What’s Happening in Suffolk, Virginia

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May & June Events & Festivals

May 2025

The Farmers Market Bennett’s Creek Pasture Road returns for the year beginning every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. through October 30.
Check out the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts’ Walk on the Wild Side: Chilling Creatures Exhibit highlighting artist artwork illustrating the eerie yet majestic creatures seen in mother nature, fantasy and more. The exhibit is on view until May 31.
Stop by the Farmers Market at Bridgeport for locally-grown, locally-made products with a diverse range of vendors including crafters, artisans, local farmers, ranchers and more. The Farmers Market at Bridgeport will take place every second and fourth Sunday through August 24 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
The American Girl Program at Riddick’s Folly featuring Felicity Merriman will take place on May 17 with two sittings; 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 757-934-0822 for reservations beginning 14 days before the event.
Catch the musical group, Britain’s Finest – The Beatles Experience at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts on May 23 at 8 p.m. Reserve your tickets online. Ticket prices range from $35-$45.
Join the Suffolk Art Gallery for their Melissa Darden Odom Speaker Series featuring Kimberly McKinnis. Enjoy complimentary wine and food alongside the featured exhibit, 31 Women on May 30 at 6:30 p.m.

June 2025

Head to New Realm Brewing Co for their Sweet Summer Night Market on June 6 from 5-9 p.m. Shop for unique gifts from local artisans, enjoy refreshing drinks and food.
Kick back and relax to music during the Suffolk Center for Cultural Art’s Outdoors at the Center every first and third Friday starting at 6 p.m. through June 20.
The Capturing Music Exhibit will be on view at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts from June 12 through June 27. The opening reception is free and open to the public on Thursday, June 12 from 6-8 p.m.
Swing to live tunes during the TGIF Summer Concert Series. The event is free and open to the public.
- June 13 from 6-9:30 p.m. at Downtown Festival Park – TGIF Summer Concert Series – Good Shot Judy
- June 20 from 6-9:30 p.m. at Downtown Festival Park – TGIF Summer Concert Series – RaJazz
- June 27 from 6-9:30 p.m. at Downtown Festival Park – TGIF Summer Concert Series – Buckshot
Laugh the night away during Comedy Times Three at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts June 14 beginning at 7 p.m. The General Admission Ticket is $65/per person and includes dinner buffet, 1 drink ticket and general admission seating. Visit website for more ticket information and details.
Celebrate dad at New Realm Brewing Co’s Father’s Day BBQ Festival on June 15 from 12-4 p.m.
Catch the featured film “Twisters” during Summer Film Series at the Center on June 20 beginning at 8 p.m. Make it a date night with whiskey, wings and winds. General admission is free.
Head to Downtown Festival Park and enjoy arts, crafts, gaming bus, car show and more during Suffolk Juneteenth Festival on June 21 from 1-5 p.m.
Bring the family to Saturday Cinema to catch the movie “Mufasa” at the Holland Ballfields on June 28. The fun beings at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting at 8:30 p.m.