3rd Annual Magical Christmas Tree Tour
ON VIEW: November 28, 2026 – January 2, 2027, The Suffolk Center’s fine art galleries are FREE and open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm.
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 5:30-7:00 PM
Enjoy at the Opening Reception:
- Beautifully decorated themed trees from local organizations.
- Free Entry
- Light Refreshments
- Kids’ coloring & Letters to Santa station
- Perfect holiday photo ops
Come enjoy a wonderland of trees decorated by local businesses and organizations! Vote for your favorite by placing your non-perishable food donations under the tree of your choice! (1 non-perishable item = 1 vote for the decorated tree)
Non-perishable Food Donation Dates and Times
Saturday, November 28, 2026 – Saturday, January 2, 2027 from 10:00am-5:00pm
Please note: The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts is OPEN Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 5pm and CLOSED Sundays, Mondays, December 24-26 and 31, 2026 and January 1, 2027.
Food donations will be given to the ForKids food pantry to help families in our community. Last year, we raised over 3,000 food donations for ForKids. Let’s do this again or beat this number as a community! ForKids is a non-profit 501c(3) organization that serves families and children experiencing food insecurity and homelessness and provide assistance with education, housing stability and economic mobility in the Hampton Roads area, with a Suffolk location.
Dr. Thomas Yannuzzi, Dr. Rick Byrd, Rebecca Myers and Nana A. N. Ferdnance, Suffolk Center staff counting the 2024 non-perishable items donated to ForKids
Food pantries typically need non-perishable foods, also known as shelf-stable foods, that are high in protein and have a long shelf life. Food banks don’t accept perishable foods like dairy, meat, produce, leftovers, or baked goods. Some items to consider donating include:
- Peanut butter: A high-protein food that’s popular with food banks and families with children
- Canned vegetables: A nutrient-dense food that lasts a long time on shelves
- Canned fish: A good source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids
- Pasta: Whole grain pasta is preferred
- Rice: Brown rice is preferred
- Cooking oils: Vegetable, sunflower, and extra virgin oils are all welcome
- Broth: Makes meals more nutritious and tasty
