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Events & Entertainment Things to Do in the Hamptons New Year's Week, January 2-7, 2026

By Rebekah Yahoves

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<img width="1024" height="683" src="https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-2244434174.jpg" class="crop-center attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="There are plenty of great spots to take winter hikes in the Hamptons." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-2244434174.jpg 2121w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-2244434174.jpg?resize=700,467 700w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-2244434174.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-2244434174.jpg?resize=384,256 384w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-2244434174.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-2244434174.jpg?resize=1600,1067 1600w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-2244434174.jpg?resize=50,33 50w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> There are plenty of great spots to take winter hikes in the Hamptons. Get out in the Hamptons to enjoy exciting live shows, outdoor adventures, art exhibitions, workshops and more this week and beyond, January 2-7, 2026. HAMPTONS LIVE SHOWS Candlelight Fridays Live Music–Kind Pines Duo Friday, January 2, 4 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of the Kind Pines Duo while checking out specialty cocktails, new wine and cider releases, and seasonal pairings in the cozy Tasting Room at Wolffer Estates! Reservations are highly recommended. 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. 631-537-5106, wolffer.com/pages Close Get the Full Story News, events, culture and more — delivered to you.

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Rum Punch Mafia at the North Sea Tavern Friday, January 2, 9 p.m. Enjoy your favorite reggae sounds while checking out the drinks and bites at North Sea Tavern! 1271 N. Sea Road, Southampton. 631-353-3322, northseatavern.com Karaoke! at the Stephen Talkhouse Friday, January 2, 10 p.m. Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes at Karaoke night at the Stephen Talkhouse! Tickets are $10. 161 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com The Dog Watchers Saturday, January 3, 8 p.m. Hear your favorite hits from the ’60s and ‘70s, made famous by artists like The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, live at the Stephen Talkhouse! Tickets are $20. 161 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com The Emmanuel Michael Trio Sunday, January 4, 3 p.m. Don’t miss the talented Emmanuel Michael Trio performing jazz and blues at the Sagaponack Farm Distillery! Proceeds will go to support the free summer programs at Duck Creek Arts Center. 359 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. 631-604-8464, duckcreekarts.org HAMPTONS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES New Year’s Walk at Big Reed Pond Trail Saturday, January 3, 11 a.m. Enjoy a brisk winter walk through Big Reed Woods in Montauk County Park! You’ll learn about native trees and their winter characteristics. The program is free, but reservations are required. 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9375, sofo.org Full Wolf Moon Hike Saturday, January 3, 5 p.m. Don’t miss the first full moon of the year with SoFo and Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt. Finish up your leisurely-paced, one-hour hike with light refreshments and new friends. Meet in the SoFo museum parking lot. 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-599-239, sofo.org Wildlife Hikers Club Thursday, January 8, 9:45 a.m. Join the Hampton Bays Library at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge to enjoy a brisk walk, make new friends, and enjoy the natural beauty of the trails. The event is weather-dependent. Meet in the parking lot of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. 3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-728-6241, hamptonbayslibrary.org Igloos by the Sea Through April 6 Head to Gurney’s to enjoy cozy dining in a heated igloo overlooking the sea! Seasonal bites, cocktails, cozy decor, activities, and entertainment are part of the fun. Seatings are available daily at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. Reserve your spot on OpenTable. 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-2345, gurneysresorts.com <img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-479129" src="https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/D35A9731.jpg?w=700" alt="Igloos by the sea are available at Gurney's Montauk Resort this holiday season in the Hamptons" width="700" height="467" srcset="https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/D35A9731.jpg 1920w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/D35A9731.jpg?resize=700,467 700w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/D35A9731.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/D35A9731.jpg?resize=384,256 384w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/D35A9731.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/D35A9731.jpg?resize=1600,1067 1600w, https://www.danspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/D35A9731.jpg?resize=50,33 50w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /> Igloos by the sea are available at Gurney’s Montauk Resort this holiday season. Courtesy Gurney’s ENRICHING HAMPTONS PROGRAMS A Sound Bath to Welcome the New Year Friday, January 2, 11 a.m. Stop by The Church in Sag Harbor to enjoy meditation through a fascinating array of sounds, including crystal bowls, symphonic gongs, and Himalayan bells. You must bring your own yoga mat, cushions, and/or blankets. Tickets are $25. Members are $20. 48 Madison Street, Sag Harbor. 631-919-5342, thechurchsagharbor.org A Glowing Shabbat Friday, January 2, 4 p.m. Celebrate the New Year with glowing Shabbat candles, a buffet dinner, singing, children’s activities, and more with Chabad of the Hamptons! 13 Wood Road, East Hampton. 631-329-5800, chabadofthehamptons.com Tap Class for Seniors Monday, January 5, noon Learn about musicality, timing, and balance through tap dancing with Mary Castro at the Rogers Memorial Library! This is the first class in a series. Registration and a $5 fee are required. 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-283-0774, myrml.org Almond Artists & Writers Presents Claire Watson Monday, January 5, 6 p.m. Enjoy a conversation with painter Claire Watson, artist-in-residence at the Watermill Center in 2020, at Almond in Bridgehampton! Your $55 ticket includes a three-course family-style dinner and one glass of wine or draft beer. 1 Ocean Road, Bridgehampton. 631-537-5665, almondrestaurant.com DIY with Donna–Sock Snowmen Wednesday, January 7, 1 p.m. Learn to turn upcycled socks into snowmen with the Hampton Bays Library! Registration is required as space is limited. You must be 18 or up to attend this event. 52 Ponquogue Avenue, Hampton Bays. 631-728-6241, hamptonbayslibrary.org Mediterranean Dinner with Chef Naela Wednesday, January 7, 6 p.m. Join Chef Naela for a cooking class and dinner at the Quogue Library! The menu includes grape leaves stuffed with rice, sauteed veggies in a tzatziki sauce, a Middle Eastern salad, and date cookies. Registration and $15 fee. 90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224, quoguelibrary.org Calissa Chalet Enjoy an apres-ski-inspired lounge at Calissa, complete with hot toddies, mulled wine, and fondue, all winter long! A lavish family-style menu is available for groups of six or more. 1020 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-500-9292, calissahamptons.com HAMPTONS ART EXHIBITIONS Longhouse Illuminated Through January 3 Don’t miss your last weekend to see the illuminated sculptures after dark at Longhouse Reserve! You’ll enjoy glowing sculptures, lit paths, a holiday market, crafts, and more. Reserve spot online. 133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton. 631-329-3568, longhouse.org Impressions Transferred: Lasting Legacies of Robert Rauschenberg Through January 4 Don’t miss the last weekend to check out works by Robert Rauschenberg in Guild Hall’s permanent collection. The artist is known for mixing painting, sculpture, collage, photography, and printmaking. 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0608, guildhall.org Unfolding Through January 4 Don’t miss the final weekend of photography by Christina Tow at the Southampton Cultural Center! 25 Pond Lane, Southampton. 917-855-4828, scc-arts.org GEMS of the Grenning Gallery Through January 11 Small paintings from a variety of artists at the Grenning Gallery! 26 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-8469, grenninggallery.com Nina Yankowitz: In the Out/Out the In On view through February 22 Don’t miss the paintings, sculptures, and textiles of Nina Yankowitz at The Parrish Art Museum! An artist-led tour will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. 279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-283-2118, parrishart.org Imagine–New Year–Opening Party Through March 2 See an exciting kaleidoscope of color at the White Room Gallery’s winter exhibition opening Jan 2. 3 Railroad Avenue, East Hampton. 631-237-1481, thewhiteroom.gallery Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at Events.DansPapers.com.

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