Cap Sept 20 OUT AND ABOUT WITH KIDS

Top Family Events To Check Out This Week

Exploration Garden

Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 9:30 a.m.

Your little explorer can head to Amber Waves Farm, where they will dig, plant, and water. Educators will be on hand to answer questions. While you’re there, you can explore the footpath, feed the chickens, and visit the market. The event is free, but a $10 donation is suggested.

376 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-5664, amberwavesfarm.org

Young Birder’s Club Meeting

Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m.

If your little explorer, ages 8-18, is interested in learning about birds, fly them over to SOFO, where they will learn about local birds in the area. Register in advance and bring your own binoculars if you have them.

377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-886-4547, sofo.org

D.I.Y. School Supplies

Tuesday, September 24, 3:30 p.m.

Decorate your notebooks, folders, and more with special accessories at the Quogue Library. The event is for kiddos in grades 3-5, and registration is required. Parents or guardians are required to stay on the premises throughout the duration of the program.

90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224, quoguelibrary.org

Chortles & Chuckles

Wednesday, September 25, 4:00 p.m.

Your little one, ages 3-5, can enjoy an afternoon of movement, giggles, and fun at the Hampton Bays Library. Pre-registration is required, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

52 Ponquogue Ave, Hampton Bays. 631-728-6421, hamptonbayslibrary.org

After-School Art With Melissa

Thursday, September 26, 4:00 p.m.

Your little artist can work on supervised multimedia projects that include supplies at East End Arts. Single classes are $27.50 for non-members and $22 for members. You can also purchase 5-class and 10-class passes. 

141 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-0900, eastendarts.org

Family Fun Activities

Agawam Park

Enjoy a playground, picnic tables, and restrooms at this popular park in Southampton, located within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

51 Pond Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0247, southamptonvillage.org 

Bridgehampton Candy Kitchen

Take your hungry littles to this old-fashioned luncheonette featuring homemade ice cream, triple-decker sandwiches, ice cream sodas, hot dogs, and more.

Montauk Highway, Bridgehampotn. 631-537-9885, yelp.com/biz/bridgehampton-candy-kitchen-bridgehampton

Children’s Museum of the East End

Enjoy a tree-climbing gallery, a seafaring ship, a windmill, a mini-golf course, and farm stands at one of the East End’s most popular attractions for little explorers.

376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250, cmee.org

Elizabeth Morton Wildlife Refuge

Take your kiddos on a self-guided hike through the Wild Birds Nature Trail at the Elizabeth Morton Wildlife Refuge. You can photograph deer, turkeys, and songbirds up close or walk the beach for almost two miles.

2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor. 631-725-7598, fws.gov/refuge/elizabeth-alexandra-morton. 

Hampton Mini-Golf

Enjoy Hamptons-themed mini-golfing with special kids’ pricing in Southampton. You can also grab a bite at the snack shop before heading home.

668 County Road 39, Southampton. 631-283-2158, hamptonminigolf.com

Hank’s Pumpkintown

Don’t miss a bustling weekend at Hank’s Pumpkintown, where you’ll find a corn maze, giant slides, wagon rides, apple picking, candy apples, cider donuts, and so much more!

240 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-726-4667, hankspumpkintown.com

Harbes Orchard

Don’t miss the pickin’ fun at Harbes Orchard in Riverhead, where you can enjoy apple picking, a corn maze, and pony rides. Ultima Gala, Blondee, and Zestar are available in early September. Admission includes a bag for apple picking and access to a tractor-pulled wagon.

5698 Sound Ave, Riverhead. 631-683-8388, harbesfamilyfarm.com/harbes-orchard

Milk Pail U-Pick

Don’t miss all your favorite apples, such as Jonamac, McIntosh, and Sansa, every Friday-Sunday and on school holidays at Milk Pail U-Pick.

50 Horse Mill Lane, Water Mill. 631-537-2565, milk-pail.com/u-pick-farm.php. 

Mugs on Main

Bring your hungry littles to this cafe in Riverhead that has a special “For the Littles” menu featuring kid-friendly meals with fries and a drink. Parents can enjoy a refreshing selection of lattes, handheld bites, and even cocktails.

33 E. Main Street, Riverhead. 631-381-0494, mugsonmain.com

Railroad Museum of Long Island

This museum, which is open through October and has locations in Greenport and Riverhead, features artifacts and model trains celebrating the history of the Long Island Railroad.

440 4th Street, Greenport. 631-727-7920, rmli.org/exhibitions

Waterdrinker Family Farm

Enjoy sunflower fields, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, and more at Waterdrinker Family Farm, which has locations in both Riverhead and Manorville.

4560 Sound Ave, Riverhead. 631-878-8653, water-drinker.com