Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, January 9-15, 2026

Get out and about with your kids for all kinds of fun and enriching events, activities, art and culture in the Hamptons and North Fork this week, January 9-15, 2026.

Top Kids & Family Events to Check Out This Week

StART Studio
Friday, January 9, 10 a.m.

Bring your little artist, ages 2-3, to the Children’s Museum of the East End, where they’ll learn the foundations of artmaking while building fine motor skills and making new friends! The fee of $35 includes museum admission. Members are $10.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8350, cmee.org/en

Wildlife Art Class
Saturday, January 10, 11 a.m.

Your kiddo in grades 2-5 can draw birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects from live models at the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library with live animal ambassadors from the Quogue Wildlife Refuge! Artifacts like shells, nests, and skulls will also be available for sketching.
27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.org

Fit Games
Saturday, January 10, noon

Bring your little tumbler, ages 5-7, to Project Most in East Hampton, where they can enjoy running, jumping, and laughing their way to increased speed and confidence! Drop-in classes are $25, or you can register for the semester.
44 Meadow Way, East Hampton. 631-604-2777, projectmost.org

Read to a Dog
Monday, January 12, 4 p.m.

Bring your little animal lover to the Mattituck-Laurel Library, where they can read out loud to a dog! Registration is required.
13900 Main Road, Mattituck. 631-298-4134, mattitucklaurellibrary.org

Winter Wonderland Crafternoon
Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m.

Drop by the Quogue Library for winter-themed crafts through 4:30 p.m.! This is a guardian-led program, but librarians will be on hand in case assistance is needed.
90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224, quoguelibrary.org

Fantastic Art Time
Thursday, January 15, 4 p.m.

Bring your kiddo, ages 5-10, to the Main Level of East End Arts for drawing and painting under the supervision of artist Melissa! Each week features a new project. You can pre-register or just drop in.
206 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead. 631-369-2171, eastendarts.org

Family Fun Activities

Bookhampton

Bring your little reader in to check out the colorful children’s section, board games, and events at Bookhampton!
41 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-4939, bookhampton.com

The Clubhouse

Bring your kiddos in for arcade games, bowling, live music, mini-golf, and more at this popular destination for adults and families in East Hampton.
174 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton. 631-537-2695, clubhousehamptons.com

Main Road Biscuit Co

Bring your hungry littles to Main Road Biscuit Co. in Jamesport, where they can sample homemade biscuits, pancakes, burgers, omelets, and other kid-friendly goodies.
1601 Main Road, Jamesport. 631-773-3463, mainroadbiscuitco.com

North Fork Doughnut Co

Bring your sweet teeth to the North Fork Doughnut Co., to enjoy a fun menu of winter flavors like Peppermint Bark and Cranberry Bliss!
100 Love Lane, Mattituck. 631-298-7941, nofodoco.com

Scott’s Pointe

On a chilly day, head to Scott’s Pointe to enjoy indoor fun that includes rock climbing, a ninja warrior course, VR, a Surf Wave, mini golf, an arcade, and so much more. Dining is available at the Lake View Grill.
5835 Middle Country Road, Calverton. 631-953-2133, scottspointe.com

South Fork Natural History Museum and Science Center

Bring your kiddo into SOFO for a marine touch tank, floor-to-ceiling murals, and regular programs at SOFO every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members are admitted for free. For non-members, adults are $10, and kiddos are $7.
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9375, sofo.org

Southampton Ice Skating Rink

Bring your little ones in for public skating sessions, skate rentals, and igloos that include their own Bluetooth speaker, board games, eats, and seating for up to 6 people!
668 County Road 39, Southampton. 631-283-2158, southamptonicerink.com

Stevenson’s Toys & Games

Bring your little one to Stevenson’s, where they will discover a wide selection of high-quality and unique toys for kiddos of all ages.
69 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-2111, stevensonstoys.com

Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at Events.DansPapers.com