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Suffolk: Free Things To Do

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  1. Bennetts Creek Park
    A nature trail, open fields, a fishing and crabbing pier with handicap accessible features, Inclusive Playground, and more.
    Bennetts Creek Park Rd Suffolk, VA 23435
    (757) 514-7250
  2. Cedar Hill Cemetery
    Historical site and home of The Confederate Monument. Guided lantern tours offered.
    North Main Street & Constance Road Suffolk VA 23434
    (757) 514-7632
  3. First Suffolk Church Site
    Historical site of the first church in Suffolk.
    Western Avenue Suffolk VA 23434
    (757) 514-4030
  4. Glebe Episcopal Church
    Historical landmark built in 1737.
    4400 Nansemond Pkwy Suffolk VA 23435
    (757) 538-8842
  5. Lake Meade Park
    A 69 acre park with the largest children's playground in the City, Kidszone Community Playground (Inclusive Playground), Howard Mast Tennis Complex (10 courts, 4 lighted), parking, a walking loop, a skateboard spot, picnic tables, and benches.
    201 Holly Lawn Parkway Suffolk, VA 23434
    (757) 514-7250
  6. Lone Stars Lake Park
    Eleven lakes for freshwater fishing, nature trails, a playground, horse trail for horseback riding, archery range, model airplane flying field, a fishing and crabbing pier and more.
    401 Kings Highway Suffolk, VA 23432
    (757) 255-4308
  7. Lowe’s DIY Kids’ Workshops
    Free Hand-On Building Clinics for Kids. Registration is recommended, these do fill up!
    Locations throughout Hampton Roads, VA
  8. Morgan Memorial Library
    Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm
    Friday and Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
    443 West Washington Street Suffolk, VA 23434
    (757) 514-7323
  9. Nansemond County Courthouse
    Historical Courthouse built in 1840 and site of Suffolk Visitor's Center.
    524 North Main Street Suffolk VA 23434
    (757) 514-4130
  10. North Suffolk Library
    Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm
    Friday and Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
    2000 Bennetts Creek Park Road Suffolk, Virginia 23435
    (757) 514-7150
  11. Seaboard Station Railroad Museum
    Historic train station and museum built in 1885. Free admission (donations accepted). Birthday parties available
    326 North Main Street Suffolk VA 23434
    (757) 923-4750
  12. Sleepy Hole Park
    Natural areas, trails, lake, children's play area.
    4700 Sleepy Hole Park Suffolk VA 23435
    (757) 514-7285
  13. St Johns Episcopal
    Historical site in Chuckatuck Village.
    828 King's Hwy Suffolk VA 23432
    (757) 255-4168
  14. Suffolk Public Library
    Free Library Programs and Services. Storytimes, Classes and Workshops available to the community. Homeschool classes and programs are available.
    Various locations throughout Suffolk,VA
    (757) 514-7323
  15. Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society
    Historical Society in the area of Suffolk, VA. Occasional historical-themed events and story times for kids.
    Phillips-Dawson House 137 Bank St Suffolk, VA 23434
    (757) 539-2781
  16. Visit Suffolk Virginia
    City of Suffolk special events, festivals and more. Many are free.
    Suffolk, VA
  17. Will-O-Wisp Family Game Store & Cafe
    Will-O-Wisp is a retail tabletop game store and café located in Historic Downtown Suffolk. Patrons can expect a welcoming whole family environment with simple foods, retail games, and space to play their favorite games!

    Playing games in Will-O-Wisp is free and open to anyone. We will host regular free events for our patrons to get together, engage in the community, and play together. We’re even including a small toddler play area to entertain the youngest members of the family so parents and older siblings can play without little brothers getting in the way.
    153 West Washington Street Suffolk, VA
    (757) 935-5253