Long Island is one of the best places to celebrate the holidays — with magical light shows, tree lightings, parades, and family activities. Here’s your complete guide to the top holiday experiences happening across Nassau and Suffolk County in 2025.

🎄 HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOWS & SPECTACULARS

✨ LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival — East Meadow

• Dates: November 7, 2025 – January 1, 2026

• Location: Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY
  A massive 14-acre walk-through light experience featuring giant sculptures, themed lands, photo ops, music, and the iconic 50-foot “Castle in the Sky.” Perfect for families and date nights.

✨ Magic of Lights — Jones Beach

• Dates: November 21, 2025 – January 3, 2026

• Location: Jones Beach State Park, 350 Bay Parkway, Wantagh, NY
  A drive-through holiday experience featuring tunnels of lights, animated holiday scenes, and massive displays. There’s also a walk-through Holiday Village with s’mores, photo ops, and Santa.

✨ Long Island House Displays (Free!)

Check out these beloved local home light shows:

• Elwood Road Lights Show – Centereach

• Froehlich Family Display – East Meadow

• Misfit Island Christmas Spectacular – East Northport (100,000+ lights!)

These neighborhoods go ALL OUT every year.

🎅 FAMILY HOLIDAY EVENTS & TREE LIGHTINGS

Huntington Holiday Spectacular & Tree Lighting

• Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

• Location: 12 Wall Street, Huntington
  Featuring a parade, music, and a festive tree lighting in the heart of Huntington Village.

Brookhaven Town Tree Lighting

• Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 (6–7 PM)

• Location: Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
  Santa, characters, music, hot chocolate — a perfect family tradition.

Riverhead Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

• Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

• Location: 4 West 2nd St, Riverhead
  Santa arrives by boat, followed by a town parade, festival, crafts, games, and an evening tree lighting.

Cold Spring Harbor Tree Lighting

• Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

• Location: 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
  A charming community event featuring carolers, Santa, and a beautifully lit tree.

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