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CANCELED – Suffolk Children’s Festival (Suffolk)
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
FreeThis event has been canceled.
Welcome to the inaugural Suffolk Children’s Festival! This free, family-friendly event invites babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary children to explore, play, learn, and connect.
Discover local early childhood vendors, enjoy live performances and hands-on activities, meet beloved characters, and enter for the chance to win raffle prizes throughout the day. Bring your family, and don’t forget blankets or lawn chairs, to enjoy the festivities!
Suffolk Children’s Festival is presented in partnership with the Early Childhood Development Commission, Suffolk Parks & Recreation, and Suffolk Public Library.
Thank you to our sponsors TowneBank, Sentara, and Suffolk Tourism.
Schedule of Events:
10:00am – 10:40am Suffolk Children’s Festival begins/information and vendor booth opens
10:40am – 10:50am Welcome and Raffle
11:00am – 11:45am Eric Litwin, author of the original Pete the Cat books
11:45am – 12:15pm Magic Show featuring Nomo the Magician
12:15pm – 12:45pm Paint & Sippy Cup with Artist Kim Ellis (Registration Required)
12:15pm – 12:25pm Raffle (must be present to win)
12:45pm – 1:45pm Red Stapler Duo band
1:45pm – 2:15pm Paint & Sippy Cup with Artist Kim Ellis (Registration Required)
2:15pm – 2:35pm Puppet Show featuring Puppets by Richard
2:35pm – 2:45pm Raffle (must be present to win)
2:45pm – 3:15pm Triple T Gymnastics
3:15pm – 4:00pm Eric Litwin, author of the original Pete the Cat books
All Day at Festival Park:
Vendors Bingo
Sheldon the Peanut
Bluey (10am-1pm)
Sonic (1pm-3pm)
Infant and Toddler Activities @ The Tot Spot
Various Early Childhood Vendors
Suffolk Fire & Rescue Touch A Truck
Art Activities- up to 8 Year Olds
Physicals and Immunizations (Registration Required)
Face painting (Time-slot Registration Required)
Sheldon the Peanut
Bluey (10am-1pm)
Sonic (1pm-3pm)
Infant and Toddler Activities @ The Tot Spot
Various Early Childhood Vendors
Suffolk Fire & Rescue Touch A Truck
Art Activities- up to 8 Year Olds
Physicals and Immunizations (Registration Required)
Face painting (Time-slot Registration Required)
