The weather’s warming up, so where better to take your kids for fun in the sun? Here are some great Hamptons events for your children from April 7–10, including the start of National Book Week, gardening with the Children’s Museum of the East End and more.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
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
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, APRIL 8
STORIES, SONGS AND PLAYTIME AT JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
10:30 a.m. For ages 1–4. Storytime, nursery rhymes and more. John Jermain Memorial Library, 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org
THE HAMPTON BALLET THEATRE’S “COPPELIA” AT GUILD HALL
7 p.m. through April 10. The comedic ballet tells the story of a young man who mistakenly courts a doll. John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 888-933-4287 hamptonballettheatreschool.com
TINKERGARTEN OUTDOOR NATURE PLAY CLASSES
3:30 p.m. A class for children ages 3-5 and their adult to learn problem solving, leadership, and creativity in the great outdoors. Rolling enrollment. Kaler’s Pond Park, Center Moriches. tinkergarten.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
ROGERS MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturdays. Bestsellers, art books, history books, DVDs, CDs and more, with dedicated children’s section. Cooper Hall, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-899-4661 myrml.org
ART OF THE MASTERS KIDS ART PROGRAM
10–11 a.m. Saturdays. Each week students will study and recreate works by an array of famous artists, from Michelangelo to Banksy. Supplies included. $30. The Mannix Studio of Art, 38 Gingerbread Lane, East Hampton 631-527-5151 mannix.studio
LET’S GET THIS GARDEN STARTED AT CMEE
10 a.m. Join Farmer Frank from Bhumi Farms for a seed-planting workshop for kids of all ages. Learn about planting, germinating, and transplanting. 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK KICK-OFF PARTY
11 a.m. Help Quogue Library celebrates National Library Week with a party featuring Pixar short films, bookmark making, and delicious snacks. Surprise events for the week will be revealed. Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Library, Quogue. 631-653-4224 quoguelibrary.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
LEGO CLUB AT CMEE
10 a.m. Kids can construct works of art using thousands of Lego pieces. $10 general (includes museum admission)/free for members. Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
BIRDS OF A FEATHER AT SOFO
10:30 a.m. Children ages 8 and up will learn to identify birds. The lesson is followed by a walk
outside to test bird -watching skills and see new spring migrants. South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735 sofo.org
YOUTH COURT AT SOUTHAMPTON YOUTH BUREAU
6 p.m. For grades 9–12. Learn to be the judge, clerk, bailiff, jury and attorney. Free to join. Southampton Town Justice Court, 32 Jackson Avenue, Hampton Bays. southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau
Find more East End events and list your own at events.danspapers.com.
