Fridays and Saturdays throughout August
SUFFOLK FARMERS' MARKET
Location:  Market Park adjacent Seaboard Station Railroad Museum, 326 N. Main Street
The Market features a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, baked goods, handmade jewelry, crafts and more!  The Market operates Fridays 3pm-6pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm through September. Free and open to the public, the Suffolk Farmers’ Market is founded on the concept of preserving the City’s rural heritage and cultural diversity through wholesome family activities. Suffolk boasts more than a thousand farms and the bustling Farmers’ Market is an outlet for this homegrown produce. For more information, contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at (757) 514-4130 or 866-SEE-SUFK toll free.
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9/5, 12, 17, 19 & 24
"LIFE AFTER WILDFIRE"
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlilfe Refuge Narrated Bus Tour
Location: Tour departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 321 N. Main Street
Nothing ravages a landscape like fire. Witness the aftermath of the 2008 wildfire which swept through the Great Dismal Swamp, burning through acres of forest and displacing wildlife. Discover the rebirth of the Great Dismal with a half-day narrated bus tour.  Foreboding as its name may be, the Great Dismal is one of few remaining American wildernesses. The northern limit of range for many wild creatures, it is a haven for black bear, bobcat, and river otter. With unique habitats and extraordinary cypresses emerging from Lake Drummond, whose waters are stained amber with tannic acid, the Swamp provides excellent hiking, biking, and wildlife observation opportunities. The Great Dismal is an official site of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program. Space is limited and reservations are required. Tours depart from the Suffolk Visitor Center. Tours scheduled Thursdays and Saturdays. Custom group tours available. Bus boards at 9:15am, tour departs at 9:30am. Cost per person: $10 adults; $8 seniors 60+ and kids 3-12. Call (757) 514-4130 or 866-SEE-SUFK toll free for more information.

9/12
TASTE OF SUFFOLK DOWNTOWN STREET FESTIVAL
Location: Main & Washington Streets, Downtown Suffolk
The 3rd Annual Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival is a free, family-friendly event complete with live entertainment, history displays and interpreters, guided tours, a classic car show, a gospel exhibition, vendors, crafters, children's activities, fest food and more. This year's event will be held along North Main and West Washington Streets in the Downtown Historic District. Free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Lori Jessee at (757) 514-7257 or ljessee@city.suffolk.va.us.

9/12 - 10/24
COMFORT CREATURES: ANIMALS AT WORK EXHIBIT
Location: Shooting Star Gallery
(757) 934-0855 or www.shootingstargallery.net.

9/19
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SUFFOLK NARRATED BUS TOUR
Location: Tour departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 321 N. Main Street
Suffolk’s rich heritage dated 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.  The 90-minute Historic Downtown Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour will introduce you to the people and places of the past that make Suffolk the city it is today. Tours depart from the Suffolk Visitor Center.  Cost per person: $6 adults; $4 seniors and kids 3-12.  Call (757) 514-4130 or 866-SEE-SUFK toll free for more information.

9/20
2ND ANNUAL MUTT STRUT DOG WALK & FESTIVAL
Location: Sleepy Hole Park, 4700 Sleepy Hole Road
Enjoy a day of doggone fun supporting the Suffolk Human Society's rescued animals! This event includes a pledge walk, music, entertainment, pet-related exhibitors, rescue groups and much more! 1pm - 5pm. Log onto www.firstgiving.com/suffolkhumanesociety to register for the pledge walk. (757) 374-1476

9/26
CEDAR HILL CEMETERY LANTERN TOURS
Location: Tour departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 321 N. Main Street
Shine new light on Suffolk history from historic Cedar Hill Cemetery to the Greek-Revival mansion, Riddick ’s Folly House Museum, with a guided lantern tour.  Departing designated Saturdays at dusk from the Suffolk Visitor Center.  Join us.  You won’t be left in the dark about Suffolk history.  7pm.  Cost per person: $5. Call (757) 514-4130 or 866-SEE-SUFK toll free for more information.

9/26
HIDDEN TREASURES APPRAISAL SHOW
Location: Suffolk National Guard Armory
Riddick's Folly presents an opportunity for people to clean out their attics and have their "hidden treasures" appraised by experts. Written appraisals will be available for an additional fee. 9am-3pm. $7 per item appraised, no limit. (757) 934-0822. www.riddicksfolly.org