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Holiday Fun for Long Island Kids on the East End
While the East End of Long Island is known for its summer fun, there's also plenty to do during the holidays. From live theater and crafting to welcoming in the winter solstice and ringing in the New Year, here is a sample of what's going on in this area of the island.
Keep checking out our Long Island Events Calendar, which is being updated daily. And for more seasonal fun, take a look at our Holiday Guide.
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Mixed Nuts: A Classic Holiday Nutcracker with a Twist!
Bay Street Theater
1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor
December 17-19, 2015
Follow the traditional story of the Nutcracker, with a twist in the theme of 'Annie', mixed with an exciting array of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatic and Lyrical dances.
Holiday Crafting for Kids
Studio Art Water Mill Square
670 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
December 19, 2015
Drop off the kids from 9-11am to have some creative fun making holiday gifts. Music, face painting, creativity and fun. Reservations a Must. Call 973-670-0572.
Christmas Punch & Judy
Goat on a Boat Theater
1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor
December 19, 2015 at 11am
Punch and his lovely wife Judy have been married for centuries. The time has come for Mr. Punch to pitch in around the house. This hand-carved puppet duo will take over the kitchen in this hilarious Holiday domestic disaster that ends with a kiss.
Homemade Snow Globes
Children's Museum of the East End
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
December 19, 2015, 10am
Following an interactive read aloud of Wong Herbert Yee’s "Tracks In The Snow," a CMEE educator will teach kids how to make a snow globe of their very own.
Holiday Party and Sing-Along
Bay Street Theater
Corner of Bay and Main Streets, Sag Harbor
December 21, 2015, 7pm
Family fun event with caricatures and sing-alongs for both young and old alike. Don Duga, the creator of Frosty the Snowman, will draw your family into a scene from Frosty while Rick Unterberg, pianist who plays regularly at Town House, will lead the sing-alongs.
Winter Solstice Walk
Quogue Wildlife Refuge
3 Old Country Rd, Quogue
December 22, 2015, 4:30pm
Celebrate the winter solstice with a nighttime walk through the forest as we look and listen for nocturnal creatures and enjoy some night vision activities under the light of the moon. The 1 mile walk around Old Ice Pond will last approximately 1 hour. For families with children over 11.
Fishes & Butterfly Wishes New Year's Eve Party
Long Island Aquarium
431 East Main Street, Riverhead
December 31, 2015, 6:30pm-11pm
Join the Aquarium as they ring in the New Year. Bring the kids and join us for their annual Fishes & Wishes New Year’s Eve Celebration. There will be plenty of great food and great fun, plus the chance to see the Aquarium at night.
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Places featured in this article:
Bay Street Theater
Studio Art Water Mill Square
Children's Museum of the East End
Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Long Island Aquarium
