Good morning, Scoopers!

Spring is doing spring things, and Suffolk’s giving you a few reasons to get out this weekend. From a downtown festival to a new historic marker and a well-deserved school shoutout, here’s what’s worth knowing heading into Friday.

🌦️ Weather
🎨 Road closures for the Suffolk Earth & Arts Festival
📍 A new historic marker has been installed at Sleepy Hole Park
⭐ Suffolk Public Schools honors its STAR Achievers
📅 Upcoming local events

Let’s get into it 👇

The News: The Suffolk Earth & Arts Festival is happening this Saturday, and several downtown roads will be closed.

Why It Matters: Closures begin at 5 a.m. and include the 100–200 block of N Main Street, the 100 block of Bank Street, and the 100 block of Market Street. Vehicles left in the area may be towed.

👉 The Move: The festival runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with roads expected to reopen around 6 p.m. Plan ahead if you’re heading downtown.

The News: A new Lafayette Trail marker has been installed at Sleepy Hole Park as part of the America 250 celebration.

Why It Matters: The marker highlights Suffolk’s connection to the Revolutionary War and the path leading to the victory at Yorktown.

👉 The Move: You can check it out near the pier entrance at Sleepy Hole Park, which is open daily from dawn to dusk.

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The News: Suffolk Public Schools has announced its 3rd Quarter STAR Achiever recipients, recognizing staff members nominated by their peers for making an exceptional impact in their school communities.

Why It Matters: It’s a nice reminder that so many of the people helping students every day are doing important work behind the scenes and in the classroom.

👉 The Move: Big congrats to this quarter’s honorees across Suffolk Public Schools. Well deserved. 👏

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The Retreat at Harbour Cove is hosting a community yard sale on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Shoppers can expect items from multiple households, including clothing, tools, electronics, home décor, household items, and more. It all takes place at 1103 Elaina Place in Suffolk, with a rain date of May 3.

Step back to 1778 at a Living History Weekend coming to Suffolk.

📍 Riddick’s Folly Museum Grounds
🗓️ May 16–17 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Expect costumed interpreters, a Revolutionary War Navy camp, live demos, and interactive experiences throughout the day.

👉 The Move: Free and open to the public. Easy one to lock in now for May.

The Addams Family Musical – Lakeland High School – 7:00 PM

The Addams Family Musical – Lakeland High School – 7:00 PM

The Mystic Caravan: Crystals & Spiritual Goods Market – New Realm Brewing Co. – 11:00 AM

Celebrating 100 Years of Constantia – R.W. Baker & Company Funeral Home – 2:00 PM

Beyond the Call: Art by Military Service Members – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts – 10:00 AM

WHRO’s The Story Exchange – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts – 7:00 PM

Clean the Bay Day – Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina – 9:00 AM

Suffolk Farmers' Market Season Kickoff – Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion – 9:00 AM

Suffolk Children's Festival – Downtown Festival Park – 10:00 AM

Always a Day of Harry Potter – Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage – 11:00 AM

Zoo Realm Kid Festival – New Realm Brewing Co. – 12:00 PM