Kids' Events on the East End This Weekend: Rhyme Time, Shark Dive, Spiders
From Amagansett to Riverhead, and in Manorville too, there are many events and activities lined up for kids and whole families to enjoy this weekend.
Some are walk-in events, while others require pre-registration. And get an early start on the weekend with Thursday events too.
Thursday, October 17
RHYME TIME
10–10:30 a.m. The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. Songs, rhymes, stories and art exploration. Children ages 1–3. Contact Josh Perry at [email protected] 631-537-0015
STORIES, SONGS & PLAYTIME
10:30 a.m. John Jermain Library. 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. Librarian Susann will read a short story, do finger plays, sing songs and nursery rhymes, dance with children and put out toys for playtime. Ages 1–4. 631-725-0049. johnjermain.org
LEGO MANIA!
3:30–4:30 p.m. The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. Create anything you like with Legos at the library. A great chance for parents to relax and socialize. Ages 4–10. Contact Josh Perry at 631-537-0015. [email protected]
EDUCATIONAL INTERNET RESEARCH FOR KIDS
4–5 p.m. Teaching 4th-6th graders to use the internet for educational research for school reports, enjoyment and more. Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
KIDS’ TAEKWONDO
4–5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Evolution Fitness, 33 Hill Street, Southampton. Kids develop coordination, focus and confidence. Ages 6–12. $10/class. 631-488-4252 evolutionhamptons.com
Friday, October 18
MUSIC TOGETHER BY THE DUNES
9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton Turnpike, Bridgehampton. For other locations, registration and schedule, 631-764-4180 mtbythedunes.com
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL
10 a.m. Fridays. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. Parents/caregivers with toddlers 10–36 months are invited to join us for an hour of interactive play. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org
SHARK DIVE
11 a.m. Daily, ages 12 and up (12–17 must be accompanied by a parent). Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, 431 East Main Street, Riverhead. The aquarium puts you into a cage in the middle of more than 10 circling sharks! No diving certification necessary. $155/nonmembers, $140/members (includes aquarium admission). 631-208-9200 longislandaquarium.com
FAMILY SLEEPOVERS: HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
6 p.m.–7 a.m. Fun Halloween-themed sleepover includes aquarium admission, dinner, continental breakfast, a movie, craft, animal interaction and waking up next to an actual exhibit. Reservations required. $64.95 per person, children 2 and under free. Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-208-9200 longislandaquarium.com
TENNIS TOURNAMENT FOR SYS
6:30-9 p.m. Participate in a special anniversary tennis tournament for Southampton Youth Services! $150 donation. Southampton Town Recreation Center, 1370A Majors Path, Southampton. sysinc.org
Saturday, October 19
PLAY WITH ART: MAKE NATURAL PAINTS
10:30–11:30 a.m. Artist/educator Sue Lichtenstein will teach a natural paints and printmaking workshop. Children can make paints using a variety of fruits, vegetables and spices. Ideal for kids 2 years and older. Members $5/Non-members $16. 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
SPIDERS OF THE SOUTH FORK
10 a.m. South Fork Natural History Museum nature educator Tyler Armstrong shows off live examples of local species of spiders.This program is for children 6 to 10 and enrollment is limited. There is no charge for SoFo members. Non-members are charged $7 per adult, $5 per child 3-12 years of age, 2 and under free. Participants must call 631-537-9735 for reservations and information about meeting places. sofo.org
FALL FESTIVAL AT LONG ISLAND GAME FARM
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Pumpkin patches, animals, farm stand, activities, vendors, food and more! Long Island Game Farm, 638 Chapman Boulevard, Manorville. 631-878-6655 longislandgamefarm.com
LEGO CLUB
10 a.m.–Noon. Construct works of art using the thousands of Legos at the Children’s Museum of the East End. 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
GATEWAY’S NOT SO SCARY ADVENTURE FOR KIDS
Noon–4 p.m. Take a stroll through a batty maze. Not so many chills and thrills, but with giggles and squeals! There may even be a treat at the end! $10 admission includes guided walkthrough and all activities including pumpkin bouncer, face painting, balloons and more. Gateway Playhouse, 215 S. Country Road, Bellport. 631-286-0555. pacsc.org/hauntedhouse
TWEEN AND TEEN READ WEEK
Play games, make Lego creations and talk about books you are reading. Free of charge. Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-3377 montauklibrary.org
DOWN ON THE FARM STORY & CRAFT TIME
3:30–4:30 p.m. MOO-ving stories set on the farm and a farm animal craft. Amagansett Free Library. 215 Main Street. Amagansett. amaglibrary.org
Sunday, October 20
TEA WITH T RETURNS!
2:30–3:30 p.m. For children ages 4 and up It’s back! Enjoy a delicious cup of tea, perhaps some other treats, and fantastic stories with T. Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
SUNDAY STORY TIME
1:30 p.m. East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street, East Hampton. Open up your child’s mind with stories from our picture book collections. Ages 3–plus. 631-324-0222 easthamptonlibrary.com
SUNDAY GAMES
3:30–4:30 p.m. Sundays. John Jermain Library. 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. Get away from TV screens and challenge your friends or family to a friendly board game competition. We’ll provide a variety of games including Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Apples to Apples and others. Ages 3–9. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org