Hamptons Kids' Weekend Calendar: July 10–13
This summer weekend in the Hamptons, there are many activities to choose from for kids, from toddlers through teens, including puppet shows, outdoor movie screenings, swimming and more—hosted by local museums, youth centers, libraries and other venues.
Thursday, July 10
PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATRE PRESENTS RACOON TALES
4:30–5 p.m. Puppet show for ages 3 and up. Free. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967 southamptoncenter.org
CHILDREN’S HANDS-ON MILLING, CORN GRINDING DEMO
11:30 a.m. Kids will get hands-on time with water-powered gristmill and grinding stones. For kids over 5. Free, donations suggested. Mondays and Thursdays through August 7. Water Mill Museum, 41 Old Mill Road, Water Mill. Must call 631-726-4625 to reserve a spot. watermillmuseum.org
FAMILY MOVIE TIME AT AMAGANSETT FREE LIBRARY
3:30 p.m. Beat the heat with a family movie. Snacks provided. Free. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810
QUOGUE WILDLIFE REFUGE: MEET THE ANIMALS
5–6 p.m. Kids will enjoy meeting a variety of critters, including a tortoise, snake, chinchilla, bird of prey, lizard and creepy crawlies. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967 southamptoncenter.org
PATH POOL NIGHTS AT SYS
5–8 p.m. Grades 5–12 can come to swim, play games, make crafts and hang out. Free; snacks for sale. Southampton Youth Services, 1370A Majors Path, Southampton. 631-702-2432 southamptontownny.gov
Friday, July 11
PUPPET PLAYGROUP AT GOAT ON A BOAT
9 a.m. Free play, songs, games and puppet show with Minkie the Monkey. Drop-in $25, punch card $200. Summer session 10 weeks $180/5 weeks $90. Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 East Union, Sag Harbor. 631-725-4193 goatonaboat.org
MOMMY AND ME AT SWEET WOODLAND FARM
11 a.m. Meet the farm animals, hear a story, sing a song, play a game and make a craft. Kids 2–4 with an adult. $90 per 6-day session, $20 drop-in. Sweet Woodland Farm, 45 Old Squires Road, Hampton Bays. 631-594-1789
FILMS AT THE FARM: GHOSTBUSTERS
8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Guild Hall and East Hampton Historical Society. Snacks available for purchase.
$5/children under 5 are free. Mulford Farm Museum, 10 James Lane, East Hampton. 631-342-6850 guildhall.org
SCREENINGS WITH HIFF: BACK TO THE FUTURE
8:30 p.m. Bring beach chairs, blankets and picnic and enjoy the ’80s classic. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967 southamptoncenter.org
Saturday, July 12
SOFO: INTRIGUING INSECTS — LET’S MAKE ONE! ART WORKSHOP
10–11 a.m. Meet live insects, then make one with artist Jan Porinchak. Crafts will be ready to take home and display. Bring a smock. Free for SoFo members/$7 for nonmembers/$5 per child 3–12 years/free 2 and under. $5 material fee. South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735 sofo.org
PIONEER KIDS AT SWEET WOODLAND FARM
10 a.m.–noon. Meet farm animals, sow seeds and learn about the life of plants. Open to kids ages 5–10. $120 for 6 classes, $25 drop-in. Discounts for siblings. Sweet Woodland Farm, 45 Old Squires Road, Hampton Bays. 631-594-1789
BRAVE BOMBEROS STORY AND CRAFT TIME
3:30 p.m. Celebrate firemen in stories and make a hat. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810
Sunday, July 13
CMEE MINI GOLF
9 a.m.–5 p.m. The Children’s Museum of the East End opens its nine-hole mini golf course for kids. The course teaches kids physics and math along the way. Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
“BABYCCINO” AT CHABAD OF THE HAMPTONS
9:30 a.m. “A chic meet for mod moms and their tots.” A trek around the world to explore different countries, discover different cultures and develop a taste for diversity. $15; $50 for four classes. Ages 0–24 months and their moms. Chabad of East Hampton, 17 Woods Lane, East Hampton. 631-221-8036 jewishhamptons.com
BOOK COVER SUMMER AT AMAGANSETT FREE LIBRARY
2:30–3:30 p.m. Learn to make a book cover. Kids in grades 4–6 will choose a book from the library’s collection and make a new cover for it. Books will go on display in the library. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810
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