Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Bayard Cutting Arboretum hosts its annual holiday tree lighting on the arboretum grounds. Visitors can gather to experience the lighting of the tree and celebrate the holiday season.
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm; gates open at 5:00 PM.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors on the arboretum grounds.
- If taking the LIRR, allow for the walk of about three-quarters of a mile from Great River station.
- Suffolk County Transit Route 2 stops outside the entrance, so consider it as an alternative to walking from the train station.
- Allow extra time to reach the grounds, since the event listing says gates open when the event begins.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the event?
Visitors gather on the arboretum grounds for the annual holiday tree lighting; further event details have not been provided.
Can I get there by public transport?
The Great River LIRR station is about three-quarters of a mile away, and Suffolk County Transit Route 2 stops outside the arboretum entrance.
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