Pirates Weekend Sails Into Norwalk With Treasure Hunts, Lighthouse Tours
A pirate-themed weekend will bring ferry rides, treasure hunts, sea chanteys, and lighthouse tours to Sheffield Island Lighthouse in Norwalk on Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, 2026.
The annual Pirates Weekend & Cruise is hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association, as noted in a press release.
The trip begins at 90 Water Street in South Norwalk, where guests board a ferry for a ride through Norwalk Harbor before arriving on Sheffield Island. Ferries are scheduled to leave at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m.
Once on the island, families will find pirate-themed activities led by the…
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