Spark Hamptons: Top Weekend Picks Across the East End (Mar. 26-30, 2026)

Ready for a weekend full of culture, music, family fun, and local happenings? From egg hunts and art fairs to live music and landmark protests, we’ve curated the events you won’t want to miss across the South and North Forks.

Top Picks This Weekend

Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sun., March 29, noon
Edgemere Street & Main Street, Montauk, NY
visitmontauk.org
Huge finish to the East End parade season with lively floats, bands and seaside crowd energy.

Friends of Eric, Montauk St. Patrick’s Day Parade

More from Spark’s St. Patrick’s Day Guide: Irish Music and Cultural Events in the Hamptons and on the North Fork; Saint Patrick’s Day Dining Specials in the Hamptons and on the North Fork.

All Kings Protest
Sat., March 28 | Various locations across the East End
Riverhead; Hampton Bays; Greenport; Sag Harbor; East Hampton

nokings.org

No King Rally, Sag Harbor, June 14, 2025. Photo by Lisa Tamburini @hamptonsphotog

Newsworthy, nationwide movement with rallies across five East End towns—high public interest.

LVIS Easter Egg Hunt
Sat., March 28 | 11 a.m.–noon
95 Main St., East Hampton
Free

LVIS East Egg Hunt. Photo by Angela LaGreca

Family-friendly, with a special visit by the Easter Bunny.

Peconic Community School 7th Annual Maker Fair
Sat., March 29 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
27685 Main Road, Cutchogue

Peconic Maker Fair, Cutchogue, Mar. 28, 2026.

Hands-on community event with live performances, makers, and food trucks—strong North Fork appeal for families.

Paint + Sip with Deborah Acquino
Thu., March 26 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.
25 Jobs Lane, Southampton

Paint ‘n Sip with Deborah Acquino at the Southampton Arts Center.

A hands-on painting workshop focused on color mixing (and sipping). Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Deborah Acquino is a talented artist and a giving instructor.

BCM Spring: Galvin Cello Quartet
Sat., March 28 | 5–6:30 p.m.
Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church, 2429 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton
$52.50–$77.50; students $12.50

bhcm.org

Galvin Cello Quartet. Photo © Todd Rosenberg Photography 2024

The award-winning quartet makes their debut at BCM with Debussy, Mozart, Schumann, Gershwin and more on the playlist.


Full Weekend Lineup

Activism & Community

All Kings Protest
Sat., March 28 | Various locations across the East End
Riverhead; Hampton Bays; Greenport; Sag Harbor; East Hampton
Coordinated rallies and marches across five towns.

No King Rally, Sag Harbor, June 14, 2025. Photo by Lisa Tamburini @hamptonsphotog

LVIS Easter Egg Hunt
Sat., March 28 | 11 a.m.–noon
95 Main St., East Hampton
Free Annual Easter Egg Hunt with prizes and family fun.


Food, Drink & Live Music

Glam Jam
Thu., March 26 | 7–9 p.m.
Sag Harbor Masonic Temple, 200 Main St., Sag Harbor
Free; donation encouraged
Monthly live music showcase. Sign up to jam, up to three songs. Headliner: Annie Trezza.

Wine and Cheese Class USA
Thu., March 26 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Wölffer Estate Vineyard. 139 Sagg Rd., Sagaponack

Wine and cheese pairing at Wölffer Estate Vineyard. Photo by Ray Piedra

wölffer.com

A guided tasting of four wine and artisan cheese pairings to complement Wölffer wines. Expert tips on how to pair wine and cheese like a pro.

Brunch with Brianna Piano Concert Series
Sat., March 28 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
91 Hill St., Southampton
Free

Brunch With Brianna: Piano Concert Series, Southampton Inn. Photo courtesy of SH Inn

Live piano paired with a delicious brunch at Claude’s restaurant.

Almond Artists & Writers Series: Molly Gaudry
Mon., March 30 | 7–9 p.m.
Almond, 1 Ocean Road, Bridgehampton
Free (dinner $55 optional) **NOTE: This has been postponed. ***

New date: TBD

Molly Gaudry. Arists & Writers at Almond, Bridgehampton.Photo courtesy of Almond restaurant

A literary dinner series featuring author Molly Gaudry.


Talks, Books & Culture

Author Talk & Signing: Jeffrey Sussman
Sat., March 28 | 2–3:30 p.m.
East Hampton Library, 159 Main St., East Hampton

Jeffrey Sussman at the East Hampton Library to discuss his book Mafia Hits, Misses, Wars, and Prosecutions.

Discussion and signing of Mafia Hits, Misses, and Wars.

Poetry: Philip Schultz in Conversation with April Gornik
Sat., March 28 | 6–7:30 p.m.
The Church, 48 Madison St., Sag Harbor
$20

Phil Schultz poetry/reading in conversation with April Gornik. Photo courtesy of The Church, Sag Harbor

A conversation with Pulitzer-prize winning poet Philip Schultz’s and his latest collection of poetry.

BCM Spring: Galvin Cello Quartet
Sat., March 28 | 5–6:30 p.m.
Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church, 2429 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton
$52.50–$77.50; students $12.50

Gavlo Quartet. Photo © Todd Rosenberg Photography 2024

A dynamic chamber music performance.

Madoo Lecture: New Wonders Plant Discoveries for 2026 with Carl Hesselein
Sun., March 29 | noon–2 p.m.
Madoo Conservancy, 618 Sagg Main St., Sagaponack
$35

Carl Hesselin at Madoo Conservancy

Hesselein is an award-winning fifth generation nurseryman who runs Pleasant Run nursery, awarded Grower of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association. Focus on vines, grasses, perennials, woody ornamentals, and native plants.


Nature & Outdoors

Guided Tour with LI Sierra Club
Sat., March 28 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue
Free
Guided hike exploring local habitats and wildlife in this 300 acre wildlife rescue.


North Fork

Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sat., March 28, 1 p.m.
Main Road & Washington Avenue, Jamesport, NY
eastendemeraldsociety.org

East End Emerald Society St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Mar. 28, 2026 in Jamesport.

Pipe bands, community groups and hometown charm.

North Fork Small Works & Historical Art Exhibit & Sale
Sat., March 28 | 2–4 p.m. (opening reception); Sun., March 29; Sat., April 4, 11 & 12 | 1–4 p.m.
Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild, 28265 Main Road, Cutchogue

Old Town Arts & Crafts Gild – Historical Art Exhibit & Sale, Mar. 28, 2026

A group exhibition featuring historical works and small pieces priced at $100.

Peconic Community School 7th Annual Maker Fair
Sat., March 29 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
27685 Main Road, Cutchogue

Peconic Maker Fair, Cutchogue, Mar. 28, 2026.

A community maker fair with performances, food trucks and hands-on activities.

Friday Night Flights: MJT The Band
Fri., March 27 | 4-8 p.m.
Corey Creek Tap Room, 45470 Main Rd., Southold

coreycreektaproom.com

MJT band at Corey Creek Tap Room.. Photo courtesy of Corey Creek Tap Room

Live music by the MJT the Band plus local bites from Encanto Crepes & fresh oysters by NoFo Big Oyster Co.

Orient Beach State Park Egg Hunt
Sat., March 28 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Orient Beach State Park, Orient

Orient State Park Egg Hunt. Photo by Gabe Pierce

Egg hunt with prizes and photos with the Easter Bunny. Rain date: March 29 at 1 p.m.

The Lyons Den: Lecture Series with Jeffrey Lyons (Part III)
Sat., March 28 | 6:30 p.m.
Peconic Landing Auditorium, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport

peconiclanding.org

Jeffrey Lyons at Peconic Landing Auditoriam

Stories from the Golden Age of New York nightlife as told by journalist/film reviewer Jeffrey Lyons, whose father Leonard Lyons wrote the renowned NY Post column “In The Lion’s Den.”