This weekend’s kids events are diverse and exciting! Your tweens and teens can perform at open mic and rock out at Battle of the Bands, while the little ones can make crafts at one of the many East End libraries, take nature walks and more!

Thursday, June 9

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 Quogue Library
11 a.m. For ages 2–5. Story and simple crafts. 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, June 10

Mommy and Me Art Workshop at The Studio
10 a.m. Play with baby clay and make a lasting treasure. The Studio, 38 Gingerbread Lane, East Hampton. 631-527-5151 mannix.studio

Pool Noodle Ponies at Hampton Library
4 p.m. Turn a plain pool noodle into your own trusty steed. Ages 4 and up. Hampton Library in Bridgehampton. 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org

Open Mic Night at Hampton Coffee Company
6:30 p.m. Students grades 5–12 can showcase their talents from karaoke to poetry. Pre-registration required for performers. Hampton Coffee Company, 749 County Road 39, Southampton. 631-702-2425 southamptontownny.gov

14th Annual Battle of the Bands at Ponquogue Beach
7 p.m. Local high school bands rock out and compete for prizes. Audience members will also have a chance to win with a music trivia contest! Ponquogue beach, 280 Dune Road, Hampton Bays. 631-702-2425 southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau

Fame! At Ross Upper School Court Theater
7 p.m. The iconic 80’s story. Ross Upper School Court Theater, 18 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton. 631-907-5500 ross.org

Saturday, June 11

Nature Walk at Forever Bungalows
9 a.m. Saturdays. A relaxing family stroll through six acres of woodlands. Discover local birds and wildlife. Forever Bungalows, 765 Route 114, Sag Harbor. 631-591-0512

Breakfast at Madoo Conservancy
10 a.m. Hosted by the Children’s Museum of the East End. Bring a blanket and join us for a mid-morning snack and scavenger hunt. Madoo Conservancy, 618 Sagg Main Street, Sagaponack. 631-537-8250 cmee.org

Friends of the 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

Let’s Create Polymer Clay Animals at SOFO
10:30 a.m. Learn how to sculpt versions of your favorite real or imaginary animals. Ages 6-8. Registration required. SoFo, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735 sofo.org

Cinderella at Theatre Three
11 a.m. The musical love story. Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson. 631-928-9100 theatrethree.com

Living Necklace Pendant at Quogue Library
11 a.m. Join us as we make a tiny living necklace with moss, plants and sea monkeys. Ages 8 and up. Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224 quoguelibrary.org

Sunday, June 12

Shark Dissection at SOFO
10:30 a.m. Dissect a small dogfish shark and learn to identify its characteristic body parts. $20. Ages 8 and up. SoFo, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735 sofo.org

Mommy and Me Down on the Farm at Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue’s Sanctuary
11 a.m. Learn about ponies, how to feed and groom them. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the sanctuary. Amaryllis Farm, 864 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton.631-537-7335 amaryllisfarm.com

Monster Bookmarks at John Jermain Memorial Library
2:30 p.m. Ages 5 and older. Make a paper bookmark to gobble the corner of your page. John Jermain Memoral Library, 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org

Sunday Games at John Jermain Memorial Library
3:30 p.m. Ages 3 and up. Challenge friends and family to a friendly board game competition. John Jermain Memorial Library, 34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0049 johnjermain.org

Shrek the Musical at Theatre Three
7 p.m. The fairytale favorite. Fun for all ages! Through June 25. Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson. 631-928-9100 theatrethree.com Click here for our review of “Shrek”