Hamptons Kids' Calendar: Writing and Drama Classes, Gingerbread Decorating, Ice Skating
For the first weekend of December, a number of holiday-themed events are on the Hamptons Kids’ Calendar. Find even more to do at events.danspapers.com.
Thursday, December 3
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
JEANETTE SARKISIAN WAGNER TEEN WRITING WORKSHOP AT 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
ACT TWO – TEEN DRAMA GROUP AT 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, December 4
CMEE PIZZA & PAJAMA NIGHT
6 p.m. An interactive read-aloud of Maisy Makes Gingerbread, followed by a dough workshop. $10 general/free for members. Registration required. Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
Saturday, December 5
ANNUAL GINGERBREAD DECORATING WORKSHOP
10 a.m. Kids will decorate their own pre-built gingerbread houses. $30 per house/$20 for members, includes museum admission. Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE SANTA PARADE
10 a.m. Hosted by the East Hampton Chamber of Commerce. Parade begins on Main Street and turns onto Newtown Lane. 631-324-0362 easthamptonchamber.com
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT QUOGUE WILDLIFE REFUGE
1–3 p.m. Make an ornament, enjoy refreshments, crafts and more. Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771
SANTA AT GURNEY’S
2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through 12/12. Bring your phone or camera to take pictures with Santa and enjoy holiday music from 4–6 p.m. Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa, 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-1747 gurneysmontauk.com
SANTA VISIT & HOLIDAY LIGHTING ON LONG WHARF
3 p.m. Santa arrives via fire truck for the tree lighting. The Windmill on Long Wharf, Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0011 sagharborchamber.com
WESTHAMPTON VILLAGE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
6 p.m. Ride the holiday trolley around the village. Christmas tree and menorah lightings, free activities and fun for everyone. Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3337 whbcc.org
Sunday, December 6
OCEAN SKATE AT GURNEY’S MONTAUK
Noon. Come and skate while enjoying a beautiful ocean view. $15 general/$10 kids/free for in-house guests. Extra fee for skate rentals. Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa, 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-1747 gurneysmontauk.com