The holiday season on Long Island feels like stepping into a cozy winter postcard: full of charm, community, and that nostalgic “home for the holidays” energy. Experience the magic, where sparkling Main Streets, festive light displays, and cozy coastal towns create the perfect winter escape. Discover the best Long Island Christmas events, winter activities, local traditions, and family-friendly holiday celebrations across the North and South Shores. [2025]
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🌳TREE LIGHTINGS – Nassau County
Holiday Season on Long Island
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Milleridge Inn
The Milleridge Inn
585 North Broadway
Jericho, NY 11520
Date: F. Nov. 28, 2025
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Notes: Free for all ages
This tree lighting will feature carolers, the Grinch, the Snow Sisters, and Santa!
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Stew Leonard’s Tree Lighting Celebration
Stew Leonard’s Farmingdale
261 Airport Plaza Blvd.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Date: Tu. Dec. 2, 2025
Time: 5 pm – 6 pm
Notes: Free for all ages
Santa Claus will make his first appearance of the season at Stew Leonard’s in Farmingdale, arriving on a truck from the East Farmingdale Fire Department. Families are invited to take pictures with Santa at the event and enjoy a variety of holiday songs performed by Woodward Parkway Elementary School’s chorus. Stew Leonard’s Team Members and Wow the Cow will also provide refreshments!
Downtown Glen Cove Winter Festival & Holiday Market | Downtown BID’s Holiday Festival
100 Village Square
Glenn Cove, NY 11542
Date: Sa. Dec. 6, 2025
Time: 1:30 pm; lighting at 4:45 pm
Notes: Free for all ages
Enjoy free horse & carriage rides, photos with Santa, musical entertainment, a hot cocoa bar, treats at the downtown Holiday Festival in Village Square, and more!
Port Washington Christmas Celebration & Tree Lighting
Blumenfeld Family Park
232 Main St
Port Washington, NY 11050
Date: Su. Dec. 7, 2025
Time: 4:30 pm – 6 pm
Notes: Free for all ages
The 30th Annual Christmas Celebration & Tree Lighting will feature a live Nativity and narration of the Christmas story accompanied by the Liquid Brass Band and festive caroling by the Red Stocking Revue Singers. The highlight of the evening will be the lighting of our magnificent Christmas Tree, spreading the warmth and joy of the season. And that’s not all! Santa Claus will make a grand entrance on a fire truck!
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Holiday Season on Long Island
Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting
The Gazebo
Merrick Ave. & Broadcast Plaza
Merrick, NY 11566
Date: Su. Dec. 7, 2025
Time: 5 pm – 6:30 pm
Notes: Free for all ages
Bring the family out to this annual Menorah and Christmas Tree lighting. Refreshments will be served.
Village of Williston Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Williston Park Village Hall
494 Willis Ave.
Williston Park, NY 11596
Date: Su. Dec. 7, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Notes: Free for all ages
Join in Christmas songs accompanied by local children’s groups. Hot chocolate and candy canes will be served! Following the tree lighting, Santa will arrive and then visit the Village streets on the fire truck.
Baldwin Historical Society & Museum
1980 Grand Ave.
Baldwin, NY 11510
Date: Pending
Time: Pending
Notes: Free
🌳TREE LIGHTINGS – Suffolk County
Holiday Season on Long Island
Huntington Holiday Spectacular Tree Lighting
12 Wall St
Huntington, NY 11743
Date: Sa. Nov. 29, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Notes: Free for all ages
The magic returns to Huntington Village! ✨The Huntington Holiday Spectacular kicks off with the annual Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 29th at approximately 6:30 pm, following the Holiday Parade. Join us from November 29th to January 4th for a magical season of lights, festivities, and holiday cheer.
Riverhead Town Hall
4 West 2nd St
Riverhead, NY 11901
Date: Sa. Dec 6, 2025
Rain Date: Su. Dec 7, 2025
Time: 3 pm – 8 pm
Notes: Free for all ages
Enjoy an afternoon of festive fun leading up to the grand tree lighting! The Lions Club Parade begins at 1 pm at 2:30 pm Santa will arrive by boat and you’ll be able to take photos with Santa along with musical performances, crafts, games, and a bonfire. The tree lighting begins at 5:15 pm.
Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa
The Shoppes at East Wind
5768 Route 25A
Wading River, NY 11792
Date: Sa. Dec 6, 2025
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
Notes: Free for all ages
Stop by to put a letter in Santa’s mailbox*, enjoy live DJ entertainment with LI Sound Entertainment and a dance number by All Star Dance Academy, Ride Rudolph on the Carousel, and more holiday fun, including holiday shopping. Santa arrives on a Wading River Fire Department Fire Truck at 6 pm to light the tree. Bring a new unwrapped toy to support Toys for Tots and the US Marines, and a non-perishable food item for local families in need. Don’t forget to bring your camera to take a free photo with Santa!
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Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
1660 Route 25A
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Date: Sa. Dec 6, 2025
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Notes: Free for all ages, $10 suggested donation
Be there when Santa Claus lights the Hatchery’s Christmas Tree.
Holiday Lights & Market at Babylon Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall
200 East Sunrise Highway
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Date: F. Dec. 6, 2025
Time: 5 pm – 8 pm
Notes: Free for all ages
Enjoy local vendors, food trucks, face painting, photos with Santa, and dazzling holiday light displays that will make the night merry and bright. Admission is free, and the event will take place rain or shine. In the spirit of the season, attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to help support the Town of Babylon Food Pantry and families in need this holiday season.
Brookhaven Town’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Holtsville Ecology Site
249 Buckley Road
Holtsville, NY 11742
Date: F. Dec. 6, 2025
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Notes: Free for all ages
The show begins at 6 p.m. (character visits will start at 5:30 p.m.) The event will feature costumed characters, complimentary candy canes and hot chocolate, musical entertainment, and a special appearance by Santa Claus, who will arrive by helicopter and then assist with the countdown to light the tree.
How are you spending this holiday season?
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