11th Annual Weekend in Norfolk: Friday, July 31 - Sunday, Aug 2, 2026 | Kids Out and About Hartford

11th Annual Weekend in Norfolk: Friday, July 31 - Sunday, Aug 2, 2026

Celebrate summer in Norfolk like never before! The 10th Annual Weekend in Norfolk (WIN) is pulling out all the stops for a town-wide celebration from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2. Experience three days packed with live music, outdoor adventures, family activities, local flavors, and rich history—all in the charming heart of Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills. Stroll vibrant art displays at Sidewalk Sunday, groove to free concerts all weekend long, and explore Barbour Woods or the historic weather station at Great Mountain Forest. Kids will love hands-on fun from art workshops to yoga on the Green, while history buffs dive into Norfolk’s Civil War past. From fly fishing seminars and cultural festivals to sweet summer treats like blueberry Betty and ice cream socials, there’s something to delight every visitor.

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At the center of the festivities is the newly expanded Sidewalk Sunday on August 2, when Robertson Plaza closes to traffic and transforms into a lively pedestrian marketplace filled with handmade goods, local creators, signed books, and live music. Visitors can also tour private and community gardens, enjoy art exhibitions and open studios, explore Norfolk’s historic treasures, and take part in outdoor adventures ranging from guided walks and yoga on the Green to gravel biking, fly fishing workshops, and self-guided trail explorations.

The weekend is packed with entertainment and family-friendly fun, with most events free and conveniently located throughout town. Enjoy concerts on the Green, live performances at Robertson Plaza, children’s activities, an ice cream social at the historic Music Shed, cultural exhibits and performances at the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center, food trucks, local dining specials, and welcoming community traditions like weddings and vow renewals on the Green. Whether you come for the music, gardens, art, food, history, or simply the warm summer atmosphere, Weekend in Norfolk invites you to explore at your own pace and experience why Norfolk’s summer celebration feels like coming home. View the full schedule at weekendinnorfolk.org.

Don’t miss this unforgettable summer celebration—check out the full schedule at weekendinnorfolk.org 

ABOUT THE WIN (WEEKEND IN NORFOLK) COMMITTEE

Now in its 11th year, the all-volunteer WIN Committee organizes two town-wide events annually: the Summer WIN and the Winter WIN. Norfolk’s town officials, the Economic Development Commission, and many local organizations, institutions, and individuals support these two town-wide festivals to welcome people from near and far to this lovely town in the Litchfield Hills. Information about both festivals is available online at weekendinnorfolk.org.

 
 
Location: 
Norfolk, CT, USA
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*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Janet Serra
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Dates: 
07/31/2026
08/01/2026
08/02/2026
Time: 
Friday, 7am - 9:30 pm, Sat. 9 am - 9:30 pm and Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm