Kid Activities In The Hamptons And North Fork This Weekend: June 29-30

6/27/13 - By Natalie Silverstein

Summer is in full swing. Before we gear up for patriotic fireworks and flags next week, take this last weekend of June to experience some unique activities on the East End. It's a great weekend for dog and cat lovers: celebrate your pets at the Pet Fest at the Bridgehampton Historical Society, or visit the car show and adoption fair at Bideawee. Looking for a fun ride? Build a cardboard boat and race on the historic Peconic Riverfront, or make some delicious, circus shaped waffles at The Children's Museum of the East End. Read on for our best picks for weekend fun in the Hamptons and North Fork.

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Saturday, June 29

Pet Fest - Bridgehampton
Bring your four-legged friend to the Bridgehampton Historical Society and experience a fun-filled day at the Pet Fest. Family friendly activities include pet acts, pet photo shoots, face painting, and pony rides, along with representatives from local and national animal rescue organizations, and on-the-spot pet adoptions. A donation drive, special luncheon, and exhibits round out this day for animal lovers young and old. Sandy, the famous pup from the Broadway production of Annie, makes an appearance and leads the Paws Across the Hamptons walk at 11 am.  

Drip Painting At Jackson Pollock's House - East Hampton
Tour Jackson Pollock's home and studio and see where the famous abstract impressionist artist created his masterpieces. Learn from artist and children's author Joyce Raimondo, who leads families in creating their own versions of Pollock's iconic drip paintings.

Cardboard Boat Races - Riverhead
Enjoy this annual event featuring elaborate cardboard boats created by local residents and businesses. Races along the Peconic Riverfront begin at noon, and prizes are awarded in various categories including most creative, ugliest, and best themed boats.  

Family Forest Walk To Wolf Swamp - Bridgehampton
Explore a three-quarter mile trail through the woods of a wetland habitat. Families listen for birds, identify insects, make leaf rubbings, and study plant life. This is a great way to get in touch with nature.  

Gaming Throwdown - Westhampton
Visit the Westhampton Beach Free Library and play the latest video games. This is a free event.

Science Saturdays - Riverhead
Find out why water is incredible at The Long Island Science Center. Learn all you need to know about water. Discover what floats and what sinks, and why, and test water from different sources including tap, river, and bottled. 

Talking Hands Theatre Presents Bugaboo Revue - Sag Harbor
The Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre hosts the Bugaboo Revue puppet show. Learn all about insects, why they are important, and why we should eat and garden organically.

Salsa Salsa - Bridgehampton
Spice up your afternoon with a visit to the Hampton Library for this fun event. Learn how to dance the salsa, while sampling a little bit of homemade salsa. This is a free event.

Home Canning Workshop - Riverhead
Learn how to can fruits and vegetables at the Hallockville Museum Farm. Water bath and pressure canning methods are explored, including a taste test of Long Island carrots that were canned using the pressure method.

Sunday, June 30

Car Show and Adoption Fair - Westhampton
Bideawee hosts this annual event featuring classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars, as well as food, music, and raffles. Cats and dogs are available for onsite adoption.

Waffle Day - Bridgehampton
The Children's Museum of the East End hosts this cooking event where families mix the batter and create Belgian waffles in various circus shapes.

Scary Movie Club - Westhampton
Kids 12-18 years of age are invited to join the Scary Movie Club at the Westhampton Free Library for a screening of Mama (Rated PG 13).

Independence Day Concert - Riverhead
Listen to patriotic and spiritual songs and see a multimedia presentation at the Living Water Full Gospel Church.

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