25 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities on Long Island

LuminoCity comes to Eisenhower Park in East Meadow this year with an illuminating holiday show. Photo courtesy of LuminoCity
LuminoCity comes to Eisenhower Park in East Meadow this year with an illuminating holiday show. Photo courtesy of LuminoCity
11/5/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best holiday activities and Christmas events on Long Island for kids? Read on for our top picks.  

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the 2023 holiday season on Long Island is full of Christmas events and seasonal, family-friendly holiday activities to keep your crew merry while creating treasured memories.

We've rounded up 20+ family-friendly holiday activities worth adding to your calendar this season, including lantern shows, drive-thru light shows, and more.

We've got plenty more ways to make seasonal memories in our Long Island Guide to Holiday Fun and our constantly updated Family Activity Calendar. Bookmark this page, too, as we'll add more can't-miss holiday activities and Christmas events on Long Island as we learn about them.

As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses, times, and recommended ages. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.

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