Holidays in the Hamptons! A truly magical time of the year and indoors or out, holiday-themed or just for fun, there is no shortage of activities to keep you busy. Please enjoy our curated selection of 31 fun and interesting events for the month of December.
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| | | | | A festive evening at the historic Rogers Mansion with food, drinks, music, and the annual Designer Tree Auction! All the trees will be expertly crafted and donated by artisans to benefit the Southampton History Museum.
| A special concert of gospel music with Deacon Brown’s Choir in the greenhouse at Marder’s. Also available on the grounds, holiday selfies with birds of prey from the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center.
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Book + Author Cocktail Party |
The annual Book and Author Cocktail Party is the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow book lovers and meet talented authors, while indulging in delicious wine and snacks.
| The 16th annual festival of ‘all docs all day’ welcomes filmmakers and documentary film lovers for dozens of screenings, discussions, panels, awards, and celebrations.
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Holiday Prep for Your Dog |
The holiday season is a joyful but often stressful time for both humans and their canine companions. This class aims to equip dog owners with the knowledge and techniques necessary to ensure a harmonious and enjoyable holiday season.
| Wine Wednesday Workshops include tasting sheets, crystal tasting stems, and small plates from Nick & Tony’s kitchen. This week’s theme: The Italian Way: Aperitivi e Digestivi; Culture and Cocktails.
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A lively, adult discussion group addressing current events around the country and world. All views are welcome and respected. Polite debate of all opinions is encouraged.
| Visit LongHouse Reserve’s Holiday Market after dark on garden paths lined with lights and glowing sculptures. Warm up in the Pavilion with holiday music and an Artisan Market including hand-made goods, culinary treats.
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Bridgehampton Chamber Music Artistic Director Marya Martin is joined by friends old and new to celebrate the season with a festive Baroque program featuring works by Vivaldi, Telemann, and more.
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Celebrate the Jewish 8-day Festival of Lights with a host of events, from the Menorah Parade through East Hampton to Menorah lightings throughout the Hamptons. |
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Meet up at the library for an afternoon of Japanese delights. Discuss manga, watch anime, enjoy Japanese snacks and get crafty.
| Creative Lab is a series of interdisciplinary workshops designed and led by Guild Hall’s Visiting, Exhibiting, and Resident artists. Each session includes an open lecture and participatory workshop.
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Bring a favorite book with a small note saying why you loved the book. Mix and mingle, enjoying music, light hors d’oeuvres, sparkling juices, and desserts. Afterward, the fun begins as we start the lively book exchange.
| The discussion focuses on the various areas of writing: fiction, non-fiction, novels, short stories, poetry, screenwriting, etc. Participants will be able to share their works in process, and collaborate with other writers.
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Lunch Break is a series of open, insightful, participatory, and short discussions about art. Each Lunch Break focuses on various ways to absorb and interpret the works on exhibit at Guild Hall. Participants are welcome to join staff for lunch.
| The South Fork Natural History Museum presents a fun-filled evening. Nature Trivia Nights are free programs that are centered around questions that include the identification of plants, animals and animal signs. Light refreshments served.
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Eat, drink & be merry! Inlet Seafood is hosting the 2nd annual holiday boat parade to benefit the Montauk Food Pantry! Live music, food, dancing, drinks, boat parade! Fun for all ages!
| This classic romantic musical, directed by Vincent Minelli, focuses on the Smith sisters in the year before the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Starring Judy Garland, singing the classic song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
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Spend the afternoon at the Gilded Age Rogers Mansion and enjoy the holiday season with a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus, a sing-a-long to your favorite carols, and bountiful holiday refreshments.
| Meet up for a mid-day walk at local Southampton spots for exercise and relaxation. Come alone or bring a friend. Meet others while enjoying fresh air or while on your lunch break.
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Join this popular course to improve your energy, posture, balance and alignment with an ancient Chinese martial art.
| Join the library’s Games Club to play canasta, Mahjongg, bridge, or whatever small group game you’re interested in.
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Enjoy a special showing of this classic holiday film, and a fun, take-home craft! On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
| The Morton Wildlife Refuge is a 187-acre peninsula of upland forest, ponds, salt marsh, beach + lagoon. A local secret: bring sunflower seeds and hand-feed chickadees, titmice and other songbirds along the trails.
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Join scientists, educators, and volunteers on an informative guided walk to learn about, observe and photograph seals in the natural environment.
| During this month the winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their longest and darkest. Join this leisurely paced one-hour hike in Vineyard Field under the moon.
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The Bottle of Red and A Character's Dead Mystery Book Club! Mystery lovers unite for a book discussion on the latest page-turner.
| Work with Southampton History Museum’s Artist in Residence to develop your skills in metalsmithing, and maybe even develop a lifelong passion along the way.
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Learn classical ballet technique with Leisa as she leads you through the fundamentals of this art form to refine and improve balance, cognition, flexibility and coordination. Open to all levels.
| Celebrating the Parrish Art Museum’s 125th anniversary, this landmark exhibition honors the East End’s rich artistic legacy and brings greater attention to major artists practicing here today.
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Explore Flavin’s permanent installation of works in fluorescent light, along with exhibitions by artists primarily residing or working on Long Island. Established by Dia Art Foundation in 1983, Dia Bridgehampton, originally a turn-of-the-century Shingle-style firehouse, was renovated and designed by Dan Flavin.
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