Kids' Weekend Calendar: Button Tree, Natural Instruments, Folk Tales
There are many fun activities and events for kids and their families to enjoy this weekend in the Hamptons.
Friday, November 15
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL
10 a.m. Fridays. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810, amaglibrary.org
THE BUTTON TREE AT HAMPTON LIBRARY
4–5 p.m. For children of all ages. Turn a white canvas into a wonderful work of art using sticks and buttons. A creative interpretation of the changing leaves! 2478 Main St, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015, hamptonlibrary.org
Saturday, November 16
PONY CAMP AT THE GREEN SCHOOL
10 a.m.–Noon. Ages 4–8. Call for location. Pony Camp focuses on the basics of riding and horsemanship taught through games and lead-line lessons for younger riders, as well as grooming and groundwork basics. $120. 631-237-1148, the-green-school.org
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FROM NATURE AT SOFO
10 a.m. Create instruments like maracas, drums, claves, castanets, rasps, flutes and more using natural materials produced by local living things. $3 materials fee. Limited enrollment. Southampton Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735, sofo.org
ART WORKSHOP AT SOFO
2 p.m. Join South Fork Natural History Museum for a fun afternoon program creating an art project that focuses on memories of a special outdoor experience. Adults and children 6 and older. Free for members, $7 per adult, $5 per child 3-12. 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735, sofo.org
AUTUMN FUN FOLK TALES AT MONTAUK LIBRARY
3 p.m. Listen to stories from near and far about autumn, winter and the changing seasons. Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway. 631-668-3377, montauklibrary.org
STORY & CRAFT TIME
3:30–4:30 p.m. 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810, amaglibrary.org
TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY
3–4:30 p.m. Bring your kids and their teddy bears to a tea party. All are welcome. Refreshments, games, bear parade and music. $10 for mommy and child, $2 per additional child. First Presbyterian Church, 2 Main Street, Southampton. 631-283-1296, fpc1.org
Sunday, November 17
FARMER’S HELPER AT THE GREEN SCHOOL
10–Noon. Come explore The Green School’s eco-friendly farm. Learn how to care for animals big and small. Must be booked prior to the weekend. Ages 4–8. $65. The Green School, Sagaponack. 631-237-1148, the-green-school.org
SUNDAY STORY TIME
1:30 p.m. East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0222, easthamptonlibrary.com
TEA WITH T RETURNS!
2:30–3:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton 631-537-0015, hamptonlibrary.org
SUNDAY GAMES
3:30–4:30 p.m. Sundays. John Jermain Library. 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. Get away from TV screens and challenge your friends or family to a friendly board game competition. Ages 3–9. 631-725-0049, johnjermain.org
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