Suffolk Restaurant Week
Whether you seek a farm-to-table experience or want to try something new, Suffolk Restaurant Week is the ideal opportunity to savor it all. During this popular culinary showcase, participating eateries offer chef-created delicacies and simple three-course, price-fixed dinner menus at Deluxe $20, Premier $30 and Ultimate $40! No coupons, vouchers or tickets are needed – simply order from the Suffolk Restaurant Week menu at each participating eatery.
Date: November 10 – 17, 2024
Suffolk Grand Illumination
Suffolk Parks & Recreation is proud to kick- off its holiday season with the annual Grand Illumination event on Friday, November 22nd, at The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts.
After our countdown to light the area, you’ll enjoy seasonal music and complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides. Join us inside for holiday-themed activities, a puppet show, and a meet and greet with Santa Claus! Food and beverages will be available from Arts Kitchen.
Parking is available at the First Baptist Church parking lot, 237 North Main Street; Suffolk’s Seaboard Train Station, 326 North Main St.; and Godwin Courts parking lot, 150 North Main St. Limited handicap parking will be available at the Suffolk Cultural Arts Center, 110 W. Finney Ave.
Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: 110 Finney Ave. | Suffolk, VA
Merchant’s Millpond Holiday Light Display
Merchants Millpond State Park will be hosting “Light up the Millpond” for the holidays, a drive-through light display coordinated by Gates County Community Events and Friends of the Mill Pond. Each display is created by members of the community. Civic groups, families, churches, schools, and local businesses participate in the decorations. The event is being held on Friday and Saturday evenings with an extending opening on Sunday Dec 22nd and Monday Dec 23rd. Admission is Free, and donations are accepted.
Date: November 29 – December 23, 2024
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: 176 Mill Pond Road | Gatesville, NC
Christmas In Ivor
Ring in the Christmas holiday in Ivor! A fun and festive time awaits with a parade, lighting of the community, Captain Bob’s dinner, Trooper Hill Toy Box Drive and letters to Santa and more.
This year begins a new tradition with a new tree and the Town of Ivor is giving residents the opportunity to recognize loved ones they have lost by offering memorial ornaments that will be displayed on the community tree. The cost is $15, and the deadline is November 15th at 9 AM. One name per ornament. To order, you must call or text 757-617-9854. The tree lighting will take place following the Christmas parade and Capt. Bob’s dinner on December 1st.
Date: December 1, 2024
Time: 3:30pm
Location: 8430 Bell Avenue | Ivor, VA
Ice Skating in Downtown Suffolk!
Fun for the whole family this December at Festival Park! Public skating will be available the entire month of December on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Each session includes one hour of skate time + rental of skates. Cost: Participants 13-years and older is $13 per session. Participants 12 years and younger are free with a paying adult. Reserve your session by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Date: Thursday – Sunday in December
Time: Varies (see flyer for details)
Location: Festival Park | 215 W. Washington Street | Suffolk, VA 23434
Franklin Christmas Parade
Ring in the holidays at the annual Franklin Christmas parade. This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland: A Character’s Christmas”
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 7pm
Location: Downtown Franklin, VA
Windsor Christmas Parade and Holiday Market
Ring in the holiday season during the Town of Windsor’s annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Market. The parade starts at 4pm and features an extended route this year. After the parade, stop by the Windsor Town Center and enjoy the Holiday Market with a visit from Santa, activities, food and vendors.
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 4–8pm
Location: Windsor, VA
Suffolk Holiday Parade
View the sights and sounds of the 2024 Suffolk Holiday Parade featuring floats, equestrian units, marching bands, and festival vehicles as they make their way down West Washington Street, and turn up North Main Street, with the parade route ending at Finney Avenue. This year’s parade theme is Silver and Gold Holiday Wishes.
This year’s Grandstand will be located in front of the SunTrust Building in the 100 block of North Main Street. Be there to catch the performances of the local bands and groups. Parade Route streets will close at 4pm. Streets in the Lakeside community will host parade line-up beginning at 4pm and will be closed to through traffic.
Free parking for the event is available in all City Public Parking Lots, including the Godwin Courthouse parking lot, Commerce Street lot, and Market Park parking lot.
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 4pm
Location: Downtown Suffolk, VA
Artisan Craft Fair
The festive artisan gift fair featuring handcrafted, homemade goods. An outdoor event under the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion. Fresh produce, baked goods, jams & jellies, pickles & salsa; Handcrafted items, décor, art, self-care items, etc.; Complimentary face painting, balloon twisting plus seasonal carolers and DJ music + games. Bring your camera for photos with Santa. Concessions available for purchase.
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: 524 N. Main Street | Downtown Suffolk, VA
Murfreesboro Candlelight Christmas Tour
The Murfreesboro Historical Association’s presents its 38th Annual Candlelight Christmas Tour. Ten historic properties will be beautifully decorated featuring carriage rides, refreshments, and live music. Tickets are $25 when purchased before December 9th; $30 afterwards and day of event. Children under 12 get in free. Buy your tickets at murfreesboronc.org or stop by the Historical Association office.
Date: December 13 & 14, 2024
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Murfreesboro, NC
Suffolk Farmers Market
Conveniently situated at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, the Suffolk Farmers’ Market runs each Saturday from May through November, with additional specialty and seasonal markets. Admission is free and open to the public. The Market offers an array of fresh local produce, beef, poultry, eggs, honey, baked goods, pickled vegetables, jams, plants and flowers, handmade soaps, candles, garden and farm décor, jewelry, and other artisan crafts.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 9am – 1pm
Location: Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion | 524 Main Street | Suffolk, Va
