Weekly Highlights Out East #3: July 29- August 4
My favorite farms for kids, summer galas, puppet shows and art classes (watercolors! ceramics!) and more...
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Southampton:
Southampton Hospital Foundation 67th Annual Summer Party: Saturday, August 2, 6 p.m., cocktails, dinner, and dancing to support Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.
Sagaponack:
Hetrick-Martin Institute School’s Out Fundraiser: Saturday, August 2, 5 p.m. cocktails and 7:30 p.m. VIP Best of the Hamptons Dinner. Raises funds to support LGBTQIA+ youth.
East Hampton:
Guild Hall 2025 Summer Gala: Friday, August 1, 6-11 p.m. Featuring cocktails, dinner, live entertainment in the museum and gardens.
Sagaponack:
Watercolor classes at Madoo: Thursday, July 31st, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Each session costs $95, includes materials, and is limited to nine participants, suitable for beginners through professionals — for adults only.
East Hampton:
LongHouse Reserve: Llewellyn Sánchez‑Werner: Fantasies and Daydreaming: Saturday, August 2, 5 p.m. Virtuoso pianist performs fantasy- and dream‑inspired works in the gardens.
Amagansett:
Amber Waves Farm Puppet Show: Sunday, August 3, 11-12 p.m. Enjoy a witty, 35-minute outdoor puppet performance by Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre. Adored by children!
Montauk:
Norah Jones at Montauk Point Lighthouse: Saturday, August 2. Doors open at 5 p.m., show starting at 8 p.m. Proceeds support the Montauk Historical Society’s lighthouse preservation efforts.
Southampton:
Ramblin’ Dan: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., or 12 - registration required
Rogers Memorial Library: Multiple offerings. Class registration is now open for August classes. Classes fill up and there’s often a waitlist.
ColorPop Workshop: Morning Workshops, Mini-Makers, open studio time, or afternoon drop-off sessions, and a Friday and Saturday evening session for Parent’s Night Out: 5:30-8 p.m.
Watermill:
Mudita Ceramics: Drop-in class on Saturday, August 2, 10-11 a.m. for ages 6-14 years
Bridgehampton:
Puppet Camp at Bridgehampton Museum: August 4–8, 9 –12  p.m. For children ages 4–7. Campers build and perform puppet stories using recycled materials, capped with a public puppet show. Weeklong tuition is $575 per child
Children’s Museum of the East End: Little Chefs classes, Future Fashion Stars, Messy Art Summer Series, and more - various times
Bridgehampton Library: Multiple offerings
Sagaponack:
The Green School: Farm camp, Pony camp, Riding lessons
Sag Harbor:
John Jermain Memorial Library: Multiple offerings
East Hampton:
Ramblin’ Dan: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12 p.m., or 4 p.m. - registration required
East Hampton Library: Multiple offerings
Amagansett:
Amber Waves Farm: Farm classes, cooking classes, and older kids afternoon sessions
Amagansett Library: Multiple offerings
Southampton:
Concerts in the Park: Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. at Agawam Park
Sunday Sounds: Thursday, July 31, Friday, August 1, and Sunday, August 3, 5-8 p.m. at Cooper’s Beach
Bridgehampton:
Films on the HayWall at Marders: Friday, August 1, 9:30-11:30 p.m. showing The Haunting
Sagaponack:
Drum Circle at Sagg Main Beach: Monday, August 4, 6:30 p.m.
Sunset Music at Wölffer Estate Vineyard: Friday, August 1, 5 p.m., Saturday, August 2 at 5 p.m., Sunday, August 3 at 3 p.m.
Yoga & Core Barre in the Vines at Wölffer Estate Vineyard: Saturday, August 2 & Sunday, August 3, 9 and 10:15 a.m. - reservations required $35
East Hampton:
Tuesdays at Main Beach: Tuesday, July 29, 6-8 p.m.
Summer Outdoor Movies: Wednesday, July 30, at sunset (~8:30 p.m.) at Herrick Park, showing Elf
Trivia Night at Swifty’s (The Hedges Inn): Every Sunday, 5-6:30 p.m.
Amagansett:
Story Time at Amber Waves Farm: Wednesday, July 30, 10 a.m. (free)
Movie Night in Amagansett Square: Wednesday, July 30, at sunset, showing Blue Crush
Farmers Market at Amagansett Square: Thursday, July 31, 3:30-6 p.m.
Morning Yoga at Amagansett Square: Saturday, August 2, 9-10 a.m.
A list of my top farm hits - check it out here
This candle is everywhere this summer and is worth the hype. But I think this one is even better.
Pizza on the grill. It’s easier than you think. Get some pre-made pizza dough (FreshDirect’s the best) and have at it! A pizza stone is optional. Recipe here.
It’s not happening this week, but so good you may want to plan in advance:
Sag Harbor Fire Dept. Carnival on Tuesday, August 5 through Friday, August 9, 5-10 p.m. at Haven’s Beach in Sag Harbor
Annual Hoe Down at Amber Waves Farm on Friday, August 15
SummerFest at Southampton Arts Center on Saturday, August 23
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