Pirate's Weekend – July 18th & 19th

Sheffield Island Pirate’s Weekend 2026 event banner with pirate graphics and waterfront photos

Aargh!!! Pirates are invading Sheffield Island Lighthouse!

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 18th, and Sunday, July 19th  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, 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. 




  • Two children dressed in pirate costumes are standing in front of a pirate flag.

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  • A group of children are standing around a woman playing a guitar in a park.

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  • A man is playing a bagpipe and a woman is dancing in front of a group of people

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  • A family is flying a pirate kite in a park.

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All pirate fun and games are free with the purchase of a ferry ticket. The ferry departs the dock at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on both days, Saturday and Sunday. Ferry departs from the NEW DOCK located at 90 Water Street in South Norwalk. Parking is available at Haviland Street, 4 North Water St & The Maritime Garage.


Boats sail promptly as scheduled.

Please arrive at the dock 30 minutes before departure.

2026 Pirate's Weekend Ferry Schedule – July 18th & 19th

Depart Dock Arrive Island Leave Island Return To Dock
10:00 AM 10:45 AM 12:15 PM 1:00 PM
11:30 PM 12:15 PM 1:45 PM 2:30 PM
1:00 PM 1:45 PM 3:15 PM 4:00 PM
TICKETS

The Seaport Dock is located at 90 Water Street , Ample parking at Haviland Street, 4 North Water Street and Maritime Garage. https://www.parknorwalk.org/

                   WE MOVED...The NEW SEAPORT DOCK IS LOCATED at 90 WATER STREET

  • Please wear comfortable shoes with rubber bottoms, keeping in mind you are on a boat. 
  • Reservations are REQUIRED, as this is a very popular event at the Seaport.
  • Your boat leaves from the Sheffield Island Lighthouse dock located 90 Water Street in Historic South Norwalk.
  • Parking is available at the Norwalk Maritime Center Garage, North Water St. lot or Haviland St. Lot.
  • There is no parking at our dock, the closest paid lot is the one on Haviland Street https://www.parknorwalk.org/