As we begin the holiday season its time to focus on joy, togetherness and beautiful lights. This year on Long Island there are plenty of opportunities to delight your eyes.
Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show
See the dazzling lights, amazing vignettes, and holiday scenes at the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Smith Point Light Show. Traverse 1 1/2 miles of dazzling holiday displays, including a new Girl Scout Way.
Show runs nightly with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Closing time is 9pm Mondays-Thursdays; 10pm on Fridays-Sundays.
Can't get enough? Book a combo ticket that includes access to the Girl Scouts' new Enchanted Forest Walk-Thru at Southaven County Park.
5:00pm ET
All
$22-$25 per car, $42-45 per mini bus or RV, $$72-75 per school bus, coach bus or trolley.
Smith Point County Park
1 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY
The New York Winter Lantern Festival - Suffolk Winter Lantern Festival
The Suffolk County location of the NYC Winter Lantern Festival takes place at the Smithtown Historical Society.
This is the first show will transform Smithtown into a magical light display featuring flowers, animals, and much more.
November 4 to January 8, 2023. Friday to Sundays 5:30 to 9:30pm.
Fri Nov 4, 2022 - Sun Jan 8, 2023- see all dates
5:30pm to 9:30pm ET
All ages
Adults: $22. Children: $12.
Christmas House Long Island
Christmas House Long Island is an indoor, one-of-a-kind, fully immersive Christmas experience. Take a wondrous walk through all things Christmas, followed by a glorious gift shop and sweets wonderland.
Experience everything you love about Christmas, all in one place. All of your favorite Christmas sights, sounds, and smells come to life at Christmas House Long Island. More than 10 rooms are featured, including the Christmas Cake Walk, the Gingerbread Room, the Christmas Eve Room, and the snow-filled Christmas Forest. Note: this is an approximately 40-minute experience.
Sat Nov 19, 2022 - Sat Jan 7, 2023- see all dates
Various times
all
Adults: $30. $25 Kids:$25 (under age 10)
Smithhaven Mall
Jones Beach Magic of Lights Drive-Thru Show
The Magic of Lights drive-thru spectacular returns to Jones Beach and Nassau County's South Shore this holiday season. The display is stacked with new themed LED lighting displays and digital animations, plus plenty of returning favorites.
Hit up the Toyota Holiday Village for more entertainment, refreshments and more.
The Magic of Lights runs Sunday-Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday and Saturday 5-11pm. Tickets purchased online can be redeemed for any show date.
5:00pm ET
All ages
$25-35/carload
Jones Beach
1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, NY 11793
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
Visitors enjoy an incredible drive-thru experience featuring more than 1½ miles of holiday light displays at the Riverhead Holiday Light Show.
NOTE: Tickets can be redeemed for any day the show is open!
5:00pm ET
All ages
$25/carload
Splish Splash
2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton, NY 11933
Shimmering Solstice at Old Westbury Gardens
Become captivated and charmed by the magical light displays set along Old Westbury Garden’s paths and grounds.
The show is especially designed for Old Westbury Gardens by Lightswitch, a collective of internationally recognized lighting, media, and visual designers.
Tickets can be reserved beginning on Sept. 6 here.
Nov. 25, 2022- Jan. 1, 2023
Nov. 25-Dec. 21: Friday-Sunday
Dec. 22-Jan. 1: Wednesday-Sunday.
There are no shows on: Dec. 2, 24 or 25.
Entry times are available every 15 minutes, starting from 5:30 – 9:30 pm.
The last show time slot is 9:30 pm. and the event closes at 11 pm.
Fri Nov 25, 2022 - Sun Jan 1, 2023- see all dates
5:30pm ET
All ages
Kids (2-13): $19.95. Adults: $34.95.
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY
The New York Winter Lantern Festival–Nassau Drive-Thru Adventure
The NYC Winter Lantern Festival is returning to New York for the 2022 holiday season and adding a new Long Island location at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn.
Nassau Drive-Thru Adventure at Nassau County Museum of Art, located at One Museum Dr. in Roslyn is available from October 21 to January 15, 2023. This is the only immersive drive-through experience with illuminated tunnels and Chinese lanterns inspired by outer space. Visitors will move between planets, rockets, astronauts and more.
From October 21 to January 15, hours are Thursdays to Sundays 5 pm to 9 pm. From December 23, 2022, to January 1, 2023, hours are daily from 5-9 pm. $50 plus service fee per vehicle.
Fri Oct 21, 2022 - Sun Jan 15, 2023- see all dates
5:00pm to 9:00pm ET
All ages
$50/carload
Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, 11576
LuminoCity Festival at Eisenhower Park
LuminoCity returns to Long Island, this year at Eisenhower Park. The 2022 theme, Pure Magic, is inspired by the traditional art of Chinese lantern festivals, featuring light art displays.
From Wildlife Safari, Dinosaur Adventures, Magic Kingdom, Alice’s Enchantment, Winter Wonderland, HolidayLAND, and more, this immersive outdoor event covers 17+ acres of Eisenhower Park.
Advance tickets are required. Use code Nassau for a discount.
The exhibit runs through early January 2023.
4:30pm to 9:30pm ET
All-Ages
$27-38 (ages 3 and under are free)
Eisenhower Park
Hempstead Turnpike & Park Blvd., East Meadow, NY 11554
