August 22nd through August 29th
Friday, August 29 - Sunday August 31: The Classic, BH
If you haven’t been there yet, find your way to the Classic this weekend! Saturday is kids’ day, but there’s fun to be had anytime!
Where: The Hampton Classic Field, BH
When: 8:30 - 5:00
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up
$: $10/person or $20/carload
More Info: www.hamptonclassic.com
Friday, August 29 - Sunday August 31: 62nd Shinnecock Pow Wow, SH
The Shinnecock Indian Nation’s August Harvest evolved into the annual Labor Day Weekend Powwow. Activities include music & dance performances, fire lighting at sunset, demonstrations, foods and native crafts.
Where: Shinnecock Reservation, SH
When: 3:00 p.m. on Friday; 10:00 a.m Saturday and Sunday
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up
$: $10/adult or $7/kids
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Friday, August 29: Minkie the Monkey and Friends, Sag Harbor
Saturday, August 30
Join Minkie the Monkey and friends as they make fun on a cloudy day. Hand puppets. And now you can take Minkie home with you! The new Minkie Time DVD is full of your favorite songs and characters. Running just under an hour, Minkie Time has a Circle Fun segment with songs and four different Minkie episodes.
Where: Goat on a Boat, Sag Harbor
When: 11:00 a.m.
Who: best for ages 2-7
How: Call to register or just show up
$: $10 most; $9 members/grandparents; $5 kids under three
More Info: www.goatonaboat.org; 631.725.4193
Friday, August 29: Vegetables’ Destiny, Amagansett
Liz Joyce and Juliana Nation perform Vegetables’ Destiny, the final performance in the summer puppet series.
Where: Amagansett Square
When: 5:30 p.m.
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up
$: Free
More Info: www.goatonaboat.org; 631.725.4193
Saturday, August 30: Great Tomato Taste-Off, Amagansett
Don’t miss this now-famous event! This year, Quail Hill Farm is organically growing 50 varieties of cherry, paste and heirloom tomatoes of all shapes, sizes and colors including red, pink, orange, yellow, purple and green. With pen and clipboard in hand, you will taste and rate your way among large tables lined with plates of tomatoes cut into bite-sized pieces. The Great Tomato Taste-Off is a unique opportunity to sample all varieties of tomatoes at one time and vote for your favorites.
Where: Apple Orchard at Quail Hill Farm, Deep Lane, Amagansett
When: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Who: everyone who loves tomatos
How: Just show up
$: $10
More Info: www.peconiclandtrust.org
Saturday, August 30: Fireworks, EH
East Hampton fireworks! Raindate is August 31.
Where: Best viewed from Main Beach
When: 9:00 p.m.
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up.
$: free
More Info: 631.324.4150
Saturday, August 30: Snapping Turtles: Prehistoric Monster Hunt, BH
Of ancient lineage, the snapping turtle, which can grow to a length of 3 feet from head to tail and weigh as much as 70 pounds, will be the main subject of this adventure with Andy. You’ll also get to know the Painted Turtle, and perhaps meet up with the aptly named Stinkpot Turtle.
Where: South Fork Natural History Museum
When: 10:00 a.m.
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up.
$: $7/adults; $5 ages 3-12; free under 2 and under
More Info: 631.537.9735; www.sofo.org
Saturday, August 30: Paint it Out, EH
Spatter it! Drip it! Discover how famous artists Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner invented new ways of painting. Explore their art and studio, and then drip and pour paint onto huge paintings outdoors on the spectacular grounds of their home.
Where: Pollock-Krasner House, 830 Fireplace Rd, EH
When: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30
Who: kids 4-12 and their adult companions
How: Registration is required
$: $30
More Info: 917.502.0790; www.joyceraimondo.com
Sunday, August 31: Pancake Breakfast, Sag Harbor
Pancakes, Bacon & Eggs, Breakfast Sausage, the Famous Firehouse Home Fries, Juice and Coffee. Breakfasts are Hosted By the Sag Harbor Fire Dept Sports Committee and Ladies Auxiliary so they can better serve our members and the community.
Where: Sag Harbor Fire Department, 1357 Brick Kiln Road
When: 8:00 a.m.
Who: families
How: Just show up
$: $12 for adults; $6 for kids
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Sunday, August 31: Help Soccer Kick Cancer, Center Moriches
Center Moriches Relay For Life is hosting its’ 4th annual ‘Help Soccer Kick Cancer’ fundraiser. This year the CMFD 1888 plays the MYO Coaches. The festivities will begin with a demonstration from Skydive Long Island. For the halftime entertainment local Long Island band Altamonte will play and Grucci fireworks will be at the end of the game. Prices include food at half time; there will be raffles and giveaways. All proceeds to the American Cancer Society.
Where: Center Moriches High School, Frowein Road, Center Moriches
When: doors open at 5:00 p.m., opening ceremonies at 6:00 p.m.
Who: families
How: Just show up
$: $10 for adults; kids under 12 are free
More info: 631.728.4924
Sunday, August 30: Colorful Cows @ The Golden Eagle, EH
Painting workshop based on Franz Marc
Where: The Golden Eagle, EH
When: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Who: 6-13 year olds
How: call to register: 324-0603
$: $20.00
More Info: www.goldeneagleartclasses.wordpress.com
