Enjoy East End events for kids and the whole family this week, October 7-13, 2022, at 10+ trusted Hamptons and North Fork locations.
The 5 best children’s events to watch this week
TGIF It’s Friday!
Friday, October 7
Your child won’t want to miss out on tons of after-school fun at the Flanders Youth Center, including games, crafts, sports and movies. K-4th graders meet from 4-6pm and 5th-8th graders will meet from 6-8pm.
655 Flanders Road, Flanders. 631-702-2425, southamptonartscenter.org/studio
Drama and puppets
Monday, October 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m
Your little puppeteers aged 3-5 can dance at the Most a Holy Trinity Project, where they will create a puppet from household materials and bring it to life with voice.
44 Meadow Way, East Hampton. 631-507-4603, ourfabulousvarietyshow.org
Hot glue gun Watercolor art
Tuesday, October 11, from 4 to 4:45 p.m
Your little artists in grades 6-8 can head to the East Hampton Library where they will create a fall watercolor painting using hot glue and paint.
159 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0222, easthamptonlibrary.org
Ghost Pirate Ships, Part II
Thursday, October 13, from 4 to 5 p.m
Your little one ages 8-12 can create a fun craft at the Hampton Library with wood and paint kits.
2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015, myhamptonlibrary.org
Sukkot Time Machine
Thursday, October 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
Your little one ages 5-12 can go to Chabad of the Hamptons to travel back in time to visit the OG sukkah and create a Sukkot balloon with friends.
17 Woods Lane, East Hampton. 631-329-5800, chabadofthehamptons.com
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Family fun attractions in the East End
Agawam Park
Get your kids outside in the fresh air at Agawam Park, where parents will appreciate the soft ground and durable equipment. Enjoy beautiful water views and plenty to keep even the little ones busy. Picnic tables, restrooms, and parking are available.
Pond Lane and Jobs Lane, Southampton. southamptonvillage.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Agawam-Park-2
Children’s Museum of the East End
Learn about boats, windmills and how you can create your own farm at this favorite East End children’s destination. Mini golf is free with admission!
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250, cmee.org
Gabrielsen Farm
Your little ones won’t want to miss the pumpkin picking, pedal tractors, and bounce houses while enjoying the fall atmosphere at Gabrielsen’s. Freshly squeezed lemonade, apple cider and homemade preserves are also part of the fun.
200 Herricks Lane, Jamesport. 631-722-3259, gabrielsenscountryfarm.com
Eve’s Garden Farm
Stop by the Garden of Eve farm, where young nature lovers can enjoy a Fun Fields play area and a farm tour that includes collecting eggs, tending chickens and harvesting crops. Mums, pumpkins and craft beer for dads are all part of the fall fun.
4558 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-722-8777, gardenofevefarm.com
Harbes Family Farm
It wouldn’t be autumn without all the colorful family fun at Harbes. Your little ones will enjoy farm animals, a pumpkin patch and a corn maze. And parents won’t want to miss the wonderful on-site fruit shop and winery.
715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck. 631-482-7641, harbesfamilyfarm.com
Hank’s Pumpkintown
Don’t miss out on all the fall magic at Hank’s Pumpkintown. Your kids will love apple picking, a pumpkin patch, a maze park, and the market. Parents will appreciate the hard cider available on the market.
240 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-726-4667, hankspumpkintown.com
Milk Pail fruit stand
Apple picking returns to the Milk Pail Fruit Stand, where additional fall treats include pumpkins, squash and gourds. Hot cider and other treats are available at the Fresh Market.
50 Horsemill Lane, Watermill. 631-537-2565, milk-pail.com
Orchard of the Seven Ponds
Enjoy some serious apple picking, a corn maze, hay rides, a market and a picnic area at Seven Ponds Orchard. Be sure to arrive early to grab your red wagon!
Carretera dels Set Estanys 65, water mill. 631-726-8015, facebook.com/sevenpondsorchard
Sundays in the bay
If your little ones are hungry after a busy day exploring the East End, take them to Sundays on the Bay, where they’ll enjoy gorgeous water views and a kids’ menu serving up kid-friendly classics with a soft drink
369 Dune Road, Hampton Bays. 631-728-2811, sundaysonthebayrestaurant.com
Tick Tock Mini Golf
This classic miniature golf course is located at the Drossos Motel, where children can also enjoy a snack bar with classic American dishes. Parents can sample an Asian-American style menu while relaxing and watching or having fun with their junior putters.
69125 Main Street, Greenport. 631-477-1334, drossosmotel.com
Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at DansPapers.com/Events.
