This Week on the North Fork Jan 9th-15th
| Name of Event | Description of Event | Date & Time | Place of Event | Cost | Reservation Info | Age Range |
| Zumbini | Music & movement preschool class with caregiver. | Fri, Jan 9 • 9:30–10:15 AM | Southold Free Library | Free (materials fee) | Registration required | Ages 0–4 |
| Hello 2026! Fingerpaint Fun | Messy fingerpainting celebration. | Fri, Jan 9 • 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Riverhead Free Library | Free | No registration required | Ages 3–5 |
| Playgroup | Free playtime with toys & socializing. | Fri, Jan 9 • 10:15–11:15 AM | Southold Free Library | Free | No registration required | Birth–4 |
| Drop‑In Retro Video Games | Casual video‑game playtime. | Fri, Jan 9 • 2:30–4:30 PM | Mattituck‑Laurel Library | Free | No registration required | Ages 7–13 |
| Kind News: Communicating with Critters | Learn animal body language with a trainer. | Fri, Jan 9 • 4:00–5:00 PM | Southold Free Library | Free | Registration required | Ages 6–12 |
| Winter Buttons Drop‑In Craft | Create winter‑themed buttons. | Thru Sat, Jan 10 • All day | Riverhead Free Library | Free | No registration required | Ages 10–16 |
| Winter Painting for Community Service (Teens) | Cozy winter painting & community service hours. | Sat, Jan 10 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Mattituck‑Laurel Library | Free | No registration required | Ages 12–18 |
| Teen Night – Grades 6–12 Only | Friday night skating party just for teens (school ID required). Peconic Ice Rinks | Fri, Jan 9 • 8:30–10:20 PM | Peconic Ice Rinks | ~$18 admission & ~$7 skate rental | No reservation | Grades 6–12 |
| All Skate / All Ages Roller Skating | Family‑friendly public roller‑skating session for all ages with rentals & concession. Petite North Fork | Sun, Jan 11 • 12:00–3:00 PM | GDC Roller Skate Rink, Greenport | ~$10 admission (approx) | Pay at door | All ages |
| Read to a Dog | Practice reading aloud to a friendly therapy dog. | Mon, Jan 12 • 4:00–5:00 PM | Mattituck‑Laurel Library | Free | No registration required | Ages 5–12 |
| Salt & Watercolor Snowflake Art | Shimmering snowflake art creation. | Mon, Jan 12 • 5:30–6:15 PM | Riverhead Free Library | Free | Registration required | Grades K–5 |
| Parent and Me Playtime | Indoor social play for toddlers & caregivers. | Tue, Jan 13 • 10:30–11:30 AM | Riverhead Free Library | Free | Registration required | Ages 1–3 |
| Playdough Fun | Playdough creative play session. | Tue, Jan 13 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Mattituck‑Laurel Library | Free | No registration required | Ages 2–5 |
| Family LEGO K‑6 | LEGO building session for K‑6 families. | Tue, Jan 13 • 4:00–4:45 PM | Mattituck‑Laurel Library | Free | No registration required | Grades K–6 |
| Mighty Makers: Ozobot Adventure Park | Coding & tech play with Ozobots. | Tue, Jan 13 • 5:30–6:30 PM | Riverhead Free Library | Free | Registration required | Grades K–5 |
| Story & Play Time | Story time followed by open play (toddler‑friendly). | Wed, Jan 14 • 10:45–11:15 AM | Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport | Free | Registration encouraged | Birth–Pre‑K |
| Dash Bot Day & Scratch Coding | Robotics & Scratch coding fun. | Wed, Jan 14 • 4:00–5:00 PM | Southold Free Library | Free | Registration required | Ages 7–12 |
| Storytime Yoga | Yoga & story movement for preschoolers & caregivers. | Thu, Jan 15 • 10:00–10:45 AM | Southold Free Library | Free | Registration required | Ages 3–5 |
| Lil’ Athletes: Soccer | Parent & child soccer activity. | Thu, Jan 15 • 10:30–11:15 AM | Riverhead Free Library | Free | Registration required | Ages 20–35 mos |
| Troll‑tastic Family Movie & Craft | Family movie screening & craft. | Thu, Jan 15 • 2:00–4:00 PM | Riverhead Free Library | Free | Registration required | All ages |
| Family Movie: The SpongeBob Movie – Search for SquarePants | Kid‑friendly animated movie at Mattituck Cinemas (various showtimes). | Multiple showtimes Jan 9–15 | Mattituck Cinemas | Ticketed (~$10–$15) | Buy at theater | All ages |
| Snowball Adventures: Winter Reading Challenge | Virtual winter reading challenge. | All week Jan 9–15 | Virtual (Riverhead Free Library) | Free | Registration required | All ages |
| Little Thinkers Lab | Storytime + STEAM activity. | Jan 9–15 • Times vary | Riverhead Free Library | Free | Registration required | Ages 3–5 |
| Toddlers Tango | Music & movement class. | Jan 9–15 • Times vary | Riverhead Free Library | Free | Registration required | Ages 2–4 |
| Railroad Museum of Long Island Visit | Indoor train museum & exhibits. | Jan 9–15 • Hours vary | Riverhead/Greenport | Low‑cost admission | No reservation needed | All ages |
| Winter Nature Walks & Outdoor Exploration | Self‑guided outdoor nature fun. | Jan 9–15 • Any time | North Fork parks & preserves | Free | No reservation required | All ages |
