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Planting Fields Foundation Education Center at the historic Laundry Building - 10:00 AM Pick
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Planting Fields Foundation Education Center at the historic Laundry Building - 10:00 AM Pick
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Family-Friendly Events on the East End, Hamptons & North Fork, August 8-10
August might be upon us, but summer in the Hamptons and the North Fork is still in full swing with more than a few family-friendly events happening, from the Sag Harbor Fire Department Carnival to a flea market in Westhampton Beach. We've come up with 9 must-attend events during the weekend of August 8-10.
Be sure to check out our Long Island Calendar for more kid-friendly activities, as well as our Hamptons and North Fork Guide. And don't forget to subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you can receive our roundup of fun things to do delivered directly to your inbox.
And for those of you staying out on the East End during the week, be sure to check out CMEE's Summer Concert Series every Tuesday this month. Mommy Poppins Hamptons and North Fork Family Guide is a proud sponsor and we'll be on hand each week with a new prize to give away! This Tuesday (8/12) will feature Tim and the Space Cadets, and we're giving away a $200 voucher toward a Manhattan birthday party.
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Sag Harbor Fire Department Carnival
Bring the whole family to the Sag Harbor Fire Department Carnival, which will feature rides, games, food and fireworks on Friday night, starting at dusk. The carnival runs from Friday through Monday, starting at 5pm each night at Haven's Beach. Cost: Pop tickets and arm bands available.
Friday, August 8
Singing Hay Ride
Harbes Farm, located at 715 Sound Avenue in Mattituck, will take your kids on a hay ride complete with singing from 2pm to 4pm. After the sing-along, the kids can take a farm tour and visit with some barnyard animals. Cost: $5
Saturday, August 9
Goat on a Boat Puppet Show
The kids will love to see Swimmy Vermont's PuppeTree's two shows based on Leo Lionnie's book, SWIMMY. The shows will be performed on Saturday from 11am to noon. Cost: $12/$10/$8
Make Bath Salts
Kids can learn how to make bath salts at the East Hampton Library at 2pm that they can use to relax in the tub. The program is for children ages 12 and up and pre-registration is preferred. Cost: Free
Summer Breeze and Windsock Story and Craft
Kids are invited to the Amagansett Free Library, located at 215 Main Street in Amagansett, to enjoy a few books and make a wind sock. The fun starts at 3:30pm and pre-registration is required. Cost: Free
Annual Southampton Antique Auto Show
Check out the cars at the Southampton Historical Society's annual antique auto show, which will be held from 10am to 3pm. The event, which will take place at the Southampton Historical Museum at 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton, will feature a variety of restored cards from the teens through the sixties. Cost: $5 adults; free for children.
Family Scavenger Hunt
Bring the kids to Orient Beach State park from 10am to 11:30am for a family scavenger hunt on the beach. The event, which is sponsored by the group for the East End, will give families the opportunity to comb the beach in search of items on their scavenger hunt list. Cost: $10 park entrance fee.
Sunday, August 10
Flea Market
Explore the Westhampton Rotary Flea Market, which will take place from 10am to 5pm on the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach, which is located at the corner of Main Street and Potunk Lane. The flea market will feature children's vendors selling jewelry, crafts, closing and toys, as well as live music and refreshments. Cost: $3 adults, $1 children.
Long Island Potato Festival
Celebrate at the Long Island Potato Festival, which will take place from 11am to 5pm at the Peconic Bay Winery, located at 31320 Main Road in Cutchogue. The event will feature mashed potato sculpting, best potato salad contest, mashed potatoes eating and a potato peeling contest. There will also be potato demonstrations, sack races and decorating contests. Cost: $20; children under 12 are free.
Photo Courtesy of Long Island Potato Festival.
