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On Saturday, December 13th, Heart of the Hamptons held its highly anticipated 22nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge at the famous Cooper's Beach in Southampton. Nearly 300 participants cheered along with the countdown before plunging into the Atlantic Ocean.

If you know Hamptons real estate (or read my column, or watch the Travel Channel), you’ve probably seen and heard from Sarah Doud—on a panel, sponsoring an event, or on one of the many media platforms that tap her for insight. She’s one of the most active and relatable voices on the East End, so it makes perfect sense...

On Saturday, December 13th, and Sunday, December 14th, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce and Visit Montauk hosted their 4th Annual Magic of Montauk Holiday Fair. The festive weekend featured live reindeer, food trucks, kids’ train rides, gift vendors, live music, a hot cocoa contest, holiday crafts, a Santa meet-and-greet, and more.

“Sag Saturdays” invite the community to a celebration of the very best that Sag Harbor has to offer. Every second Saturday of every month, starting this Saturday, December 13th, Sag Harbor will come alive with gallery shows, author readings, live music, tastings, and so much more.   

Holidays in the Hamptons are not taken lightly. From Southampton's impressive reindeer and Santa outdoor display suspended above Main Street to East Hampton's beautifully lit Christmas tree in Herrick Park, the Hamptons take holiday decor to new heights. Last year, the Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce introduced its inaugural Holiday Tour of the Inns, offering an inside...

The Parrish Art Museum invites the community to celebrate the season at its annual Winter Welcome Day and Holiday Market on Saturday, December 6, from 11:00AM – 5:00PM. The event offers a full day of free admission, family-friendly art activities, curator-led tours, local food trucks, and a festive artisan market featuring over 20 vendors of jewelry, ceramics, apparel,...

While many towns have Santa coming to visit, Santa is pulling out all the stops at this year's East Hampton Village Santa Fest on Saturday, December 6th! Santa Fest kicks off on Friday, December 5th, with a festive Sip and Shop from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the village. Stroll down Main Street for a jolly shopping experience...

East Hampton Historical Society hosted its annual House & Garden Tour on Saturday, November 29th. The highly anticipated event invited attendees to uncover five stunning architectural masterpieces in East Hampton. The event quickly sold out, as did the Friday kickoff cocktail party, set at a private, historic home located in the Devon Colony, which had previously been featured on...

Rejoice and Sing! will be held on December 7, at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church. Two performances will be offered, at 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Choral Society Resident Conductor Walter Klauss has programmed a repertoire to delight audiences and performers alike, featuring works by choral composers such as John Rutter, Jan Dismas Zelenka, and Bruce Saylor.

The 5th Annual Holiday Makers Market returns this weekend to The Church (48 Madison Street, Sag Harbor, NY), on Saturday, November 29th, and Sunday, November 30th, from 11 am to 5 pm. Tickets are only $5, and children (12 and under) enter free of charge. Support local makers and get into the holiday cheer as you shop for...