This is the first weekend of the popular carnival at the Southampton Elk fairgrounds in Southampton—and that just one of the fun things in store for kids.

And get a headstart on the weekend with Thursday events too.

Thursday, May 8

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

LEGO MANIA
3:30–4:30 p.m. Create anything you like with Legos at the library! Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.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

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 licensed 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

Friday, May 9

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

SOUTHAMPTON ELKS CARNIVAL
6 p.m.  International foods, thrill and kiddies rides, games, fun for the whole family. Southampton Elks Lodge, 605 County Road 39, Southampton. 631-283-1574 newtonshows.com/coupons

Saturday, May 10

YOGA FOR CHILDREN
12:30–1:30 p.m. Every Saturday at Amy’s Ark Studio and Farm. Children ages 5–9. $8. Amy’s Ark Studio and Farm, 10 Hollow Lane, Westhampton. 631-902-3655

“ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” AT BAY STREET THEATER
2 p.m. Also 7:30 p.m. and 5/11 at 2 p.m. A youth performance of the classic musical comedy. $15. 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 631-329-1420 stagesworkshop.org

MONTAUK LIBRARY PUPPET SHOW
3–4 p.m. A show about a princess and prince on a journey to find their jewels. Written by and starring Montauk families. Free. Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-3377 montauklibrary.org

WOW MOM! STORY AND CRAFT AT AMAGANSETT FREE LIBRARY
3:30 p.m. Stories about family and a gift craft for mom. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810

GAME ON AT WESTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY
5 p.m. Come to the library after it closes to play your favorite computer/video games. No registration required. Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335 westhamptonlibrary.net

SOUTHAMPTON ELKS CARNIVAL
4 p.m. International foods, thrill and kiddies rides, games, fun for the whole family. Southampton Elks Lodge, 605 County Road 39, Southampton. 631-283-1574 newtonshows.com/coupons

Sunday, May 11

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Find Mother’s Day brunch listings here.

“ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” AT BAY STREET THEATER
2 p.m. A youth performance of the classic musical comedy. $15. 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 631-329-1420 stagesworkshop.org

SOUTHAMPTON ELKS CARNIVAL
4 p.m. International foods, thrill and kiddies rides, games, fun for the whole family. Southampton Elks Lodge, 605 County Road 39, Southampton. 631-283-1574 newtonshows.com/coupons