Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, January 16-22, 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 16-22, 2026.

Top Kids & Family Events to Check Out This Week

Eras Painting Party: A Taylor Swift-Inspired Session
Friday, January 16, 4 p.m.

Your little Swiftie in grades 6-12 can enjoy a painting session to the music of Taylor Swift with the Southold Free Library! Registration is required.
53705 Main Road, Southold. 631-765-2077, events.southoldlibrary.org

Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
Friday, January 16, 4:30 p.m.

Join Chef Rob as he demonstrates how to make delicious Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts at the Westhampton Free Library! Registration is required.
7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335, westhamptonlibrary.net

Reading Wildlife Tracks & Signs
Saturday, January 17, 10 a.m.

Enjoy this program for teens and up at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge! You’ll search for signs left by wildlife, including tracks, feeding signs, and scat. Registration and a $30 fee are required for this half-day program. Be sure to dress warmly.
3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguewildliferefuge.org

Mighty Movers
Saturday, January 17, 10:15 a.m.

Bring your little mover, ages 2.5-4, to Project Most, where they will learn new skills while tackling an obstacle course! This is a 45-minute drop-off class. The fee is $25, or you can register for the semester.
44 Meadow Way, East Hampton. 631-604-2777, projectmost.org

Snow White’s Royal Tea Party
Saturday, January 17, 11 a.m.

Head to the Meeting Room of the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, where your little one can enjoy stories, royal crafts, and treats with Snow White! Registration is required. The event is appropriate for kiddos ages 3-8. Registration is required.
27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.org

Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Refuge Visits the Library
Saturday, January 17, 11 p.m.

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Refuge will visit the Montauk Library along with their Birds of Prey to meet! Registration is required.
891 Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-3377, montauklibrary.org

Seussical Kids
Saturday, January 17, 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Don’t miss this musical presentation by the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center’s Young Ensemble Theatre Troupe! Hear your favorite Dr. Seuss stories told in an exciting and musical way by talented young performers. Tickets are $26.
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500, whbpac.org

Have a Whale of a Time, Tour the East Hampton Marine Museum
Saturday, January 17, 3 p.m.

Enjoy a guided tour of the East Hampton Whaling Museum that focuses on marine mammals and the maritime history of eastern Long Island with SOFO! The event is free for all ages. Registration is required.
301 Bluff Road, Amagansett. 631-599-239, sofo.org

A Night of Family Fun at the Greenport American Legion
Saturday, January 17, 7 p.m.

Don’t miss a night of family fun featuring wine, beer, hot dogs, pizza, and music from the Linden Farms All Stars! Tickets are $30 for adults and $5 for kiddos.
102 3rd Street, Greenport. 631-333-2644, greenportamericanlegion.org

Sensory Play
Wednesday, January 21, 10 a.m.

Your little one, ages 18 months to three years, can enjoy taste-safe materials and sensory play for an hour every Wednesday morning at CCME! The fee is $10 for non-members and free for members.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8350, cmee.org/en

East End Outdoor Education at Vineyard Field
Wednesday, January 21, 1 p.m.

Enjoy this monthly program for kiddos ages 3-7 in which you’ll look for signs of animal activity, hear stories, write in journals, and learn beginner graphing. The fee of $10 per kiddo includes entrance to the museum on a day of your choice.
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-599-239, sofo.org

Foodie Fun: Candy Sushi
Thursday, January 22, 4 p.m.

Your little chef, ages 7-11, can head to the East Hampton Library, where they will make some candy sushi! Parents need to remain in the library and keep the child within sight at all times. Registration is required.
159 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0222, easthamptonlibrary.org

Family Fun Activities

The All-Star

Your kiddo won’t want to miss Hyperbowling, complete with lights, electronics, and sensors, as well as a kid-friendly menu at this Riverhead hotspot.
96 Main Street, Riverhead. 631-998-3565, theallstar.com

Children’s Museum of the East End

Enjoy a fun, educational experience with your littles that includes a sea-faring ship, windmill, farm stand, food truck, library, fire truck, art studio, and more. The museum is open Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It’s closed on Thursdays.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8350, cmee.org/en

Custer Observatory

Bring your little stargazer to the Custer Observatory, where they’ll enjoy telescopes, guided tours of the night sky, and seasonal events every Saturday night from 7 p.m. through midnight.
1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. 631-765-2626, custerobservatory.org

Long Island Aquarium

Bring your little guppies to the Long Island Aquarium, where they’ll see an Amazon Rainforest, amphibians, reptiles, bugs, butterflies, critters, and more! Purchase tickets in advance online.
431 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-209-9200, longislandaquarium.com

Love Lane Kitchen

Bring your kiddos in for some tasty fun at Love Lane Kitchen, where everything is made from scratch, and the menu includes kid-friendly favorites like burgers, French toast, and omelets.
240 Love Lane, Mattituck. 631-298-8989, lovelanekitchen.com

North Fork Chocolate Company

Bring your little sweet teeth to the North Fork Chocolate Company, where they can enjoy Belgian waffles, decadent desserts, and of course, lots of handmade chocolate! There are locations in both Mattituck and Riverhead.
8700 Main Road, Mattituck. 631-779-2963, northforkchocolate.com

North Fork Roasting Co

Stop in with your littles for some sweet treats and a Kids’ “Cappuccino” made from steamed milk and honey at this popular North Fork coffee shop.
55795 Main Road, Southold. 631-876-5450, northforkroastingco.com

Peconic Ice Rink

Enjoy regular public ice skate sessions, skate rentals, and fun at the Peconic Ice Rink in Calverton!
5789 Middle Country Road, Calverton. 631-953-6300, peconicicerinks.com

Safari Adventure

Bring your active kiddos to Safari Adventure in Riverhead, where they’ll enjoy a soft playground, Inflatable Glow Dance Room, obstacle course, arcade, toddler area, calming spa, and more!
1074 Pulaski Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4386, safariadventureny.com

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