Kid Activities In The Hamptons And North Fork: Labor Day Weekend August 31 - September 2

8/29/13 - By Natalie Silverstein

It's hard to believe that Labor Day is already here. The unofficial end of summer offers plenty of options to squeeze in a few more days of fun before heading back to school. The Optimum Kids Day at the Hampton Classic is a highlight for families, offering everything from pony rides to face painting. Soak up some Native American culture at the Shinnecock Pow Wow. Or take in a performance of Fancy Nancy: The Musical at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the last days of summer, and read on for our top picks for this Labor Day weekend.

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Shinnecock Pow Wow - Southampton
This festive annual event features native arts, crafts, food, and a sunset fire lighting. Enjoy live entertainment, along with drum and dance contests. Over 100 tribes are represented.  

Westhampton Festival Of The Arts - Westhampton
Mingle with the artists at this annual fine arts festival featuring painting, photography, and sculpture.

Saturday, August 31

Optimum Kids Day At The Hampton Classic - Bridgehampton
Celebrate with a variety of activities and attractions for kids of all ages. Highlights include the Amazing Zola, Ruby the face painter, free pony rides for kids under 12 years of age, workshops and shows by the Bellini Family Circus, crafts, and live animals. 

Backyard Homestyle BBQ - East Hampton
Bring the whole family to the Chabad Lubovitch for this all-you-can-eat kosher BBQ filled with classic dishes. 

Snapping Turtles: Prehistoric Monster Hunt - Bridgehampton
There's something for every turtle lover this weekend at the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center. Learn about the Snapping Turtle, which grows to a length of 3 feet from head to tail and weighs up to 70 lbs. Also get to know the Painted Turtle and the Stinkpot Turtle.

End Of Summer Celebration: Erik's Reptile Edventure - Bridgehampton
Erik and his crew invade the Hampton Library with their reptile friends. Learn about lizards, snakes, toads, turtles, crocodilians, salamanders, arachnids, and myriapods.

Sunday, September 1

The Hampton Classic - Bridgehampton
One of the largest outdoor horse shows in the U.S.A. continues on Sunday with closing day festivities.

Southampton Antiques Fair - Southampton
Antiques, jewelry, furniture, vintage clothing, glass, ceramics, and collectibles are featured at this sale, which is inside the White House and on the lawn.

Fancy Nancy: The Musical - Westhampton Beach
Based on the popular book about a little girl who loves all things fancy and frilly, this show delights young children with songs, dancing, colorful costumes, and life lessons. 

Bay Seining With Al Daniels - Sag Harbor
Fisherman Al "Big Time" Daniels sweeps his seining net through the waters of Noyac Bay and brings in a variety of marine animals, including fish, scallops, crabs, and turtles.

Monday, September 2

Vines And Canines Education Vineyard Walk - Riverhead
Bring a dog to the Martha Clara Vineyard and go on an educational walk to learn about wine making. Dog and cat food donations are requested to support a local shelter.

Photo Credit: Shinnecock Nation