Pirate's Weekend – July 19th & 20th

The Pirates have been around for as long as people have sailed the world’s waters, and in fact, in some parts of the world, they still exist. Scallywags of all ages can step into a world of pirates on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20 when purchasing a ferry ride ticket to Sheffield Island for the Pirates Weekend hosted by the Seaport Association in Norwalk and back once again by popular demand.

Swashbuckling rogues, dastardly villains, infamous she-pirates, and wicked wenches will find their sea legs and hop aboard the C.J. Toth Ferry for a cruise to Sheffield Island. Arriving on the Island, kids can hunt for treasure on the beach, play games, sing sea chanteys, watch swordplay, listen to tall tales of thrill and danger, and hear colorful stories of pirates near and far. Who knows what secrets they will reveal! 

This is the weekend to experience the freedom of a pirate’s life, and to learn about their lore and history! The pirates that invade Sheffield Island every summer are different. They enjoy taking a break from their adventures on the seven seas and come to Sheffield Island to have a boatload of fun with those lucky scallywags visiting during the Pirates Weekend. 

All pirate fun and games are free with the purchase of a ferry ticket. The ferry departs the dock at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on both days, Saturday and Sunday. Ferry departs from the NEW DOCK located at 70 Water Street in South Norwalk. Parking is available at the Maritime Garage, 4 North Water St & Haviland St.

Boats sail promptly as scheduled.

Please arrive at the dock 30 minutes before departure.