SUFFOLK PUBLIC LIBRARY - SPECIAL EVENTS

Celebrate Together

K-Pop-Up!

Date: Saturday, May 20 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM Ages: All

Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

New to the K-Pop scene? Already a seasoned K-Pop fan? Just a little curious? Well, Hallyu is taking over North Suffolk Library with our first ever K-Pop-Up with Kpop757VA! Learn about this awesome music genre through various activites and events. Participate in the talent showcase, find some new merch, join the relay dance, show love to your bias or group with some fun crafts, and much more!

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Our Stories

Date: Saturday, June 17 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial Library

As a community, our stories and experiences hold a lot of power—they deserve to be shared and celebrated!

Come together this Juneteenth for a community conversation where we can share and celebrate our stories and reflect on what it means to be Black in our community, the United States, and our lives as a whole. How far have we come as a community, what have we accomplished, what needs to be addressed, and where do we go from here? Light refreshments will be served. For upper elementary ages through adults. No registration required.

Parking Lot Pride

Date: Friday, June 30 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM Ages: All

Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

Celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQIA+ community with SPL at Parking Lot Pride! There will be live music, local resources, open mics to share your stories, food trucks and more! The full schedule of events will be posted closer to the event date.

Pet Picnic @Chuckatuck

Date: Saturday, May 27 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Chuckatuck Library

Enjoy the fresh spring air with an outdoor feast and lots of furry friends! Bring your own lunch, a picnic blanket or somewhere to sit, and enjoy lawn games, bubbles, and crafts! Pets are welcome outdoors on leashes or in carriers, as the area is not fenced in. Suffolk Humane Society will have adoptable pets if you are looking to add a member to your family. Drop in anytime throughout the event.

Amazing Peanut Chase: Citywide Scavenger Hunt

Date: Saturday, June 24 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library Think you know every nook and cranny in Suffolk? Come prove it at Suffolk Public Library’s eight annual Amazing Peanut Chase! This year’s citywide scavenger hunt will start at Morgan Memorial Library and have you road tripping all over Suffolk solving clues. Form your team and prepare for a day full of fun and adventure! Team registration required. You must provide your own transportation. Packet pickup will be held at the Morgan Memorial Library 1:00 - 1:30 pm. Teams will reconvene at North Suffolk Library by 4:00 pm for the after-party featuring games, refreshments, and the prize drawing.

National Teen Library Lock-In

Date: Friday, July 28 Time: 6:30-9:30 PM Ages: 13-17

Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

Join Suffolk Public Library and libraries across the country for a night of games, crafts, online author visits, and more at our annual National Teen Library Lock-In! Pizza and refreshments will be served. To join in the fun, register online and fill out and return the Teen Lock-In Permission Form to any Suffolk Public Library staff member by Thursday, July 27. The form will be available closer to the event date. Registration required.

Summer Dance Soirée: Under the Sea

Date: Saturday, August 5 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Ages:

Families Cost: Free Location: Planter’s Club

Dress in your finest and come out to Suffolk Public Library’s fourth annual community dance. Dance the evening away with friends and family Under the Sea! Take a dance break and enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities and light refreshments.

You do not need to be a Library member to attend. Event information is subject to change.

Get Creative @ Home (Virtual & Kit)

Dates: May 10, June 14, July 12, and August 9

Ages: Adult Cost: Free Get creative at home! Register for an art kit and follow along with the instructional video. The pre-recorded Get Creative @ Home videos premiere at 6:00PM on Suffolk Public Library’s YouTube channel. All materials provided. Please register to reserve your kit. Upcoming kits are: Impressionist Garden Scene, Air-Dry Clay Fortune Cookies, Sumi-e Painting, and Oil Pastel Sunset Scene.

Anime Paint Night (Virtual & Kit)

Dates: May 29, June 19, July 3, and August 7

Ages: Middle and High School Cost: Free

Like anime? Like painting? Sign up for Anime Paint Night, get a painting kit, and create a masterpiece based on a popular anime! Registration is required. The pre-recorded Anime Paint Night vidoes premiere at 6:00PM on Suffolk Public Library’s YouTube channel. All materials are provided. Please register to reserve your kit. Upcoming themes are Fire Emblem Engage, Yotsuba!, Sword Art Online, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Saturday Storytime & Craft (Virtual & Kit)

Dates: May 6, June 3, July 1, and August 5

Ages: Early Childhood - Elementary Cost: Free It’s Saturday and time to get crafty! Join Mr. Kelvin as he reads a fun book and do a fun, related craft or activity. The pre-recorded Saturday Storytime videos premiere at 11:00 AM on Suffolk Public Library’s YouTube channel. All materials for the craft are provided. Please register to reserve your kit.

Spice of the Month (Kit)

Satisfying Slime (Kit)

Dates: August 19-26 Ages: Elementary - High School

Cost: Free

This isn’t your average slime-making kit! Create your own satisfying slime with fun charms, tantalizing scents, mesmerizing colors, oh my! Kits can be picked up at our Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library locations and are available on a first come first served basis.

Dates: First week of each month

Ages: 13+ Cost: Free Looking to cook something new? Give our Spice of the Month Club a try with a free sample of the spice, recipes for a main course and smaller dish or dessert to fit your needs or diet, and learn a little about the spice. Kits can be picked up the first week of the month at Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library locations and are available on a first come first served basis. Upcoming spices are rosemary, star anise, dill, and cumin.

Advocacy for Everyone (Kit)

Dates: June 12-17 Ages: Middle School - Adult Cost: Free

Have you always been curious about what it means to be an advocate but don’t know where to start? Advocacy for Everyone is an advocacy 101 kit to arm you with the tools and knowledge you need to raise awareness about the issues you’re passionate about. Kits can be picked up at our Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library locations and are available on a first come first served basis.

Suffolk Handicrafts (Kit)

Dates: May 19-26, July 21-28, and August 15-25

Ages: Middle School - Adult Cost: Free Pick up your Suffolk Handicrafts kit for new handicrafts each month, from knitting to sewing! For middle school ages through adults. Instructions for completing each project are included in the kits and are also available in Suffolk Public Library’s Let’s Talk Handicrafts Facebook group. Kits can be picked up during the listed dates during the Library’s regular hours at our Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk locations. Kits available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required. Upcoming projects are Crochet Flower Bookmark, Velvet Cushioned Headband, and Colorful Octopus Plush.

View the Library’s online calendar for the most up to date information and more events: suffolkpubliclibrary.com/events

Storytimes

Family Storytime

Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, May 1 - August 16**

Time: 10:30 - 11:00 AM Ages: 0-5 Cost: Free

Location: Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library

An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs, and more for littles (babies, toddlers, preschoolers) and their caregivers.

Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime

Dates: Thursdays, May 4 - August 17**

Time: 10:00 - 10:30 folk Library

An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs, and more for littles and their caregivers.

Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime

Dates: Wednesdays, June 21 - August 16

Time: 10:00 - 10:30 AM Ages: 0-2 Cost: Free

Location: Morgan Memorial Library

An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs, and more for littles and their caregivers.

Toddlers & Preschool Storytime

Dates: Thursdays, May 4 - August 17**

Time: 10:45 - 11:15 AM Ages: 2-5 Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs, and more for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers.

**There will be a pause in storytimes between May 29-June 19.

Growing Up Kindergarten

Date: June 30, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, August 4, 11, & 18 Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM Ages: 4-5 Cost: Free

Location: Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library

Prepare your child for the kindergarten environment with this interactive class! Growing Up Kindergarten focuses on supporting your child’s social emotional development and developing important skills, including taking turns, sharing, and more. Children attend independently and participate in storytime and hands-on activities like cutting, lacing, and letter recognition. Growing Up Kindergarten is open to children entering kindergarten Fall 2023. Registration required.

Cookies & Canvas

Dates: May 23, June 27, and July 25 Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Ages: 2-5 Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library Create small masterpieces on canvas with your little Picasso! All supplies provided. Registration required.

STEM Explorers

Dates: May 10 & 16, June 20, July 12 & 18, and August 9 & 15 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Ages: Elementary Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library Get ready to explore and learn! Each month we focus on a different theme with a variety of fun STEM-related activities. Upcoming themes are Engineering, Oceans, Animals of the World, and Geography of Virginia.

LEGO Master Jr. Meetups

Dates: May 17 & 23, June 21 & 27, and July 19 & 25 Times: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages: Elementary and Middle School Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library

Love LEGO? Learn new skills and practice skills through building challenges, games, and building with friends. All skill levels welcome!

Lightning Theater Camp

Date: June 20, July 18, August 1 & 8 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: Upper Elementary - Middle School Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

BARKS Reading Program

Dates: May 15 and July 17 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Ages: Elementary Cost: Free

Location: Morgan Memorial Library

Increase your confidence and reading skills through our BARKS program. Read to a therapy dog who will listen well to your interests or follow along with the current book you are reading. Registration required.

Are you ready to shine? Build a set, warm up those vocal chords, and get your costumes and props ready! We’ll work on acting, stage design, and costume/prop making in this series leading up to an evening performance! Each week we’ll have staff experts on each topic. No previous experience with theater necessary! Snacks will be provided or your child can bring their own. Supplies provided. Registration required.

You do not need to be a Library member to attend. Event information is subject to change.

LARP with the Library

Date: July 22 & August 12 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Ages: Upper Elementary - High School Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial Library

Ready to join the Demon Slayer Corps and bust some foot soldiers with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? You can Live Action Role Play (LARP) with Suffolk Public Library this summer! Make new friends, solve puzzles and try not to get caught by the villain! Registration required. Parents/caregivers are required to attend with participants under 12.

Drawesome!

Dates: June 21, July 19, and August 16 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Ages: Upper Elementary - Middle School Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

Learn about and practice a different drawing skill in a low-stress setting with other like-minded artists. Upcoming classes are Still Life Drawing, Prompt-Led Drawing, and Make Your Own Comic.

IconiClub: Road to IconiCon

Date: May 22, July 10, and August 7 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Ages: Middle School - Adult Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

It’s never too early to start the countdown to IconiCon! Prepare for SPL’s yearly Con at IconiClub, our monthly meetup for all things fandom. Bond over your favorite animes, graphic novels, superheroes, and more! Join in friendly debates with other sci-fi, fantasy, comic, and anime fans, watch shows, and get hands on with games and crafts. Or grab your favorite comic or manga and just chill amongst fellow fans. No registration required, drop in anytime!

Dungeons and Dragons

Dates: May 9 & 23, June 20, July 18, and August 1 & 15

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Ages: High School Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

Ready to take on the demogorgon and fight the mouthbreathers? Meet new people and forge your own collective stories with them. Teens and adults of all skill levels welcome. Registration required. Our Dungeon Master will lead the 5th edition D&D one-off sessions. The DM will be joining the session virtually.

Magic: The Library Gathering

Dates: May 4, July 6, and August 3 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Ages: High School - Adult Cost: Free

Location: North Suffolk Library

It’s time for Thursday night Magic! Come out and play the collectible card game in a casual environment. Free starter decks provided for new players. All experience levels welcome.

Build Your Crown!: Hair Braiding Basics

Date: May 8, June 20, July 10, and August 14

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Ages: High School - Adult Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial Library

Wear your crown with pride! Start your braiding journey with a basics class. Supplies will be provided. Registration required. Each class will cover the same topics so participants only need to register for one session. If registration is full, please sign up for the next class or get on the waitlst. Cancellations will move you up on the waitlist.

SPL Arcade

Dates: May 15 & 18, June 22 & 26, July 13 & 17, and August 10 & 14 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Ages: Middle and High School Cost: Free Locations: North Suffolk and Morgan Memorial Library

Come chill and play video games on newer and retro consoles at the library. Whether you just want to relax or bring your A game, SPL Arcade is the place you! No registration required, drop in anytime!

TikTok Made Me Do It: DIY Feathered Slap

Bracelets

Date: Thursday, May 11 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Ages: Middle and High School Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

Straight from your FYP! Make a pair of slap bracelet cuffs with feathers to add that Y2K look to any top you own. Because be real, what outfit couldn’t use a little bit of ~ spice ~? Registration required.

Mental Health Exploration

Date: May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, June 7, 14, & 21

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free

Location: Morgan Memorial Library

Mental Health Exploration is an 8-week interactive series designed to explore life issues that impact our mental health and help offer solutions and strategies by providing hands-on activities and thought-provoking discussions in a safe environment. Topics include postpartum depression, mental health wellness, and overcoming money trauma. Food, prizes, and incentives will be offered during the 8-week series. No registration required. Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their children. Children’s activities will be provided during the sessions.

BiblioBingo

Date: May 5 and July 7 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM Ages:

Adult Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library

Match the book quote, cover, or title, get five in a row, and win some wonderful literary-themed prizes!

First-Time Home Buyers Workshop

Date: Thursday, May 11 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library and Online Looking for a home for the first time or planning a move? We have local realtors and loan officers ready with advice to help you save thousands in the process by applying for grants! Open to all first-time home buyers.

Late Nights @ the Library: Discotheque

Date: Friday, May 12 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

Late Nights @ the Library is an opportunity for adults to come together. Bring your friends or make new connections. Dance, socialize and play a game or two. Beyonce’s Renaissance is bringing back the discotheque! Jam out to 70s oldies and inspired newbies.

Hear Our Voices, Share Our Stories

Date: Wednesday, June 28 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Ages: High School - Adult Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

From the Archives

Date: May 25 and 26 Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM Ages: Adult

Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library

Straight from the Public Domain Archives, watch a classic movie with friends. Have a snack (or bring one), sit back, and enjoy! Films include Charade and Shoot

The Piano Player (Tirez sur le pianiste).

Parent Connect

Dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, & 28, and August 4, 11, & 18 Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial and North Suffolk Library Have a little one heading to Kindergarten? This is a busy time filled with big emotions for both them and you. Parent Connect is a series of four parent workshops aimed to support and empower parents and caregivers of upcoming Kindergarten children. Locations and time are congruent with Suffolk Public Library’s Growing Up Kindergarten series. Parent Connect Summer Series is open to all parents and caregivers. Registration is required and automatically registers you for each session in the 4-week series.

Hear Our Voices, Share Our Stories is not just another book club— it’s a place to discuss how our stories are reflected in media today. When was the first time you saw a main character that looked like you? That reminded you of you? Were you a child or well into adulthood? While representation in media has improved throughout the years, it’s far from perfect. Let’s talk about it! This summer, we’re reading You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson. Discussion questions will be shared closer to the event date. Registration is required to reserve your free copy of the book, available for the first five registrants, but is not required to attend.

Come Hit Some Buttons: Adult Gaming After Hours

Dates: May 5, June 23, July 7, and August 18

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

Whether you’re a casual gamer looking to play with others, or you’re a competitor seeking your next opponent, this is the place for you. From Mario Party to Street Fighter, from Crash Team Racing to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, come meet up and chill with other adults playing different types of newer and retro video games.Setups and controllers will be provided, but if you’d like to bring your own setup, you’re more than welcome to. No registration required.

You do not need to be a Library member to attend. Event information is subject to change.

Rainbow Families Meetup

Dates: May 13, July 22, and August 5 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Ages: Families Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library

Looking for families to meet in the area with LGBTQ+ parents and/or kids? Join us for family-friendly activities and crafts, local resources, and to make friends! Drop in anytime throughout the event. Upcoming themes are: Mental Health and Inclusive Yoga, Beat the Heat with DIY Ice Cream Treats, and Terrarium and Succulent Gardens.

Spl Outreach

Family Night Out

Dates: June 29, July 20, and August 17 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Ages: Families Cost: Free Locations: Morgan Memorial, North Suffolk Library, and Suffolk Art Gallery

Enjoy a night on the town with activities for the whole family, from creating art to life-sized games! Registration required. Upcoming themes are: Sphero Art, All-Ages Paint and Sip, and Life-Sized Battleship.

The Little Mermaid Party

Date: Saturday, July 8 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: Families Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial Library

Celebrate The Little Mermaid all summer long! Join us for all things Little Mermaid with mermaid and underthe-sea-themed crafts, activities, and snacks. Drop in anytime during the event.

Family Field Trips

Dates: June 26, July 31, and August 14 Time: 1:00 - 3:00

PM Ages: Families Cost: Free Location: Varies

Grab the family and discover new adventures on our Family Field Trips! Registration is required for each family member, including adults. If there is a waitlist, please place each family member on the waitlist. Transportation will be provided with limited seating availability. Call us at 757-514-1641 for more information and to reserve your seat. Upcoming trips include: Blue Gap Farm, Mariners Museum, and Beach Day at Huntington Park.

Come and find Library2Go, a full-service library on the road just for you! You can sign up for a library card, connect to our WiFi or check out a Kindle, borrow a book, take advantage of mobile printing, do fun activities and games, and more!

Tuesday (1st)

Dates: February 1 - April 19 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free Location: Wildcard Day! Find us around North Suffolk!

Wednesdays (1st and 3rd)

Dates: February 1 - April 19 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Cost: Free Location: Wilson Pines Apartments

Wednesdays (2nd and 4th)

Dates: February 8 - April 26 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Cost: Free Location: Heritage Acres

Thursdays (1st and 3rd)

Dates: February 2 - April 20 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Cost: Free Location: Colander Bishop

Thursdays (2nd and 4th)

Dates: February 9 - April 27 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Cost: Free Location: White Marsh at Eagle Pointe

4th Monday Mobile Food Pantry

Dates: February 27 - April 17 Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free Location: Salvation Army

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

Date: Saturday, May 13 Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Holland Village Ball Field 3 Join the Holland Ruritan Club for their Annual Custom Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show. On-site registration will be from 8:00 - 10:00 AM, and awards will be presented at 1:30 PM. Thirty-five trophies awarded; complimentary dash plaque for first 100 show vehicles. Enjoy door prizes, concessions, and DJ music. $25 for show vehicles. FREE for spectators! For more information, visit Facebook.com/HollandRuritanClub

Holland Ruritan Founders Day Celebration

Date: Saturday, May 20 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Downtown Holland Village Join the Holland Ruritan Club as they present the 95th Annual Founders Day Celebration on Saturday, May 20! The Opening Ceremony begins at 10:30 AM, with the popular Annual Parade starting at 11:00 AM. Crafters, vendors, and kiddie fun will line the streets from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and concessions will also be available for purchase. Free and open to the public! For more information, visit Facebook.com/HollandRuritanClub.

Storytime at the Station

Date: May 16, June 20, July 18, & August 15

Time: 10:30 AM Ages: 7 & Under Cost: Free Location: Seaboard Station Railroad Museum

The popular “Storytime” series has returned to the Seaboard Station Railroad Museum! Ideal for children ages three to seven, this interactive program features a different transportation-themed book each month, followed by the opportunity to explore the museum. Each child will receive a take-home activity at the conclusion of story time. Featured books will be announced at Facebook.com/SuffolkRailroadMuseum.

Suffolk Sweets Week 2023

Date: July 15 - 22 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Ages: All Cost: Prices vary Location: Suffolk Eateries This annual promotion showcases the tastiest desserts that Suffolk has to offer. From simply sweet to deliciously decadent, Suffolk Sweets Week highlights our best local culinary temptations. No coupons, vouchers or tickets are needed—simply order from the Suffolk Sweets Week menu at each participating eatery. For more information, visit DiningInSuffolkVa.com

Suffolk Farmers’ Market

The 2023 Market kicks off a new season in the open air special event pavilion behind the Suffolk Visitor Center on May 6. Free and open to the public, the Market also showcases live music, exhibits, petting zoos, book signings, workshops, crafts, and more. The current Farmers’ Market Season will conclude on Saturday, November 18. Regular market hours are Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, weather permitting.

Since 2005, the Suffolk Farmers’ Market has been a popular outlet for locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, organically raised poultry, fresh eggs and milk, honey and a variety of artisan-crafted goods.

The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is founded on the concept of preserving the City’s agricultural heritage through wholesome family activities. Our mission is to support local family farms and artisans by creating a place of connectivity between producers and consumers. Market participation is open to regional producers within a 100-mile radius of Suffolk.

For information about becoming a Suffolk Farmers’ Market vendor, contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757-514-4130. To stay up-to-date, visit SuffolkVaFarmersMarket.com or follow us on Facebook @SuffolkVaFarmersMarket.

Movie Series: A Blockbuster Summer at the Center

Join Suffolk Tourism, in partnership with the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, as they proudly present A Blockbuster Summer at the Center, a series of three blockbuster adventure films. Shows begin at 2:00 PM and admission is $2 per person. For more information, please contact the Suffolk Center’s box office at 757-923-2900, or visit SuffolkCenter.org

Black Panther

Date: Sunday, June 11

When two foes conspire to destroy the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must team up with the C.I.A. and members of Wakandan special forces to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war. The all-star cast includes Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and Angela Bassett. This 2018 adventure thriller is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 134 minutes.

No Time To Die

Date: Sunday, July 9

Legendary agent 007, James Bond, has left active service. His peace is short-lived when an old friend from the CIA turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. The all-star cast includes Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, and Rami Malek. This 2021 action thriller is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 163 minutes.

Top Gun: Maverick

Date: Sunday, August 13

As one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. “Maverick” returns to the Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program (TOPGUN), where he must confront his past as he trains a group of younger pilots, among them the son of Maverick’s deceased best friend. The all-star cast includes Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and Val Kilmer. This 2022 action drama is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 130 minutes.

Suffolk Center Summer Camps

Date: June-August (check website for details)

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Ages: Grades 1-6

Cost: $250/week Location: Suffolk Center

Whenever you ask someone about their summer camp experience, regardless of their age, the response is the same—camps create wonderful memories. The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts offers four unique summer camps (Visual Arts, Theater, Music, and S.T.E.A.M.) that allow for experiential learning and exploration, using the arts as a conduit for real-world learning. Through our partnership with Arts for Learning, we provide professional artists that mentor campers on the fundamentals of drawing, painting, sculpture, music, costume design, improvisation, scene writing, and so much more!

35th Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow

Date: Saturday, August 19 - Sunday, August 20

Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sat); 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sun) Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Pembroke Lane (across from Oakland Elementary)

Two-day cultural celebration including music, dance, authentic crafts, and food. Admission and parking are free, although donations are gladly accepted.

Riddick’s Folly House Museum

Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Wednesday - Friday); 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Saturday); and 1:00 - 5:00 PM (Sun). Closed on major holidays. Cost: $7 Adults; $6 military and seniors 55+; $3 students 18 and under; free for children 5 and under; $4 for partial tours. Group tours are available. Location: 510 North Main Street. For more information, please contact 757-934-0822 or visit RiddicksFolly.org.

While Mills Riddick’s contemporaries may have mocked his Greek Revival home when it was built in 1837, the house now stands as a beautiful reminder of the past and is one of Suffolk’s most popular attractions.

The impressive structure features striking architectural details. The five frieze band windows across the front of the house are rarely seen in eastern Virginia. The front of the mansion is bricked in Flemish bond, and double chimneys rise from both ends of the stately historic landmark. Slender columns of the Greek Revival period frame the main entrance. The interior showcases intricately carved moldings and elaborate ceiling medallions throughout the house.

Riddick’s Folly has four floors, 21 rooms, and 16 fireplaces. All four floors are open to the public. The building features elegantly furnished double parlors, a gentleman’s library, and adult and children’s bed chambers. Also open are the laundry, dining rooms, and kitchen.

The home is registered with the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission and the National Register of Historic Places. During the Civil War, Riddick’s Folly served as headquarters for the Union Army.

Suffolk Tour Program

Suffolk Tourism offers a variety of guided tours, with something for history buffs, nature lovers, adventurers, and even for those folks who are seeking the “supernatural’ side of Suffolk.

Suffolk Tourism tours depart from the Suffolk Visitor Center (unless otherwise noted). Reservations are required. Custom group tours are available and may require a partial deposit. To reserve your space, please contact the Suffolk Visitor Center.

Cedar Hill Cemetery Guided Stroll

Departs at 4:00 PM; please arrive by 3:45 PM.

Historic Cedar Hill Cemetery

Hometown Heroes Walking Tour

Departs from Train Station at 11:00 AM; please arrive by 10:45 AM.

Victorian Suffolk: Dying To Be There, A Guided Discovery of Cedar Hill Cemetery

Please check the website for departure time. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early. Departs from Cedar Hill Cemetery gate adjacent to Train Station parking lot.

Headlines and Footnotes: A Downtown Suffolk Walking Tour

Departs from Nansemond Brewing Station (212 E. Washington Street). Plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour

Bus boards at 1:45 PM and departs at 2:00 PM.

Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk

Please check the website for departure time. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Kayak Excursions

Bus boards at 9:15 AM (transportation for the Nansemond River at Constant’s Wharf and Bennett’s Creek Excursions are not available. Participants must meet on site for these particular tours.)

Great Dismal “Swamp Safari”

Bus boards at 9:15 AM and departs at 9:30 AM.

Cedar Hill Cemetery

Guided Stroll

Dates: May 20; June 24; July 15;

August 19 Time: 4:00 PM Ages: 12+

Cost: $7 adults; $5 seniors (60+), military, and children. Not recommended for children under 12.

Enjoy a 60-minute stroll of Cedar Hill Cemetery’s 32 acres of hilly terrain and ancient cedar trees. Home to one of Suffolk’s official Virginia Civil War Trail sites. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire recommended.

Historic Cedar Hill Cemetery

Hometown Heroes Walking Tour

Dates: May 20; June 24; July 15;

August 19 Time: 11:00 AM Ages: 12+

Cost: $7 adults; $5 seniors (60+), military, and children. Not recommended for children under 12.

This 60-minute walking tour highlights and honors the graves and memorials of soldiers from Suffolk and old Nansemond County who died in combat during the two World Wars, Korean War, and Vietnam War. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire recommended.

Victorian Suffolk: Dying To Be There, A Guided Discovery of Cedar Hill Cemetery

Dates: May 20; June 24; July 15;

August 19 Time: Check website Ages: All Cost: $7 adults; $5 seniors (60+), military, and children.

This 75-minute walking tour explores the hidden meanings buried in Suffolk’s Historic Cedar Hill Cemetery. The tour features Victorian-era symbolism, burial practices, funerary industries, and mourning rituals. Highlights include how the residents of Suffolk both lived and died in the 19th century. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire recommended.

Event information is subject to change.

Historic Suffolk

Narrated Bus Tour

Dates: May 20; June 24; July 15; August 19 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Ages: 8+ Cost: $8 adults; $6 seniors (60+) and military; $5 children (ages 8-12).

Trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches, and Virginia Civil War Trails. This windshield tour’s highlights include Cedar Hill Cemetery, Constant’s Wharf, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, and the historic Lakeside neighborhood.

Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk

Dates: May 20; June 24; July 15; August 19 Time: 8:00 PM

Ages: All Cost: $10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military, and children. Not recommended for children under 9.

Follow a costumed guide through the shadows of historic Main Street, discovering stories, legends, and “unexplained occurrences” by lantern light.

Kayak Excursions: Various Locations

Time: 10:00 AM Ages: 10+ Cost: $40 per person; equipment included. Guided kayak excursions of the Nansemond River at Constant’s Wharf, Lone Star Lakes, Bennett’s Creek, and Lake Drummond are facilitated by a water adventures outfitter with years of experience. All equipment is included with registration fee. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable attire, and snack and/ or bottled water recommended. 250 lb. weight limit. Participants must be 10 years of age or older; ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Bennett’s Creek: May 21

Lone Star Lakes: June 25

Lake Drummond: July 23

Nansemond River at Constant’s Wharf: August 27

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; headquarters closed on weekends and federal holidays; the hiking and biking trails remain open. Location: 3100 Desert Road For more info: fws.gov/refuge/great_dismal_swamp

The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. Despite its foreboding moniker, the Great Dismal Swamp is one of few remaining American wildernesses and the largest intact remnant of a vast habitat that once covered more than one million acres of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. This nature preserve encompasses over 112,000 acres where visitors enjoy wildlife observation, history, mystery, and lore. Visitors may participate in biking, fishing and boating, hiking, hunting, and nature photography.

Because of its geographic location and climate, the Great Dismal is known for its unique blending of northern and southern species, and is a haven for black bear, bobcats, rare plants, rattlesnakes, and river otters. Less fearsome creatures include 200 species of birds, frogs, lizards, salamanders, toads, and yellow-bellied and spotted turtles.

Great Dismal “Swamp Safari”

Dates: May 20; June 24; July 15; August 19 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM Ages: 8+ Cost: $10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military, and children (ages 8-12). Not recommended for children under 8. This three-hour tour, which fills up quickly, is led by a biologist specializing in the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. A small snack and beverage provided; sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire recommended.