Things to Do with Kids Columbus Day Weekend 2015 in the Hamptons
Make the most of Columbus Day weekend by getting out and enjoying these kid, teen and family events in the Hamptons.
Saturday, October 10
FALL FESTIVAL AT YMCA EAST HAMPTON RECENTER
9 a.m.–2 p.m. Pumpkin picking, prizes, obstacle course, petting zoo, rock wall and more. YMCA East Hampton RECenter, 2 Gingerbread Lane, East Hampton. 631-329-6884 ymcali.org/east-hampton/overview
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
MINI CARNIVAL AT THE GREEN SCHOOL
10 a.m. Spend Saturday morning enjoying Hamptons Tumblebus, face painting, clown show, pony rides and more. The Green School, Sagaponack. Call for specific address. $45 per child/$15 per adult. 631-237-1148 theartfarms.org
ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE LONG POND GREENBELT
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Games, crafts, hikes, animals and more. Free admission for all; free ice cream donated by Bridgehampton Candy Kitchen. South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-725-7984
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
WESTHAMPTON BEACH HARVEST FESTIVAL
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Music, local food, wine, beer, cider, petting zoo, pony rides and more. Westhampton Beach Village Streets, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3337.
4TH FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL AT WHBPAC
11 a.m., 3 p.m. screenings. For ages 2 and up. Short film series with “Snuggle Time” theme. Free admission. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500 whbpac.org
FAMILY FUN DAY AT SOUTHAMPTON TOWN RECREATION CENTER
11 a.m.–3 p.m. Fun Run 11 a.m., noon SYS ScholarShots. Face painting, arts and crafts, carnival games, giant inflatables, fun food, prizes and more. $5 teens/$10 adults. Southampton Town Recreation Center, 1370A Majors Path, Southampton. 631-287-1511 sysinc.org
Sunday, October 11
CMEE’S 10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
10 a.m.–noon. Rockets, lava lamps, mini golf, drip painting, games, songs, food and more. Free. Sponsored by Dan’s Papers. Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK CELEBRATION
10 a.m.–5 p.m. See antique fire trucks on the lawn of the East Hampton Historical Museum. Free tours of the East Hampton Town Firehouse and free museum tours. $5 donation requested. East Hampton Historic Farm Museum/East Hampton Town Fire Department, corner of Cedar Street and North Main Street. 917-705-5252
SUNDAY GAMES AT JOHN JERMAIN LIBRARY
3:30 p.m. For ages 3 and up. Chutes & Ladders, Candy Land and more. John Jermain Memorial Library, 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org