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, June 8-12, 2024.
Top Kids Events to Check Out This Week
Lavender Festival
Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9
Get your kiddos out and about to celebrate the lavender season at Waterdrinker Farm with food trucks, live music, barnyard animals, mini golf, jump pads, play areas, obstacle courses, strawberry treats and more!
633 Wading River Road, Manorville. 631-878-8653, water-drinker.com
Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Don’t miss this event at the Hampton Bays Assemblies of God, featuring face painting, crafts, games, cornhole, live music, bounce houses, food and more. There is a rain date on Sunday, June 9.
109 Ponquogue Avenue, Hampton Bays. 631-723-1846, allevents.in/hampton%20bays/family-fun-day-at-hampton-bays-assembly-of-god/200026490131520
Kids’ Summer Dance Workshop with Special Guest Shayla Lopez
Saturday, June 8, 2-4 p.m.
Your little dancer, ages 6–12, can explore their passion for musical theater and all types of dance at the Bay Street Theater.
1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500, baystreet.org
Teen Fashion Show
Saturday, June 8, 6 p.m.
Don’t miss a runway show hosted by the Guild Hall Teen Arts Council that includes members wearing their very own designs, as well as a reception.
158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806, guildhall.org
Read It & Eat It Book Club
Tuesday, June 11, noon
Bring your little chef down to the Hampton Bays Library, where they can bring their favorite dish and a recipe to share. This month’s theme is “Beautiful Berries.” Registration is required.
52 Ponquogue Avenue, Hampton Bays. 631-728-6241, hamptonbayslibrary.org
Doodle Mugs for Dad
Tuesday, June 11, 6 p.m.
Your little artist in grades 5–12 can create a one-of-a-kind design that they will heat press onto a mug at the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library. It makes a perfect Father’s Day gift!
27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.org
Little Campfires
Wednesday, June 12, 3:30 p.m.
Your little ones in grades 1–4 can welcome summer by creating a toasty paper fire with Ms. Chris at the Quogue Library.
90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224, quoguelibrary.org
Crafts for Kids: Father’s Day Cards
Wednesday, June 12, 4 p.m.
Your little crafter from 3 years old to grade 5 can meet at the Rogers Memorial Library to make Father’s Day cards. Dress to get messy!
91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-283-0774, myrml.org
Family Fun Attractions on the East End
Amber Waves Farm
Enjoy a pleasant outing with your little ones at Amber Waves Farm, where you can picnic, explore freshly made goods at the market, feed the chickens or enjoy one of their many children’s programs.
367 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-5664, amberwavesfarm.org
Children’s Museum of the East End
Your little explorers can operate a farmstand, run a food truck, learn about windmills and play mini-golf at this popular family destination in Bridgehampton.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250, cmee.org
Fins & Forks
Bring your little guppies in for some waterfront dining in Hampton Bays, where the menu includes kid-friendly options like burgers, tacos and ice cream.
78 Foster Avenue, Hampton Bays. 631-594-2980, finsandforks.net
Greenport Carousel
Spring on over to the Greenport Carousel, open every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and on Friday evenings from 3–8 p.m. The fee is $2.50 per ride.
115 Front Street, Greenport. 631-477-0248, villageofgreenport.org
Lewin Farms
Bring your little farmers over to Lewin Farms, where they can celebrate summer by picking strawberries. Proper footwear is required.
812 Sound Avenue, Calverton. 631-929-4327, lewinfarm.com
Orient Beach State Park
Take a drive to the end of the North Fork to enjoy a waterfront play area, picnicking, hiking, biking, kayaking or wildlife-watching. There is an $8 vehicle entrance fee for cars.
40000 Main Road, Orient. 631-323-2440, parks.ny.gov/parks/orientbeach
Quogue Wildlife Refuge
The trails of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge are open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. Stop by the Nature Center for maps and highlights. While you’re there, enjoy wildlife exhibits, live animals and Nature Library. The Nature Center is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguewildliferefuge.org
Tick Tock Mini Golf
Your kiddos will love this mini-golf course at the Drossos Motel, featuring a waterfall, pond and snack bar with an Asian-American flare.
69235 Main Road, Greenport. 631-477-1339, drossosmotel.com/featuring
The Whale’s Tale
Enjoy a beautiful early summer day with a ferry trip to Shelter Island and a visit to The Whale’s Tale, which features mini-golf, ice cream and indoor games.
3 Ram Island Road, Shelter Island. 631-749-1839, shelterislandwhalestale.com
Yummylicious!
Treat your little sweet teeth to ice cream, milkshakes, frozen yogurt and bubble tea by the water in Sag Harbor. Dairy-free and no-sugar-added options are also available.
2 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-223-8112, yummylicioussagharbor.com
Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at Events.DansPapers.com