Hamptons Kids' Calendar: Halloween Rocks, Enchanted Forest, Drama Group
As Halloween nears, the Halloween-themed events for kids begin to fill the calendar in the Hamptons. Check out this weekend’s event highlights for children below, and find more to do on the East End this week and beyond at events.danspapers.com.
Thursday, October 15
RHYME TIME AT THE HAMPTON LIBRARY
10 a.m. Songs, rhymes, stories and art exploration. Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
STORYTIME AT THE QUOGUE LIBRARY
11 a.m. For ages 2–5. Story and simple craft. Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Library, Quogue. 631-653-4224 quoguelibrary.org
ROCK’N WITH GHOULS & GHOSTS AT QUOGUE LIBRARY
4:30 p.m. For ages 5 and up. Turn rocks into Halloween characters with Tony Valderrama. Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Library, Quogue. 631-653-4224 quoguelibrary.org
TEEN WRITING WORKSHOP JOHN JERMAIN LIBRARY
5–6 p.m. Thursdays through May. For ages 13–18. Writing prompts, discussing technique and craft, constructive critique and more. John Jermain Memorial Library, 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org
DRAMA GROUP, HAMPTON BAYS COMMUNITY CENTER
6 p.m. Learn acting, writing, improv and more. Free to join, registration ongoing. Hampton Bays Community Center, 25 Ponquogue Lane, Hampton Bays. 631-702-2425 southamptontownny.gov
Friday, October 16
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT AT LYRICAL PRE-SCHOOL
5:30 p.m. Drop off the kids and enjoy the night out. Call for pricing and Cooperage Inn specials. Lyrical Children’s Pre-School, 4492 Middle Country Road, Calverton. 631-208-4003 lyricalchildren.com
Saturday, October 17
’LIL COWPOKES PONY CLUB AT AMARYLLIS FARM HORSE SANCTUARY
9:30–11 a.m. Saturdays through October. For ages 3–7. Feed friendly animals, explore the sanctuary and take a mini lesson on a gentle pony. Register in advance. $40. Amaryllis Farm Horse Sanctuary, 864 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton. 631-537-7335 amaryllisfarm.com
JEANETTE SARKISIAN WAGNER WRITING WORKSHOP: PRE-TEEN WRITERS
10 a.m. For ages 10–12. Experience the craft of writing outside the classroom. Snacks provided. John Jermain Memorial Library, 32 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org
ROGERS MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Bestsellers, art books, history books, DVDs, CDs and more, with dedicated children’s section. Cooper Hall, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-899-4661 myrml.org
ENCHANTED FOREST TRAIL AT QUOGUE WILDLIFE
11 a.m. For ages 2–7 with adult. A trip along the forest trail with whimsical, fun and educational characters. Parking lot full of games and activities. $10 per person. Reservations required. Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-668-4771
FALL FAMILY FUN: LOST IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH AT FAIRVIEW FARMS
Noon–5 p.m. Journey through a corn maze and get lost in the giant pumpkin patch. Snacks and goodies for purchase. Later, head over to the Hamptons LGBT Center for pumpkin carving and more. $10 per person/free for children under 3 years old/fee for pumpkin purchase. Fairview Farms, 19 Horsemill Lane, Water Mill. 631-665-2300 lgbtnetwork.org/pumpkinpicking
Sunday, October 18
LEGO CLUB AT CMEE
10 a.m. Kids can construct work of art using thousands of Lego pieces. $10 general (includes museum admission)/free for members. Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
MOMMY AND ME DOWN ON THE FARM AT AMARYLLIS FARM HORSE SANCTUARY
10:30 a.m. For moms and kids up to 5 years old. Kids and their moms will explore the sanctuary with the friendly animals. $30. Amaryllis Farm Horse Sanctuary, 864 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton. 631-537-7335 amaryllisfarm.com