The ninth annual Weekend in Norfolk winter celebration returns Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, bringing a packed schedule of art, music, history and outdoor adventure and activities for children.
Highlighting the event this year will be a the pop-up exhibition, “The Romance of Worth: The Eldridge Sisters and the Centennial,” at the Norfolk Historical Society, featuring two bespoke gowns made by the legendary 19th-century Parisian fashion house; musical performances at the Hub and the Norfolk Library, and a chance to enjoy watching the ancient sport of curling at the Norfolk Curling Club.
There will be art everywhere. A pop-up art show by the Norfolk Artists & Friends at Wildwood 1880, will start the weekend with an early bird reception on Friday evening. Wildwood 1880 is also hosting a pop-up bakery and bookshop.
Visit Ruthann Olsson’s and Cheryl Heller’s studios or chat with artists Katie Atkinson and Jeremiah Bickford during special Meet the Artist sessions. Visitors can also tour the stunning stained glass windows at Battell Chapel, Church of Christ Congregational and Immaculate Conception Church, viewing masterpieces by renowned artisans such as Louis Comfort Tiffany, D. Maitland Armstrong and Franz Mayer of Munich.
Nature lovers can look forward to balmier days at the Norfolk Conservation Committee’s native wildflower seed giveaway, where they can pick up some seeds and learn how to transform their backyards into a pollinator’s paradise.
On Sunday afternoon, the Hub transforms into a downtown haven for kids, offering children’s films, hot chocolate and freshly made popcorn. And, in the morning, up at Botelle Elementary School, there’s a blizzard of fun things for kids and their parents to do.
For a full lineup and details of events and activities, be sure to visit weekendinnorfolk.org. The next Weekend in Norfolk is coming up this summer on July 31, August 1 and August 2.