Hamptons Weekend Kids' Events: Dragonflies, Pro Wrestling & More
This weekend in the Hamptons, your kids can decorate cupcakes, see a puppet show, dance the day away, learn about nature, make arts and crafts, learn about art and more.
Thursday, July 7
Jackson Pollock Family Drip Painting Workshop at Pollock Krasner House
10 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Families tour studio and home of artists Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner. Learn how to make your own drip painting to take home with you. Pollock Krasner House, 830 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton. 631-329-2811 pkhouse.org
Rhyme Time at Hampton Library
10 a.m. Children ages 1–4. Explore songs, rhymes, stories and art. Hampton Library in Bridgehampton. 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
Hands-on Milling at The Water Mill Museum
11 a.m. Learn how colonial Americans ground their grain at the working mill. Register by phone. The Water Mill Museum, 41 Old Mill Road, Water Mill. 631-726-4625 watermillmuseum.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
“Squirrel Stole My Underpants” at Goat on a Boat at Bay Street Theater
11 a.m. Puppet show by Goat on a Boat. An awkward girl is sent outside to hang her laundry, but nothing goes according to plan. Ages 3 and up. Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500 baystreet.org
Studio on the Steps at Southampton Arts Center
4:30 p.m. Make toy ships using recycled materials. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967 southamptonartscenter.org
Pool Night at SYS Pool Night at SYS Recreation Center
5 p.m. Grades 5–12 have fun swimming and playing video games and air hockey. SYS Recreation Center, 1370a Majors Path, Southampton. 631-702-2425 southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau
The Boiler Lab: Where STEAM Happens at Westhampton Free Library
7 p.m. Teens explore science, technology, engineering, art and math in a cooperative environment. Learn 3D printing, computer coding, robotics and electronics. The Teen Room at Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335 westhamptonlibrary.net
Look Up at the Stars at Mattituck-Laurel Library
7 p.m. Explore the stars with former NASA consultant Kevin Manning. Ages 8 and up. Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Road, Mattituck. 631-298-4134 mattlibrary.org
Friday, July 8
Beach Cleanup at Northwest Harbor’s Bay Beach
9 a.m. Learn about the beach, its wildlife and what ails it, all while helping the community. Call to register. Northwest Harbor’s Bay Beach, East Hampton. 631-537-9735 sofo.org
“My Son Pinocchio Jr.” at Gateway Playhouse
10:30 a.m. A retelling of the classic Disney tale. The Gateway, 215 South Country Road, Bellport. 631-286-1133 thegateway.org
The Jump Bunch at Hampton Library
12 p.m. For children ages 3 and up. Learn about a new sport and get moving. Hampton Library in Bridgehampton. 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
PLAYHOORAY! at Quogue Library
1 p.m. Sing, dance and make music with fun instruments. Registration is required. 90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224 quoguelibrary.org
Create Our Own Sea Glass Jewelry at SoFo
2 p.m. Bring your sea glass and make your own jewelry. Call to register. SoFo, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735 sofo.org
Shabbat Shaboom! at Windmill Beach
5 p.m. Fridays through September 2. Welcome Shabbat with stories, songs and challah. Family services and pizza. Windmill Beach, Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0904
Friday Night Drop-Off Dance Party at CMEE
5:30—7:30 p.m. Parents can drop off kids for a dance party, complete with pizza and disco ball. Ages 3 and up. CMEE, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
Fandom Fridays at Westhampton Free Library
6 p.m. This week: The Unwanted. Book-related activities. Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335 westhamptonlibrary.net
Saturday, July 9
Hampton Bays Fire Department 6th Annual Fluke Tournament
7 a.m. Kids and adults will compete for the $500 first prize. After the tournamnet, enjoy BBQ, music, and Chinese auction. 69 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, 631-445-3495 hamptonbaysfiredept.org
Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes at Westhampton Free Library
10 a.m. Decorate cupcakes to make them look like flowers. Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335 westhamptonlibrary.net
Toddler Cooking at Playful Learning Studio
10 a.m. Ages 2–3. Teach toddlers independent cooking skills and encourage them to try new healthy foods. Playful Learning Studio, 46 Newtown Lane, East Hampton. 631-899-4574 playfullearning.net
Creating Homemade Air Dry Colored Clay at SoFo
10:30 a.m. Learn to make your own clay, then create sculptures to take home. Call to register. SoFo, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735 sofo.org
Dragonfly/Damselfly Walk at SoFo
1 p.m. Ages 8 and up. Learn about dragonflies and how to identify them. Registration required. SoFo, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735 sofo.org
Children’s Museum Night with Sag Harbor Whalers at Mashashiumuet park
5 p.m. Join the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League’s Sag Harbor Whalers to run the bases, meet the players, and one lucky player will throw the first pitch! Mashashimuet Park, Sag Harbor. 631-537-8250 cmee.org
A Night of Pro Wrestling at Hampton Bays High School
5 p.m.–9 p.m. See El Torito, Miracle Mike Bennett, Bull Dempsey, Curt Hawkins, Nunzio, Deonna Purrazzo, Adam Rose and Danny Doring. Proceeds benefit Hampton Bays Little League, Hamptopns Bays PAL Football and Baymen wrestling. All Ages. Hampton Bays High School. 88 Argonne Road East, Hampton Bays 631-445-1217
Sunday, July 10
Mommy and Me Down on the Farm at Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue 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
Birds of Prey at Marders
1 p.m. Join Nick Marzano of the Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons for this bird demonstration.Marders, 120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. 631-537-3700 marders.com