Hamptons Kids' Calendar: 'Once Upon a Mattress,' Gustafer Yellowgold
This weekend in the Hamptons, take the kids to see a new adaptation of Once Upon a Mattress in Westhampton Beach, explore art and create projects at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, enjoy stories at Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton, and much more.
Friday, January 16
SHAKE, RATTLE READ AT WESTHAMPTON LIBRARY
10–11 a.m. For caregivers and kids through 3 years old. Introduce your child to books and songs. Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 516-382-2373 westhamptonlibrary.net
TEEN FUN FRIDAY AT ROGERS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
4–5 p.m. Make a polar bear pal. Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-283-0774 myrml.org
“ONCE UPON A MATTRESS G2K” AT WHBPAC
7 p.m. A whimsical adaptation of the classic musical, performed by local kids 10 and under. $15. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500 whbpac.org
Saturday, January 17
CMEE PLAY! ART – ARCTIC CANVAS PAINTINGS
10 a.m. Ages 3–6. Children will design and create snowy landscapes by mixing, brushing, shaking and pressing. $10 members/$22 non-members, includes museum admission. The Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridge-Sag Tpk, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
KIDS CREATE – WEAVING WIRE WEBS AT CMEE
10 a.m. Drop-off workshop for 7–10 years old. Kids will make dream catchers. $15 for members/$20 for non-members, does not include admission to museum. The Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
SOFO: WHO LIVES IN A TREE?
10 a.m. A walk at SoFo to look for different tree shapes to learn how trees are homes for animals. $5–7/members free. South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridge-Sag Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735 sofo.org
OPEN STUDIO FOR FAMILIES AT PARRISH ART MUSEUM
10 a.m.–noon. Explore art in the galleries, create projects in the studio. Each month features different materials and techniques. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $10/free for members. Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-283-2118 parrishart.org
GUSTAFER YELLOWGOLD AT GOAT ON A BOAT
11 a.m.–noon/3–4 p.m. A live performance, combination of a pop rock concert and animated picture book. Featuring new songs and videos from the new Gustafer Yellowgold DVD. $8–$12. Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 East Union Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-4193 goatonaboat.org
STORIES FOR FAMILIES AT ROGERS LIBRARY
4 p.m. For families of school-age kids. Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-283-0774 myrml.org
GAME ON! AT WESTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY
5–10 p.m. Weekly. Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 516-382-2373 westhamptonlibrary.net
“ONCE UPON A MATTRESS G2K” AT WHBPAC
7 p.m. A whimsical adaptation of the classic musical, performed by local kids 10 and under. $15. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500 whbpac.org
Sunday, January 18
LEGO CLUB AT CMEE
10 a.m. Sundays. Kids can create great Lego projects and leave their works-in-progress with the staff. $10 for non-members (includes Museum admission)/free for members. The Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridge-Sag Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
COZY COCOA AT WESTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY
12:30–3 p.m. For kids through 12 years old. Stop in for a cup of hot chocolate. Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 516-382-2373 westhamptonlibrary.net
Monday, January 19
MLK KIDS CLUB AT HAMPTON KIDS
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Morning, afternoon and full-day sessions available. Bounce house, arts and crafts, snack/lunch, arcade games. Ages 2–12. $30–$100, sibling discount available. Reservations required. Hampton Kids, 175 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton. 631-537-4614 hamptonkids.org
PLAY GROUP AT GOAT ON A BOAT PUPPET THEATRE
9:30 a.m. Have some coffee or tea while your child enjoy toys, stories, songs, activities and puppets. Call for pricing. Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 East Union Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-4193 goatonaboat.org