Get out there with your kids this week, August 16-23, 2024, and experience plenty of fun and enriching events, activities, arts and culture in the Hamptons and North Fork.
The best events for children this week
End of summer party
Friday, August 16, 4 p.m.
Nobody likes when summer is over, but you can still enjoy some late summer fun at the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library. Entertainment by Nick the Balloonatic, hot dogs and refreshments are part of the celebration.
27700 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.org
Snacking Adventure
Friday, August 16, 4:30 p.m.
Your little adventurer in grades 6-12 can travel to the Westhampton Free Library where they will enjoy treats from the snack box while learning about a new country. Advance registration is required.
7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335, westhamptonlibrary.net
Fink’s Melon Festival
Weekends in August through Labor Day
Your little farmers can enjoy hayrides, jumping pillows, live music, tricycles and play areas while parents browse the produce booths and sample fresh watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew melon. Don’t miss Fink’s homemade watermelon sorbet.
6242 Middle Country Road, Wading River. 631-886-2272, finksfarm.com
Family movie night
Saturday, August 17, sunset
Don’t miss an exciting family movie screening at Veterans Park in Mattituck. Popcorn, beer, Magic Fountain ice cream, soda and snacks are available for purchase. Bring your own blanket or chair.
11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck. 631-298-9103, mattituckparks.com/events-mattituck
Tween Theater: Twisted Fairy Tales
Monday-Friday, 19-23 August, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Your creative teen can write and perform their own version of a fairy tale at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. Registration is required.
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500, whbpac.org
Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band
Tuesday, August 20, 9:30 a.m.
At the Southampton Arts Centre, your little musician can clap, stomp, sing and play while learning new songs. Classes are divided by age group and you can sign up for the semester or for a single drop-in class.
25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967, southamptoncenter.org
Live birds of prey!
Thursday, August 22, 2:30 p.m.
Your little zookeeper ages 6 and up can visit the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, where they’ll learn about Long Island’s native raptor species and the diets and physical adaptations that make them excellent hunters. The cost is $10 per person and $5 for children under 10.
Entertaining attractions for the whole family in the East End
East End Children’s Museum
Take your curious children to this interactive museum, which features an obstacle course, sea-going ship, windmill, miniature golf course and rainbow music garden. CMEE is open until 4:30 p.m. every day except Thursdays.
367 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike. 631-537-8250, cmee.org
Funchos
Throw a fiesta with your kids at Funchos, which features junior classics like nachos, tacos, pizza and fruit-flavored sodas. Locations include Riverhead and Westhampton Beach.
1156 West Main Street, Riverhead. 631-367-7277, funchos.com
Gemelli Gelato
Bring your little sweet tooth to Gemelli Gelato in Hampton Bays, where they can enjoy kid-friendly gelato and sorbet, flavored waffle cones and toppings. There are also picnic tables and a lawn perfect for running around.
139 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. 631-594-5600, gemelligelatohamptonbays.com
Greenport Carousel
Come join the Greenport Carousel, open every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday nights from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The fee is $2.50 per ride.
115 Front Street, Greenport. 631-477-0248, villageofgreenport.org
Harbes family farm
Take your family to Harbes, open seven days a week, and enjoy farm animals, sunflower fields, a bubble tower, jumbo jumpers, mountain slides, mazes, a Sportz Zone and more.
715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck. 631-482-7641, harbesfamilyfarm.com
Lewin Farms
Pick your own berries and flowers with your little ones and Lewin Farms. Pick-your-own is available daily except Tuesdays; fields close at 4:30 p.m.
812 Sound Avenue, Calverton. 631-929-4327, lewinfarm.com
Main beach
Bring your kids to this sparkling clean public beach, complete with concessions, lifeguards and restrooms.
101 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton. easthamptonvillage.org/departments/village-beaches
Scott’s Pointe
On a rainy day, enjoy indoor fun at Scott’s Pointe, including rock climbing, a ninja warrior course, VR, a surf wave, mini golf, an arcade and more. Dine at Lake View Grill.
5835 Middle Country Road, Calverton. 631-953-2133, scottspointe.com
Tick Tack Minigolf
Your kids will love this mini golf course at the Drossos Motel, complete with a waterfall, pond and snack bar with an Asian-American flair.
69235 Main Road, Greenport. 631-477-1339, drossosmotel.com/featuring
The story of the whale
Enjoy a beautiful early summer day with a ferry ride to Shelter Island and a visit to The Whale’s Tale, where you can enjoy mini golf, ice cream and indoor games.
3 Ram Island Road, Shelter Island. 631-749-1839, shelterislandwhalestale.com
For more exciting events in the Hamptons, North Fork and for families this weekend and beyond, visit Events.DansPapers.com (or submit your own event).
