Fire, Form, and Function features the work of over 20 artists and includes contemporary, vibrantly glazed stoneware and functional wheel-thrown and hand built pieces. Sponsored by Davenport & Company.

Join us at the Suffolk Art Gallery to celebrate King's Fork High School's International Baccalaureate senior visual arts exhibition. The visual arts IB program encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. Not only do the students develop and create the works on display, they also edesign and install the exhibit. The exhibit will be on display at the Suffolk Art Gallery from April 22-26 with an opening reception on Monday, April 22, from 4-6pm. All exhibits at the gallery are free and open to the public.

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.

RIDE. RUN. WALK FOR THE CURE! The Suffolk and North Carolina countryside has never been more beautiful than when you're riding, walking or running to help find a cure for diabetes! Join us April 27, 2019, for the annual Tour de Cure, where you can "Choose Your Move!" The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for participants of all ages and abilities, including the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Your adventure also includes a post ride celebration with entertainment, delicious food and beer, as well as an informative wellness village!

This terrific activity for both school-age children and adults will feature the identification, habitat, the benefits, and dispelling myths of snakes. Live snakes will be available for observation. Reservations are encouraged and may be made by calling or emailing the Suffolk Visitor Center. Program participants will receive a voucher redeemable for a discount on one of Suffolk Tourism's 2019 Great Dismal Swamp guided tours. Program will be held outdoors -- please dress accordingly.

Please join us on April 27, 2019 from 10am to 4pm for the Third Annual Suffolk Earth and Arts Festival. We will be bringing together artists, musicians and gardening professionals to celebrate the best that our region offers. There will be live music, plant sales, sustainable vendors, and non-profits committed to educating people on the best practices to protect our environment. Business sponsorships available - visit the website for more details.

Come out to Driver Village (Kings Highway) on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10am to 4pm and TOUCH A TRUCK! Get up close to a variety of trucks and other vehicles: fire trucks, dump trucks, monster trucks...all kinds of trucks! Food, vendors, bounce houses...free fun for the whole family! Presented by Driver Volunteer Fire Department.

A hair-raising encounter with the spirited side of Suffolk. Follow a costumed guide through the shadows of historic Main Street discovering stories, legends and "unexplained occurrences" by lantern light. Tales of unsolved mysteries and unresolved affairs abound throughout Suffolk's historically hip Ghost Walk. Reservations required.

Chowan Singers, the premier choral ensembles of Chowan University, will present an exciting and varied program of classical and contemporary choral music. Chowan Singers is a select ensemble of 25 students, about half of whom are music majors. Chowan Singers has presented numerous concerts throughout North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic region. In addition, the group has traveled in recent years to perform in Ireland, Italy, and New York City.

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.