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 6-11, 2024.
Our Fabulous Chrismukkah Carol
Friday-Sunday, December 6-8, 7 p.m.
Enjoy this entertaining telling of the Dickens classic at Guild Hall. Tickets begin at $17.
158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-507-4603, ofvs.org/tickets
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, 9 a.m.
Enjoy a delightful breakfast with Santa at Baron's Cove that includes photos and a delicious buffet overlooking Sag Harbor. Make it a weekend by attending the tree lighting the night before and booking an overnight stay.
31 W. Water Street, Sag Harbor. 844-227-6672, caperesorts.com/barons-cove
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Join the Children's Museum of the East End to decorate your own pre-build gingerbread house! You can also get your decorating kit to go. Tickets are $40 for non-members and $35 for members.
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-539-8250, cmee.org/en
Owl Ambassador Story Time
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.
Enjoy a storyteller from the Quogue Library and a visit from a live owl ambassador at The Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Reservations are required, and a $5 fee.
3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguewildliferefuge.org
Celebrate National Slime Day: Make Your Own Slime
Saturday, December 7, 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy a hands-on craft where you'll learn all about slime at the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center. The fee is $15 for adults and $10 for kiddos ages five and up. Members are free; registration is required.
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-886-4547, sofo.org
Santa Brunch at Cowfish
Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m.
Enjoy a delicious brunch, cookie decorating, photos with Santa, and cocktails for parents at Cowfish. Little visitors ages 3-12 are $20, and adults are $50. Kiddos under age 2 are free.
258 E. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. 631-594-3868, cowfishrestaurant.com
Santafest
Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m.
Don't miss this East Hampton tradition in which Santa will arrive by helicopter and lead East Hampton's biggest parade! You'll also enjoy holiday treats, live music, vendors, photos, pony rides, a free holiday movie, and so much more.
67 Newton Lane, East Hampton. ehvf.org/santafest
Enjoy a visit from Santa, an open gift shop, refreshments, and a chance to win a LIONEL "O" Gauge Toy Train set at the Railroad Museum of Long Island.
416 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead. 631-727-7920, rmli.org
Disney's Finding Nemo Kids
Saturday, December 7, noon
Enjoy a performance of this classic show at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. Tickets begin at $101.
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500, finding-nemo-kids.uncasvilletickets.com
Cookie Decorating with Citarella
Saturday, December 7, 1 p.m.
Decorate gingerbread cookies with cookie artists from Citarella at Guild Hall! Admission is free, and visitors are encouraged to explore the exhibition in the galleries when they attend.
158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806, guildhall.org
Santa Saturday
Saturday, December 7, 1 p.m.
Enjoy photos with Santa in the Tasting Room at Jamesport Farm Brewery, where parents can sip on all their favorite local brews!
5873 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 844-JFB-BEER, jfbrewery.com/home
Holiday Buffet with Santa
Sunday, December 8, 9 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a delicious holiday brunch with Santa at one of two seatings at Bistro 72. Call in advance for reservations.
1380 West Main Street, Riverhead. 631-739-3325, indigoeastend.com
Santa Brunch
Sunday, December 8, 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.
Enjoy a family-style brunch in the Seastar Ballroom at The Long Island Aquarium, where you'll also get a chance to meet and take photos with Santa! Reservations are required, and hotel packages are available.
431 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-208-0466, longislandaquarium.com
Holiday Farm Tour with Mrs. Clause
Sunday, December 8, 11 a.m.
Enjoy a 90-minute holiday farm tour of Spirit's Promise Rescue in which you'll meet the animals, including equine reindeer, and have plenty of photo opportunities. Admission is $30, and kiddos under age two can attend for free.
2746 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-875-0433, spiritspromise.com
Project Most Gingerbread House Competition
Through Sunday, December 8
Register online to get your Gingerbread House Kit from Project Most! You can drop your completed house off from Thursday-Saturday, December 5-7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or on Sunday, December 8 between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. A community event from 3-5 p.m. on December 8 will include a display of the houses, hot chocolate, treats, vendors, and awards!
44 Meadow Way, East Hampton. 631-604-2777, projectmost.org
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Wednesday, December 11, 7 p.m.
Enjoy this classic Christmas film that retells the Charles Dickens classic at The Suffolk. Tickets are $15, and kid-friendly food and drinks will be available.
118 E Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org
Bonac Festival of Lights
Every Friday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m., enjoy holiday lights coordinated with music at East Hampton High School. Proceeds will be used to provide scholarships to high school graduates.
2 Long Lane, East Hampton. bonaclights.com
The Clubhouse
Take your active little ones over to The Clubhouse, where they'll enjoy bowling, an arcade, mini-golf, a kid-friendly menu, and more.
174 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton. 631-537-2695, clubhousehamptons.com
Country Corner Cafe
If you're looking for a cozy spot to bring your littles to, check out the Country Corner Cafe in Southold, where there are plenty of omelets, fluffy pancakes, Belgian waffles, homemade crepes, burgers, hot dogs, and homemade mac and cheese options to keep them happy.
55765 Main Road, Southold. 631-765-6766, countrycornersouthold.com
Fink's Farm Winter Wonderland
Every weekend through December 23, enjoy Christmas trees, festive music, play areas, a barnyard, and a farmstand at Fink's Farm. Santa will visit between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
6242 Middle Country Road, Wading River. 631-886-2272, finksfarm.com
Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at Events.DansPapers.com