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Kid Activities In The Hamptons And North Fork This Weekend: August 17-18
This weekend, discover the graffiti artist within at the Children's Museum of the East End, or explore nature and wildlife at the South Fork Natural History Museum. Future firefighters enjoy truck rides and water games at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department Annual Open House. Celebrate Polish heritage on Long Island with polka dancing and kielbasa in Riverhead at the Annual Polish Town Fair & Polka Festival. Read on for more enjoyable activities in the Hamptons and North Fork.
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Annual Polish Town Fair & Polka Festival - Riverhead
Celebrate Polish-American heritage with food, music, and dancing at this 39th Annual Festival. Enjoy a reenactment of a traditional Polish wedding. Kids enjoy carnival games and rides, along with a polka dancing demonstration.
Saturday, August 17
Love On A Leash - Westhampton Beach
Support Bideawee and pet adoption with a walk through Westhampton Beach Village with a favorite pet.
Everyone Can Find Their Inner Artist - Bridgehampton
Meet graffiti artist Angel Ortiz, a.k.a LA ROC. Create an artist name, or tag, and learn the techniques of graffiti art using paint pens and watercolors. Collaborate on a large-scale mural for the museum.
House Tour - Shelter Island
Visit the historic Shelter Island homestead for a self-guided tour.
Go Fish - Amagansett
It's all about fish at the Amagansett Library. Read some fishy tales and make a fish craft.
Harbes Western Family BBQ - Jamesport
A Western-style BBQ that is perfect for the entire family. Enjoy a dinner of pulled pork, spare ribs, hot dogs, roasted corn, grilled vegetables, salad, and dessert. Kids enjoy hay rides, music, pony rides, a bounce house, and roping lessons. Learn how to lasso a make believe steer.
Girls Who Look Under Rocks Part 3: Wildlife - Bridgehampton
In the third installment of this series, watch and hear Vineyard Field come alive around sunset from the museum's upper deck. Bring along a sketchbook or a notebook to use as a nature journal.
Sunday, August 18
Nature Songwriting - Bridgehampton
Listen to nature-inspired music at the South Fork Natural History Museum. Explore the Old Field habitat for ideas. Learn how to brainstorm lyric writing and melody ideas to create nature-inspired songs.
Tomato Tasting With Invincible Summer Farms - Riverhead
Steph Gaylor from Invincible Summer Farms in Southhold discusses why heirloom tomatoes are so special. Sample dozens of varieties and learn tips on how to grow them.
Annual Open House - Westhampton Beach
The Westhampton Beach Fire Department opens its doors for an annual Open House, featuring truck rides, live demonstrations, smokehouse, and water games.
Photo Credit: Westhampton Beach Fire Department
