White Christmas – The Musical
Nov. 10-Dec. 30
Location: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
Time: Fridays and Saturdays – 8 P.M., Sundays – 2 P.M.
Price: $25 - $38
More Information: http://www.smithtownpac.org/theatre-schedule/mainstage-18-19/white-christmas/
A Christmas Carol
Nov. 17 – Dec. 29
Location: Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson
Time: 7 P.M. Thursdays and Fridays, except Dec. 27 and 28 (3 P.M. and 7 P.M.); 3 P.M. and 7 P.M. Saturdays and Sundays (except Nov. 17 and 24 at 7 P.M. and Nov. 28 and 25 and Dec. 23 at 3 P.M.); 2 P.M. Dec 5 and 3 P.M. Dec. 24
Price: $35 adults, $28 seniors/students, $20 children 5-12
More Information: https://theatrethree.com/christmas_carol-2018.html/
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
Nov. 17-Dec. 30
Location: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
Time: Saturdays – 2 P.M., Sundays – 11AM
Price: $15
More Information: http://www.smithtownpac.org/theatre-schedule/childrens-theater/twas-night-christmas/
Forest Lane Lights
Nov. 22 - Dec. 26
Location: 5 Forest Lane, Coram, NY
Time: Sunday-Thurdsay after 5 P.M. to 10 P.M.; Friday & Saturday 5 P.M.-11 P.M.; Dec. 15 - Santa night from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.
Price: Free - donations are accepted for breast cancer research
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/forestlanelightsny
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
Nov. 23-25, 29-30, Dec. 1-2, 6-9, 13-6, 20-30
Location: Long Island Sports Park, Calverton
Time: Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays - 5 P.M.-9 P.M.; Fridays and Saturdays – 5 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Price: $25/car, $23 in advance
More Information: http://www.riverheadlightshow.com/
Magic Polar Express Ride
Nov. 23 - Dec. 23
Location: Riverhead or Southampton
Time: Monday-Friday - 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.; Weekends - 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Price: $55
More Information: https://www.northforktrolley.com/PolarExpress.php
Barnaby Saves Christmas
Nov. 23-24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 24, 27-29
Location: Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson
Time: 11 A.M.
Price: $10
More Information: https://theatrethree.com/child_theatre.html
Girl Scouts' Holiday Light Show
Nov. 29 to Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 24 & 25)
Location: Smith Point County Park, Shirley
Time: Monday to Thursday - 5 P.M.-9 P.M.; Friday to Sunday - 5 P.M. to 10 P.M.; week of Dec. 21-23 - 5 P.M.-11 P.M.
Price: $20/car; $40/van; $70/bus
More Information: http://www.gssc.us/content/gssc/en/event/holidaylightshow.html
St. James Model Railroad Club Holiday Train Display
Nov. 30-Dec. 2
Location: Mills Pond House, St. James
Time: Nov. 30 - 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.; Dec. 1 & 2 - 11 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Price: $2/adults; 50 cents/kids (donation)
More Information: https://stjamesmodelrailroadclub.weebly.com/news.html
7th Annual Wooden Wonderland
Dec. 1
Location: Suffolk Historical Society, 300 West Main St., Riverhead
Time: 10 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: http://suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org/events.html
Groundworks Landscaping Holiday Open House
Dec. 1-2
Location: 530 Montauk Highway, East Hampton
Time: Santa and friends visit from 12 P.M.-3:30 P.M.
More Information: http://www.groundworkslandscaping.com/community-events-and-venue/
Town of Brookhaven Holiday Light Spectacular
Dec. 1-16
Location: Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
Time: Fridays/Saturdays - 5 P.M.-9 P.M.; Sundays - 5 P.M.-8 P.M.
Price: $6 per person
More Information: https://www.brookhavenny.gov/864/Holiday-Light-Spectacular
Railroad Museum of Long Island's Holiday Open Houses
Dec. 1 & 2
Location: 440 4th St., Greenport
Time: 11:30 A.M. to 3 P.M.*
Price: Free
Dec. 8 & 9
Location: 416 Griffing Ave., Riverhead
Time: 11:30 A.M. to 3 P.M.*
Price: Free
*Santa arrives at noon
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/pg/railroadmuseumofli/events/?ref=page_internal
Charles Dickens Festival
Dec. 1 & 2
Location: Village of Port Jefferson
Time: Event times vary
Price: n/a
More Information: http://portjeff.com/dickens/
Live Drive Through Nativity
Dec. 1 & 2; Dec. 7 & 8
Location: Stony Brook Christian Assembly, 400 Nicholls Road, East Setauket
Time: 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: https://stonybrookchristian.com/
My Christmas Elf – The Musical
Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22 and Dec. 26
Location: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway in Oakdale
Time: 11:00 A.M, Dec. 26 – 2:00 P.M.
Price: $15
More Information: http://www.cmpac.com/event/de4848cc3d703d78f777c0be0ae58ade
Holiday Festival in Stony Brook Village
Dec. 2
Location: Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook
Time: 11 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: http://www.stonybrookvillage.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Holiday-Festival-2018.pdf
Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker
Dec. 6
Location: The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook
Time: 7:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Price: $30 adult, $25 senior, $20 student
More Information: https://www.thejazzloft.org/
Moriches’ 2018 Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 7
Location: Center Square Shopping Center, 552 Montauk Highway in Center Moriches
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: https://moricheschamber.org/event/tree-lighting-ceremony-2018/?instance_id=16
Orient Beach State Park’s 32nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 7
Location: Orient Beach State Park, 40000 Main Road in Orient
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: https://parks.ny.gov/events/event.aspx?e=106-22138.0
Nutcracker Ballet
Dec. 7 - 9
Location: Guild Hall of East Hampton, 158 Main St., East Hampton
Time: Dec. 7 - 7 P.M.; Dec. 8 - 1 P.M. & 7 P.M.; Dec. 9 - 2 P.M.
Price: $20-$50
More Information: http://www.hamptonballettheatreschool.com/
Hearthside Cheer Ugly Sweater Party
Dec. 8
Location Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton
Time: 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Price: $50 Advance, $60 Day Of; Ages 21 To 35, $35/$45
More Information: https://www.southamptonhistory.org/hearthside
Shelter Island’s Island Wide Stroll Drive
Dec. 8
Location: Throughout Shelter Island
Time: All Day
Price: Free
More Information: https://www.shelterislandchamber.org/islandwidestroll/
Lunch with Santa at Madison Steak House
Dec. 8
Location: Madison Steak House, 670 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge
Time: 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Price: $35 per person, children under 10 half off. Cash only
More Information: https://www.madisonsteakhouse.net/
Dutch Christmas
Dec. 8
Location: The LI Maritime Museum, 88 West Ave., West Sayville
Time: 4 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Price: $5 (reservations required)
More Information: https://www.limaritime.org/tis-the-season.html
Holiday Vendor Fair and Saver’s Fundraiser
Dec. 8
Location: Patchogue-Medford High School, 181 Buffalo Avenue in Medford
Time: 12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/710732782637396/
Webb House Holiday Party
Dec. 8
Location: Oysterponds Historical Society, 1555 Village Lane in Orient
Time: 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Price: $50 Individual, $75 Friend, $200 Patron (includes 2 tickets), $500 Benefactor (includes 2 tickets)
More Information: http://oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org/event/webb-house-holiday-party/
Oysterponds Historical Society’s 2018 Holiday House Tour
Dec. 8
Location: Oysterponds Historical Society, 1555 Village Lane in Orient
Time: 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Price: n/a
More Information: http://oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-house-tour/
‘Tis the Season 2018 at Long Island Maritime Museum
Dec. 8
Location: Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Avenue in West Sayville
Time: 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Price: $5 per person
More Information: https://www.limaritime.org/tis-the-season.html
Victorian Christmas Celebration at the Hawkins House
Dec. 8-9
Location: 111 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank
Time: 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
Price: $15 for adults; $8 for children (reservations required)
More Information: http://www.yaphankhistorical.org/
Horse and Buggy Rides
Dec. 8, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22
Location: Southampton Village Hall, 23 Main Street in Southampton
Time: 12:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: https://southamptonchamber.com/
7th Annual Stuff the Sleigh 5K Run/Walk
Dec. 9
Location: Cutchogue Fire Department, 260 New Suffolk Road in Cutchogue
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Price: n/a
More Information: http://www.stuffthesleigh5k.com/index.html
Winter Sings
Dec. 9
Location: Oysterponds Historical Society, 1555 Village Lane in Orient
Time: 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: http://oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org/event/winter-sings/
Desmond’s Brunch with Santa
Dec. 9
Location: Desmond’s Restaurant and Pub at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A in Wading River
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Price: $39.95
More Information: https://eastwindlongisland.com/event/brunch-with-santa-at-desmonds/2018-12-09/
Three Village Electric Parade
Dec. 9
Location: Starts at Emma Clark Library/Setauket School, 1134 Main St. in E. Setauket, proceeds down Main Street to the Brookhaven Kiwanis Park
Time: 5 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Price: n/a
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/3villageelectricparade/
A Big-Little Holiday Cocktail Party at LI Aquarium
Dec. 12
Location: LI Aquarium, 431 East Main Street in Riverhead
Time: 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Price: $75
More Information: https://www.helpingmakesuhappy.org/
Santa Claus: The True Story of the Jolly Old Elf
Dec. 12
Location: Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton
Time: 12:00 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: https://www.myrml.org/
Big Little Holiday Party
Dec. 14
Location: East Wind Long Island, 5720 Route 25A in Wading River
Time: 7:00 P.M. – 11:15 P.M.
Price: $69.95
More Information: https://eastwindlongisland.com/event/big-little-holiday-party/
Selden Craft and Gift Extravaganza
Dec. 15, Dec. 22 and Dec. 23
Location: Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive in Selden
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: https://www.depasmarket.com/
Decorate a Holiday Tree for the Birds: A SoFo Family Workshop
Dec. 15
Location: South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Price: Free for members, non-members are $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-12 and free for children 2 and under
More Information: https://sofo.org/event/annual-decorate-a-holiday-tree-for-the-birds-a-sofo-family-workshop/?instance_id=1137
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party with Hello Brooklyn
Dec. 15
Location: The Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main Street in Amagansett
Time: 10:00 P.M.
Price: $10
More Information: http://stephentalkhouse.com/event.cfm?id=275532&cart
Holiday Princess Tea Party
Dec. 15
Location: Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road in Ronkonkoma
Time: 1:00 P.M.; and 3 P.M.
Price: $19
More Information: https://theballetcenter.org/princess-tea-party.html
Holiday Wreath at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Dec. 15
Location: Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, West Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown
Time: 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Price: n/a
More Information: https://parks.ny.gov/events/event.aspx?e=9-23596.0
Santa Brunch at Long Island Aquarium
Dec. 16
Location: Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center, 431 East Main Street, Riverhead
Time: 10 A.M., noon, 2 P.M.
Price: $54.95 adults, $26.95 children 3-12, free children 2 and younger; reservations required
More Information: http://www.longislandaquarium.com/
Brunch with Santa at the Watermill
Dec. 16
Location: Watermill Caterers, 711 Smithtown Bypass in Smithtown
Time: 10:45 A.M., 11:30 A.M., 12:30 P.M., 1:30 P.M. and 2:00 P.M.
Price: $45 adults, $25 children
More Information: https://www.watermillcaterers.com/events/smithtown/brunch-with-santa-4-2905454
The Stephen Talkhouse’s 2018 Christmas Party
Dec. 19
Location: The Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main Street in Amagansett
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Price: Donate an unwrapped new toy, clothing, jacket, etc. for local families of children in need
More Information: http://stephentalkhouse.com/event.cfm?id=289318&cart
Seiskaya Ballet Nutcracker Performances
Dec. 20 - Dec. 23
Location: Staller Center for the Arts
Time: Thursday/Friday - 7 P.M.; Saturday - 2 P.M. & 7 P.M.; Sunday - 1 P.M. & 6 P.M.
Price: Adults - $40; Children - $34
More Information: https://calendar.stonybrook.edu/site/staller-center/event/the-nutcracker-2018---seiskaya-ballet/
Holiday Karaoke Party
Dec. 21
Location: Buoy One Westhampton, 62 Montauk Highway in Westhampton
Time: 9:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.
Price: n/a
More Information: http://www.buoyone.com/events-calendar.html
Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O
Dec. 21
Location: The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook
Time: 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Price: $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students
More Information: https://www.thejazzloft.org/calendar
The Last-Minute Holiday Bazaar
Dec. 22
Location: Guild Hall of East Hampton, 158 Main Street in East Hampton
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: https://www.guildhall.org/events/the-last-minute-holiday-bazaar/
Ugly Sweater Party
Dec. 22
Location: Po’Boy Brewery, 200 Wilson Street in Port Jeff Station
Time: 4:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: http://www.poboybrewery.com/events.html
Interplay Jazz Orchestra Family Christmas Show
Dec. 22
Location: The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook
Time: 2:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Price: $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students
More Information: https://www.thejazzloft.org/calendar
Holiday Vacation Art Workshops
Dec. 26, Dec. 27 and Dec. 29
Location: Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway in Water Mill
Time: 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. children ages 5-6, 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. children ages 7 and older
Price: $40 non-members per session, $30 members per session
More Information: https://parrishart.org/programs?page=1
The Nutcracker
Dec. 27 – Dec. 28
Location: The Noel S. Ruiz Theater, 931 Montauk Highway in Oakdale
Time: Dec. 27 and Dec. 28 - 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.; Dec. 28 – 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Price: $40
More Information: https://theballetcenter.org/the-nutcracker.html
Rogers Mansion by Candlelight
Dec. 29
Location: Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton
Time: 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Price: $10 For Adults, Free for Members & Children 17 & Under
More Information: https://www.southamptonhistory.org/
The Clubhouse – Inaugural New Year’s Eve Soiree
Dec. 31
Location: The Clubhouse, 174 Daniel’s Hole Road in East Hampton
Time: 9:00 P.M.
Price: $65 at door, $50 in advance
More Information: https://www.ehitclubhouse.com/newyearseve
Fishes and Wishes – New Year’s Eve Party
Dec. 31
Location: Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main Street in Riverhead
Time: 6:30 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Price: Children 2 & Under: Free Children 3-12; $60 (members: $55) Adults: $99 (members: $89)
More Information: https://www.longislandaquarium.com/event/fishes-wishes-new-years-eve/
New Year’s Eve with The Nancy Atlas Project
Dec. 31
Location: The Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main Street in Amagansett
Time: 10:00 P.M.
Price: $30
More Information: http://stephentalkhouse.com/event.cfm?id=288603&cart
New Year’s Eve with O El Amor and Drop Dead Sexy
Dec. 31
Location: 89 North Music Venue, 89 North Ocean Avenue in Patchogue
Time: 8:30 P.M.
Price: $39 General Admission, $69 Reserved Seating
More Information: http://89northmusic.com/days/d-12-31-2018/
New Year’s Eve Gala
Dec. 31
Location: East Wind Long Island, 5720 Route 25A in Wading River
Time: 8:00 P.M. – 1:00 A.M.
Price: $125
More Information: https://eastwindlongisland.com/event/new-years-eve-gala-in-the-grand-ballroom/
New Year’s Eve Gala at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
Dec. 31
Location: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway in Oakdale
Time: 8:00 P.M.
Price: $75 or $65 for Inner Circle members
More Information: http://www.cmpac.com/event/f2cac50a61cb8c43554ceb07451e4b9a
Lords of Laughs – New Year’s Eve Comedy Show
Dec. 31
Location: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main Street in Smithtown
Time: 8:30 P.M.
Price: $95
More Information: http://www.smithtownpac.org/theatre-schedule/special-events/new-years-eve/
Jazz Loft New Year’s Spectacular
Dec. 31
Location: The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook
Time: 8:30 P.M. – 12:30 A.M.
Price: $165
More Information: https://www.thejazzloft.org/calendar
1st Day Hike New Years Day Seal Walk
Jan. 1
Location: Montauk Point State Park, 2000 Montauk Highway in Montauk
Time: 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Price: n/a
More Information: https://parks.ny.gov/events/event.aspx?e=61-23613.0
New Year’s Day Beach to Breach Hike
Jan. 1
Location: Wilderness Visitor Center, 1 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Price: Free
More Information: email FIIS_Information@nps.gov
