Last updated: November 11, 2024
Join the holiday festivities in Long Island City! Our guide has all the community events and activities. From hometown heroes to first-time visitors, this guide is your ticket to the holiday magic of Long Island City.
Popular events this season include the enchanting LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival, where breathtaking light displays transform the area into a winter wonderland. Additionally, experience the charm of the Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum, featuring stunning handcrafted lanterns that illuminate the farm's landscape. And don't forget the Railroad Museum of Long Island's Holiday Open Houses in Greenport, offering a nostalgic glimpse into holiday traditions on the rails. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Long Island City Holiday Light Displays
LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival
- What to Expect
- Immersive light displays with interactive elements.
- Description
- LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival features over 40 stunning light attractions and interactive elements, creating an immersive experience for all ages. Explore four captivating themes filled with dazzling light displays and interactive activities, accompanied by food trucks and holiday gift shops.
- Where
- East Meadow | More Info : LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival
Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum
- What to Expect
- Immersive display of hand-crafted lanterns inspired by Chinese folklore.
- Description
- The Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum features over 1500 hand-crafted lanterns, creating an immersive experience across 6 acres of historic farmland. Visitors can explore a dazzling display of lights and illuminated Chinese lanterns, interactive tunnels, swings, and see-saws, as well as new features like the Bounce House and Sugar Paintings.
- Where
- Flushing | More Info : Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum
Long Island City Other Holiday Activities
Christmas House Long Island
- What to Expect
- Immersive indoor Christmas experience with interactive activities.
- Description
- Christmas House Long Island is an indoor, fully immersive Christmas experience featuring over a dozen unique rooms, including the first-ever Snow Room, the North Pole Movie Theater, and an Indoor Light Show. Visitors can enjoy interactive activities like snowball fights, play Christmas Movie Poster Trivia, and experience a living portrait and floating candles.
- Where
- Lake Grove | More Info : Christmas House Long Island