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11/20/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

We're full steam ahead toward the holiday celebrations on Long Island and one of our favorite annual traditions—the Jones Beach Magic of Lights Drive-Thru Show—opens this weekend and features an animal display this year!

Sayville Falls debuts a new holiday attraction we can't wait to check out, transforming its mini-golf course into a Holiday Light Show and Winter Garden, complete with igloos.

Theater is in full swing as well, with Frosty at The Engeman Theater and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus at the Staller Center for the Arts.

Read on for more great events across LI this weekend.

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Jones Beach Magic of Lights Drive-Thru Show

Wantagh
Opens Friday, November 22
The Magic of Lights drive-thru spectacular returns to Jones Beach and Nassau County's South Shore this holiday season. The display is stacked with themed LED lighting displays and digital animations, plus plenty of returning favorites. READ MORE

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show & Winter Garden

Sayville
Opens Friday, November 22
Sayville Falls brings a new holiday attraction to Long Island this winter, using thousands of lights to transform its mini-golf course into a holiday light show. Once you've enjoyed the walk-thru light show, visit the on-site Winter Garden or enjoy the comfort of a heated igloo. READ MORE

St. James Model Railroad Club Winter Open House

St. James
Friday, November 22-Sunday, November 24
The St. James Model Railroad Club hosts its annual holiday open house. Its model train display includes steam, freight, and passenger trains in a scenic, imaginative setting.  READ MORE

Barnaby Saves Christmas at Theatre Three

Port Jefferson
Opens Saturday, November 23
Join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne, and all of their friends for a holiday treat. The littlest elf and his reindeer friend set off on their journey to save Christmas, meeting some new friends along the way and learning the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season. READ MORE

Frosty at The Engeman Theater

Northport
Opens Saturday, November 23
Join Jenny and Frosty on an adventure as they try to save Chillsville from the mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that melts all the snow. Watch as the chilly tale unfolds on the Engeman Theater stage.  READ MORE

Native American Festival at Garvies Point Museum

Glen Cove
Saturday, November 23-Sunday, November 24
Enjoy cultural drummers, dancers, native foods, face painting, arts and crafts, and more at the Native American Festival at the Garvies Point Museum. READ MORE

North Fork Festival of Trees

Peconic
Saturday, November 23-Sunday, November 24
This North Fork Festival of Trees transforms Treiber Farms in Peconic into a winter wonderland for an entire weekend. View more than two dozen trees and several wreaths, all decorated by artists, businesses, and North Fork locals. READ MORE

Trainville Hobby Depot Model Train Show

Hicksville
Saturday, November 23-Sunday, November 24
View operating model train layouts in a variety of sizes, including N, O, HO, On30, and G-gauge trains. This family-friendly event preserves and celebrates the rich history of railroads on Long Island. READ MORE

Colonial Games at Connetquot River State Park Preserve

Oakdale
Sunday, November 24
Take a journey into the past and participate in some Colonial American games at Connetquot River State Park. Leave that smart phone behind in modern times and test your coordination with a ball and cup. Or test how far you can roll a hoop. READ MORE

Patchogue Village Christmas Holiday Boat Parade

Patchogue – FREE
Sunday, November 24
Watch the decorated boats sail along the Patchogue River as they are decked out for this year's theme of Rock Star Christmas. There are many viewing spots along the riverfront. READ MORE

Let's Talk Turkey at LICM

Garden City
Sunday, November 24
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, the Long Island Children's Museum gets families ready to celebrate with this fun project to create colorful turkeys. Take your terrific turkey home to adorn your Thanksgiving table. READ MORE

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