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Long Island Holiday Tree Lighting 2024
There's no better way to start the holidays than with some fun tree lighting. Check out these Long Island Christmas tree lights and start making memories with your family. From twinkling lights to festive music, it's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!
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Nassau County
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Milleridge Inn
The Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway, Jericho
Friday, November 29, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
All ages
Free
This tree lighting features carolers, the Snow Sisters and Santa Claus!
Christmas celebration and tree lighting in Port Washington
Blumenfeld Park, Main St., Port Washington
Sunday, December 1, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
All ages
Free
The 27th annual Christmas Celebration & Tree Lighting will feature a live nativity accompanied by the Liquid Brass Band and festive carols by the Red Stocking Revue Singers. Free hot drinks and refreshments are available. After lighting the tree, Santa Claus comes by with presents for the children. Everyone is welcome: wear something warm, and red if you have it!
Stew Leonard's Tree Lighting Celebration
Stew Leonard's Farmingdale, 261 Airport Plaza Blvd., Farmingdale
Tuesday, December 3, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
All ages
Free
Santa will make his first appearance of the season at Stew Leonard's in Farmingdale, arriving in an East Farmingdale Fire Department truck. Families are invited to have their picture taken with Santa at the event and enjoy a variety of holiday songs performed by the Woodward Parkway Elementary School choir. Stew Leonard and Wow the Cow team members will also provide refreshments!
Baldwin Tree Lighting
Baldwin Historical Society & Museum, 1980 Grand Ave., Baldwin
Sunday, December 8, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
All ages
Free
Bring the family for free drinks, pony rides, and the chance to visit Santa Claus as he comes in on a Baldwin fire truck! Donate to the Toys for Tots bin. Performances from New World Music, Pat's Dance Studio and more.
Christmas tree and menorah lighting
Merrick Gazebo, Merrick Ave. and Broadcast Plaza, Merrick
Sunday, December 8, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
All ages
Free
Bring the whole family 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
Sunday December 8, 6:30 PM
All ages
Free
Listen to Christmas carols, accompanied by local children's groups. Hot chocolate and candy canes will be served! After the tree is lit, Santa Claus arrives and then visits the streets of the village with the fire truck.
Suffolk
Huntington Holiday spectacular tree lighting
Wall St. Huntington
Saturday, November 30, 6:45 PM – 10:00 PM
All ages
Free
Kick off the holiday season with a festive tree lighting after the holiday parade.
Christmas tree lights at Kano Place
Canoe Place Inn & Cottages, 239 E. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays
Thursday, December 5, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
All ages
Free
Enjoy a magical evening to celebrate the holiday atmosphere with joy and warmth by a crackling fire.
Brookhaven Town Christmas Tree Lights
Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
Friday, December 6, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
From 3 years and older
Free
Kick off the holiday season with the City of Brookhaven's annual tree lighting at the Holtsville Ecology Site. The event will feature costumed characters; free candy canes and hot chocolate; musical entertainment; and a special appearance by Santa Claus, who arrives by helicopter and then assists with the countdown to lighting the tree.
Riverhead Tree Lighting
Riverhead Town Square, East Main St., Downtown Riverhead
Saturday, December 7, 1 p.m
All ages
Free
Enjoy an afternoon of festive fun leading up to the big tree lighting! The Lions Club Parade starts at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. Santa arrives by boat and you can take photos with Santa, along with musical performances, crafts, games and a bonfire. The tree lighting starts at 5:15 p.m.
Christmas tree lights with Santa Claus
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River
Saturday, December 7, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
All ages
Free
Stop by to drop a letter in Santa's mailbox*, enjoy live DJ entertainment with LI Sound Entertainment and a dance number from All Star Dance Academy, Ride Rudolph on the Carousel and much more holiday fun, including holiday shopping. Santa arrives with a Wading River Fire Department fire truck to light the tree at 6 p.m. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to support Toys for Tots and the U.S. Marines, and a non-perishable food item for local families in need. Don't forget to bring your camera to take a picture with Santa for free!
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Tree lighting ceremony
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
Saturday, December 7, 5:30 PM
All ages
Free admission, $5 suggested donation
Be there when Santa lights the hatchery's Christmas tree.
Shara Levine
