Kids

As a father of a two-year-old, I find myself speaking with a lot of other parents. A recent conversation I had shocked me. “My daughter the other day couldn’t read my handwriting because it’s in script.” “What do you mean? Isn’t your daughter like 12 or something?” “Yes, they don’t teach script in school anymore, you didn’t know...

When it’s time to spend some quality time with your kids, there is only so much Cocomelon that one man can take. You have to get out of the house and get some fresh air or some socialization for your kids to grow up healthy. Here are five spots in the Hamptons that you don’t want to miss...

The Children's Museum of the East End is a wonderful resource for the community. Their mission is "to spark imagination and foster learning for children of all backgrounds and abilities and to build strong connections within the East End community by providing playful experiences." They will be hosting several upcoming events.

Beth and Eric Wurzburg are two of the most positive people that you will ever meet in your life. They are the owners of East End Explorer, which offers amazing guided tours of the saltwater world of the Hamptons, whether it be on kayak, stand up paddle board or fishing boat. The service has been a great resource...

The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (WHBPAC) is a vital part of the East End community. In addition to performances and concerts in the theater, they also offer the Arts Academy, with programs and classes that aim to, in their words, "ignite the creative spirit in young people, spark a love of learning, and reinforce important life skills...

SouthamptonFest is back in its 10th year, drawing attendees from all over New York and featuring a weekend of arts, crafts, music, pumpkin carvers and the popular chowder contest -- plus a whole lot more.   The weekend begins with a high-energy cocktail party in Agawam Park -- a gathering of old and new friends --  with live...

The Parrish Art Museum celebrates art, artists, and the community at Welcome Day on Sunday, September 18th. An opportunity for all members of the community—adults, children, and families—to experience everything the Parrish offers year round. Visitors get free admission to the Museum all day and with free activities from 1-4 pm, including family art workshops, popup materials workshop...

The Children’s Museum of the East End will host its 12th Annual Family Fair fundraiser, “Rainbow Party” on Saturday, July 30 at 9:30am. The Fair will feature arts and crafts, water rides, live animals, games, entertainment, light bites and more! After a two-year hiatus, CMEE is excited to welcome nearly 400 children and families back for its biggest...

The Hampton Ballet Theatre School, the classical training ground on the East End, celebrating 15 years of dance in the Hamptons, will be performing the enchanting ballet Peter and the Wolf on Friday, July 29th at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Herrick Park, 67 Newtown Lane, East Hampton (rain date: Saturday, July 30th) , and Monday, August 1st,...

Learning to swim is immersive, literally. Nobody learns to swim on an iPad - you need a teacher you can trust before you get in the water. Local Hamptons company JR Lessons has the experience, passion and patience new swimmers need to learn. Hamptons.com sat down with founders Robert Maier and Joseph Colavito to talk about learning to...