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Best Things to Do in the Hamptons: Top Spark Picks (April 23–27, 2026)
From a major Parrish gala in Water Mill to Sag Harbor comedy, an East Hampton art & craft market, a classic stage production in Riverhead, and a NYC arts honors dinner tied to the East End—your curated weekend guide to what’s happening across the Hamptons.
⭐ TOP 5 PICKS
Spring Fling 2026 – Parrish Art Museum
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 7:30–11 p.m. | Water Mill | $250–$300
An evening of art, music, food, and dance supporting the Parrish Art Museum’s education programs. Celebrates the 10th anniversary of ACCESS PARRISH and runs alongside Regeneration: Long Island’s History of Ecological Art and Care.
40th Annual Academy of the Arts Achievement Awards Dinner – Guild Hall (Rainbow Room)
Monday, April 27, 2026 | 6–10 p.m. | New York, NY | Ticketed
A milestone 40th anniversary gala honoring Carl Bernstein and Katie Couric with Lifetime Achievement Awards in Media & Communications. Hosted by Susan Stroman, celebrating new Academy inductees and the Guild Hall arts community at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan.
Ha Ha Hamptons Comedy Tour – Bay Street Theater
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 8 p.m. | Sag Harbor | Ticketed
A high-energy stand-up comedy night featuring national headliners and NYC favorites in an intimate waterfront theater setting.
Artists & Makers Night – The Church, Sag Harbor
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6–9 p.m. | $10 (Free for members)
A creative open studio night where artists, writers, and makers work side by side inside The Church’s Sag Harbor space, with access to resident artist studios and collaborative creative time.
To Kill a Mockingbird – The Suffolk Theater, Riverhead
April 24–26, 2026 | Multiple showtimes | Riverhead | $25–$55
A stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic story following Scout Finch and Atticus as they confront injustice and moral courage in the American South.
MORE EVENT PICKS
Spring Art & Craft Market – Ashawagh Hall, Springs, EH
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free
A one-day indoor market featuring fine crafts, jewelry, ceramics, soap, clothing, edible goods, and handmade works from local artists and makers.
Healing Through Art – Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Free
A therapeutic art program supporting patients, survivors, and caregivers through guided creative expression in partnership with Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.
Frick: Art & Legacy with Jay Schuck – Rogers Memorial Library, SH
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 1–2 p.m. | Southampton | Free
Art historian Jay Schuck explores Henry Clay Frick’s collection and how his private mansion became one of America’s major museums.
Celebrate HER – Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6–7 p.m. | Sag Harbor | Free
A community gathering honoring women leaders, entrepreneurs, and cultural contributors shaping Sag Harbor’s civic and creative life.
The Sculpture and the Lawnmower Adventure – Bridgehampton Museum
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 6–7 p.m. | $50
Author talk with Mary Dinaburg and illustrator Russell Maltz exploring a locally inspired story told from the perspective of a sculpture.
Shake It Up – White Room Gallery, East Hampton
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 5–7 p.m. | Free
A spring group exhibition featuring abstract and contemporary works designed to energize and reset the season.
Love Letters – Boots on the Ground Theatre, Southampton
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 7 p.m. | Southampton Cultural Center | Ticketed
A staged reading of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters presented in an intimate two-performance weekend run.
Dune Grass Planting – Maidstone Park (Earth Day Weekend)
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9–11 a.m. | East Hampton (Springs) | Free
Community coastal restoration effort with Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island and partners to stabilize dunes and protect local shorelines.
Pierson Student Art Show Reception – Sag Harbor Whaling Museum
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 5–7 p.m. | Sag Harbor | Free
Reception showcasing student artwork from Pierson High School highlighting emerging East End creative talent.
Sara Cedar Miller: Flowers / Ocean – William Ris Gallery
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 3–6 p.m. | Jamesport | Free
Artist talk and exhibition featuring Sara Cedar Miller’s photographic work exploring flowers, ocean imagery, and natural forms. The work remains on view through May 10.