Happy weekend, The Hamptons! In today’s happening-today edition: Climate resilience upgrades, Taste of Westhampton Beach, and Stirring the Pot: Padma Lakshmi + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Big upgrades ahead: Suffolk County received $28.5 million to bolster climate resilience, including work on Asharoken’s seawall, Stony Brook’s Harbor Road, Amityville Harbor roadways, and the Blydenburg Dam and Stump Pond -- see the resiliency upgrades.
Traffic plan takes shape: With the Trade Parade looming, the USGA will run a contra-flow lane on Route 27 for hangtag vehicles and urges competitors to stay near Shinnecock Hills to protect tee times -- check the traffic changes.
East End favorites await: ELLE editors share where to eat, shop, and unwind in the Hamptons, from Union Burger Bar to Wölffer Estate Vineyard. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center headlines the lineup -- explore East End picks.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Waterfront midweek reset: Captain Jack's On The Coast is your low-key, right-on-the-water option when you want coastal comfort without leaving Southampton. Think fresh seafood, fish sticks with swagger, smoked jumbo wings, and easy cocktails... the kind of spot you hit on a Tuesday and end up staying for one more.
Your low-key bay day: When you need salt air without the scene, Cedar Point County Park quietly delivers with wooded trails out to the Cedar Point Lighthouse, rowboat rentals on Gardiners Bay, picnic spots, and legit surfcasting. Consider a campsite or even the glamping tents if your couch keeps whispering.
Shave strokes this week: Southampton Golf Range packs 30 bays, 14 with Toptracer and auto tees, plus a legit short-game setup so your wedge game stops ghosting you. Bring the crew, peel off for Hamptons Mini Golf or batting cages, and keep rainy days covered with the indoor simulator.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 En Plein Air with Howard Rose @ Southampton Arts Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Break out brushes and head outside for plein air classes with the Bridgehampton Museum, with Howard Rose in Southampton and two more artists rotating all summer. Expect Hamptons light, salty breezes, and seagulls offering unsolicited critiques, plus neighbors asking if it is for sale.
🐝 Celebrate Pollinator Week! Insect Encounter @ South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center (Bridgehampton) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Celebrate Pollinator Week with SOFO educator Moe Kennedy for a quick primer on our buzzing, fluttering neighbors, followed by a stroll through SOFO’s pollinator garden and the field behind the museum. You’ll learn to spot who’s pollinating what, and finally forgive dandelions.
🏃 Beacon of Hope 5k @ Montauk Point Lighthouse | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Trade the usual beach stroll for a scenic 5k through Camp Hero, finishing at the Montauk Lighthouse. Jog, walk, or power-stroll with a friend, and help raise funds, awareness, and a little hope for neighbors who could use it. Sea breeze included.
🍷 The 4th Annual Taste of Westhampton Beach @ The Great Lawn (Southampton) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:30 PM – Clear the calendar and wander the Great Lawn for an all-inclusive graze fest starring 40 plus restaurants, vineyards, breweries, and spirits. It’s basically Westhampton Beach’s greatest hits, with live music, generous pours, and enough bites to justify tomorrow’s long walk on Dune Road.
🎨 Father's Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Fair @ Marine Park Dr, Sag Harbor, NY 11963, United States | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’re actually shopping for Dad or just for yourself, the Father’s Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Fair at Marine Park has 50+ makers, harbor breezes, and zero big-box energy. Stroll, schmooze, and leave with something handmade, tasteful, and suspiciously "from the kids."
🍳 Stirring the Pot: Padma Lakshmi @ Guild Hall (East Hampton) | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Stirring the Pot kicks off its 15th year with Padma Lakshmi, Emmy-nominated producer, host of CBS’s America’s Culinary Cup, food expert, and bestselling author. Expect stories, takes on what we eat, and zero foam nonsense. Think of it as dinner conversation, just without the dishes. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The The Hamptons report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. West wind 14 to 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind 6 to 13 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 75°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 5%
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