Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, December 12-18, 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, December 12-18, 2025.
Top Kids & Family Events to Check Out This Week
Gingerbread University in Naugles Barn
Friday-Sunday, December 12-14, 10 a.m.
Make an adorable gingerbread man or gingerbread house with Gingerbread University at Hallockville Museum Farm every weekend in December! Reserve your 75-minute decorating session in advance online.
6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-298-5292, hallockville.org
KidVenture Saturdays
Saturday, December 13, 9 a.m.
Your kiddo, ages 5-12 years, can enjoy this half-day or full-day Saturday program at Project Most! Themes vary each week. Kiddos need to bring a water bottle and lunch if they are staying for the full day.
44 Meadow Way, East Hampton. 631-604-2777, projectmost.org
Brunch with Santa at the Birchwood
Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14, 9:30 a.m.
Don’t miss a full brunch buffet complete with a carving station, cold station, pancake and Belgian waffle station, kids’ station, chocolate fountain, and more in the beautifully decorated Grand Ballroom at the Birchwood! Santa will be there with his sled and reindeer display.
512 Pulaski Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4449, thebirchwoodofpolishtown.com
Theater Games Hour and Improv Games Hour
Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Bring your little thespian to the Bay Street Theater, where they can enjoy a Theatre Games Hour (ages 7-10 at 10 a.m.) or an improv games hour (ages 11-14 at 11 a.m.) Kiddos will learn performance skills, storytelling, confidence, character creation, and more! Register in advance online. Tickets are $15.
1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500, my.baystreet.org
Santa Visits the Library
Saturday, December 13, 10:30 a.m.
Santa will be arriving by firetruck at the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library! No registration is required.
27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.org
Santa at the Windmill
Saturday, December 13, 1 p.m.
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor! Live music will be playing, and photo ops will be available until 3 p.m.
Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0011, sagharborchamber.com
Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 14, 8 a.m.
Join Santa at the Hampton Maid Inn, where there will be photo ops, a prix fixe breakfast, and a gift for every child. Proceeds will go to support the Heart of the Hamptons.
259 E. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. 631-728-4166, hamptonmaid.com
Lullabies with Leah
Wednesday, December 17, 4 p.m.
Bring your little one, ages 3 months to walking, to the Children’s Museum of the East End, where you will learn about the history of lullabies and using music to bond with your baby. Non-members $19. Members are free.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8350, cmee.org/en
SoFo’s East End Outdoor Education
Thursday, December 18, 1 p.m.
Your kiddo, ages 3–7, can walk along Long Beach in Sag Harbor to look for shells and birds with SoFo! Registration and a $10 fee are required.
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9375, sofo.org
Family Fun Activities
The Clubhouse
Bring your kiddos in for arcade games, bowling, live music, mini-golf, and more at this popular destination for adults and families in East Hampton.
174 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton. 631-537-2695, clubhousehamptons.com
GAC Roller Skating Rink
Enjoy all-ages roller skating every Sunday afternoon and on school holidays in Greenport! Tickets are $10 and include skate rentals. Non-skaters are $5.
102 3rd Street, Greenport. 631-333-2644, greenportamericanlegion.org
Don’t miss this holiday experience in which you’ll hear the Polar Express story, enjoy hot chocolate, munch on cookies, meet Santa, and receive a silver sleigh bell! Pajamas are encouraged. Pick up your tickets at the Scott’s Pointe “Trolley Station.” The activity will be available through December 23.
5835 Middle Country Road, Calverton. 631-369-3010, northforktrolley.com/polarexpress
Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm
Don’t miss the rocking holiday fun at Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm, including ice skating, bouncy houses, pony rides, Christmas trees, a shop, food, and activities! Santa will be visiting on December 13 and 14, and a Sensitive Santa will be available on Wednesday, December 17.
30105 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-735-9242, santaschristmastreefarmli.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
Tanger Outlets
Santa Claus will be visiting the Tanger Outlets in Riverhead and will be available for photos between November 28 and December 24! Be sure to reserve your spot in advance online. Get lots of holiday shopping done while you’re there.
1770 West Main Street, Riverhead. 631-368-2732, tanger.com
Sag Harbor Variety Store
Enjoy unique toys, games, gifts, crafts, and more with your little one at this fun Sag Harbor throwback shop.
114 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9706, sagharborvariety.com
Southampton Ice Skating Rink
Bring your little ones in for public skating sessions, skate rentals, and igloos that include their own Bluetooth speaker, board games, eats, and seating for up to 6 people!
668 County 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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