfolk’s Historic Village Green

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

Norfolk's village green was the center of communal life and a gathering place from the time the town was founded but, although the triangle that was to become the Green had been cleared and planted with elms as early as 1788, it was not until the second half of the nineteenth century that it began […]

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Exploring Norfolk with a Camera: Peter Coffeen

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Norfolk is a beautiful New England town, with photogenic elements that range from picturesque to scenic. Meet photographer Peter Coffeen at the Stanford White fountain at the south end of the village green and he'll lead you on a walk that will give you and your camera plenty of opportunities for that perfect photo. Starts […]

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Bocce: Open Courts

Station Place Cafe 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 (for different periods) all three days of Weekend in Norfolk, with demos on Saturday! Come learn or just play.

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Live Music: Grantville Dawgs

Station Place Station Place, Norfolk, CT

Come revel in live music on Station Place, with the Grantville Dawgs at the peak of their talent! The group...Bob Britton, Tom Calcinari, Grant Mudge and Dale Savage...enjoys playing the rock music that they like to listen to themselves. Most of their music originally came out in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Performance will be […]

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Animal Embassy

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

Join us on the village green to see and hear some exotic tails and tales. Animal Embassy has rescued or adopted more than 500 exotic animals over the years and currently maintains over 100 non-releasable animals in educational exhibits, including small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, arachnids and insects, many of which you'll get to meet. […]

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Lawn Games on the Green

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

Join us on the village green for an evening of lawn games and more family fun! Sponsored by the Botelle PTO.

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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 three 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 […]

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Walking Tour: Norfolk’s Three Churches

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Norfolk's churches...Church of Christ Congregational/Battell Chapel, Church of the Transfiguration and Immaculate Conception Church...all are blessed with magnificent stained glass windows. Town historian Richard Byrne will lead a walk to explore all of them, starting at Battell Chapel at 10:00 a.m. To preview the route, download our map.

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Sidewalk Chalk Painting with Bevan Ramsay

Robertson Plaza Station Place, Norfolk

The sidewalk starting at Robertson Plaza is open for art! Get up in plenty of time to join sculptor Bevan Ramsay, who will hand out chalk to aspiring sidewalk painters and challenge everyone to get creative. There will be lots of colors, so come prepared to answer the challenge big time.

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Farmers Market

Town Hall 19 Maple Avenue, Norfolk

The Norfolk Farmers Market is really going to town with its Weekend in Norfolk celebration! There’ll be live music by Silk-n-Steel, fresh local foods and artisan wares. In addition, the market will showcase a parade of horses from Mountain Valley Farm, free prize drawings and a free raffle.

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