Hamptons Weekend Kids Events, July 21–24: Picnics, Dances and More
Why should grownups have all the fun? Take your kids Out East this weekend and find the perfect activity they’ll love.
THURSDAY, JULY 21
Jackson Pollock Family Drip Painting at Pollock Krasner House
10 a.m. Take a guided tour of the home and studio of Jackson Pollock and his wife Lee Krasner in Springs. Then make your own artwork to take homewith you. Pollock Krasner House, 830 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton. 631-329-2811
Puppet Show “The Princess, The Pirate And The Pea” at Bay Street Theater
11 a.m. A pirate and a princess search for a hidden treasure in this exciting show presented by Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre that is sure to delight! Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500 baystreet.org
Children’s Hands-on Milling
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
Baby Loves Disco Afternoon Dance Party at Southampton Arts Center
4:30 p.m. An afternoon featuring real music blending classic disco and today’s dance tunes to get toddlers, preschoolers and parents moving. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967 southamptonartscenter.org
Movie Nights at The Green School
6 p.m. Weekly outdoor movie on the farm. This week: The Little Mermaid. The Green School, Sagaponack. 631-237-1148. Call for directions.
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
FRIDAY, JULY 22
More Than Just a Beach Cleanup at Hampton Bays Ponquogue Bridge
9 a.m. Learn about the beach while helping the community. Call to register. 631-537-9735 sofo.org
The Wizard Of Oz Live at Patchogue Theatre
10:30 a.m. The beloved fantasy story. 71 East Main Street, East Patchogue. 631-286-1133 patchoguetheatre.org
Olympic Javelin Drills at Hampton Library
Noon. For children ages 4 and up. Test your strength just like the original Olympians did. 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
Fandom Fridays at Westhampton Free Library
6 p.m. This week: Among the Hidden. Book-related activities. Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335 westhamptonlibrary.net
SATURDAY, JULY 23
Terrariums and The Water Cycle at Playful Learning Studio
10 a.m. Ages 4–14. Create your own ecosystem and learn about how water changes and helps plants grow. Playful Learning Studio, 46 Newtown Lane, East Hampton. 631-899-4574 playfullearning.net
Storytime at Hampton Library
10 a.m. For children of all ages. Enjoy great stories and an art activity. Hampton Library in Bridgehampton. 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
Teddy Bear Picnic at Quogue Library
11 a.m. Picnic and storytime under the maple tree. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bear.) Registration is required. 90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224 quoguelibrary.org
Henna Tattoo at Riverhead Free Library
6 p.m. Learn the ancient art of henna and get your own henna tattoo. Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court Street, Riverhead. 631-727-3228 riverheadlibrary.org
Teen Club Dance Fundraiser at WHBPAC
7:30 p.m. A tented party on the Great Lawn for East End teens. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500 whbpac.org
SUNDAY, JULY 24
Brilliant Light, Dazzling Discoveries at Brookhaven National Lab
10 a.m. Learn how scientists use light to see inside objects. Brookhaven National Lab, Center Street, Upton. 631-344-2651 bnl.gov/summersundays
Protect Our Oceans At SOFO
10:30 a.m. Ages 6–8. Oil spill simulation. SoFo, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735 sofo.org