Norwalk Seaport Association Events 2008
Operating since 1979, the Norwalk Seaport Association is a non-profit environmental, preservation and maritime educational organization offering a wide array of special events and community projects.

Saturday-Sunday-Holidays – May 3-September 28
Monday-Friday – June 23-August 29
Harbor Cruises and Sheffield Island Lighthouse Tours

The Norwalk Seaport Association ferryboat, G.W. Tyler, conveys visitors to Sheffield Island for tours of the National Historic Landmark lighthouse and enjoyment of a walking trail through the Stewart B. McKinney Wildlife Refuge.

Thursday evenings, May 29-September 26
Clambakes at Sheffield Island Lighthouse

Enjoy a cruise of Norwalk Harbor and a catered lobster, beef or chicken dinner in unmatched surroundings! By advance reservation only

Information and ferry schedule.

Saturday, June 14
Connecticut Open House

Ferry rides to Sheffield Island as part of the statewide Connecticut Open House. Enjoy round-trip cruise to Sheffield Island, a tour of the historic 140-year-old lighthouse, beach walks and strolls along the nature trail through the Stewart B. McKinney Wildlife Refuge.  $5.00 per person

Call the Norwalk Seaport Association at 203-838-9444

Friday the 13th of June
Murder Mystery Night

An evening of mystery on Friday the 13th of June will be a 140th birthday celebration for Sheffield Island Lighthouse. The Norwalk Seaport Association invites mystery fans to help solve a murder and win prizes while enjoying cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner from 7:00-11:00 p.m. at The Norwalk Inn, 99 East Avenue. Tickets are $85.00 per person ($75.00 for Norwalk Seaport Association members). Reservations are required by Friday, June 6, and can be made by calling 203-838-9444. Reservation Form.

Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20
Christmas in July at Sheffield Island Lighthouse

Family fun includes visits with Santa Claus, holiday crafts for children to make and early holiday shopping for ornaments and gifts with a nautical theme.

Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10
Haunted Sheffield Island Lighthouse

The historic lighthouse will be decorated as a child-friendly haunted attraction to provide chills and thrills for youngsters. Games and crafts also are part of this island adventure.

Friday-Sunday, September 5, 6 & 7
31st annual Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival

The “best shuckin’ festival around” features fun for all ages, including international headliners and popular regional entertainers, hundreds of arts and crafts booths, children’s activities, environmental displays, palate-pleasing food, oystering exhibits, vintage vessels and harbor cruises!

Norwalk Seaport Association Events 2009

Friday April 7
Norwalk Seaport Association Light Keeper’s Gala

A festive evening that includes cocktails, dining and dancing will be held from 6:30-11:00 p.m. at the Inn at Longshore in Westport. Proceeds from silent and live auctions will support the Norwalk Seaport Association’s stewardship for Sheffield Island Lighthouse and environmental education programs. Reservations required.

Norwalk Seaport Association Initiates Bird Watching Cruises

Beginning June 28, bird watchers can join Larry Flynn, Master Wildlife Conservationist, Division of Wildlife, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, for Saturday morning bird watching cruises organized by the Norwalk Seaport Association. Each excursion will be from 7:30-10:30 a.m. aboard the Seaport Association’s 12-foot G.W. Tyler ferry. Cruises will depart from the Seaport Dock, adjacent to the Stroffolino Bridge at the corner of Washington and Water Streets, South Norwalk. The fee is $20.00 for non-member adults ($18.00 for NSA members) and $12.00 for children. Reservations are recommended – 203-838-9444.

According to Flynn, “Each cruise will be a different experience since the bird watching opportunities will depend on the height of the tide, weather and time of year. We may go up the Norwalk River, out to Sheffield Island or meander around Norwalk Harbor. All levels of bird watchers are welcome and binoculars will be available for beginners.”
 

Call the Norwalk Seaport Association at 203-838-9444.