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Hamptons Agenda: Ocean Paddle; Sand Castle Contest and Galas and Benefits

Top events across the Hamptons August 3 and 4.

If you're looking for something else to do this weekend other than cool off in the water, you've come to the right place. So take a look here, and for more events – because there are plenty of other events going on as well – check out our calendars on East HamptonSouthampton, and Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch.

EAST HAMPTON

Kids: 
Hampton Country Day Camp, 191 Buckskill Road, is holding a kidsfest on Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. The event will feature summer crafts and activities for kids. The event is free. 

AMAGANSETT

Sand Castle Contest: 
The 22nd annual East Hampton sand castle contest will be held at 175 Atlantic Avenue, starting at 9 a.m. 

BRIDGEHAMPTON

Explore History: 
On Sunday, the Beebe Windmill will hold an open house where visitors can climb to the top of the windmill, located at Ocean Road & Hildreth Avenue between 10 a.m. and noon. Admission is free. 

Art Show
AJB will hold its 3rd annual art show on Saturday at 6 p.m. at HBTS Art Space 213 Butter lane Unit J. Reservations required. 

Chamber Music Festival: 
An hour-long "Saturday Soiree" is an all-Mozart program, featuring a piano duet will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church, 2429 Montauk Highway.  

MONTAUK

Beach Clean-Up
Barefoot Wine & Surfrider Foundation ELI are holding a beach clean-up on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Edison Beach, South Emerson Avenue, Montauk. A celebration will follow. 

Block Island Challenge: On Saturday, Paddlers for Humanity is hosting the an 18-mile ocean paddle, starting at 6:30 a.m. and running to 5 p.m. The event starts at the Montauk Lighthouse. Paddlers must raise or contribute a minimum of $1,500 to participate, $750 for paddlers under 18-years-old.

Gala
The annual Diamond in the Rough Benefit Gala for the Montauk 
Playhouse Community Center will be held on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the playhouse. Tickets are $250. 

SOUTHAMPTON

Antique Fair: On Sunday, antiques will be sold and displayed on the lawn of the White House, 159 Main St. in Village, starting at 9 a.m. 

Kids: 
On Sunday bring the kids to the Southampton Center, 25 Jobs Lane, for a puppet workshop at 4 p.m. The event is free. 

Dancing: 
Arthur Murray Dance Center, 425 County Rd. 39A is holding an open ballroom night on Saturday at 6 p.m. The cost: $20 per person.

QUOGUE

Benefit: 
The Bailey House, which provides services for those living with HIV/Aids is holding a boas and bowtie benefit on Saturday at 5 p.m at a private residence in Quogue.  

HAMPTON BAYS

Carnival: 
The Hampton Bays Fire Department is holding a carnival on Saturday and Sunday evening, starting at 7 p.m. at the main fire house on Montauk highway. Special bracelet prices are available on Sunday evening. 

WESTHAMPTON BEACH

Art show: The 41st annual Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce Annual Mary O. Fritchie Outdoor Juried Fine Art Show will be held on Saturday and Sunday on the Westhampton Beach Village Green. The show is open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Author Talk: New York Times-bestselling crime novelist Linda Fairstein will be joining Books & Books at the Westhampton Free Library on Sunday at 4 p.m. to discuss her new book Death Angel.

And if you are looking to do something on the North Fork, here are some options:

MATTITUCK

Tent RevivalThe Great North Fork Awakening Tent Revival will be held at Strawberry Fields on Sound Ave. will take place on Saturday. All denominations are welcome. The event will feature a bounce house, Live music, under a tent and food vendors.

SHELTER ISLAND

Dance: 
The Sylvester Manor farmers will gather to hop and holler into the night at their summer contra dance on Saturday at the Sylvester Manor Educational Farm, 80 North Ferry Road Shelter Island  at 7:30pm. Beginners welcome.

GREENPORT

Cruise: 
Take a haunted cruise from Greenport on Saturday at 4 p.m. Reservations are required. 

RIVERHEAD

BBQ: 
The Riverhead Moose Lodge will hold its annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday at Riverhead Moose Lodge 1742. 51 Madison Street, starting at 2 p.m. 

Workshop: On Sunday, the Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Avenue, will hold a green woodworking workshops on Sunday at 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required.  

Music: 
The Suffolk Theater will present Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra on Saturday at 6 p.m. Tickets are $65 and include dinner. 


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