Hamptons Kids' Weekend Calendar: 'Wonderland,' Gingerbread, 'Nutcracker,' Ice Skating
This week in the Hamptons, there are a number of events to get into the holiday spirit, from performances to workshops and opportunities to meet Santa Claus. And that’s not all.
Thursday, December 10
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
Friday, December 11
HAMPTON BALLET THEATRE “THE NUTCRACKER”
12/11–12/13. The annual production of The Hampton Ballet Theatre School’s Nutcracker will be performed at Guild Hall, 158 East Main Street, East Hampton. hamptonballettheatreschool.com
ROSS CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY THEATER’S “WONDERLAND”
5 p.m. Also 12/12. Adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. $20 adults/$10 students and kids. Ross Lower School Field House, 739 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton. 631-907-5361 ross.org
Saturday, December 12
CMEE’S 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
DICKENS HOLIDAY FESTIVAL IN WESTHAMPTON BEACH
11 a.m.–4 p.m. Live music and entertainment, carolers, food and kids’ activities. Main Street, Westhampton Beach. westhamptonchamber.com
MEET SANTA AT WHITE’S APOTHECARY
Noon. Gifts for kids and goodie bags for moms, hot chocolate and photo with Santa. White’s Apothecary, 18 Hampton Road, Southampton. 631-287-2900
CITARELLA HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD HOUSE FAMILY WORKSHOP AT GUILD HALL
Noon. Decorate a gingerbread house with the pros from Citarella. $20/$15 members. Guild Hall, 158 East Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806 guildhall.org
“THE NUTCRACKER SUITE” AT PATCHOGUE THEATRE
1 p.m. Also 12/13. The classic ballet performed with full orchestra. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue. 631-207-1313 patchoguetheatre.org
SOUTHAMPTON’S “IT’S A WONDERFUL VILLAGE!”
1–4 p.m. Enjoy a horse and buggy ride. Southampton Village. 631-283-0402 southamptonchamber.com
SANTA AT GURNEY’S
2 p.m. Last day. 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
LIVE NATIVITY STORY WITH REAL ANIMALS
4:30 p.m. Christmas story and bake sale. First Presbyterian Church, 2 South Main Street. 631-283-1296
GLOW IN THE DARK MENORAHCADE IN EAST HAMPTON
6:30 p.m. Parade to Herrick Park for menorah lighting, followed by party at East Hampton Middle School. Start at Chabad of the Hamptons, 13 Woods Lane, East Hampton. 631-329-5800 chabadofthehamptons.com
Sunday, December 13
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