Calling all Swifties! ✨ Head to The Suffolk on January 25th as Fearless: The Taylor Swift Experience returns for a day of sparkle, sing-alongs, and showgirl dreams. Attend decked out in your best era-inspired outfit and friendship bracelets — we don’t know if it gets better than this! 💖

From Fearless twirls to Reputation glam and Lover pink, get ready to sing your heart out, trade bracelets, and celebrate every era together. Grab your besties — it’s time to make the whole place Shimmer. ✨💎

🎟️ Tickets here!

Ages 7–12

Each kid gets a mini box of surprise materials (fabric scraps, buttons, paper, sticks, etc).
Their challenge: turn it into art! Encourages creativity + problem solving.

Kids dive into a world of imagination with surprise art kits filled with unexpected materials like fabric scraps, buttons, colorful papers, and little objects. With no rules and endless possibilities, they’ll turn their mystery box contents into a one-of-a-kind creation—encouraging creative problem-solving, resourcefulness, and pure artistic play. Every box is different, and every artwork becomes a unique story only they could make!

NOTE: We will be using sharp scissors and hot glue. Please do not sign kids younger than 7 years old.

REGISTER HERE

Attend a beginner-friendly make-and-take needle felting workshop, Saturday, January 24, 10am - 1pm at North Fork Fiber Arts on Love Lane in Mattituck.

Brighten up the January doldrums with this engaging and creative activity. Students will make an adorable snowman friend while learning all about the therapeutic art of needle felting. This is a great craft for beginners - the learning curve is quick, and it requires minimal supplies to get started. It makes a great family activity, too!

So grab your friend, partner, or kids (ages 10 - 14 must be accompanied by an adult). No previous experience necessary, and all materials are included.

Friday, January 23, 2026, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Come join the fun this winter at the Recreation Center with your friends!  Play board games, ping pong, giant Jenga, cornhole, arts & crafts, and more!

For more information call the Youth Bureau at 631-765-8251 or send an email to heatherh@southoldtownny.gov

There is no charge for this program but registration is required.

Join The Sweet Escape for the sweetest Valentine’s celebration!

📅 Monday, January 19th
🕚 11AM–3PM | Hourly Celebration Sessions — ONE-HOUR SESSIONS ARE FILLING QUICKLY
💲 $20 per child

✨ Each child will:
🍫 Create their own Mini Chocolate Breakable Heart
🍬 Fill it with Valentine’s candy & decorate with chocolate + sprinkles
🎲 Enjoy Valentine’s games & prizes
💖 Get fun Valentine’s Day temporary tattoos

📍 The Sweet Escape Macarons & Candy Shop
🔗 Sign up: www.thesweetescapemacarons.com

Join Bella Anima for a WICKED Doll & Me Pop-Up on MONDAY January 19.

This magical experience is perfect for kids who love glam, dolls, and a little sparkle!

💖 Bring your favorite doll (hair pre-brushed & ready!) and learn how to hair bead her hair together
💚Wicked-themed table décor in green or pink
💖Color braids, manicure & makeup with face gems
Glitter tattoos
💚Pink & green fluffy slime making
💖A fun “me & my doll” bonding experience parents love!

🌟Appointments available between 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
$55 per child | $45 per sibling

💚💖Spots are limited — text 631-603-7722 to book!

Drop into Michael’s Arts and Crafts in Riverhead on Sunday, 1/18, from 2 to 4 p.m. for Fabric Bracelet making.

There is no fee to join this session; however, you must buy the base fabric, all other supplies are provided.

No registration required. Learn more here.

Join Artfully Long Island and Petite North Fork on Sunday, 1/18, for a morning of open art exploration, good vibes, and great views at Hotel Moraine.

Sunday, Jan. 18

TWO SESSIONS:

10:30 - 11:30 AM OR 12 - 1 PM

Hotel Moraine, Greenport

$15/artist of all ages

Register here or at the door: [https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdePQQ0cwQNMR.../viewform]

Head to Barnes and Noble in Riverhead for a storytime reading of “Gertie Saves the Day” by Karen Nespoli.

Description:

Gertie is determined to win the Groundhog Day Celebration Competition. Jeff may think that she is too short to win the competition, but Gertie is in it to win it.

No RSVP required.

When: Saturday, January 10th 10:00am- 11:00am 

Where: Laurel Lake, Mattituck

Join Peconic Baykeeper and Peconic Estuary Partnership for our fourth year of Winter Watershed Walk Series! This year’s series features four new and different locations around the Peconic Estuary.

We are hitting the trails again this winter to explore some of the beautiful locations around the Peconic Estuary. This is a great chance to learn more about the coastal habitats in the watershed. Walks are open to all ages, please register ahead of time so we may contact you in the event of a cancellation or rescheduling.

Please dress for your comfort, warm layers, hats and gloves are encouraged. We will plan to meet at the trailhead and begin walks shortly after our given start time if you are running late or can no longer attend a walk you have signed up for please let us know. We will do our best to wait for all confirmed registrants.

This year we are starting a new Winter Watershed Walk Challenge and continuing our hot chocolate tradition after our walks! We’ll bring the thermos, you bring a reusable mug! Attend any walk and get entered into our raffle to win a swag bag from Peconic Baykeeper and Peconic Estuary Partnership! Swag bag includes t-shirts and hats, tote bag, a reusable water bottle, and a pet waste bag dispenser! One walk = one entry!

Learn more and register here

Join Artfully Long Island and Petite North Fork on Sunday, 12/28, for a morning of open art exploration, good vibes, and great views at Hotel Moraine.

Sunday, Dec. 28

TWO SESSIONS:

10:30 - 11:30 AM OR 12 - 1 PM

Hotel Moraine, Greenport

$15/artist of all ages

Register here or at the door: [https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdePQQ0cwQNMR.../viewform]

Join Turtleback Environmental Education Center for a warm and welcoming Winter Solstice celebration featuring a peaceful nature walk, seasonal refreshments, and simple festive activities and crafts around the fire!  Gather with community to honor the return of longer days and “bring in the light” together as we celebrate renewal and connection!

Featuring special guest, Dr. Carmen Campos of PuppetEd!

This is a FREE event. Registrants will receive instructions on parking prior to the event.

Register here

Come and share in a North Fork holiday tradition when the Jamesport Meeting House Chorus presents Carols & Cookies on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 4 p.m. at the Jamesport Meeting House, 1590 Main Rd. in Jamesport. A hallmark of the holiday season, this year’s concert features a fabulous lineup of songs to usher in the first day of winter: the hilarious Please Don’t Sing Another Fa La La, followed by Once Upon a December from Anastasia, and the comical Theme from Elf. Long Ago serves up a more introspective, deep meditation about the holiday season, which sets the mood for a lovely Schubert Impromptu, performed by outstanding accompanist Jeff Wentz. Soloist Rusty Kransky will list his longings for fruitcake, elves, and glittery holiday cards in All Those Christmas Clichés. Enjoy hearing gypsy violin music in Celebration of Light, a lively Hanukkah song followed by Ale Pun, a traditional Spanish Christmas carol.  At the concert’s end, enjoy a carol sing-along followed by cookies and cider.  It is the best way to get yourself in the mood for a happy holiday.  Admission is free. Donations gratefully accepted.

Skate with Santa at Peconic Ice Rinks! Mark your calendars - the BIG GUY is coming to Peconic Rinks for a special skating session.

Join to Skate with Santa on:

Saturday, December 20th: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Sunday, December 21st: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

TICKETS HERE

Each ticket includes:

REAL Authentic Homemade Gingerbread Decorating Cookie Kit, 1 kit per person

🎄3 x homemade gingerbread cookies, royal icing + candy for decorating

🍪 1 x mini treatery chocolate chip cookie

🚌 1 x trolley ride around the Apple Orchard

While the cookie decorating class is in session, parents, family members, and friends can have a few hours at the farm to take pictures with the Grinch, enjoy the Fully Loaded Hot Cocoa Bar with tons of toppings and an open pit fire for SMORES.

Adult beverages will also be available for purchase.  

The hot cocoa bar, s’mores, and adult drinks are not included in the ticket price; these items are available for purchase on the day of. These items do not need to be pre-purchased.

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Activities

Hot Cocoa: $5-$10

SMORES Kit: $5, $10, or $20 (depending on how many people)

Kids Ornament and Craft Station

Love Long Island Sticker Vending Machine

🎁 Mini Holiday Market

📸 Pictures with the Grinch in one of the specially decorated cottages

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Chocolate Gingerbread Workshop with Ursula

by Disset Chocolate​

🍫 11/29,12/7,12/14,12/20,12/21​​​

Food

🍪 Stella, the Treatery Food Truck

🍕 Pizza Truck

🥃 Adult Beverages

🍎 Slushie Apple Cider with a Donut

Join CAST Saturday, December 20th, for a rocking holiday performance by The Realm, a widely-known and locally grown band from the East End! Enjoy festive music, good company, and a welcoming space for all ages. Whether you’re a longtime CAST supporter or visiting for the first time, this is the perfect moment to come in, connect, and celebrate the season with us!💙

Admission is free, but Registration is required. Reserve your spot today at TheRealm.givesmart.com.

📅 December 20, 2025

🕐 6:00 pm

📍CAST, 53930 Main Rd Southold

Skate with Santa at Peconic Ice Rinks! Mark your calendars - the BIG GUY is coming to Peconic Rinks for a special skating session.

Join to Skate with Santa on:

Saturday, December 20th: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Sunday, December 21st: 1:30pm - 3:30pm