Weekend Fun for LI Kids in the Hamptons & North Fork, July 24-26

7/21/15 - By James Smith

It’s late July on the East End of Long Island and the natural world is on full display. North Fork or South, families eager to experience nature’s pageantry will find no shortage of opportunities. From beach walks to nature hikes and bike rides, it’s all about the environment this week as the East End readies itself for the last complete month of summer.

But rest assured, those not inclined to follow nature’s instincts will find plenty to do this weekend as well. On the North Fork, there are theater productions and music fairs; on the South Fork, carnivals, sports and music. And for even more happening in the area, check out our Hamptons and North Fork Family Guide.

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All Weekend
Annual Town Carnival -Southampton. Enjoy family fun, food and rides on the carnival’s final weekend of the year.


All Shook Up, the Musical - Mattituck. The North Fork Community Theatre’s 2015 Youth on Stage production is based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and features songs from Elvis Presley.

Friday, July 24

Flat-Bottom Boat Ride - Flanders
. Kids can explore Flanders Bay and the creatures that reside in it while on the Long Island Aquarium’s flat-bottom boat.



Lyrical Workshop for Kids - Cutchogue. This music together class is perfect for newborns through age 5 eager for an introduction to melodies and lyrics. 


Saturday, July 25-Sunday, July 26

Country Music Festival 2015 - Riverhead
. Families can enjoy two days of vendors, crafts, monster truck rides, food, dancing and more in this celebration of country music.


Saturday, July 25
East End Shorebirds - Southampton
. South Fork Natural History Museum executive director Frank Quevedo leads a shorebird migration walk; for kids 12 and older.


Moths by Moonlight - Bridgehampton. In this SoFo discovery walk, kids learn about a moth’s life history, its relationship to butterflies and how to set up a nighttime moth study site.



North Fork Bike Ride - Greenport. Parents and children 12 and older can tag along on a guided bike ride from Greenport through East Marion and on to Orient. 



Parent-Child Tennis Tournament -Southampton. This fun and competitive afternoon of tennis at the Future Stars camp pairs parents and kids in doubles play.


Yoga for Kids - Montauk. Kids learn challenging and creative yoga poses in a playful way.

Sunday, July 26
Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores Lecture -Bridgehampton
. SoFo educator Ariana Cassa leads a fun-filled explanation of the differences between these three types of animals.


Dragonfly and Damselfly Walk -Bridgehampton. This local pond walk details the basics of the insects’ life cycles, habitats and identification, as well as observation skills and the proper technique of netting, studying and releasing.

Photo: Country Fest Long Island