CITY OF SUFFOLK - SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR

Listed below are just a sampling of the events that Suffolk Public Libraries, Tourism, and Parks & Recreation put on for our community. You’ll find something for everyone! Join us for outdoor events, holiday celebrations, and youth activities. Discover more information by navigating to each Department’s section in the Program Guide.

May

PARKS & RECREATION TOURISM LIBRARY

July

Apr 28 - June 2 - Re-Art: An exhibit illustrating the importance of recycling through art

06 - Movie in the Park - The Goonies

07 - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

09 - Grand Opening of the Suffolk Farmers’ Market

08 - Build Your Crown! Learn the Basics of Braiding Hair

13 - Holland Ruritan Club’s Custom Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show

13 - Parents Night Out

13 - National Archery Day with Kingsboro Bowmen Archery Club

16 - Storytime at the Station

20 - Holland Founders Day Celebration

20 - K-Pop-Up!

20 - Parent to Parent

24 - Senior Bingo Bash!

24 - Sip and Spell: Adult Spelling Bee

27 - Pet Picnic @ Chuckatuck

JUNE

07 - Senior Fish Fry

10 - My First Dance

11 - A Blockbuster Summer at the Center: Black Panther

16 - TGIF Concert Series - Tidewater Drive

17 - Juneteenth Celebration

20 - Storytime at the Station

22 - Sip and Spell: Adult Spelling Bee

23 - TGIF Concert Series - 504 Supreme

24

Amazing Peanut Chase: Citywide Scavenger

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING OR COMPLETING AN INTERNSHIP WITH THE CITY OF SUFFOLK ?

Volunteers and interns are a valuable asset to the community and assist us in creating quality programs, activities and events and help our community shine. From athletic coaching to community clean-ups - there is something for everyone!

There are many opportunities to become civically engaged with the City of Suffolk. We work to match volunteers and interns with opportunities that fit their interests, talents, knowledge and skillsets.

School clubs, civic groups, scouts, individuals and interns are welcome. Volunteers and interns receive valuable training and job experience, socialization, a great volunteer environment, career enhancement, recognition, and the opportunity to meet and assist others. With a variety of volunteer options to choose from, you can find something for your group, your family or just yourself.

For a list of volunteer opportunities, please visit our website at www.suffolkva.us and click on the volunteer tab.

Have another idea for a volunteer project? Send us an email at parksemail@suffolkva.us and we’ll help design a project that fits you or your group perfectly.

National Night Out

It’s that special time of year when Suffolk citizens and public safety personnel take time to celebrate National Night Out. Tuesday, August 1 is the day nationally recognized for National Night Out and the evening where everyone joins together to say “NO” to crime and to strengthen their bonds within their communities. Over 100 communities, homeowner’s associations, civic organizations, neighborhoods, churches, and business sponsors are partnering to make this year’s event extra special with block parties, cook-outs, and mini-festivals covering the landscape of Suffolk. For more information, visit the Suffolk National Night Out website at www.suffolknno.com.

The Great Suffolk Cleanup , held on March 24 and 25, was a two-day cleanup campaign organized by Keep Suffolk Beautiful and was aimed at encouraging individuals, families, businesses and organizations to pick a spot of their choosing in Suffolk and pick up litter.

In an unprecedented move, Suffolk City Manager, Al Moor, authorized Suffolk City employees to take part- and over 450 City employees answered the call! In addition to City employees, local businesses big and small joined the effort; Amazon, Birdsong Peanuts, Lipton, ABNB Federal Credit Union, and The Mod Olive- to name a few. Sentara and Bon Secours staff also pitched in, along with Suffolk Public Schools and other many organizations, families, and individuals- totaling over one thousand participants.

Working together, 1,365 bags of trash were collected and 375 tires were removed- covering 155 locations across the City. As a result, Suffolk is shining a little brighter.

Stayed tuned for details on the next Great Suffolk Clean Up in November 2023!