Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, November 30-December 5, 2024

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, November 30-December 5, 2024.

Top Kids & Family Events to Check Out This Week

Green School Thanksgiving Camp
Saturday, November 30, 9 a.m.

Your little one, ages 3-10, can enjoy animal feeding, free play, art projects, science experiments, and nature activities at The Green School. This is a half-day camp, but you can choose an extended day that goes until 2 p.m.
287 Merchants Path, Sagaponack. 631-237-1148, the-green-school.org

Thanksgiving Open House
Saturday, November 30, 10 a.m.

Enjoy free admission to SOFO, where your kiddos can enjoy habitat exhibits, floor-to-ceiling murals, touch tanks, a butterfly garden, a wildflower garden, and so much more!
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-886-4547, sofo.org

Stones & Beads: Fancy Bracelets
Saturday, November 30, 1 p.m.

Join Project Most for your chance to make bracelets out of stone, glass, beads, and metal. Your $25 ticket includes jewelry-making tools and tips.
44 Meadow Way, East Hampton. 631-604-2777, projectmost.org

Minkie the Monkey with Goat on a Boat
Saturday, November 30, 1 p.m.

Your little one, ages 3-8, can help puppet Minkie the Monkey learn to love Thanksgiving leftovers at the Children’s Museum of the East End. Tickets are $10 for members and $35 for non-members.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-539-8250, cmee.org/en

Santa at the Lighthouse
Sunday, December 1, 11 a.m.

Your little one can meet Santa and have their picture taken at the Montauk Lighthouse! Treats include hot chocolate from the Hampton Coffee Company and cookies from the Montauk Bake Shoppe.
2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-2544, montaukhistoricalsociety.org

Gingerbread Ornaments
Tuesday, December 3, 4 p.m.

Bring your little crafter in grades 3-6 to the Southold Library, where they will make air-dry clay ornaments. Attend class again on December 10 to paint the ornament, or ask for the paint to decorate your ornament at home.
53705 Main Road, Southold. 631-765-2077, events.southoldlibrary.org

Snowman in a Cup
Tuesday, December 3, 4 p.m.

Your little chef in grades 4-5 can make this tasty, chilly pudding snack at the Westhampton Free Library.
7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335, westhamptonlibrary.net

Winter Holiday Crafternoon
Thursday, December 5, noon

Your little one can make holiday-themed crafts throughout the day at the Quogue Library. Materials will be provided, and the staff can lend assistance if needed.
90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224, quoguelibrary.org

Family Fun Activities

The All-Star

Your kiddo won’t want to miss Hyperbowling, complete with lights, electronics, and sensors, as well as a kid-friendly menu at this Riverhead hotspot.
96 Main Street, Riverhead. 631-998-3565, theallstar.com

Custer Observatory

Bring your curious kids to the Custer Observatory, which is open to the public every Saturday night from dusk to midnight. Knowledgeable volunteers can provide a tour of the night sky through telescopes. There is also a library, exhibit room, and gift shop.
1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. 631-765-2626, custerobservatory.org

GDC Roller Skate Rink

Bring your active kiddos to the GDC Roller Skate Rink in Greenport, where they can enjoy an All-Skate session every Friday and Sunday. Skater admission is $10 and includes rentals.
102 Third Street, Greenport. 631-333-2644, greenportamericanlegion.org

Hampton Coffee Company

Bring your hungry littles to this coffee company with locations throughout the North and South forks. They can enjoy hot chocolate, fresh smoothies, cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches, sweets, and more. The location in Water Mill includes a more extensive menu.
869 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-726-2633, hamptoncoffeecompany.com

Harbes Barnyard

Bring your little adventurer in for farm animals, a chick observatory, Sportz Zone, a trike track, a playground, Jumbo Jumpers, and more! The farm is open on Friday, November 29, for its last day.
715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck. 631-482-7641, harbesfamilyfarm.com

Long Island Aquarium

Bring your little guppies over to the Long Island Aquarium, where they’ll enjoy exhibits on reptiles, amphibians, bugs, butterflies, critters, and, of course, their favorite swimmy friends.
431 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-208-0466, longislandaquarium.com

Peconic Ice Rink

Bring your little one in for a public skating session at this popular local ice rink. General admission is $14, and kiddos ages twelve and under are $11. Skate rentals are $7.
5789 Middle Country Road, Calverton. 631-953-6300, peconicicerinks.com

The Polar Express Trolly Ride

All aboard the Polar Express in Riverhead! You’ll enjoy a reading of the classic tale, a visit from Santa, and entertainment from holiday characters. Purchase tickets in advance online.
96 Main Road, Riverhead. northforktrolley.com/polarexpress

Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Bring your little explorer to the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, where they can explore seven miles of walking trails open 365 days a year. There are also wildlife exhibits, live animals, a nature library, and a gift shop.
3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguewildliferefuge.org

Riverhead Light Show

Don’t miss a festive week to check out plenty of holiday displays and lights synced with music at Splish Splash Water Park in Calverton. Purchase tickets in advance online.
2545 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton. holidaylightshow.com/riverhead

Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm

Bring your little one to check out Christmas trees, pony rides, hay rides, and ice skating in Cutchogue. Bouncy houses, popcorn, donuts, and s’mores are also part of the fun. Parents can enjoy searching for unique gifts at the shop.
30105 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-9242, santaschristmastreefarmli.com

Zuhoski Farms

Find your favorite Christmas tree at Zuhoski Farms, where you’ll also discover a gift shop with plenty of holiday decor. Santa will be present on Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30. Friendly dogs are welcome as long as their owners accompany them.
11825 Oregon Road, Cutchogue.631-734-5036, zuhoskitreefarm.com

Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at Events.DansPapers.com