Things to Do with Your Kids on the East End This Week, November 15-21, 2024
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, November 15-21, 2024.
Top Kids & Family Events to Check Out This Week
Thankfulness Storytime
Friday, November 15, noon
Your little one, ages 3-5, can enjoy stories, songs and crafts to celebrate Thanksgiving at the Hampton Bays Library.
52 Ponquogue Avenue, Hampton Bays. 631-728-6241, hamptonbayslibrary.org
Flippin’ Fantastic Flapjacks
Friday, November 15, 4 p.m.
Your little chef in grades 5-12 can have some flippin’ fun at the Southold Library, where they can decorate pancakes with sprinkles, chocolate chips, whipped cream and more! There will be contests in each age group. Pre-registration is required, and there is a $5 fee.
53705 Main Road, Southold. 631-765-2077, southoldlibrary.org
STEM Open Play: Rarely Seen Tools
Saturday, November 16, 9:30 a.m.
Your little one, ages 5-12, can join Project Most to play with and learn from microscopes, building equipment and other surprises. Visitors have an hour to move between stations.
44 Meadow Way, East Hampton. 631-604-2777, projectmost.org
Young Birders Club Meeting
Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m.
Your little birder, ages 8-18, can learn about birding in local areas with SOFO. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. Advanced registration is required.
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-886-4547, sofo.org
Making Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Saturday, November 16, 1 p.m.
Your little chef in grades 2-5 can make chocolate chip pumpkin bread with Ms. Mignon at the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library. Pre-baked samples will be available for tasting.
27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.org
Science Saturdays: Candy Color Chromatography
Saturday, November 16, 1 p.m.
Learn all about the Paper Chromatography in your favorite sweets at the Long Island Science Center. Admission is $20 for students and $15 for adults. While you’re there, check out exhibits about gravity, virtual reality and magnets.
401 Tanger Mall Drive, Riverhead. 631-208-8000, sciencecenterli.org
Holiday Princess Tea Party
Sunday, November 17, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Your little prince or princess can enjoy white-glove tea service, finger sandwiches and sweets with their favorite princesses at the Long Island Aquarium. Admission to the tea means that you will enjoy discounted tickets to the aquarium.
431 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-208-9200, longislandaquarium.com
After-School Art with Melissa
Thursday, November 21, 4 p.m.
Your child can work on art in a variety of mediums after school at East End Arts. Single classes are $27.50, or you can purchase classes in packages of five or ten.
141 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-0900, eastendarts.org
Hula Hooping for Preschoolers
Thursday, November 21, 4 p.m.
Bring your little one, ages 3-5, to the Mattituck-Laurel Library, where they will learn to hula hoop with an instructor! Pre-registration is required.
13900 Main Road, Mattituck. 631-298-4134, mattitucklaurellibrary.org
Toy Drive
Through December 1
Involve your little one in the joy of giving by bringing new, unwrapped toys to the lobby of the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center through December 1.
75 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500, whbpac.org
Family Fun Activities
The All-Star
Your kiddo won’t want to miss Hyperbowling, complete with lights, electronics and sensors, and 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
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 Friday-Monday in November.
715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck. 631-482-7641, harbesfamilyfarm.com
John Papas Cafe
Bring your hungry littles to this Hamptons favorite, where they can enjoy omelets, pancakes, grilled cheese, appetizers, milkshakes and more!
18 Park Place, East Hampton. 631-324-5400, johnpapas.cafe
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
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 the first 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
Safari Adventure
Bring your playful kiddies in for open play with a soft playground, inflatables, a toddler area, arcade games and a sensory calming spa. Safari Adventure recommended for kids ages 1-10.
1074 Pulaski Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4386, safariadventureny.com
Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm Shop
Bring your little one to check out Christmas stocking stuffers, hats, trees, decorations, and more at Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm. Christmas trees, pony rides, hay rides, and ice skating will be available after Thanksgiving.
30105 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-9242, santaschristmastreefarmli.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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