Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, January 17-23, 2025
By Rebekah Yahoves
Get out and about with your kids for all kinds of fun and enriching events, activities, art and culture in the Hamptons and North Fork this week, January 17-23, 2025.
Top Kids & Family Events to Check Out This Week
The Drowsy Chaperone
Friday and Saturday, January 17 and 18, 7 p.m.
Don’t miss this performance by the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center’s Teen Theatre Troupe! The show features many hilarious characters and show-stopping tunes. Tickets are $26.
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach.631-288-1500, whbpac.org/arts-academy
Hot Chocolate Day
Saturday, January 18, 11 a.m.
Stop by The Westhampton Free Library to make your own plain or flavored hot chocolate!
7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335, westhamptonlibrary.net
Nature Art Workshop with Tony Valderrama
Saturday, January 18, 1 p.m.
Don’t miss this exciting workshop at Sofo, in which your little explorer, ages five and up, can learn about different habitats and create one while learning to sculpt with model magic! For non-members, the fee is $10 for kiddos and $15 for adults. Non-members will also enjoy admission to the museum on the day of their choice. Members are free, but everyone has to pay a $10 materials fee.
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735, sofo.org
Science Saturday: Mystery Detectives
Saturday, January 18, 1 p.m.
Learn about forensic archaeology and how to use bones to learn a person’s height, age, gender, and more at The Long Island Science Center! Tickets are $20 per student and include museum admission. Adults must accompany children, and adult tickets are $15. Members are free.
401 Tanger Mall Drive, Riverhead. 516-208-800, sciencecenterli.org
Family Movie Matinee: Frozen II
Sunday, January 19, 1 p.m.
Don’t miss the continued adventures of Anna, Elsa, and Olaf on the screen at the Quogue Library! Registration is required, and parents must accompany children.
90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224, quoguelibrary.org
MLK Jr. Day Camp
Monday, January 20, 9 a.m.
Bring your littles in for a day of animal feeding, free play, art and nature projects, pony rides, and more at The Green School! The half-day option goes until noon. You can also sign up for an extended day that ends at 2 p.m. or a full day that goes until 3 p.m.
287 Merchants Path, Sagaponack. 631-237-1148, the-green-school.org
Blocks & Tots
Tuesday, January 21, 10 a.m.
Your little one can socialize, work on fine motor skills, and make adorable block creations at the Children’s Museum of the East End! Tickets are $19 for non-members and include museum admission. Members are free. While you’re there, check out exhibits like a sea-faring ship, windmill, farm stand, food truck, library, fire truck, art studio and more.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8350, cmee.org/en
Snowflake Suncatchers
Tuesday, January 21, 5 p.m.
Your little one in grades 2-6 can make a snowflake suncatcher and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa at Hampton Bays Library. Pre-registration is required.
52 Ponquogue Avenue. 631-728-6241, hamptonbayslibrary.org
After-School Art with Melissa
Thursday, January 23, 4 p.m.
Your creative kiddo can work on multimedia projects under Melissa’s guidance at East End Arts! Drop-in sessions are $27.50. You can also purchase classes in groups of five or 10
141 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-369-2171, eastendarts.org
Family Fun Activities
Barnes & Noble
Bring your little reader to the colorful children’s section at this bookstore in Riverhead, where weekly storytimes occur every Saturday at 11 a.m.
1470 Old Country Road, Riverhead. 631-655-0249, stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3425
The Clubhouse
Take your active little ones over to The Clubhouse, where they’ll enjoy bowling, an arcade, mini-golf, a kid-friendly menu, and more.
174 Daniels Hole Road, East Hamptons. 631-537-2695, clubhousehamptons.com
GAC Roller Rink
Enjoy roller skating for all ages on Fridays and Sundays at the GDC Roller Rink at the American Legion in Greenport. Sessions are $10, which includes skate rentals. Non-skaters are $5.
102 3rd Street, Greenport. 631-333-2644, greenportamericanlegion.org
Mugs on Main
Take your hungry littles to this toasty North Fork eatery, where the menu includes kid-friendly items like pizza, grilled cheese, homemade chips, and pancakes. Parents will appreciate a fun selection of lattes, flatbreads, and martinis.
33 E. Main Street, Riverhead. 631-381-0494, mugsonmain.com
North Fork Arts Center: Sepan Greenport Theatre
View screenings of your favorite kid-friendly films like Mufasa: The Lion King in Greenport, where an 80-year-old theater was renovated to maintain its charm but offer modern comfort.
211 Front Street, Greenport. 631-477-8600, northfork-artscenter.org
North Fork Chocolate Company
Bring your little sweet teeth to the North Fork Chocolate Company, where they will enjoy a delightful selection of gourmet fudge, chocolates, Belgian waffles and desserts. The store will reopen after a short winter’s nap on January 21.
8700 Main Road, Mattituck. 631-779-2963, northforkchocolate.com
Safari Adventure
Take your littles in for open play with inflatables, video games, a calming spa, a hands-on area and more! Safari Adventure is appropriate for kiddos ages 1-10. The fee is $16 for 1- and 2-year-olds. For visitors ages 3-10, it is $25. Infants are free with an older sibling.
1074 Pulaski Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4386, safariadventureny.com
On a chilly day, head to Scott’s Pointe to enjoy indoor fun that includes rock climbing, a ninja warrior course, VR, a surf wave, mini golf, an arcade and so much more. Dining is available at the Lake View Grill.
5835 Middle Country Road, Calverton. 631-953-2133, scottspointe.com
Southampton Ice Rink
Welcome the cold weather fun at the Southampton Ice Rink, where several public skate sessions are held every weekend. While you’re there, rent an igloo that comes equipped with a Bluetooth speaker, board games, and service from Local Burger.
668 Country Road 39, Southampton. 631-283-2158, southamptonicerink.com
Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at Events.DansPapers.com
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