This juried exhibition will feature recent works by artists from the Greater Hampton Road region.

Good things come in little packages! Enjoy a sprinkle of holiday cheer at the inaugural Suffolk Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park. This drive-through light display will be open beginning Friday, November 20, 2020, through Wednesday, December 30, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. The display will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. View an exhibit of five holiday light themes from the warmth and comfort of your car at the quaint Festival of Lights drive-through display at Suffolk's Sleepy Hole Park. The event is FREE and open to the public. Additional light theme displays will be added each year moving forward to further enhance the festive experience.

"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.

Suffolk has been recognized as an official stop along The Lafayette Trail, which highlights locations the Marquis de Lafayette visited during his farewell tour of America in 1824 and 1825. Join Suffolk Tourism as they unveil a commemorative marker for The Lafayette Trail at the Suffolk Visitor Center on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 2pm.

Start your holiday shopping at the Holiday Gift Market. This traditional outdoor holiday market features craft vendors, baked goods, and fresh produce. The Holiday Gift Market is scheduled for 10am until 3 pm on Saturday, December 5, 2020, 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 seasonal music and a food truck. The Holiday Gift Market is free and open to the public.

"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.

If you've ever been to Vintage Tavern during the holidays then you know what a magical place it is. This year we would like to offer up some extra cheer in the form of a decadent brunch. We will have a live band performing all of your favorite holiday tunes, an array of delicious seasonal drinks and a delectable 3-course brunch menu. Seatings are at 10am and 12:30pm. Book your table today!

The Pinner House is thrilled to announce their Inaugural Holiday Market on Sunday, December 6th! They have curated a group of unique local artisans, makers, and small businesses that will ensure a one-of-a-kind gifting experience this holiday season. pH Coffee Bar will be serving fresh crêpes and incredible coffee, and Harper's Table will grace guests with a traditional Brunswick Stew and age old family recipe. The market is free & open to the public, but to ensure maintenance of safe social distance and regulation of the number of guests onsite at a time, the Pinner House asks you to RSVP for a time frame on Eventbrite through the link.

Hour-long time slots as the house sommelier has teamed up with seven wine representatives to present over 40 perfect holiday wines. Cheese and charcuterie available.

Join us on Thursday, December 10 at 7 PM. This 'Holiday Cabaret' will feature seasonal favorites performed by talented local vocalists: Kai B. White, Angelica Michelle, Alyssa Kay, Kamaren Noel, Kerri Hardwick, Gavin Harper, and pianist: Debbie Garrick. The show will be in the Suffolk Center's Birdsong Theater and LIVE-Streaming to Suffolk Center's Facebook page. Enjoy 'Together for the Holidays' from the comfort of your home!

Let's do something fun and cheerful! Christmas will be here before you know it so we are getting a jump start on our Christmas and holiday projects! We will show you how to cut, grind and arrange glass for fusing. We will provide all the glass tools and instruction. All you need to bring is your creativity and a tasty beverage of your choice! Feel free to bring snacks and drinks. We will provide water and light refreshments. Project Size 10" in diameter.

Join us for several cups of Christmas tea! This tasting will feature live carols by the Stephenson Family Singers in the downstairs gift shop, while guests upstairs are treated to Christmas-themed teas representing Hope, Joy, Peace, & Love, accompanied by two savories and two delicious sweets. Cost is $30 per guest. Tasting times are 1:30pm and 4:30pm on Saturday, December 12. (More tastings are scheduled for Sunday, December 13). Limited tickets per tasting available. Call 757-353-5694 today - only 10 tickets available for each tasting!

The Suffolk Division of Tourism, in partnership with the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, is pleased to present the enchanting animated film, Frozen II, at the Suffolk Center on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at 2pm. Families will love revisiting the adventures of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, in the popular sequel to the highest grossing animated film of all time. Admission is $1 per person. Please note that only 100 seats are available, to allow for social distancing in the 530-seat Birdsong Theater; masks are required. Children are welcome to wear their own Frozen costumes. For more information, please contact the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts box office at 757.923.2900.

Come see the beautiful historic Obici House all dressed up for the holiday on Saturday, December 12, 2020, from 6-8pm. This event is free and open to the public!

Join us for several cups of Christmas tea! This tasting will feature live carols by the Stephenson Family Singers in the downstairs gift shop, while guests upstairs are treated to Christmas-themed teas representing Hope, Joy, Peace, & Love, accompanied by two savories and two delicious sweets. Cost is $30 per guest. Tasting times are 1:30pm and 4:30pm on Sunday, December 13. Limited tickets per tasting available. Call 757-353-5694 today - only 10 tickets available for each tasting!

"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.

Variety is the spice of life as you work to create three mini-Christmas trees in this whimsical panel, which is new to our holiday collection. We will show you how to cut, grind and arrange the glass for fusing. This is a beginner class, so if you ever wanted to try something new, this class is just for you! We will provide all the glass tools and instruction. All you need to bring is your creativity and a tasty beverage of your choice! Feel free to bring snacks and drinks. We will provide water and light refreshments. Advance tickets required.

"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.

We're welcoming a guest chef, Bernie Bellin, as he presents a delectable assortment of savory and sweet, masterfully-crafted fare accompanied by perfectly selected teas. Cost is $40 per guest. Event takes place at 12pm and 3pm on Saturday, December 19 (also at 12pm on Sunday, December 20). Limited tickets available. Limited tickets per tasting available. Call 757-353-5694 today!

This year River Stone Chophouse will be hosting a magnificent Holiday Brunch on December 20, 2020. They know that 2020 has certainly been a difficult year to navigate, so they want to offer some safe and socially distanced holiday cheer! The halls will be decked, live music will fill the air, and delicious seasonal food and cocktails will be served. Book your reservation today!

We're welcoming a guest chef, Bernie Bellin, as he presents a delectable assortment of savory and sweet, masterfully-crafted fare accompanied by perfectly selected teas. Cost is $40 per guest. Event takes place at 12pm on Sunday, December 20. Limited tickets available. Limited tickets per tasting available. Call 757-353-5694 today!

"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.