Family-Friendly North Fork Events
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Family-Friendly Hallock State Park Preserve Beach Walk/Cleanup
Join AMSEAS at Hallock State Park Preserve for a beach walk/cleanup to learn more about conservation and your parks as you clean the beach! REGISTER HERE.
Group Skateboarding Lessons at Greenport Skate Park
Learn how to skateboard! In an effort to grow the community of skaters at the Greenport Skatepark, we are excited to kick off year 2 of group skate lessons. A portion of the proceeds goes to restoring Greenport Skatepark.
This is a 2-hour skate lesson, 10 AM - 12 PM on Saturday, 4/19 at Greenport Skatepark in Long Island.
This group lesson is for all skill levels! If you have never ridden a skateboard before, we will teach you how to get started. If you already know what you are doing, we will make sure to teach you as many tricks as possible!
$50/person. Ages 4-16.
Earth Day Beach Clean Up with North Fork Audubon
Join North Fork Audubon Board Members Theresa Dilworth and Carol Edwards for a special Earth Day event! Take a walk through the trails at Inlet Pond County Park, followed by a beach clean-up, helping to preserve the local environment and celebrate Earth Day in a meaningful way.
Learn more and register here.
Fink’s Country Farm Touch-A-Tractor
Three chances to see and learn about tractors and the equipment that grows your food.
On Saturday, April 19, Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fink’s Country Farm in Wading River invites families to its Touch-A-Tractor event!
Tickets cost $11+tax/person ages 3+ and include Touch-A-Tractor, admission to the barnyard, jump pillow, chicken show, play areas, and more. More info and tickets here.
Bella Anima Parties: Easter Pop Up Event
Join Bella Anima Parties at the Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River for an Easter Pop Up event featuring two package options.
Option 1 includes over five crafting stations, lemonade and Easter Peeps, and glitter tattoos. $20/child, $15/sibling
Option 2 includes many crafting stations, lemonade and Easter Peeps, hair braiding, makeup, and glitter tattoos. $40/child, $30/sibling.
Text to book your time slot between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 631-603-7722 and visit Bella Anima for info on public and private parties and events.
Mommas and Minis Papermaking Workshop
Mommas & Minis Paper Making Workshop, Sponsored by One for All Gifts
🌸 Create Beautiful Handmade Paper for Mother’s Day! 🌸
Join Rowan Craft Boutique for a special Mommas & Minis Paper Making Workshop on April 19 from 12–2 PM! This hands-on experience is perfect for parents and children to bond while learning the art of traditional paper making.
✨ What to Expect:
✔️ Prepare and blend your own paper pulp
✔️ Create delicate, flower-embedded sheets of handmade paper
✔️ Use your one-of-a-kind paper to craft a heartfelt Mother’s Day card
📍 When: April 19, 12–2 PM
💰 Cost: $45 per person/group
📍 Where: The Loft at Rowan Craft Boutique
Science Saturdays: Earthquake Architecture
Discover how architects design buildings to withstand natural disasters while building your very own toothpick building to see if it can withstand an “earthquake”!
Science Saturday Workshop prices ($20 per student) include the workshop and museum admission for the participating student. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must purchase admission upon entry ($15 per person). This is not a drop-off program, an adult must be present at all times. Science Saturdays are free for members. Enroll here.
4th Annual Earth Day Celebration with Slow Food East End
Don’t miss the 4th Annual Earth Day Celebration by Slow Food East End on Sunday, 4/19! Hosted at the beautiful Golden Acres Organic Farm in Jamesport, this year boasts over 35 East End vendors! A culmination of farmers, gardeners, food and beverage producers, makers, artists, artisans, and crafters with sustainability-focused demos and talks, live music by Points East and an eco-egg hunt by Party Animal North Fork — there's something for everyone.
Free admission, complimentary parking, food and beverage for purchase, give-what-you-can donation at check-in (suggested $20).
Keep your eye on Slow Food East End’s Instagram for more details.
6th Annual Maker Fair at Peconic Community School
The PCS Maker Fair is a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness in celebration of the Maker Movement.
“Making” is at the heart of the PCS project-based curriculum. PCS knows that working with our hands engages our minds in meaningful and memorable learning. And so, they’re thrilled to host their 6th Annual PCS Maker Fair to celebrate the power of “Making.”
PCS Students and local Makers from the community — woodworkers. robotics teams, artists, chefs, scientists, inventors, puppeteers, performers, and more -- will present workshops and interactive demonstrations all free to attendees! Join PCS for a day of community, collaboration and innovation at their new Cutchogue campus.
Suggested Donation: $15 per family
Fink’s Country Farm Touch-A-Tractor
Three chances to see and learn about tractors and the equipment that grows your food.
On Saturday, April 19, Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fink’s Country Farm in Wading River invites families to its Touch-A-Tractor event!
Tickets cost $11+tax/person ages 3+ and include Touch-A-Tractor, admission to the barnyard, jump pillow, chicken show, play areas, and more. More info and tickets here.
Family-Friendly Hallock State Park Preserve Beach Walk/Cleanup
Join AMSEAS at Hallock State Park Preserve for a beach walk/cleanup to learn more about conservation and your parks as you clean the beach! REGISTER HERE.
Family-Friendly Planting Day with Mattituck Park District
On Planting Day, volunteers will push aside woodchips, use a shovel to dig a hole, take a plant out of a container, cut its bound roots, place it in the hole, and put the dirt and chips back. This will be needed to happen over 1,600 times. Luckily the plants (and therefore the holes) are small, and the ground is soft because the rain has come. Nonetheless, a lot of volunteers (of all ages!) are needed.
Every adult participating must submit their own signup for themselves and their participating children. Please indicate if you can bring a shovel, work gloves, and a cultivator or similiar tool for the roots.
MPD will provide water. Volunteers will be asked to check in when they arrive.
Science Saturdays: Science Saturday National Audubon Day: Island Bird Food Fight!
It’s Audubon Day! Learn about evolution and how different birds evolved to have different niches, and compete to be the bird that gets the most food in an Island Bird Food Fight!
Science Saturday Workshop prices ($20 per student) include the workshop and museum admission for the participating student. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must purchase admission upon entry ($15 per person). This is not a drop-off program, an adult must be present at all times. Science Saturdays are free for members. Enroll here.
Discover the Night: Celebrating International Dark Sky Week and Earth Day
Visit Custer Institute and Observatory, Long Island's oldest public observatory (est.1927), to experience the dark skies in your neighborhood and learn about what you can do to protect the night sky and planet Earth.
Artificial light at night has revolutionized the way we live and work outdoors, but it has come at a price. When used indiscriminately, outdoor lighting can disrupt wildlife, impact human health, waste money and energy, contribute to climate change, and block our view of the universe. Learn ways that you can appreciate dark, star-filled skies while enjoying the benefits of responsible outdoor lighting. Learn too how you can make a positive change to protect our planet Earth.
Custer Institute and Observatory is located beneath some of Long Island's darkest skies, where on a clear dark night you can still see the Milky Way galaxy. Join in discovering (or re-discovering) the North Fork's night sky!
6:00pm - Guided walks through the Town of Southold’s ReWild native garden within the Town’s Arboretum at Custer Preserve. Learn about sustainable landscaping for thriving communities, from pollinators to people with the gardeners from ReWild Long Island and the Southold Peconic Civic Association.
7:00pm- Guided tours of Custer Observatory. Learn about the history of Custer Institute & Observatory and tour the exhibits and facility before dark.
8:00pm - Astronomy talk on the south lawn, "Spring Galaxies Far, Far Away", presented by lifetime Custer member, Randall DiGiuseppe (see below for details).
8:00pm to midnight - Stargazing. View the night sky through powerful telescopes guided by Observatory staff, including inside Custer's historic observation dome.
Throughout the event, visit tables by the North Fork Audubon Society, the North Fork DarkSky Coalition, North Fork Environmental Council, North Fork ReWild, and other community organizations to learn more about their work and some simple things you can do to help protect the night sky and planet Earth.
8:00PM -SPRING GALAXIES FAR, FAR AWAY (on the south lawn)
Spring is the season of renewal, rejuvenation, growth and galaxies...lots and lots of galaxies! Join stargazing lecturer Randall DiGiuseppe of the Custer Institute & Observatory as he guides you through a multitude of galaxies far, far away including the Leo Triplet, galactic marvels of the Virgo Cluster and the Sombrero Galaxy.
This event is being held outdoors and is open to everyone. Just bring an inquisitive mind, a blanket or chair and your imagination.
Randall DiGiuseppe is a professional artist, lecturer, telescope builder and amateur astronomer for over four decades. He is a lifetime member of the Custer Institute and Observatory and recipient of the Astronomical League’s Messier Award. He conducts lectures on the dynamics, history and art of the night sky throughout the country.
Please bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the outdoor presentation. This event is weather permitting - A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd in case of inclement weather.
Visitors may arrive at any time between 6pm and 11:30pm for this Dark Sky & Earth Day celebration. Due to limited space, registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to attend the 8pm astronomy talk.
A suggested donation of $5 for Adults, $3 for Children Under 16, and Observatory Members FREE helps support Custer Observatory.
Fink’s Country Farm Touch-A-Tractor
Three chances to see and learn about tractors and the equipment that grows your food.
On Saturday, April 19, Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fink’s Country Farm in Wading River invites families to its Touch-A-Tractor event!
Tickets cost $11+tax/person ages 3+ and include Touch-A-Tractor, admission to the barnyard, jump pillow, chicken show, play areas, and more. More info and tickets here.
Art Lab on the Lawn
Introducing Art Lab on the Lawn: An in-season invitation to get creative with your kid crew, brought to you by Artfully Long Island, Petite North Fork, and Hotel Moraine.
Together, we will provide monthly opportunities for families to enjoy the beauty and community of the North Fork while using recycled and upcycled materials to imagine and create. With a variety of interesting materials and endless possibilities, children can explore, create, and bring their unique ideas to life at their own pace.
Art Lab on the Lawn will take place on Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to attend anytime during that timeframe for an open art and creation session.
Tickets cost $15/artist, the event is open to children and adults of all ages.
Register here!
Art Lab on the Lawn open studio sessions will take place on the following Sundays at 11 a.m.: 4/27, 5/25, 6/8, 7/20, 8/17, 9/28, 10/26 on the lawn of Hotel Moraine, Greenport.
“Friends of a Feather” Monthly Family Bird Walk: Piping Plover
“Friends of a Feather” is a monthly bird walk for families with North Fork Naturalist Jennifer Murray of Turtleback Education and Conservation Center, providing an opportunity to learn about birds, “birding,” and community science projects. A meet-up may also include a workshop and/or a craft. Families will experience a different topic each month.
This April, discover the world of life of our Endangered Shorebird, the Piping Plover, by observing this shorebird at Breakwater Beach in Mattituck. Visit here for more details and to register.
Bella Anima Parties: Spring Break Pop-Up
Join Bella Anima Parties at the Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River for a Spring Break Pop Up event from Monday, 4/14 through Friday, 4/18.
The pop-up will feature pink lemonade, hair tinsel, hair braiding, manicures, glitter tattoos, makeup, and bracelet making. ($15 addtl for color braids.)
The cost is $30/child.
Text to book your one-hour time slot between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 631-603-7722 and visit Bella Anima for info on public and private parties and events.
Cardboard puppets with Carmen Campos
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where attendees will learn to craft unique cardboard marionette puppets—no strings attached! Using simple materials and your imagination, you'll design and assemble articulated puppets that come to life with movement. Perfect for all skill levels, this playful experience encourages storytelling, artistic expression, and fun!
with Carmen Campos from puppetED.
All tools and materials included. $60/attendee.
This workshop is designed for kids aged 8 to 14 years.
Hosted at VEME Studios in Greenport, NY
Register here.
Bella Anima Parties: Spring Break Pop-Up
Join Bella Anima Parties at the Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River for a Spring Break Pop Up event from Monday, 4/14 through Friday, 4/18.
The pop-up will feature pink lemonade, hair tinsel, hair braiding, manicures, glitter tattoos, makeup, and bracelet making. ($15 addtl for color braids.)
The cost is $30/child.
Text to book your one-hour time slot between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 631-603-7722 and visit Bella Anima for info on public and private parties and events.
Bella Anima Parties: Spring Break Pop-Up
Join Bella Anima Parties at the Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River for a Spring Break Pop Up event from Monday, 4/14 through Friday, 4/18.
The pop-up will feature pink lemonade, hair tinsel, hair braiding, manicures, glitter tattoos, makeup, and bracelet making. ($15 addtl for color braids.)
The cost is $30/child.
Text to book your one-hour time slot between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 631-603-7722 and visit Bella Anima for info on public and private parties and events.
NYMRC Springtime Sea Turtle Story Hour
Join NY Marine Rescue Center in Riverhead for sea turtle craft and storytime. Learn all about sea turtles while making your own sea turtle model with a working beak.
April 16th from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the NYMRC Education Center at the Long Island Aquarium. Please note that admission to the aquarium is not included in this experience.
Best suited for children pre-K through 2nd Grade.
$11/child. Register here.
Kids Ceramic Painting Workshop
Calling all little artists! Join So Sweet Sentimental for a Kids Ceramic Painting Workshop on April 15, at 4 p.m., during spring break at The Little Nook Bookstore in Wading River.
Let your child’s creativity shine as they paint their own garden or dinosaur figurines, enjoy a fun and relaxing atmosphere, and even get a $10 credit to shop at The Little Nook bookstore!
Spots are limited—email sosweetsentimental@gmail.com to sign up today!
Bella Anima Parties: Spring Break Pop-Up
Join Bella Anima Parties at the Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River for a Spring Break Pop Up event from Monday, 4/14 through Friday, 4/18.
The pop-up will feature pink lemonade, hair tinsel, hair braiding, manicures, glitter tattoos, makeup, and bracelet making. ($15 addtl for color braids.)
The cost is $30/child.
Text to book your one-hour time slot between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 631-603-7722 and visit Bella Anima for info on public and private parties and events.
Bella Anima Parties: Spring Break Pop-Up
Join Bella Anima Parties at the Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River for a Spring Break Pop Up event from Monday, 4/14 through Friday, 4/18.
The pop-up will feature pink lemonade, hair tinsel, hair braiding, manicures, glitter tattoos, makeup, and bracelet making. ($15 addtl for color braids.)
The cost is $30/child.
Text to book your one-hour time slot between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 631-603-7722 and visit Bella Anima for info on public and private parties and events.
Family Film Series: The Incredibles
The Family Film Series at The Suffolk continues.
Suit up for a super-powered adventure with a kid-friendly screening of Disney-Pixar’s The Incredibles! Watch the heroic Parr family as they save the day in a thrilling mix of action, laughter, and heartwarming moments. Bring the whole family and get ready for an incredible cinematic experience that will leave everyone cheering!
Featuring kid-friendly food & drink specials!
Bella Anima Parties: Slime Party
Join Bella Anima Parties at the Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River for a Slime Party Pop Up event!
The pop-up Slime Party will feature slime making, glitter tattoos, and bracelet making.
The cost is $20/child, $15/sibling.
Text to book your time slot between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at 631-603-7722 and visit Bella Anima for info on public and private parties and events.
Princess Tea Party at Long Island Aquarium
Get your little Prince or Princess and head to the Long Island Aquarium’s Princess Tea Party! There, dance and sing with all of your favorite princesses. Formal white glove tea service will be served in the elegant Sea Star Ballroom, with finger sandwiches and sweets.
Sunday, April 13, 2025 • Two seatings: 10am & 12:30pm
Reservations required. Purchase here: Buy Now or call 631.208.9200 ext. 426
$55 (adults 13+)*
$49 (children 3-12)*
$10.35 (children 2 and under)*
Members Save 10%!
Aquarium admission is NOT included in this price, but discounted tickets are available for separate purchase.
Science Saturdays: National Big Wind Day: Pinwheel Engineering
It’s National Big Wind Day! Learn about wind energy and how to make the perfect pinwheel, before designing your own to take home!
Science Saturday Workshop prices ($20 per student) include the workshop and museum admission for the participating student. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must purchase admission upon entry ($15 per person). This is not a drop-off program, an adult must be present at all times. Science Saturdays are free for members. Enroll here.
No Sew Fabric Easter Eggs at Rowan Craft Boutique
HOP INTO SPRING at Rowan Craft Boutique.
No-Sew Refillable Fabric Egg Workshop
Saturday, April 12th | 12–4 PM
$40 per set (12 eggs) – Families welcome to share!
Create your own magical set of soft, reusable fabric eggs—perfect for hiding treats, decorating, or gifting!
No sewing experience needed – just bring your creativity!
BONUS: Once you’re done crafting, head to the candy bar to fill your eggs with goodies!
Spots are limited – hop to it!
Bella Anima Parties: T-Swift Era Pop-Up
Join Bella Anima Parties at the Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River for a Taylor Swift-themed Pop Up event!
The pop-up will feature hair braiding, bracelet making, makeup, manicures, karaoke, Taylor Swift life-size cutout, and pink lemonade in Champagne flutes.
The cost is $35/child.
Text to book your time slot between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at 631-603-7722 and visit Bella Anima for info on public and private parties and events.
Family-Friendly Hallock State Park Preserve Beach Walk/Cleanup
Join AMSEAS at Hallock State Park Preserve for a beach walk/cleanup to learn more about conservation and your parks as you clean the beach! REGISTER HERE.
The Great Matzah Bake-Off with Chabad North Fork
Kids of all ages are invited to the Great Matzah Bake-Off.
A Passover Experience Coming to the North Fork.
This Passover, Chabad is turning up the heat with the Great Matzah Bake-Off, an unforgettable event where Jewish children and families will experience the holiday of Passover in a whole new way. Beginning with a visit to the Matzah Mill, children thresh, winnow, and grind their very own flour just like our ancestors did! From there, kids will make the matzah: thin, crispy, and just the right shape. The kids will go home with the title of The Ultimate Matzah Masters! Once the flour settles, children will design their very own Afikomen Bags, gleaming with gold leaf, to make their seder tables dazzle. Passover is more than just the story of our exodus from Egypt; it’s about the enduring strength and resilience of the Jewish people. Matzah is not just a symbol of our freedom it’s the bread of faith, reminding us that when we stand united in our belief, we can overcome any challenge. This program is about empowering children to embrace their roots, stand strong in their faith, and celebrate the incredible journey of our people.
Native American Zoomorphic Pinch Pot Workshop
Environmental artist and educator Tony Valderrama will lead this workshop with Group for the East End at Downs Farm Preserve in Cutchogue.
This program is a perfect blend of culture, art, wildlife, and music. Each participant will learn about basic ceramic techniques while creating a personalized clay pinch pot into the form of their favorite animals. Pinch pots were one of the most basic forms of Native ceramics, decorated with symbols and designs to share stories. Participants will also learn about Native American culture through artwork and flute music.
Registration is required for this family-friendly event.
For more information, contact Group outreach director Taralynn Reynolds at taralynn@thegroup.org.
Science Saturdays: National Wildlife Week: Amazing Adaptations
Learn how animals and plants adapt to different environments while creating your very own animals and adaptations to take home!
Science Saturday Workshop prices ($20 per student) include the workshop and museum admission for the participating student. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must purchase admission upon entry ($15 per person). This is not a drop-off program, an adult must be present at all times. Science Saturdays are free for members. Enroll here.
Group Skateboarding Lessons at Greenport Skate Park
Learn how to skateboard! In an effort to grow the community of skaters at the Greenport Skatepark, we are excited to kick off year 2 of group skate lessons. A portion of the proceeds goes to restoring Greenport Skatepark.
This is a 2-hour skate lesson, 10 AM - 12 PM on Saturday, 4/5 at Greenport Skatepark in Long Island. In case of rain, the lessons will be rescheduled to the same time on Sunday, 4/6.
This group lesson is for all skill levels! If you have never ridden a skateboard before, we will teach you how to get started. If you already know what you are doing, we will make sure to teach you as many tricks as possible!
$50/person. Ages 4-16.
Cedar Beach Clean-up with Back to the Bays
Join Back to the Bays Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cedar Beach in Southold to help clean the beach and marshlands of manmade debris and learn about the importance of marsh grasses as the group discusses decreases in marshlands and the ways that CCE is working to restore them.
Learn more and register here.
Family-Friendly Hallock State Park Preserve Beach Walk/Cleanup
Join AMSEAS at Hallock State Park Preserve for a beach walk/cleanup to learn more about conservation and your parks as you clean the beach! REGISTER HERE.
Music Masters Youth Jazz Concert
Join East End Arts for the Music Masters Youth Jazz Concert at the Jamesport Meeting House. Support local young musicians as they perform under the direction of jazz master, Dr. Frank Hansen. Tickets from $23.18 with proceeds supporting the East End Arts Council Music Scholarship Fund. Purchase here.
Science Saturdays: National Smoke & Mirrors Day - Optical Illusions
Learn how optical illusions trick your brain and how they've been used throughout history while making your own project to take home!
Science Saturday Workshop prices ($20 per student) include the workshop and museum admission for the participating student. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must purchase admission upon entry ($15 per person). This is not a drop-off program, an adult must be present at all times. Science Saturdays are free for members. Enroll here.
Catapano Dairy Farm Opens for the Season
Catapano Dairy Farm in Peconic opens for the season on Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. They’ll be open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend, then Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through the spring. Visit to see the newest goat kids and be on the lookout for upcoming baby goat cuddling sessions and goat yoga.
Peconic River Herb Farm Season Opener and Annual Spring Yard Sale
Peconic River Herb Farm opens for the season on Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. The enchanting garden center will be open for its annual Spring Yard Sale on 3/29 and 3/30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Explore the grounds with your family.
Family-Friendly Hallock Beach Walk/Cleanup
Join AMSEAS at Hallock State Park Preserve for a beach walk/cleanup to learn more about conservation and your parks as you clean the beach! REGISTER HERE.
Sang Lee Farms Season Reopening
The farm stand at Sang Lee Farms is open for the season! They will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9-5 for early spring.
Stop in to stock up on all of your favorites – Veggies, Pestos, Dressings, Bagged Greens, Pickled & Fermented Items, Added Value Grocery Items and more!
“Return of the Osprey” Celebration
Get ready for another season of this conservation champion, the Osprey, North Fork’s beloved and iconic comeback kid. From beach clean-ups to Osprey nesting platform installations, prepare for this fish-eating raptor’s return through this annual celebration. It is important this time of year to remove as much marine debris as possible since Osprey often pluck hazardous items like marine rope, fishing line, and balloon strings from the shoreline as nesting material, leading to potential entanglements. Mattituck Park District is hosting this event again at Breakwater Beach. Besides assisting with the installation of another Osprey nesting platform and marine debris cleanup, we will also help install the threatened and endangered shorebird fencing for this important North Fork nesting site. Meet a few of our local environmental organizations to learn how they help protect and improve our precious natural resources.