Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, September 29–30 2023

Get out and about with your kids for a week full of fun and enriching events, activities, art and culture in the Hamptons & North Fork, September 29–30 2023.

Top 5 Kids Events to Check Out This Week

Fall Toddler Cooking Class
Friday, September 29, 11 a.m.

You and your little chef, aged 1.5–4 years old, can learn to prepare food the fresh way at Amber Waves Farm, where activities can include harvesting vegetables, following a recipe and prepping ingredients. A cost of $45 per participant includes two caregivers.
367 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-5664, amberwavesfarm.org

TGIF It’s Fri-Yay at the Flanders Youth Center
Friday, September 29, 4-6 p.m.

Your fun-loving kiddo in grades K–4 can enjoy free games, movie nights, video game tournaments, arts and crafts and more at the Flanders Youth Center every Friday evening. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
655 Flanders Road, Riverhead. 631-702-2425, southamptontownny.gov/Activities?selectedCategories=6

Clown Curious For Kids
Saturday, September 30, 10 a.m.-noon

Your little clowns, ages 9–13, can head to the Bay Street Theater, where they will learn to collaborate, put on skits and create positive humor as a clown. Tickets are $125.
1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500, baystreet.org

Fall Festival at The Clubhouse
Saturday and Sunday, September 30 and October 1, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Don’t miss these exciting week celebrations suitable for kids of all ages that includes pumpkin picking, live country music, Halloween mini-golf, a petting zoo, inflatables, an arcade and a fall menu. Reserve your table ahead of time.
174 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton. 631-537-2695, clubhousehamptons.com

Family Nature Trivia Night
Saturday, September 30, 7-9 p.m.

Take your little nature lovers to the South Fork History Museum, where they will answer questions about plants, animals and animal signs. The event is free and light refreshments will be served.
377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735, sofo.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

Children’s Museum of the East End

Enjoy hands-on exhibitions, mini-golf, a farmstand and even a Big Truck Day taking place this weekend at one of the East End’s most popular attractions for little explorers.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250, cmee.org

Estia’s Little Kitchen

Take your little eaters out for breakfast and lunch at this quaint bistro famous for its fluffy pancakes, omelets and burritos. All items are also available to go.
1615 Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor. 631-725-1045, estias.com

Greenport Carousel

Take your little ones for a fun ride on a 100-year-old carousel by the Greenport waterfront. Single rides are $2.50 and you can visit on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
115 Front Street, Greenport. 631-477-0248, villageofgreenport.org

Harbes Orchard

Enjoy sweet varieties of apples like Gala, Blondee, RubyMac and Honeycrisp at one of the East End’s most popular orchards. There’s also pumpkin picking and a corn maze. Little apples ages 2 and under can pick for free but won’t get their own apple bag.
5698 Sound Ave, Riverhead. 631-683-8388, harbesfamilyfarm.com/fall-attractions/#pumpkins

Long Island Aquarium

Your little guppies won’t want to miss this splashing destination while you’re exploring the East End. Current exhibits include an Amazon Rainforest, Amphibian Alley, Ancient Reptile Ruins and Butterflies.
431 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-208-9200, longislandaquarium.com

Montauk Lighthouse

Take in some stunning views from the newly renovated Montauk Lighthouse with your little ones, which is open from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. every day. There’s also a fine gift shop for finding a souvenir to bring home.
2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-2544, montaukhistoricalsociety.org/montauk-point-lighthouse

Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Stop by the Quogue Wildlife Refuge for a map to explore the nature trails, which are open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. In addition, the Nature Center, with its wildlife exhibits, live animals and gift shop, is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguewildliferefuge.org

The Sweet Spot

Take your little sweet teeth over for a treat in East Hampton, where the Sweet Spot offers frozen yogurt, cupcakes, candy and cookies.
106 Newton Lane, East Hampton. 631-604-6500, hamptonsweetspot.com

Wickam’s Fruit Farm

Enjoy apple picking with the whole family Monday-Saturday through October. There are also autumn treats like freshly baked doughnuts, pies and preserves at the market.
28700 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6441, wickhamsfruitfarm.com

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