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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Ready for a magical holiday season in Long Beach? Let our guide show you the best festive activities! Whether you're rediscovering Long Beach or experiencing it for the first time, this guide is your holiday lifeline.

Popular events around Long Beach this season include the LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival, where you can stroll through stunning light displays and immersive art installations that capture the spirit of the holidays. The Magic of Lights offers a dazzling drive-through experience with over a mile of festive light displays that the whole family can enjoy. And don't forget the Holiday Lights at The Bronx Zoo, featuring a magical blend of wildlife and holiday cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Long Beach Holiday Light Displays

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Immersive light displays with interactive elements and themed activities.

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LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival features over 40 stunning light attractions and interactive elements, creating an immersive experience for all ages. Dive into four captivating themes filled with dazzling light displays and exciting activities, including food trucks and holiday gift shops.

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

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Spectacular drive-through holiday lights with life-sized displays.

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Magic of Lights is a dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters using the latest LED technology and digital animations. The event includes larger-than-life displays like the Holiday Barbie and Bigfoot Monster Truck, as well as life-sized dinosaurs from Prehistoric Christmas.

Where: Wantagh | More Info: Magic of Lights

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Wildlife-themed LED displays and interactive experiences.

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Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo features millions of lights and hundreds of wildlife lanterns spread across seven lantern trails, showcasing nearly 100 animal and plant species. Interactive glowing walls, 12-foot trees, and illuminated flowers create an immersive experience with family-friendly entertainment, seasonal treats, and classic holiday music.

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

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Interactive illuminated displays of Chinese lanterns and folklorical creatures.

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The Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum features over 1500 lights and 80 hand-crafted lanterns, creating an immersive experience across 6 acres of historic farmland. Visitors can explore 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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67-foot tall Christmas tree with over 500,000 lights.

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Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Long Beach with the 9th annual Christmas Tree Lighting. A 67-foot tall Christmas tree is illuminated with over 500,000 lights at the Terrace Plaza, featuring live entertainment, Santa visits, and festive activities.

Where: Long Beach | More Info: Long Beach Tree Lighting

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Community groups and emergency services showcase holiday lights.

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The Center Moriches Fire Department's Holiday Parade of Lights features fire departments, ambulance companies, and local community groups decked out in holiday lights. The parade starts at Montauk Highway and Lake Avenue, traveling east to Ocean Avenue. Santa Claus arrives at the end of the parade on the Center Moriches FD tower ladder.

Where: Center Moriches | More Info: Center Moriches Fire Dept Holiday Parade of Lights

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Long Beach Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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G-scale model trains navigating plant-based miniatures of NYC landmarks.

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The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden features G-scale model trains navigating intricately crafted miniatures of New York City landmarks made from plant parts. The event includes a picture-perfect outdoor lawn display and a whimsical mountainscape in the Haupt Conservatory, with twinkling plant-based replicas of local architecture. Visitors can enjoy holiday classics, sweet and savory bites, and festive drinks while exploring the miniature cityscape.

Where: Bronx | More Info: NYBG GLOW - New York Botanical Gardens

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Historical reenactment of Santa's arrival by parachute.

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The 20th Annual Re-enactment of the Flying Santa is a cherished tradition where participants reenact the historic event of Santa Claus arriving by parachute at the Fire Island Lighthouse. This event offers a unique opportunity to witness a piece of history and take memorable photos.

Where: Fire Island | More Info: 20th Annual Re-enactment of the Flying Santa

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Holiday concert with sing-along and Nutcracker selections.

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The Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra presents a holiday concert featuring exhilarating holiday music, seasonal favorites, and a sing-along with the orchestra. The event includes selections from The Nutcracker and choral music, offering a delightful holiday experience.

Where: Massapequa | More Info: Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Concert

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Long Beach Other Holiday Activities

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Traditional menorah lighting with festive food and activities.

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Join us at Milleridge Inn for a Menorah Lighting event, featuring traditional menorah lighting, Megillah readings, and a raffle with prizes. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with bagels, waffle bar, omelettes, White Russians, and Screwdrivers. The event includes Megillah readings and a raffle with exciting prizes.

Where: Jericho | More Info: Milleridge Inn Menorah Lighting

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Immersive retro gaming experience with original hardware and CRT TVs.

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The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo is a premier video game convention that spans over 50 years of gaming history. It features dedicated retro gaming sections, tournaments, high-score challenges, and home console LAN-play. Attendees can interact with a wide selection of gaming hardware and play iconic and hidden gems across various genres and eras.

Where: Garden City | More Info: Long Island Festival of Games

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