Hamptons Weekend Kids' Events: Pets, Instruments and More
There’s plenty of events to enjoy with your kids this weekend, both indoor and out! Celebrate Pet Appreciation Day, learn about musical instruments from professional musicians, feed the animals at the Green School and more.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
STORIES, SONGS AND PLAYTIME AT JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
10:30 a.m. For ages 1–4. Storytime, nursery rhymes and more. John Jermain Memorial Library, 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org
STORYTIME AT THE QUOGUE LIBRARY
11 a.m. For ages 2–5. Story and simple craft. Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224 quoguelibrary.org
ACT TWO – TEEN DRAMA GROUP AT HAMPTON BAYS COMMUNITY CENTER
6 p.m. Learn acting, writing, improv and more. Free to join, registration ongoing. Hampton Bays Community Center, 25 Ponquogue Lane, Hampton Bays. 631-702-2425 southamptontownny.gov
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
PET APPRECIATION DAY AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE EAST END
10 a.m. Give thanks to your four-legged companions with a special dog treat workshop for families, and meet new pets looking for a forever home. Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
TAP: AN EVENING OF RHYTHM AT SOUTHAMPTON CULTURAL CENTER
7 p.m. Through April 23. Our Fabulous Variety Show presents a celebration of the art and history of tap dancing. Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton. 631-594-2906 ourfabulousvarietyshow.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
ROGERS MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturdays. Bestsellers, art books, history books, DVDs, CDs and more, with dedicated children’s section. Cooper Hall, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-899-4661 myrml.org
FARM FEEDING AT THE GREEN SCHOOL
10 a.m. Feed farm animals with a basket full of hay and goodies. Pony rides available. Pre-registration required, directions given upon registration. The Green School, Sagaponack. 631-237-1148 the-green-school.org
ART OF THE MASTERS KIDS ART PROGRAM
10–11 a.m. Saturdays. Each week students will study and recreate works by an array of famous artists, from Michelangelo to Banksy. Supplies included, $30. The Mannix Studio of Art, 38 Gingerbread Lane, East Hampton 631-527-5151 mannix.studio
INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO AT MONTAUK LIBRARY
Noon. Kids ages 3-5 will have a chance to touch a play all kinds of instruments, with professional musicians from Stony Brook University demonstrating the sounds. Space is limited, please call ahead. Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-3377 montauklibrary.org
SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP AT AMAGANSETT FREE LIBRARY
2 p.m. Learn to make bars of glyceryine soap using kids safe methods and organic materials. For kids grades 1-3. Space is limited, reservations required. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810
JUNGLE BOB AND HIS LIVE ANIMAL EXTRAVEGGANZA AT SOUTH FORK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
2 p.m. Join Jungle Bob as he shows off some of the world’s most amazing and unusual creatures, and teaches about their habitats. Fun for all ages. South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735 sofo.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
LEGO CLUB AT CMEE
10 a.m. Kids can construct works of art using thousands of Lego pieces. $10 general (includes museum admission)/free for members. Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org