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Christmas Weekend 2024 on Long Island: Holiday Lights, Shows, and More Things To Do

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12/18/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Christmas weekend? Here are some awesome events and activities for kids to add to your list for Christmas 2024.

Christmas weekend has arrived on Long Island, and holiday fun abounds. There's still time to enjoy seasonal treats like Christmas House Long Island at Broadway Mall and LuminoCity at Eisenhower Park. Bonus for Mommy Poppins readers: You get exclusive discounts on both with our promo codes!

You can also marvel at the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest or frolic through the Holiday Trail of Lights at the Smithtown Historical Society. Or, walk through the Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show & Winter Garden, a new attraction this holiday season. 

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LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival at Eisenhower Park

East Meadow
Through Saturday, January 4, 2025
LuminoCity returns to Long Island for its fifth year, setting up this season's show, titled Sweet Dream, at Eisenhower Park. Sweet Dream delivers a state-of-the-art production that brings art, light, and color to life through remarkable displays. READ MORE

Celebrate the Holidays at PaleyLand!

New York, NYC
Through Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Paley Center's must-see holiday extravaganza fills five floors of the Paley with holiday fun and winter wonderland magic. Enjoy free hot chocolate, watch past and present holiday family specials on the big screen, discover the magic of a classic model railroad display, and so much more. READ MORE

Dinner with the Grinch at Milleridge Inn

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Thursday, December 19-Friday, December 20
Head to the Carriage House at the Milleridge Inn for a dinner buffet and a meet-and-greet with The Grinch. Be sure to bring your camera; there will be plenty of photo ops!  READ MORE

A Magical Night with Santa at Once Upon a Treetop

Plainview
Friday, December 20
Settle in for A Magical Night with Santa at Once Upon a Treetop, a party full of sing-alongs, parachute play, bubbles, food, and more. READ MORE

Holiday Trail of Lights at the Smithtown Historical Society

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Friday, December 20-Sunday, December 22
Step into the holiday spirit by walking the dazzling Holiday Trail of Lights at the Smithtown Historical Society. Its beautifully illuminated pathway features festive holiday trees from the tree contest, sparkling lights, and whimsical decorations.  READ MORE

Frozen Jr. at Studio Theatre

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Opens Friday, December 20
The heartwarming holiday show Frozen, Jr. is an outing for the entire family at Studio Theatre Long Island. READ MORE

The Nutcracker - New York Dance Theatre

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Saturday, December 21-Sunday, December 22
This full production of "The Nutcracker" features guest artists from leading companies, a cast of 80 children, and semi-professional and professional dancers. READ MORE

Dinosaur Carnival at The Center for Science

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Begins Saturday, December 21
Step right up and get your ticket to the Dinosaur Carnival at The Center for Science. The event makes the holiday break an ideal time to celebrate everything roar-tastic. READ MORE

Long Island Garden Railway Society Holiday Show

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Begins Saturday, December 21
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Snoopy Christmas Paint Event at Key to My Art

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Sunday, December 22
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Christmas Jingle Bell Ornaments at LICM

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Sunday, December 22
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Winter Wonderland at Clark Botanic Garden

Westbury – FREE
Through Tuesday, December 24
Clark Botanic Garden transforms this holiday season into an idyllic winter wonderland where guests will find themselves immersed in all that makes the season special. Meet Santa and other special guests, enjoy holiday lights and scenery, crafts for kids, a holiday pajama party, Santa Paws, and more.  READ MORE

Candlelight Evenings Holiday Show at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

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Select dates through Sunday, December 29
Enjoy the holidays in a place where the clock is always turned back to the 19th century. The evening features a candlelight procession each night. See chestnuts roasting on an open fire, broom making, visit Santa, and more.  READ MORE

Huntington Holiday Spectacular

Huntington – FREE
Through Thursday, January 2, 2025
Stroll through the streets of downtown Huntington, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland. The nightly festivities include twinkling lights, ice carving, Santa, and other surprises. READ MORE

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