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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Plan your festive season itinerary with ease in Brentwood. Our guide has all the top holiday events. Whether Brentwood is your lifelong home or your holiday destination, this guide maximizes your seasonal enjoyment.

Popular Events: One of the highlights of the season features enchanting moments with the All-New Animated Children’s Story, where young ones can immerse themselves in a whimsical tale. Another special event allows children to Mail a Letter to Santa and Get a Reply, adding a personal touch to their holiday experience. And the classic Pictures with Santa is something you definitely don't want to miss as families capture cherished memories. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Brentwood Holiday Light Displays

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Immersive light installations with interactive elements.

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LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival features over 40 stunning attractions with interactive elements, creating an immersive light experience that brings art, light, and color to life through remarkable displays. Dive into four captivating themes, each brimming with excitement and surprises, and enjoy dazzling light displays, interactive activities, and festive shopping.

Where: East Meadow | More Info: LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival

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Immersive light display with hand-crafted lanterns.

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The Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum features a stunning array of hand-crafted lanterns across 6 acres of historic farmland. Visitors can expect a luminescent display inspired by Chinese folklore and animals, along with interactive illuminated tunnels, swings, and see-saws.

Where: Flushing | More Info: Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum

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Wildlife-themed LED displays and lanterns.

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The Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights features millions of lights and hundreds of wildlife lanterns across seven trails, showcasing nearly 100 animal and plant species. The event includes interactive experiences like the Enchanted Sea, illuminated performers, and family-friendly activities like the holiday train and ice carving demonstrations.

Where: Bronx | More Info: Holiday Lights - The Bronx Zoo

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Brentwood Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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Interactive Santa experience with a new photo background.

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Meet Santa at Hicks Nurseries, where children can sit on his lap or next to him for a special photo opportunity. Bring your own camera to capture the moment.

Where: Westbury | More Info: Pictures with Santa

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All-New Animated Children’s Story(Westbury)

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Interactive Christmas story with Santa and his elves.

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The All-New Animated Children’s Story at Hicks Nurseries features a walkthrough Christmas tale with Santa, his elves, and friends preparing for the big day. This festive animated story is designed for both young and young-at-heart visitors.

Where: Westbury | More Info: All-New Animated Children’s Story

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Live holiday music performance by a brass band.

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The Live Brass Band at Hicks Nurseries performs holiday classics, creating a lively atmosphere that has everyone singing along.

Where: Westbury | More Info: Live Brass Band

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Holiday celebration with self-guided walks and Santa visit.

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Explore decorated period rooms and gardens at Old Westbury Gardens, featuring a visit from Santa, cookies, and cider.

Where: Westbury | More Info: Christmas Choir

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Victorian-era themed activities and performances.

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The 27th Annual Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson transforms the village into a Victorian-era setting with roaming characters, concerts, train displays, magic shows, theater performances, and more. Enjoy ice skating, street plays, and Dickensian-inspired fare while exploring the Festival of Trees and participating in various activities.

Where: Port Jefferson | More Info: 27th Annual Charles Dickens Festival

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Post-screening visit with Santa Claus.

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The Polar Express & A Visit With Santa features a screening of the iconic holiday film starring Tom Hanks, followed by a festive Christmas scene where children can meet Santa Claus. The event includes a 1 hour and 40 minute film screening and a post-show visit with Santa, with a special line for those who need accommodations.

Where: Patchogue | More Info: The Polar Express & A Visit With Santa

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World-class ballet performance with international stars and a live orchestra.

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Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet is a classic holiday performance featuring international ballet stars and gifted young dancers. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Joan MacNaughton, this production brings Tchaikovsky's timeless music to life with the South Shore Symphony, creating a spectacular event that celebrates its tenth season at Madison Theatre.

Where: Hempstead | More Info: Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet

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Formal white glove tea service with holiday princesses.

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The Holiday Princess Tea Party at the Long Island Aquarium features a formal white glove tea service in the elegant Sea Star Ballroom. Guests will enjoy finger sandwiches and sweets while their little princes and princesses dance and sing with their favorite holiday princesses. This event offers a memorable experience with photo opportunities.

Where: Riverhead | More Info: Holiday Princess Tea Party

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Brentwood Other Holiday Activities

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Historic holiday traditions in three preserved farmhouses.

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in old-fashioned North Fork holiday traditions at Historic Holidays at Hallockville. Explore three historic residences on a 28-acre preserved farm, where costumed docents share stories of past holiday celebrations. The Hallock Homestead is decorated for a Victorian Christmas, while the Cichanowicz Farmhouse recreates a 1930s Polish Christmas Eve celebration. Enjoy the aromas of holiday treats baked in an antique wood stove and learn about the evolution of Christmas celebrations in the North Fork.

Where: Riverhead | More Info: Historic Holidays at Hallockville

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Self-guided tour of decorated period rooms with Santa and holiday treats.

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Explore Westbury House and its beautifully decorated period rooms, featuring Santa, cookies, and cider, making it a delightful holiday experience for the entire family.

Where: Old Westbury | More Info: Christmas at Westbury House

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