Hamptons Kids' Weekend Calendar: Pioneer Kids at the Farm, CMEE Family Fair, More!
There is always plenty of things to do for kids in the Hamptons, from toddlers through teens, including puppet shows, movie screenings, and mini-golf. This weekend includes the annual CMEE Family Fair and a South Fork Natural History Museum beach treasure hunt.
Thursday, July 17
“TWO DINOSAURS ARE BETTER THAN ONE” PUPPET SHOW
4:30 p.m. Free kids’ puppet show by Taking Hands Theatre. It’s the Jurassic Era, and Allosaurus is the meanest carnivore of them all. First he picks on Stegosaurus, but those spiky scales keep him away. Then it’s Brachiosaurus he’s after– teasing him, and calling him names, and finally playing a trick on him. Good thing Pterodactylus flies by. When dinosaurs stick together, they’re tough enough to stand up to even the meanest dinosaur. Recommended for ages 2-8. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967 southamptoncenter.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
Friday, July 18
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
MAGIC OF LIGHT COLOR AT MONTAUK LIBRARY
5–5:45 p.m. Explore the science of art and colors. Make a project to take home. For grades 1–6. Limited seating, first come, first serve. Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-3377 montauklibrary.org
Saturday, July 19
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
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE EAST END FAIR BENEFIT
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Families will enjoy magic-inspired arts and crafts, water rides, performances, games and more. $100–$700. Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
CITIBABES FAMILY FUN DAY & TRUNK SHOW
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Experience premiere brands, enjoy light bites and beverages while your kids are entertained by music, face painting, activities and more. Country Day School, 7 Industrial Road, Wainscott. citibabes.com
“DUCK AND GOOSE” AUTHOR TAD HILLS AT WESTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY
11 a.m.–noon. Bring your young readers and join Tad Hills for a talk and signing of Duck and Goose Go to the Beach. Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-998-3260 booksandbookswhb.com
BUGABOO REVUE! IN AMAGANSETT
3:30 p.m. A special puppet show performance by the Talking Hands Theatre. Free, call for reservations. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810
Sunday, July 20
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
SOFO: BEACH TREASURE HUNT—MAKING A ROCK COLLECTION
11 a.m.–noon. Collecting bags will be provided.There is a $4 fee for SoFo members. Non-members are charged $11 per adult, $9 per child 3-12 years of age, 2 and under free. Fees include admission to the museum on the day of the program. Call for specific location. 631-537-9735
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