Greenport Carousel
Mitchell Park, Front Street, Greenport
Take a ride on Greenport's antique carousel. Open weekends 11am-5pm, it costs $2 per ride. Nab the brass ring while riding the carousel and you'll earn a free trip! An outdoor ice rink is located directly behind the carousel. Afterwards, enjoy a brisk walk around Greenport's quaint village and check out the nearby harbor. 

Long Island Science Center
11 West Main St., Riverhead
631-208-8000
It's Snowflake Week during the holiday break. From December 27-December 31, learn how snowflakes and crystals are formed. The Long Island Science Center features learning exhibits and education programs for children and families. Open Saturdays 11am-4pm. Click here for $1 off admission and 10 percent off science store purchases.

Atlantis Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
431 East Main St., Riverhead
631-208-9200
The indoor/outdoor aquarium also features an interactive butterfly and bird exhibit. Educational animal talks are scheduled throughout the day. Tickets start at $19.50. Click here for full rates to the exhibits. 

 
The Shark Exhibit at Atlantis/Photo credit: Jaime Sumersille

Children's Museum of the East End
376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
631-537-8250
The Children's Museum of the East End features several rooms and hands-on learning and exercise exhibits. Drive the captain's wheel of the two-story pirate ship, cozy into the library nook with a book or run in the playroom. During the holiday week, CMEE offers a drop-off program for children ages 3-6 from 9:30am-noon. On December 28th, it has an Ice Cream in a Baggie program where kids can make their own ice cream ($7 members, $18 for non-members, includes admission.) On December 29th, it's Waffle Day, where kids can make and enjoy waffles. ($5 members, $18 for non-members, includes admission.) 

Montauk Point State Park
200 Montauk Hwy., Montauk
On December 28th and December 29th at 11am. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 631-668-5000. Meet at the Lighthouse Grill and Concession. Be sure to dress warm and comfortably for this two-hour hike. $4 adults, $3 for children ages 3-18, children under 3 are free. Parking is free.

Greenport Carousel photo by Jaime Sumersille