A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
The Norfolk Recreation Committee is organizing three separate pickleball tournaments. The games with by held at the tennis courts at Botelle School. Rackets will be available for use. Bring your own water and something shady. Each tournament will consist of eight pairs of players in round robin format, which guarantees seven games. Each game is […]
Come join the fun as the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center celebrates its fourth annual cultural festival. Tour the exhibits of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian Christian and Inca cultures. In addition to the exhibits, the Center will serve complimentary Asian lunch boxes. Other events include a Tai Chi Fan Dance, arts and crafts, Dragon Boat Racers competition (on […]
Come hear Seth Hagymasi singing and playing a great mix of folk, bluegrass and old-time country music on acoustic guitar and mandolin.
Sarah Dreyer of Wildwood 1880 and Stacy Whitman of the Curious Cat Bookstore in Winsted are collaborating to create a beautifully curated pop-up bookstore right inside the Inn. Don't miss a visit there or you might miss something special! Open Saturday and Sunday.
In the 1840 presidential election, Thomas Cowles was the first man in Norfolk to openly cast a vote for James G. Birney, the nominee of the abolitionists Liberty Party. Mr. Cowles was applauded by some of his fellow townsmen and friends, and this independent act caused much interest and discussion. A New Birth of Freedom, […]
Bring your own picnic and step back in time! The Victorian era truly birthed the concept of al fresco dining, re-imagining the picnic as an outdoor celebration accessible to all. Norfolk's stately Victorian B&B, the Manor House Inn, invites you to come enjoy its expansive grounds—spread your blanket, open your basket, picnic and play on […]
An exhibition of work by more than 30 local artists. Works will be for sale. The gallery will also be open Sunday, August 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be a sneak peek on Thursday, July 31, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and the opening reception is Friday, August 1, from 5:00 […]
This small but exquisite shingle church will be open so that visitors can see its fine stained glass windows. Among them is a window dedicated to the memory of Mark Twain’s wife, Olivia.
Meet at Norfolk's Center Cemetery for a walking tour led by Barry Webber, executive director of the Norfolk Historical Society. Webber says, "One of the items we have on exhibit is a draft of the Memorial Day parade route, from 1909, where the Norfolk veterans marched to each grave of a Civil War soldier. We […]
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 […]
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise at the center. […]
The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will welcome visitors to the firehouse for refreshments and demonstrations of a variety of ways to prevent fires.
Take a guided tour of Battell Chapel and its beautiful stained glass windows designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with […]
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!
The Norfolk Recreation Committee is organizing three separate pickleball tournaments. The games with by held at the tennis courts at Botelle School. Rackets will be available for use. Bring your own water and something shady. Each tournament will consist of eight pairs of players in round robin format, which guarantees seven games. Each game is […]
Come enjoy ice cream and blueberry Betty on the lawn of Meadowbrook Apartments. There'll be music in the gazebo and (although we have sunshine on order) we'll move indoors if it rains. Bonus: Click here to download the recipe! Click here for a full list of musical events during Weekend in Norfolk.
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.
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 […]
Carol Leven and Nick Moran have been playing together since 2014. Both loved jazz standards and had been revisiting/rediscovering them through lyrics, melody and rhythm. With a seven-string guitar and a live looper, Nick sounds like two guitars and a bass. Bringing brushes and snare, shakers, frame drum and bongos into the mix, Carol sounds […]
Come revel in live music by the Grantville Dawgs at the peak of their talent! This high-energy group of friends typically enjoys playing rock, funk, soul and popular music from the 60s, 70s and later. They are loosely based out of the Grantville section of Norfolk in the southeastern part of town and hope you […]
This show features the timeless songs of Neil Young, the Beatles, Van Morrison, the Rolling Stones, John Denver, the Eagles, CSN, Bob Seger, Billy Joel, Cat Stevens, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, the Band, Kenny Rogers, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Buffett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead and more. The music is […]
Acclaimed pianist and composer Matan Porat performs live, improvised soundtracks for three silent era gems including Florence Turner’s 1914 Daisy Doodad’s Dial, Oskar Fischinger’s 1938 Optical Poem, and Sherlock Jr., the great Buster Keaton’s 1924 whodunnit. Buy Gala or concert-only tickets here.
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.
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.
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 at10 Station Place will be open all day for play. Equipment is supplied, and the court will be open throughout WIN weekend.
Meditation coach Miranda Lee will lead an outdoor class to start off Sunday before most of the other activities begin. Meet at the southern end of the Village Green; an indoor place will be announced in case of rain.
All are invited to attend worship services at any of Norfolk's three churches: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Church of Christ, Haystack Pond, Haystack Mountain State Park Congregational,10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Church of Christ Congregational, 12 Litchfield Road 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 4 North Street 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Church of […]
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 […]
Come view Hannah Jung’s art show, “Led by the Light.” A Connecticut resident, originally from Seoul, South Korea, Hannah has exhibited her work nationwide. A reception will be held Sunday, August 3, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a special artist talk at 3:30.
Expert fisherman Doug McDevitt will demonstrate the art of Spey casting. 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. 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. […]