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Waterdrinker Farm - 10:00 AM
Fink's Farn - 10:00 AM
Planting Fields Foundation's Education Center at the Historic Laundry Building - various times Pick
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Weekend Fun for LI Families in the Hamptons & North Fork, August 13-16
Eat, play, explore. Those would seem to be themes for the third weekend of August on the East End of Long Island. With just three weeks remaining before the unofficial end of the summer season, there’s still plenty of kid-friendly activity on both forks, especially for community-minded families with an appreciation of the natural world.
This weekend, kids can explore the maritime ecosystem, go on a butterfly hunt and pitch in on essential community projects. Afterward, gather at one of the three community barbecues in the area to share fun, games and, of course, chicken.
What a great weekend to explore East End culture. And as you do, be sure to check out our Hamptons and North Fork Family Guide for other inspiring things to do on the East East.
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Thursday, August 13 - Friday, August 14
Hamptons Music Festival - East Hampton. The final two days of the summer festival bring together an all-star cast for kids in grades K-12.
Thursday, August 13 - Saturday, August 15
Father Goose’s Tales - Sag Harbor. Try as he might, Father Goose just can't get the stories right in this puppet show retelling of classic nursery rhymes.
Saturday, August 15 - Sunday, August 16
Polish Town Fair - Riverhead. Families can enjoy music, games and traditional music with Riverhead’s Polish community.
Thursday, August 13
Beneath the Sea - Hampton Bays. Kids learn about the influence of Shinnecock Inlet on the aquatic inhabitants of Shinnecock Bay.
Blackberry Jamming for Tots - Riverhead. Kids pick blackberries, make jam and take a jar home from the Garden of Eve farm.
Songwriting Workshop -Amagansett. Indie performer Inda Eaton explains the process of songwriting, live performances and recording in a way that is sure to inspire your wannabe musician.
Friday, August 14
DIY Box Cars - Southampton. In this community service project, teens craft cardboard boxes into cars for younger kids to use in a drive-in movie program.
Saturday, August 15
Rebuild the Bird Nest - Quogue. Parents and children looking to help a good cause can volunteer to assist the Quogue Library staff in rebuilding its giant bird nest.
Greenport Fire Department Chicken Barbecue - Greenport. The department’s annual fundraiser stops traffic (literally) in the busy North Fork village. Families can come early to socialize.
Shelter Island Fire Department Chicken Barbecue - Shelter Island. Join as the island celebrates its fire department. Children are welcome to help shuck the corn and serve the chicken.
Sunday, August 16
Discover Coastal Birds - Bridgehampton. Join staff of the South Fork Natural History Museum for a boat voyage to seek out powerful seabirds, including shearwaters, petrels, jaegers and gannets.
Amagansett Fire Department Chicken Barbecue - Amagansett. Hungry diners should come early as the barbecued chicken goes quickly at the fire department's fundraiser.
Butterfly Treasure Hunt - East Hampton. Families can enjoy a whimsical morning hunt for feather butterflies, then create a butterfly mobile to take home.
East End Arts School Summer Concert - Mattituck. Students, alumni and faculty perform a free concert celebrating the school’s 20th anniversary.
Secrets of Pond Life - Bridgehampton. These interactive exhibits, one for kids 2-4 and the other for kids 6-9, explore the freshwater ecosystem of the East End.
Photo: Polish Town Civic Association
