Skate with Santa
United Skates of America
Seaford
9:30am–12pm
$13
Santa arrives at United Skates! Admission price includes skate rental, bagel breakfast, and unlimited fruit punch. Reservations must be made in advance.

A Wonderful Life
John W. Engeman Theater at Northport
3pm
$60
This is a musical version of Frank Capra's film classic.

Barnaby Saves Christmas
Theatre Three
Port Jefferson
$10
In this one-hour children’s production, Barnaby the elf and his reindeer friend set out on a journey to save Christmas, and meet some new friends along the way as they learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season.

Saturday and Sunday:

The Nutcracker Spectacular
Long Island Puppet Theater
Hicksville
Saturday at 1:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm
$10 per person; paying with a credit card: $11 per person
The quintessential holiday ballet, performed by marionettes in child-size portions.

Sunday:

Chanukah Wonderland
Adam Katz Athletic Center
Port Washington
1–3pm 
Children ages 2–12 $10, accompanying adults free. Advance online tickets are $5.
Build a giant LEGO menorah, learn how to press olive oil, watch a puppet show, and decorate jelly doughnuts. For the grown-ups, there will also be a boutique. For information, call 516-767-8672 or check the website.

Family Chanukah Bowl
AMF Commack Vet Lanes
4–7pm
adults $20, children $18
The Chai Center of Dix Hills invites you to an evening of bowling, menorah lighting, dinner, and fun. To make a reservation click here. Call 631-351-8672 for more information.