Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, March 16-20, 2024
Get out and about with your kids for all kinds of fun and enriching events, activities, art and culture in the Hamptons & North Fork this week, March 16-20, 2024.
Top 5 Kids Events to Check Out This Week
Little Moments, Little Fam at GDC Roller Skating Rink
Saturday, March 16, 10:30 a.m.
Don’t miss this toddler experience designed to ignite curiosity and stimulate the senses. Fee is $30 and advanced registration is required.
102 Third Street, Greenport. greenportamericanlegion.org
Gaga Ball Hour
Saturday, March 16, 1 p.m.
Your kiddo, ages 8–14, can enjoy an hour of high-energy, friendly sports at Project MOST. Register in advance online.
44 Meadow Way, East Hampton. 631-604-2777, projectmost.org
Decorate the Children’s Room for St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday, March 16, 5 p.m.
Your high school student can earn community service hours by decorating the Children’s Room at the East Hampton Library for St. Patrick’s Day.
159 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0222, easthamptonlibrary.org
New York International Children’s Film Festival at the Sag Harbor Cinema
Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17
Don’t miss three animated features, a Q&A with directors, one shorts program for kiddos and two free stop-motion animated workshops at Sag Harbor’s own movie house. Tickets are available online.
90 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0010, sagharborcinema.org
Family Funday: St. Patrick’s Day
Sunday, March 17, 11:30 a.m.
Bring your little shamrock out for a fun day of finding a leprechaun by solving clues. The event is free, and no registration is required.
201 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0049, johnjermain.org
Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Nature Hike
Sunday, March 17, 1 p.m.
Explore Hallock State Park Preserve and solve riddles to find a pot of gold on St. Patrick’s Day with your little leprechaun.
6062 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. parks.ny.gov/events/event.aspx?e=181-38307.0
Family Line Dancing Class
Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.
Your little ranchers, ages four and up, can join Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue for a line-dancing event suitable for the entire family, including parents, grandparents and other dance partners. Tickets are $10 per person, and you must bring cash if you pay at the door.
2746 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 4631-875-0433, spiritspromise.com
Spring Bunny Wreath
Wednesday, March 20, 3:30 p.m.
Your little bunny in grades 6–12 can hop on over to the Hampton Bays Public Library, where they will create a soft bunny wreath with Jocelyn to take home. Advanced registration is required.
52 Ponquogue Avenue, Hampton Bays. 631-728-6241, hamptonbayslibrary.org
Family Fun Attractions on the East End
The All-Star
Your kiddos will love Hyperbowing, a mix of software, electronics, lights and sensors. There’s also an arcade and plenty to munch on.
96 Main Street, Riverhead. 631-998-4565, theallstar.com
Custer Observatory
Bring your little stargazer to the Custer Observatory in Southold every Saturday night from 7 p.m. to midnight. The staff will help them tour the night sky through powerful telescopes. Custer also has a library, exhibit room and gift shop.
1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. 631-765-2626, custerobservatory.org
Hop on over to the Greenport Carousel, open every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. in downtown Greenport. The fee is less than $3 per ride.
115 Front Street, Greenport. 631-477-0248, villageofgreenport.org
Your kiddos can create their own landscape, design with color and light and learn about gravity at the Long Island Science Museum in Riverhead. The museum is open daily from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
401 Tanger Mall Drive, Riverhead. 631-208-8000, sciencecenterli.org
Quogue Wildlife Refuge
The trails of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge are open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. Stop by the Nature Center for maps and highlights. While you’re there, enjoy wildlife exhibits, live animals and Nature Library. The Nature Center is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguewildliferefuge.org
Sagtown Coffee
Pop on in for your favorite macchiato while your kids enjoy treats like hot chocolate, oatmeal, smoothies, or grilled cheese.
78 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-8696, sagtown.com
Southampton Ice Rink
Don’t miss public skate sessions, lessons and hockey at this Hamptons winter favorite. You can also reserve your own igloo for up to six people with Bluetooth speakers, board games, bites and drinks.
668 County Road 39, Southampton. 631-283-2158, southamptonicerink.com
Southampton Youth Services
Kiddos will flip for this active local spot featuring pickleboard courts, batter boards, volleyball, ping pong, games and a pool. Art, dance, basketball, soccer and chess classes are offered weekly.
1370A Majors Path, Southampton. 631-287-1511, sysinc.org
Taco Bout It
Take your hungry explorers over to Riverhead for authentic Mexican cuisine, including tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, fajitas and nachos.
40B East Main Street, Riverhead. tacoboutitchicki.com
YMCA East Hampton
Don’t miss two indoor pools, basketball and pickleball at the YMCA East Hampton. There’s free childcare while parents work out and a children’s party room is available!
2 Gingerbread Lane, East Hampton. 631-329-6884, ymcali.org/locations/ymca-east-hampton-recenter
Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at Events.DansPapers.com