Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, December 19-23, 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, December 19-23, 2025.

Top Kids & Family Events to Check Out This Week

Gingerbread University in Naugles Barn
Friday-Sunday, December 19-21, 10 a.m.

Make an adorable gingerbread man or gingerbread house with Gingerbread University at Hallockville Museum Farm every weekend in December! Reserve your 75-minute decorating session in advance online.
6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-298-5292, hallockville.org

Young Birders Club Meeting
Saturday, December 20, 10 a.m.

Your little birder, ages 8-18, can learn about bird species with SoFo! Bring your own binoculars if you have them. The program is free, but reservations are required.
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9375, sofo.org

Santa at Cowfish
Saturday, December 20, 11 a.m.

Enjoy a delicious holiday brunch, photos with Santa, mimosas for grown-ups, a cookie-decorating station, and more at Cowfish in Hampton Bays! Reservations are required.

258 E. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. 631-594-3868, cowfishrestaurant.com

Ornament Decorating and Letters to Santa at the Schoolhouse
Through December 20

Don’t miss the last weekend to decorate ornaments and send letters to Santa at the Old Schoolhouse in Greenport!
101 Front Street, Greenport. villageofgreenport.org

Brunch with Santa at the Birchwood
Saturday and Sunday, December 20 and 21, 9:30 a.m.

Don’t miss a full brunch buffet complete with a carving station, cold station, pancake and Belgian waffle station, kids’ station, chocolate fountain, and more in the beautifully decorated Grand Ballroom at the Birchwood! Santa will be there with his sled and reindeer display.
512 Pulaski Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4449, thebirchwoodofpolishtown.com

Gingerbread House Workshop for Families
Saturday, December 20, 1 p.m.

Head to the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library to decorate a gingerbread house with icing and candy! Registration is required.
27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.org

Winter Fun-Cation
Beginning Monday, December 22, 9 a.m.

If you’re working during the holiday vacation or just need a break, check out this drop-off program for kiddos ages 5-11 at the Long Island Aquarium! There will be tours, Sea Lion shows, arcade time, movies, crafts, and more. Sign up for anywhere from one day to two weeks. The camp goes until 4 p.m.
431 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-209-9200, longislandaquarium.com

Kids’ Club Winter Wonderland
Monday and Tuesday, December 22 and 23, 9 a.m.

Bring your little one, ages 3-5, to explore art, science, cooking, and more at this half-day drop-off program at CCME! The class goes until 12 p.m. Registration is required.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8350, cmee.org/en

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

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

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

Don’t miss this drive-through holiday light show in Riverhead, which features dazzling lights set to festive music broadcast through your car. General admission is $25-$30 per car, and VIP options are available. Tickets will be available through December 31.
2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton. holidaylightshow.com/locations

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

Shammrock Christmas Tree Farm

Don’t miss Christmas trees, holiday decor, carolers, wine tastings, train rides, fire pits, and more throughout the season at Shammrock Christmas Tree Farm!
20685 Main Road, Mattituck. 631-298-4619, shamrockchristmastreefarm.com

Waterdrinker Winter Wonderland

Celebrate the holidays in style at Waterdrinker in Manorville, where you’ll find U-pick Christmas trees, twinkling lights, an Air-Stream Christmas village, barnyard animals, a Grinch lair, Who-ville, minigolf, s’mores, firepits, photo ops, ice skating, and more!
663 Wading River Road, Manorville. 631-878-8653, water-drinker.com

Winter Wonderland at Fink’s Farm

Don’t miss the holiday fun on weekends throughout December at Fink’s Farm! Play areas, festive music, Santa & Mrs. Claus, a barnyard, cider, and fire pits are all part of the fun.
6242 Middle Country Road, Wading River. 631-886-2272, finksfarm.com

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