Hamptons Kids' Calendar: Myth Writing, 'Boxtrolls,' Improv Games

This weekend, children and families can enjoy Selkie myth writing and Legos in Amagansett, “Explosions and Eruptions” in Bridgehampton and the Student Arts Festival in East Hampton.
Thursday, February 19
SELKIE MYTH WRITING WORKSHOP AT AMAGANSETT FREE LIBRARY
3:30 p.m. Author Emily Raabe teaches kids to write their own versions of Selkie myths. Free. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org
LEGOS AND GAMES AT AMAGANSETT FREE LIBRARY
4–5 p.m. For kids grades K–up. Build with legos, play board games and more. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org
Friday, February 20
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
SCREENING: “BOXTROLLS.” AMAGANSETT LIBRARY
3:30 p.m. Screening of the animated film. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org
Saturday, February 21
CMEE PLAY! SCIENCE – EXPLOSIONS AND ERUPTIONS
10 a.m. For kids ages 3–6. Families will learn about volcanoes with homemade pop rocks. $10 members/$22 non-members, includes admission to the museum. The Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
OPEN STUDIO FOR FAMILIES AT PARRISH ART MUSEUM
10 a.m.–noon. Drop-in art sessions for the whole family. Limited to 30 minutes. Free with museum admission. 631-283-2118 parrishart.org
“JACK AND THE BEANSTALK” AT GOAT ON A BOAT PUPPET THEATRE
11 a.m., 3 p.m. The classic fairytale told with a variety of different types of puppets. $12 general admission/$10 grandparents and Goat members. Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 East Union Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-4193 goatonaboat.org
FREE WEEKEND OPEN ART STUDIO WITH FOR KIDS
11 a.m.–5 p.m. Instructor-led studio from 2–3:30 p.m. For ages 6–9. All materials will be supplied. Guild Hall 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806 guildhall.org
THEATER, IMPROV GAMES AT MONTAUK LIBRARY
2 p.m. For kids and teens. No acting experience necessary. Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-3377 montauklibrary.org
GAME ON! AT WESTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY
5–10 p.m. Weekly. Come to the library and play some games. Doors lock at 7 p.m. No readmission if you leave early. Waiver required; see teen librarian. Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 516-382-2373 westhamptonlibrary.net
Sunday, February 22
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 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
ORIGAMI! AT AMAGANSETT FREE LIBRARY
2 p.m. For kids 1st grade and up. Drop-in origami program. Parents welcome to participate. Free. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org
STUDENT ARTS FESTIVAL PART I, GRADES K–8 AT GUILD HALL
Noon–5 p.m. Final day. More than 3,500 works of student art pieces on display. Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806 guildhall.org