Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, August 8–14, 2025

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, August 8–14, 2025.

Top Kids & Family Events to Check Out This Week

Goat on a Boat Puppet Show: Speedy Delivery
Friday, August 8, noon

Don’t miss the latest puppet show from Goat on a Boat: Speedy Delivery, a collection of stories that arise from a delivery of parcels. You can bring a blanket and a picnic if the weather allows. In the event of rain, it will be moved indoors. Be sure to RSVP.
2539 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. bridgehamptonmuseum.org/calendar

Pre-Shabbat Summer Fair
Friday, August 8, 6 p.m.

Enjoy games, prizes, and a delicious buffet at Chabad of the Hamptons! Be sure to RSVP.
13 Woods Lane, East Hampton. 631-329-5800, chabadofthehamptons.com

Harbes Peach Festival
Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10, 9 a.m.

Don’t miss live music, peach-eating contests, Jumbo Jumpers, a Sports Zone, trike track, playground, obstacle course, and Wine Barn for parents at Harbes Family Farm!
715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck. 631-482-7641, harbesfamilyfarm.com

Fink’s Melon Fest
Weekends in August Through Labor Day

Your little farmers can enjoy hay rides, jump pillows, live music, tricycles, and play areas while parents check out food vendors and fresh watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew. Don’t miss Fink’s homemade watermelon sorbet.
6242 Middle Country Road, Wading River. 631-886-2272, finksfarm.com

Learn to Press Marine Algae to Make a Print
Sunday, August 10, 11 a.m.

Your little explorer, ages 10 and up, can learn to press microalgae to make a print to take home at SoFo! They will also explore native and non-native algae species. The fee is $10 for kiddos. If you’re a non-member, this will include entrance to the museum on a day of your choice. Members are free.
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-903-7217, sofo.org

Sing-Along with Alan Moraoka
Sunday, August 10, 1:30 p.m.

Meet one of your favorite cast members from Sesame Street, sing a long with your favorite songs, and take pictures with the puppets at The Suffolk Theater! Tickets are $35! A kid-friendly lunch option will be available.
118 E Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org

Native Species Identification & ArtSEA Activity
Monday, August 11, 2 p.m.

Your little explorer, ages 7–11, can learn about marine and coastal life before enjoying an art session with local artist Carolyn Monfuco! Tickets are $30, and reservations are required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguewildliferefuge.org

Sunny Summer Storytime
Wednesday, August 13, 10 a.m.

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rainbow ribbons, parachutes, bubbles, and more in the backyard of the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library. Registration is required.
2770 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.org

Kidfest: 123 Andres at Guild Hall
Wednesday, August 13, 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy Latin American beats, dancing, clapping, and singing with your kiddos at Guild Hall! Tickets are $25.
158 Main Street, East Hampton.631-537-8250, cmee.org

Family Fun Activities

Amber Waves Farm

Bring your little explorer to Amber Waves Farm, where they can celebrate summer by walking through the flower fields, feeding the chickens, or having a picnic! Locally grown and made goods are available at the market.
375 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-5664, amberwavesfarm.org

Elizabeth M. Morton Wildlife Refuge

Bring your little explorers to the Elizabeth M. Morton Wildlife Refuge, where they can follow the clear trails and view plenty of wildlife, as well as the Peconic Bay. Restrooms, a parking lot, and bicycle racks also available.
2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor. 631-286-0485, fws.gov/refuge/elizabeth-alexandra-morton

Hamptons Mini-Golf

Enjoy Hamptons-themed mini-golf, food from Local Burger Co, a driving range, batting cages, an indoor golf simulator, and more at Hamptons Mini-Golf in Southampton! Be sure to bring cash or Venmo.
668 County Road 39, Southampton. 631-283-2158, hamptonminigolf.com

Mashomack Preserve

Explore over 11 miles of creeks, woodlands, birds, and wildlife on Shelter Island! The Preserve is open seven days a week from dawn until dusk, and picnic tables are available. Visitor Center exhibits are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. Restrooms open on the premises.
79 S. Ferry Road, Shelter Island. 631-749-1001, nature.org

Montauk Lighthouse

Enjoy fabulous views of Block Island Sound, the Atlantic Ocean, and points west from the Montauk Lighthouse! There is also a gift shop. Visit daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or on the weekends through 6:30 p.m.
2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-663-2544, montaukhistoricalsociety.org

Rogers Beach

Bring your kiddos to this beach, perfect for a family day with lifeguards, concessions, indoor/outdoor showers, picnic tables, and restrooms.
101-105 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1654, westhamptonbeach.gov/beach-access

Rumba

Bring your hungry kiddos in for a tasty waterfront lunch at Rumba, where “Lil’ Islanders” and “Sweet Endings” menus are sure to please. Burgers, tacos, and salads will keep everyone in your group satisfied and ready for more seaside fun!
43 Canoe Place Road, Hampton Bays. 631-594-3544, tasterumba.com

Scott’s Pointe

On a rainy 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

Waterdrinker Family Farm

Don’t miss fresh flowers, farm animals, Jumbo Jump Pads, mini golf, pedal carts, a greenhouse, and beer for parents at locations in Manorville and Riverhead!
4560 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-878-8653, water-drinker.com

The Whale’s Tale

Don’t miss mini-golf, indoor games, smoothies, ice cream, an outdoor terrace, and more with your littles on Shelter Island!
3 Ram Island Road, Shelter Island. 631-749-1839, shelterislandwhalestale.com

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