Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, April 26–30, 2024
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, April 26–30, 2024.
Top Kids Events to Check Out This Week
Spring Toddler Farmer Class
Friday, April 26, 9:15 a.m.
Bring your little farmer over to Amber Waves Farm, where they will plant seeds, nurture seedlings, harvest veggies, dig in the soil, and create natural art projects.
376 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-5664, amberwavesfarm.org
Sleepover With the Sharks
Friday-Saturday, April 26-27, 6 p.m.-7 a.m.
Your little shark can swim up for an activity-filled overnight adventure at the Long Island Aquarium, where they will enjoy a catered dinner, a short movie, and a sleepover near where sharks are quietly swimming. A continental breakfast is also available.
431 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-208-9200, longislandaquarium.com/events/sleepover-with-the-sharks
Clown Curious Day for Kids
Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.
Your little clown, ages 9–13, can join the Bay Street Theater for this workshop on clown skits, red noses, and comedy. Tickets are $125.
1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500, baystreet.org
Fink’s Touch-a-Tractor Event
Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Come see and learn about tractors this weekend at Fink’s Farm. Your admission ticket also includes the Animal Farm, Chicken Show, Hamster Wheels, Pedal Karts, and play areas.
6242 Middle Country Road, Wading River. 631-886-2272, finksfarm.com
Goin’ Buggy
Saturday, April 27, 10:30 a.m.
Join the Children’s Museum of the East End for this special program exploring all of your kiddo’s favorite critters. Tickets are $25 for non-members and $5 for members.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250, cmee.org
Storytime & Meet the Animals: Around One Log
Sunday, April 27, 10:30 a.m.
Your little critter, ages 3–7, can enjoy a drop-in storytime about a group of animals that met around a rotting log. As long as the weather permits, you’ll also take a short walk through Vineyard Field to hunt for live creatures.
377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-494-7505, sofo.org
Step Back in History Week
Monday-Monday, April 26-May 6
Join the Southold Historical Society for this week-long experience brought to you by the Education of Youth Committee. You’ll learn about the community’s storied past through a variety of activities.
54325 NY-25, Southold. 631-765-5500, southoldhistorical.org
Pajamarama!
Monday, April 29, 6 p.m.
Your little one, ages 3–8, can wear their pajamas, bring a stuffed animal, and enjoy stories, crafts, and games with Ms. Mignon at the Cutchogue Library.
27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360, cutchogue.librarycalendar.com
Egg Carton Geodes
Tuesday, April 30, 4 p.m.
Your little crafter in 4th or 5th grade can create gorgeous gems from recycled materials at the Westhampton Free Library.
7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335, westhamptonlibrary.net
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
Greenport Carousel
Spring on over to the Greenport Carousel, open every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m., and on Friday evenings from 3–8 p.m. The fee is $2.50 per ride.
115 Front Street, Greenport. 631-477-0248, villageofgreenport.org
Harbes Family Farm
Enjoy fresh flowers, produce, and homemade foods at Harbes Family Farm, now reopened for the season. Also now open is the Barnyard Adventure, which includes Jumper Bounce Pillows, a Bike Track, a Sports Zone, an obstacle course, a maze and more.
715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck. 631-482-7641, harbesfamilyfarm.com
Herrick Park
Enjoy a lovely playground, sports field, and tennis court in the heart of East Hampton Village, where you’ll also find food, shopping and a railroad station.
67 Newton Road, East Hampton. easthamptonvillage.org
The Lobster Roll aka LUNCH
Get your hungry little ones out for some delicious treats at The Lobster Roll, now open for the season in Southampton and Amagansett. The menu includes kid-friendly seafood favorites like popcorn shrimp, fried clam strips, and fish and chips, as well as a full kids menu.
32 Montauk Highway, Southampton. 631-283-3460, lobsterroll.com
Long Island Science Museum
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
North Fork Doughnut Company
Your little sweet tooth can enjoy homemade doughnuts in seasonal flavors like orange cream cruncher and banana cream pie at this North Fork favorite located on Love Lane in Mattituck.
100 Love Lane, Mattituck. 631-298-7941, nofodoco.com
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 the 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
Safari Adventure
Bring your kiddos, ages 1-10, to Riverhead for some bouncing fun with giant inflatables, a hands-on area, a calming spa, and over 30 video games and skill games. Open play tickets are for the whole day.
1074 Pulaski Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4386, safariadventureny.com
Waterdrinker Farm
Bring your kiddos to enjoy tulips, live animals, jumbo pads, and mini golf seven days a week. There is also live music and food trucks on the weekends. Locations are in Riverhead and Manorville.
4560 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-878-8653, water-drinker.com
Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at Events.DansPapers.com