Our small, unspoiled New England town, surrounded by beautiful hills and forests, offers a wonderful variety of things to do throughout the year. Come by yourself or bring your family; whatever your pleasure, friendly Norfolk will welcome you.
Concerts at Infinity Hall
All year
Swing to the sound of your favorite bands in the intimate setting of this lovingly restored theater at the heart of downtown Norfolk.
Fun Outdoors
All year
Enjoy an outdoor adventure any time of year. Hiking, cycling, kayaking and skiing are just some of the things Norfolk offers the outdoors enthusiast.
Art Shows
All year
Norfolk’s flourishing arts community means you can always see one or more shows of work by area artists at the library, the Hub and elsewhere.
Birding
All year
Norfolk’s pristine habitats make it a special place for birdwatching. More than 170 species, many of them observed to be breeding, have been documented here.
Winter Weekend in Norfolk
February
Join us! The whole town gets together and puts on a two-day festival for itself and visitors, complete with music, sports, food, open houses, tours and more.
Open Sugarhouse
March
When the weather is right, Great Mountain Forest’s sugarhouse opens for a memorable look at how 40 gallons of maple sap become a gallon of syrup.
Memorial Day Race
May
On Memorial Day, the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a five-mile road race with prizes in multiple divisions for both runners and walkers.
Yale Art School Lectures
May, June
During its six-week Norfolk summer residency program, the Art School presents free weekly lectures on a selected theme illustrating one facet of art.
Friday Nights on the Green
June to September
Everyone is invited to come enjoy this series of summer Fridays that feature music and a variety of events, including a pet parade, games, food and more.
Chamber Music Festival
July, August
The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival’s nine-week season features wonderful music performed by masters and young talents from Yale’s School of Music.
Weekend in Norfolk
August
Our three-day summer festival features music, food, tours, art shows and more fun events for everyone in the family, most of them free.
NAF Annual Exhibition
August
Norfolk Artists & Friends, a group of more than 30 local visual artists, plus notable guests, holds its annual show for four days at the beginning of August.
Library Book Sale
August
The Norfolk Library’s annual multi-day book sale is famed far and wide for the number and quality of its offerings, including many rare and unusual volumes.
Trail Races
September
The Norfolk Land Trust’s 5K, 10K and half-marathon runs use scenic trails through Barbour Woods, and loop up and down Haystack Mountain.
Haystack Book Talks
October
Writers and thinkers come together for a weekend of unmoderated, often opinionated, conversations and talks about a variety of topics.
Tour de Forest
October
A 13-mile fun bike ride on dirt and paved roads or a 29-mile gravel ride, combined with peak autumn views of lakes, meadows, forests and historic homes.
Watch Curling
November to April
The Norfolk Curling Club enjoys having visitors observe this Olympic sport being played; it also offers learn-to-curl classes and welcomes new members.
Historic House Tour
All year
Notable buildings of various periods cluster around the village green. A self-guided walking tour or a short drive will reveal many more historic sites beyond them.