This Weekend: 5K for Sag Harbor Food Pantry, Lighting of the Lighthouse

The holiday season has officially begun. The weekend after Thanksgiving is filled with holiday cheer, from holiday markets to Santa visits and the lighting of the Montauk Lighthouse. Let's also not forget about the East Hampton Historical Society House Tour and a 5K race in Sag Harbor (for working off that turkey and stuffing, of course). You can also head over to Shelter Island to support the third annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament in honor of fallen soldier Army Lt. Joseph J. Theinert.

Friday

OPENING NIGHT COCKTAIL PARTY: A kick-off cocktail party, at 6 p.m., welcomes in this year’s highly anticipated East Hampton Historical Society House Tour, which takes place on Saturday. The party will be held at the William E. Wheelock House, one of the village’s first grand shingle-style cottages of the summer colony. Tickets start at $200.

Saturday

5K RACE: The Old Whalers Community House 5K will take place in Sag Harbor at 8:30 a.m. Sign-in early, starting at 7:30 a.m., on West Water Street. Bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry at the church.

HOLIDAY MARKET: Start your holiday shopping at Pierson High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will benefit the PTA/PTSA of Sag Harbor.

CHURCH HOLIDAY FAIR: The Montauk Community Church hosts its annual holiday Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa arrives at 1 p.m.

CRAFT FAIR: The Women's Guild of the Amagansett Presbyterian Church will host a craft fair at the Amagansett Firehouse from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SEAL HIKE: Meet at the Montauk Lighthouse concession building at 10 a.m. Reservations are required. Fees are $5 for adults, $3 for children 7 to 18 and free for kids 6 and under.

HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: The Montauk Library holiday book sale will be held in the library's meeting room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to books, there will also be decorations, gifts and jewelry.

LIGHTHOUSE OPEN: The Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum & Gift Shop will be open Thanksgiving weekend on Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last climb in the tower for 2012 is on Saturday at 2 p.m.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING: At the Golden Eagle, children and adults can decorate gingerbread houses with holiday candy, starting at 11:30 a.m. Space is limited. Reservations required. Repeats every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 9. Fee: $30.

HOUSE TOUR: The East Hampton Historical Society's 2012 House & Garden Tour showcases historic and modern architecture at five homes from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 in advance and $75 on the day of the tour. Proceeds go toward the historical society.

FAMILY HOLIDAY FUN DAY: The Montauk Chamber of Commerce will host a Family Holiday Fun Day at the Montauk Yacht Club from 1 to 3 p.m. Christmas caroling, hot chocolate and cookies are all apart of the afternoon.

AUTHOR TALK: Susan M. Seidman, author of "Cat Companions" will speak at the East Hampton Library at 3 p.m.

LIGHTING OF THE LIGHTHOUSE: At dusk, the Montauk Lighthouse will be lit up for the Christmas holiday around 4:30 p.m. There will be refreshments and entertainment. In case of rain and snow, it will be postponed until Dec. 1.

PAPER BAG PLAYERS: The Paper Bag Players present “Saddles and Sunshine” at Guild Hall in East Hampton at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for members, $13 for kids and $11 for child members.

3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: The Lt. Joseph J. Theinert 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament takes place at the Shelter Island High School gym at 1 p.m.

Sunday

SEAL HIKE: Meet at the Montauk Lighthouse concession building at 11 a.m. Reservations are required. Fees are $5 for adults, $3 for children 7 to 18 and free for kids 6 and under.

CHRISTMAS AT THE LIGHTHOUSE: Celebrate Christmas at the Lighthouse, featuring Santa Claus, on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is Dec. 2.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING: At the Golden Eagle, children and adults can decorate gingerbread houses with holiday candy, starting at 11:30 a.m. Space is limited. Reservations required. Repeats every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 9. Fee: $30.

SANT VISIT: Santa Claus will ride into Sag Harbor on a firetruck and pose for photos with kids at Bay Street Theatre, starting at 2 p.m.

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