Cal 10/18 Out and About KIDS

Top Family Events To Check Out This Week

Not-So-Scary Haunted Treehouse at the Long Island Aquarium

Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, 7:00-9 p.m.

Your little one, ages 3-11, can enjoy unlimited tree house access, candy bags, pumpkin decorating, Halloween sand art, and an arcade play card on Fridays and Saturdays in October at the Long Island Aquarium. Tickets are $25 per person.

431 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-208-0466, .longislandaquarium.com

Arts & Eats: Tie Die Mixer

Friday, October 18, 2:45-4:30 p.m.

Teens in grades 9-12 are welcome to enjoy a colorful evening with friends at the Parrish Art Museum. The free event includes tie-dying, pizza, and soda. 

279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-283-2118, parrishart.org

Celebrate World Fossil Day: Make Your Own Fossil Dig

Saturday, October 19, 10:30 a.m.

Your little archeologist, ages eight and up, can dig for fossils buried in plaster and make their own fossil dig to take home. The fee for non-member kiddos is $10, with a $5 materials fee. Advanced reservations are required.

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

Spooky Saturday at the Farm

Saturday, October 19, 10:30 a.m.

Your little ghost can enjoy stories, sweets, crafts, and more in the Homestead Barn at Hallockville Museum Farm. Tickets are $10, and costumes are optional.

6063 Sound Ave, Riverhead. 631-298-5292, hallockville.org/countryfair

STEAM: Citrus Scented Playdough

Saturday, October 19, 11:00 a.m.

Your little sculptor, ages 3-5 years, can make a batch of citrus-scented dough and sculpt their creation at Project Most. Tickets are $25.

44 Meadow Way, East Hampton. 631-604-2777, projectmost.org

Fantastic Art Time

Saturday, October 19, 11:00 a.m.

Your little artist can paint, draw, and learn to work in multiple mediums under the guidance of instructor Kenneth Jackson in the Carriage House at East End Arts. Single classes are $32.50, or you can buy classes in packs of five or eleven.

141 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-369-2171, eastendarts.org

Enchanted Forest Trail

Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, 12:00 p.m.

Your little explorer, ages 3-7, can wear their costume while hiking the forest trails and meeting educational characters at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Reservations are required, and a $15 per person fee applies.

3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguewildliferefuge.org

Family Friendly Spooky Cruise

Saturday, October 19, 5:00 p.m.

Join the East End Seaport Museum for this boo-tiful cruise that includes stories about the history of the Bug Lighthouse. Bring your own snacks onboard.

103 3rd Street, Greenport. 631-477-2188, eastendseaport.org/cruises

Exploration Garden

Sunday, October 20, 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

Mummy Mason Jars

Thursday, October 24, 4:00 p.m.

Your little mummy in grades 3-6 can wrap a spooky lantern and meet new friends at the Hampton Bays Library. Registration is recommended as space is limited.

52 Ponquogue Ave, Hampton Bays. 631-728-6241, hamptonbayslibrary.org

October Spooky Movie: Hocus Pocus

Thursday, October 24, 6:30-8 p.m.

Your little ghoul in grades 5-12 can fly on over to the Convent Garden at the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library to watch this spooky 1993 movie while enjoying popcorn, witch’s brew, and Halloween treats. You’ll need to bring a chair or blanket.

27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.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

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

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

GDC Roller Skate Rink

Bring your active kiddos to the GDC Roller Skate Rink in Greenport, where they can enjoy an All-Skate session every Sunday. Skater admission is $10 and includes rentals. Non-skaters are $5. After-school Friday all-skates will resume in November.

102 Third Street, Greenport. 631-333-2644, greenportamericanlegion.org

John’s Drive-In

Bring your hungry kiddos in for some East End favorites in Montauk. The burgers, finger food, ice cream shakes, and fried fish dinners all get rave reviews from little visitors.

677 Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-5518, johnsdriveinmontauk.com

Long Island Aquarium

Bring your little guppies over to the Long Island Aquarium, where they’ll enjoy exhibits on reptiles, amphibians, bugs, butterflies, critters, and, of course, their favorite swimmy friends.

431 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-208-0466, longislandaquarium.com

North Fork Donut Company

Bring your little sweet teeth over to the North Fork Donut Company, where they’ll enjoy seasonal flavors like Apple Betty and Maple Snickerdoodle. 

100 Love Lane, Mattituck. 631-298-7941, nofodoco.com

Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Bring your little explorer to the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, where they can explore seven miles of walking trails open 365 days a year. There are also wildlife exhibits, live animals, a nature library, and a gift shop.

3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguewildliferefuge.org

Safari Adventure

Bring your playful kiddies in for open play with a soft playground, inflatables, a toddler area, arcade games, and a sensory calming spa. Safari Adventure is recommended for kiddos ages 1-10.

1074 Pulaski Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4386, safariadventureny.com

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. Hayrides, a corn maze, a beer garden, a mini-golf course, and a haunted house are also part of the fun on the weekends.

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