This Juried Exhibition is open to all visual artists working in any medium. The exhibition typically features approximately 100 works of art by artists from the Hampton Roads region and beyond. Over $2,400 in awards will be given, including a $500 First Prize and the opportunity for a one-person exhibit at the Suffolk Art Gallery in 2020.

This exhibit features vintage toys throughout history.

The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts welcomes 16 artists from Lanexa, Virginia, in a new exhibition called "Fresh From The Studios." This marks the first time the Greater Lanexa Studio Tour (GLST) will be out of the studios and into the SCCA's historic art galleries. Word showcased will include a variety of mediums such as paintings, woodwork, sculpture, glass, and jewelry. Their unique artwork makes a great gift for someone special.

The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. The narrated Swamp Safari, one of Suffolk’s most popular attractions, fills up quickly. This four-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing is the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. A small snack and beverage is provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children. Reservations are required and cancellations are expected no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled tour. Call the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 to reserve your spot.

See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. Highlights of this windshield tour include Cedar Hill Cemetery, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, Constant’s Wharf, College Court and Suffolk’s Historic Lakeside neighborhood.

An official Virginia Civil War Trail site, Cedar Hill Cemetery has long been an attraction for history buffs and even walking groups. The Suffolk Division of Tourism offers a guided stroll through the pleasant 32-acre cemetery, rich in history and natural beauty. The 90-minute daytime tour will offer unique insights into Suffolk’s heritage as tour goers traverse the cedar-lined terrain dotted with timeworn headstones. Reservations are required and cancellations are expected no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled tour. Call the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 to reserve your spot. Special rates are available for groups of 12 or more.

Stop by Jester's Gallery Shop where you will find one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, pottery, and home accessories made by 70+ artisans, many from Virginia and North Carolina. Join us for Jester's Holiday Open House featuring 10% off your entire purchase, complimentary refreshments, a daily door prize and free wrapping. Also enjoy holiday music, artist demos, and free holiday craft projects for the kids.

The 2019 Holiday Season officially begins in Suffolk on Friday, November 22, with the Suffolk Grand Illumination Ceremony at Market Park in Downtown Suffolk. The event rings in the holidays with the park opening at 6pm. Watch the 32' tree light up when the switch is flipped at 6:15pm, illuminating Suffolk for the holiday season. Be there when Santa arrives in style (around 6:20 pm), and enjoy seasonal music courtesy of local choirs. Be sure to bring along your camera to capture your children's smiling faces as they whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus. Stick around to purchase tasty treats from local vendors, as your children decorate their letter to Santa and visit the Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. There will also be free horse and carriage rides available!

Join Hub 757 for the 3rd year! Get your holiday shopping done all in one place! A variety of vendors will be onsite featuring clothing, jewelry, crafts, and many more!

Start your holiday shopping at the Eighth Annual Suffolk Artisan Gift Fair. Held in conjunction with the Suffolk Farmers’ Market, the traditional outdoor holiday market features artisan-quality crafts, jewelry, soaps, fine art, candles, woodcrafts, birdhouses, crocheted items, jams and jellies, totes, holiday ornaments, wreaths, baked goods, seasonal produce, meats and more. The Artisan Gift Fair is scheduled for 10am until 3 pm on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the open-air Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion. Conveniently located at the corner of Constance Road and North Main Street, the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion will be festive with live music, petting zoo, face painting and a bounce house. Enjoy light refreshments inside the Visitor Center. The Suffolk Artisan Gift Fair is free and open to the public.

The American Girl of the Year 2019 is Blaire Wilson! For Blaire, creating a new dish with fresh ingredients from her family’s farm in New York's Hudson River Valley is one of her favorite ways to connect with the people in her life. The other is helping host events—her first wedding ceremony is coming up soon. But with distractions online and off, will all her ideas combine into a recipe for success or an epic mess? Grow with Blaire as she gets creative and realizes there’s comfort in cooking and gathering—because spending time together is what matters most.

SPARC Shoppe will feature original work for sale from local creative professionals, including holiday-themed items and décor. Join the Shoppe for refreshments, open studios, and a free holiday make-and-take from 2-5pm.

This celebration commemorates the installation of the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts' new LOVE letters, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of "Virginia is for Lovers." Suffolk's four local high schools' art departments designed and created the LOVE letters. Each letter is 7.5 feet high and 3.5 feet wide, making for a great destination for your photos!

Join Jenn with My Red Door Décor to create your own Buffalo Plaid Rag Wreath. Jenn will guide you through the process of creating your rag wreath and how to make a beautiful bow to complete your wreath. Adults only. Instruction and all supplies included. Refreshments provided!

See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. Highlights of this windshield tour include Cedar Hill Cemetery, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, Constant’s Wharf, College Court and Suffolk’s Historic Lakeside neighborhood.

Make Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront a new holiday tradition! Join us on November 28, 2019, from 11am to 3pm for our Thanksgiving Day buffet. Reservations are highly encouraged. For more information or to make your reservation, please call our Sales Office at 757.774.9073.

Join the fun on Saturday, November 30, 2019, for Breakfast with Santa! For $4 for kids (ages 2-12) and/or $6 for adults, you'll get to partake in a delicious breakfast buffet that the whole family can enjoy, while kids can decorate their own Christmas cookie, participate in fun and festive Christmas crafts..AND get a photo opportunity with the Big Guy! Be sure to bring your camera!

Kick off the holiday season by strolling along Main Street on Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2019, to find handcrafted, homemade and eclectic gifts for you and those special people in your life. This Small Business Saturday, join dozens of merchants throughout Suffolk’s historic Downtown district offering artisan-quality crafts, jewelry, fine art, woodcrafts, crocheted items, pottery, handbags, holiday ornaments, home decor, and more. Discounts and holiday specials from other downtown established retailers and restaurants will be offered as well.

"Swamped and Loving It!" Meet the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in a new way—up close and personal! Enjoy a biologist-led nature walk as you learn about the flora, fauna, wildlife and history that abound in the 111,000-acre wilderness. Reservations are required and cancellations are expected no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled tour. Call the Suffolk Visitor Center to reserve your spot.

Come on out to the Village of Driver for this free event. See Santa ride in on a fire truck and visit him inside The Knot Hole Station. Stop in for a free cup on hot cocoa and listen to the carolers. Also remember this is Small Business Saturday so support your shops in Driver today and every day! Shop small!

There is nothing like CHRISTMAS and there is nothing like JAZZ...combining the two is nothing less than a feast for the ears!