Free events in Suffolk, VA

Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos perform at Bennett’s Creek Park as part of Suffolk’s TGIF Summer Concert Series. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Food and drinks will be sold on site, with alcoholic options available to guests 21 and older who present valid ID. Please do not bring coolers or canopies or tents. Dogs may attend if kept on a leash. For the latest weather information, call (757) 514-7250 ext. 5. For general questions, contact Suffolk Parks & Recreation at (757) 514-7250 or parksemail@suffolkva.us.

Hosted by The Salvation Army Suffolk Corps with support from Sinclair Communications, this community distribution offers backpacks packed with school supplies for students who need them, available as long as supplies remain. Students must be in kindergarten through 12th grade; pre-K is not included. A parent or guardian should bring an unexpired government-issued ID, proof of residency, and the child's birth certificate. Participation is limited to residents of Suffolk, Franklin, Smithfield, Isle of Wight, or Southampton.

The Farmer’s Market at Bridgeport Suffolk returns with a vibrant mix of local farmers, crafters, musicians, and more. Explore goods from area growers and handmade creations from local artisans while enjoying a friendly community atmosphere.

This early literacy storytime welcomes toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers for read-alouds, rhymes, songs, and other playful activities. Designed for children ages 2 to 5, the program is held in Meeting Room 1 and Meeting Room 2 at the Downtown Suffolk Library. There is no cost to attend, and participants of all abilities are welcome. To request accommodations, call 757-514-7323 and ask for the Community Learning Manager. Facilities planning to bring a group of five or more should contact the Community Learning Manager in advance. Library membership is not required.

SBW is hosting a Red Cross blood drive. Donors will receive a $20 e-gift card to use with merchants of their choice. Appointments can be scheduled in advance.

The event features eight free rounds of music bingo with prizes. Food and drinks are available, and music plays throughout the games.

Free and open to the public, this observing session with BBAA members focuses on the Perseids meteor shower at Heritage Park & Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds on the outskirts of Windsor, Virginia. No telescope or binoculars are needed. With a new Moon and a typical zenithal hourly rate near 100, conditions are favorable for abundant meteors. The shower’s parent object is Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. To protect night vision, please drive carefully near the observing area and avoid shining headlights toward observers. Use the southernmost point along the paved road that circles the fence for parking, where a wide paved area can accommodate around eight vehicles. Comfort items can make the experience more enjoyable, including bug spray, a reclining chair or air mattress, a red light only flashlight, a blanket, and an extra change of clothes in case of heavy dew. This location offers darker skies away from city lights. Bright meteors, known as fireballs, can be reported to the American Meteor Society.

This in-person early literacy storytime at North Suffolk Public Library features stories, rhymes, songs, and other interactive elements for children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. It takes place in the Adult Room and the Children's Area at the library. It is free to attend and open to people of all abilities. For disability-related accommodations, call 757-514-7323 and ask to speak with the Community Learning Manager. Facilities bringing a group of five or more should contact the Community Learning Manager. A library membership is not required to attend.

This in-person, early literacy storytime invites toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers to enjoy read-alouds, rhymes, songs, and other simple activities. It is designed for children ages 2 to 5. The program takes place at the North Suffolk Library, with activities in the Adult Room and the Children’s Area. SPL programs are free and welcome people of all abilities. To request accommodations, call 757-514-7323 and ask for the Community Learning Manager. Facilities planning to bring a group of five or more are asked to contact the Community Learning Manager. A library card is not required to attend.