Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, January 31-February 6, 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 31-February 6, 2025.
Top Kids & Family Events to Check Out This Week
CAST Steps to Success–Lunar New Year Snake Breadsticks
Friday, January 31, 4 p.m.
Celebrate The Year of The Snake with your squiggly breadstick brushed with butter, cinnamon, and sugar at The Southold Library. This event is suitable for young bakers in grades 3-6.
53705 Main Road, Southold. 631-765-2077, southoldlibrary.org
In The Kitchen! Chocolate Pretzels & More
Saturday, February 1, 10 a.m.
Your kiddo, ages 3-7, can make their own chocolate-covered pretzels and more just in time for Valentine’s Day at The Children’s Museum of the East End. Tickets are $20 for members and $40 for non-members. They include museum admission.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8350, cmee.org/en
Kids in the Kitchen: Sweet & Savory Roll-Ups
Saturday, February 1, noon
Your little chef, ages 5-12, can enjoy this culinary adventure at Project Most. They will sample different flavors while making a nut, milk, and egg-free recipe. Tickets are $25.
44 Meadow Way, East Hampton. 631-604-2777, projectmost.org
Science Saturday: Simple Machine Engineers
Saturday, February 1, 1 p.m.
Create simple machines with Legos and learn about mechanical engineering 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
Let’s Make a Birdfeeder!
Sunday, February 2, 10:30 a.m.
Your little explorer, ages five and up, can make a seed or suet-filled birdfeeder to help local feathered friends survive the winter at SOFO! ! 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
Groundhog’s Day at the Quogue Library
Sunday, February 2, 3 p.m.
Meet “Sam Champion,” STAR Foundation’s groundhog, enjoy groundhog-shaped cookies, and drink hot chocolate at the Quogue Library with the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. There will also be crafts, a screening of the Groundhog’s Day movie, and limited-edition mugs.
90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguelibrary.org
Groundhog Storytime
Tuesday, February 4, 4 p.m.
Meet Miss Tammy and Allen McButterpants from the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Refuge at The Hampton Bays Public Library for a story with a live groundhog! The event is appropriate for kiddos up to grade 6. Pre-registration is recommended.
52 Ponquogue Avenue. 631-728-6241, hamptonbayslibrary.org
The Gruffalo’s Child
Thursday, February 6, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this adorable adaptation of the children’s picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. It follows the adventures of a child who ignores her father’s warnings and heads into the woods one night, encountering a number of interesting woodland creatures. The event is suitable for kiddos in grades K-3.
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500, whbpac.org
Paper Towel Roses
Thursday, February 6, 4 p.m.
Welcome Valentine’s season with your little one at The Westhampton Free Library, where they will make floral arrangements out of household materials to give to family and friends. The event is suitable for kiddos in grades K-3.
7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335, westhamptonlibrary.net
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
Children’s Museum of the East End
Enjoy a fun, educational experience with your littles that includes a sea-faring ship, windmill, farm stand, food truck, library, fire truck, art studio, and more. The museum is open Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. It’s closed on Thursdays.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8350, cmee.org/en
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
Long Island Game Farm
The Long Island Game Farm is open to the public on weekends in February, weather permitting. Bring your littles to meet rescued and re-homed animals like donkeys, alpacas, tortoises, peacocks, rabbits, goats, and alligators. Be sure to call in advance of your visit!
485 Chapman Boulevard, Manorville. 631-878-6644, longislandgamefarm.com
Peconic Diner
If your little ones are hungry after a busy winter day, you can’t go wrong with the Peconic Diner, where plenty of omelets, pancakes, waffles, grilled cheese, and chicken fingers are sure to hit the spot!
871 Old Country Road, Riverhead. 631-591-0291, peconicdiner.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
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
Bring your kiddos into this cozy, remodeled cinema for screenings of classics like “West Side Story,” “The Thief of Bagdad,” and “Curious George.”
90 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 31-725-0010, sagharborcinema.org
Sagtown Coffee
Enjoy a delightful selection of lattes and teas while kiddos check out hot chocolate, smoothies, and sweet treats at this Sag Harbor favorite.
78 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-8696, sagtown.com
South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center
Enjoy galleries, natural habitat exhibits, floor-to-ceiling murals, a marine touch tank, a butterfly garden, nature walks, and more daily at SoFo. The center is open seven days a week.
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735, sofo.org
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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