Pilfershire Walk with The Simsbury Land Trust

Join members of the Simsbury Historical Society and Simsbury Land Trust on a hike to Pilfershire, a 1700s settlement that once existed in Simsbury. We will be guided by Pilfershire researcher, Tom Yanik, and Simsbury Land Trust Board Member, Fred Feibel. You will walk the former roads and visualize the houses through the remaining foundations and rock walls.

The outdoor walks are hosted by the Simsbury Land Trust. Three different dates are offered. All begin at 10:00 a.m. For more information, visit the Simsbury Land Trust website. 

Free of charge. Please pre-register. Select your preferred date below:

• Saturday, November 1, 2025: Pre-register here.
• Wednesday, November 5, 2025: Pre-register here.
• Saturday, November 8, 2025: Pre-register here.

Slate Painting

Paint a slate for indoor or outdoor decor! We provide the vintage slate, paint, and supplies. Slates are predrilled for easy display. Bring your ideas or use our materials for design inspiration. 

Fee: $20 per slate. Class size is limited. Pre-registration required. Select morning or afternoon session below. 24-hour cancellation notice required for a full refund.

• Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 | MORNING: Pre-register here.
• Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 | AFTERNOON: Pre-register here.

Blacksmithing Class

Try your hand at the forge in the Griswold-Ensign Blacksmith Shop under the supervision of skilled blacksmith, Paul Spirito.

• Fee: $95 per person. Class size is limited.
• Pre-registration required. 24-hour cancellation notice required for a full refund. 
• Sign up here to receive more information from the instructor.

Simsbury Celebrates! 

Stroll Hopmeadow Street which transforms into a pedestrian thoroughfare with activities and festivities at several host locations, including the Simsbury Historical Society:

• Enjoy a Modern Vintage Opera in our Meeting House.
• Tour the historic Phelps Tavern.
• See our 1850’s painted sleighs
• Watch a skilled blacksmith hand forge tools at an outdoor forge.

Afterwards, stay for the firetruck parade followed by fireworks. This free community event is organized and sponsored by the Simsbury Culture, Parks, and Recreation Department and funded by generous donations from local businesses, families, and civic groups. 

For the complete schedule and more information, visit Simsbury Celebrates.

Holiday Sip and Shop

Shop local! Our Holiday Market opens with a special evening Sip & Shop event on December 3. Find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts ranging from jewelry, ornaments, handmade soaps, candles, artisanal food and more. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks in a festive atmosphere. No advance registration required.

Holiday Market

Shop local! Find Simsbury and “Simsbeary” gifts and apparel plus one-of-a-kind holiday gifts ranging from jewelry, ornaments, handmade soaps, candles, artisanal food and more. Our holiday market is open Thursday – Sunday, noon to 4 pm through Sunday, December 14. No advance registration required. 

Blacksmithing Class

Try your hand at the forge in the Griswold-Ensign Blacksmith Shop under the supervision of skilled blacksmith, Paul Spirito.

• Fee: $95 per person. Class size is limited.
• Pre-registration required. 24-hour cancellation notice required for a full refund. 
• Sign up here to receive more information from the instructor.

Holiday Market

Shop local! Find Simsbury and “Simsbeary” gifts and apparel plus one-of-a-kind holiday gifts ranging from jewelry, ornaments, handmade soaps, candles, artisanal food and more. Our holiday market is open Thursday – Sunday, noon to 4 pm through Sunday, December 14. No advance registration required.