Kid Activities In The Hamptons And North Fork This Weekend: August 10-11

8/7/13 - By Natalie Silverstein

August is the height of tomato season, so plan a visit this weekend to the Tomato Fest at the Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market. Enjoy 15 plus varieties of tomatoes, along with workshops, live music, and hay rides. In Quogue, enjoy the Annual Art Show and Sale on the Village Green. The Westhampton Rotary Club hosts an annual flea market, which features live music and food. Plan a visit to the Children's Museum of the East End and enjoy Grandparent's Day festivities. Read on for more fun things to do this weekend in the Hamptons and North Fork. 

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Westhampton Rotary Club Flea Market - Westhampton
Browse through a wide variety of items, and enjoy live music and food on Main Street in Westhampton.

Tomato Fest - Riverhead
The Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market hosts this festival for tomato lovers of all ages. Enjoy 15 plus varieties of tomatoes, taste different tomato-based foods, learn how to make salsa, and attend a canning demonstration. Hay rides, farm animals, fiber arts, and workshops round out the festivities.

Firemen's Carnival - Sag Harbor
The Sag Harbor Firemen's Carnival is an annual tradition of games, rides, food, and fun.

Saturday, August 10

Grandparents Day - Bridgehampton
Bring a grandparent to the Children's Museum of the East End and enjoy a reading of the classic children's book, The Little Red Hen. Bake muffins and make a decoupage keepsake together. A great way to celebrate Grandparent's Day.

The Buzz About Cicadas And Cicada Search - Bridgehampton
Take an in-depth look at the cicada lifecycle. View Long Island cicada's up close, and learn to recognize what they leave behind when they grow and molt. 

Annual Art Show And Sale - Quogue
This annual show features 28 local artists showcasing their work. The Pond House is open during the show for viewing current exhibitions.

Dig That Beat - Amagansett
Visit the Amagansett Free Library to listen to a story about rhythm, and make a drum craft to take home.

Girls Who Looked Under Rocks Part 2: Salt Marsh - Bridgehampton
In part two of this educational series, learn about the salt marsh, and how it captivated Rachel Carson, the first woman hired at a government wildlife agency, and the author of The Sea Around Us and Silent Spring. Bring a sketchpad and notebook to use as a nature journal.

Sunday, August 11

Sun Day Solar Surprise - Bridgehampton
For kids who wonder about how the sun provides energy, this program captivates and delights. Learn how to use the sun's rays to boil water, roast a marshmallow, or fly a hot air balloon. Participate in hands-on solar demonstrations and enjoy solar-generated refreshments.

A Morning Of Music Making - East Hampton
The Perlman Music Program's Summer Music School students perform a family concert.

Photo Credit: Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market