Hamptons Kids' Calendar: Crafts, Social Skills, Lacrosse Clinic, Rubber Band Bracelets
There is a fun filled week in store for Hamptons kids and teens, with a number of educational and athletic events lined up too. View more events and upload your own at events.danspapers.com.
Monday, March 3
WALDORF-INSPIRED MORNING CRAFTS
8:45–9:45 a.m. Crafts made of natural materials to be cherished by children and adults. Felted animals, knitting kittens and more. Our Sons and Daughters School, 11 Carroll Street, Sag Harbor. 518-265-9423 oursonsanddaughters.org
MONDAY STORYTIMES AT MONTAUK LIBRARY
11:45 a.m., Listen to stories, sing songs and make a craft! All are welcome to listen. The crafts are most appropriate for preschool age children. 871 Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-3377 montauklibrary.org
FLASH STORY TIME AND CRAFT
2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Super-fast and super-fun with books and a simple craft. Great for children nursery school-PreK. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810
SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
6–7 p.m. Children ages 6–14 can develop skills needed to build friendships and interact with peers in a fun and educational session facilitated by special education teachers and social workers. Concurrent parents support group included. $25 per session. Family Service League, 40 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1954 fsl-li.org
Tuesday, March 4
WALDORF-INSPIRED NURSERY CLASSES AGES 2.5–3.5
9 a.m–noon The nursery program provides a nurturing staff in a beautiful and calm environment, suited for the child’s development. Our Sons and Daughters School, 11 Carroll Street, Sag Harbor. oursonsanddaughters.org
FIRST STORY TIME
Tuesdays, 10:15–11 a.m. For caregivers and their tots through 4 years old. Stories, flannel boards, puppets, songs and fun. A perfect introduction to story time for young children. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org
SIX-WEEK KIDS’ LACROSSE CLINIC AT SYS
4–5 p.m. An introductory clinic for kids ages 4–6. Kids will learn and practice important elements of the sport. $100 for six weeks. Southampton Youth Services/Southampton Town Recreation Center, 1370A Majors Path, Southampton. 631-287-1511 sysinc.org
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM BALLET PROGRAM
4:15–7:30 p.m. Through 5/14. Young dancers ages 5–17 will hone techniques in weekly rehearsals and have the opportunity to perform onstage alongside professionals in a culminating performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, based on Shakespeare play. #350 for program. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-2350 sysinc.org
Wednesday, March 5
TOT HOP
2:15–2:45 p.m. Preschoolers play games and move with songs and rhymes in this directed program to help them burn excess energy from the winter! Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT THE AQUARIUM
9:15–10 a.m. or 3:15–4 p.m. Explore the Aquarium with hands-on activities, stories, songs, crafts and live animal encounters. Ages 2–3 on Wednesdays and 3–4 on Thursdays. $60 Series/ $15 Class. Aquarium admission is included. Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center, 431 East Main St, Riverhead. 631-208-9200 longislandaquarium.com
BABIES AND BOOKS
11 a.m.–Noon. For babies from birth through 15 months. Enjoy baby’s first story time with simple books, songs, rhymes and finger plays. Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
SPRING PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
4:30–6:30 p.m. First session in the nine-week theater workshop. Final production May 9, 10, 11. $475. Southampton Town Recreation Center, 1370A Majors Path, Southampton. 631-329-1420 stagesworkshop.org
RUBBER BAND BRACELET BONANZA
7 p.m. For ages 8–12. Learn new tricks and share some of your favorite designs. All levels of ability are welcome, looms are not necessary. Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
MINECRAFT CLUB
7 p.m. Do you love Minecraft? The library is starting a club dedicated to playing it. Snack, play, and build while making new friends and exploring new worlds. Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
Thursday, March 6
MORNING STORYTIME AT THE QUOGUE LIBRARY
11 a.m. For little ones 1–3 years old. Special stories with Miss Pat. Register by phone. Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224 ext. 4 quoguelibrary.org
LEGOS AND GAMES
4–5 p.m. For Kids K-up! Build with Legos; play board games and hopscotch; Hula Hoop; Rubber band jump-rope and more. Also seeking 6th graders to be play-partners and earn community service hours. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org
STORIES, SONGS & PLAYTIME
10:30 a.m. John Jermain Library. 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. Librarian Susann will read a short story, do finger plays, sing songs and nursery rhymes, dance with children and put out toys for playtime. Ages 1–4. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org
WALDORF-INSPIRED NURSERY CLASSES AGES 2.5–3.5
9 a.m–noon. The nursery program provides a nurturing staff in a beautiful and calm environment, suited for the child’s development. Our Sons and Daughters School,
11 Carroll Street, Sag Harbor. oursonsanddaughters.org
DR. SEUSS MOVIE-PALOOZA AT WESTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY
4:30–5:30 p.m. Watch classic Dr. Seuss films. Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335 westhamptonlibrary.net
WORD UP! A MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATION OF POETRY
7 p.m. Poetry readings by Montauk School’s 8th grade class. Free, appropriate for all ages. Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806 guildhall.org
Friday, March 7
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL
10 a.m. Fridays. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. Parents/caregivers with toddlers 10–36 months olds are invited to join us for an hour of interactive play. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org