🎉December 15th - December 21st in Nassau You Don’t Want to Miss

Winter Market at Eisenhower Park
📍 Eisenhower Park
9:00 AM | East Meadow

Shop local vendors offering fresh produce, handmade goods, and seasonal treats at this festive winter market.

LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival: “Fantasy Winter Fairyland”

📍 Eisenhower Park
All Day (Ongoing Festival) | East Meadow

Walk through 14+ acres of dazzling themed holiday light displays, giant sculptures, photo ops, and the popular Lumi Express train.

Broadway Mall Christmas Vendor Fair
📍 Broadway Mall (Broadway Commons)
11:00 AM | Hicksville

A daily holiday vendor fair with crafts, gifts, and festive shopping experiences throughout the mall.

The Real Deal’s Ugly Sweater Party Toy Drive
📍 The Neighborhood Tavern
8:00 PM | Farmingdale

A festive ugly sweater party featuring live music by Bad Juju, guest bartender Mike Casper, and a Toys for Tots donation drive. Bring an unwrapped toy to support local families.

Grinchmas Afternoon Tea
📍 The Garden City Hotel
12:30 PM | Garden City

Enjoy a whimsical Grinch-themed afternoon tea with festive décor, curated teas, sweet and savory bites, and a family-friendly holiday experience inspired by Whoville.

Merrick Winter Outdoor Flea Market
📍 LIRR Parking Lot, Sunrise Highway (1 Broadcast Plaza)
8:00 AM | Merrick

A large outdoor flea market with rows of vendors offering antiques, crafts, household finds, and unique gifts.

Breakfast with Santa
📍 Sapphire Yacht Charters
11:00 AM | Freeport

Enjoy a festive morning cruise with Santa featuring a full breakfast buffet, holiday crafts, photos, and family-friendly holiday fun aboard the Sapphire Princess.

Brunch with Santa
📍 Jericho Terrace
11:30 AM | Mineola

Enjoy a festive brunch with Santa featuring a full hot buffet, cookie-decorating station, holiday treats, and family-friendly activities inside Jericho Terrace.

Enchanted Library Princess Experience
📍 Hempstead House
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM & 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Sands Point

A magical, intimate experience where only 20 children per session enjoy a live princess performance, interactive storytelling, a royal portrait with Beauty, and holiday ornament crafting inside the castle-like Hempstead House.

Christmas Village Fair & Market
📍 Samanea Mall
10:00 AM | Westbury

Enjoy another day of holiday fun with Santa photos, artisan vendors, festive treats, crafts, and cheerful activities in a Christmas village setting.

Chip Williford at the Hicksville Library Open Mic
📍 Hicksville Public Library
6:30 PM | Hicksville

Enjoy an unplugged Open Mic Night featuring Suffolk County Poet Laureate Chip Williford, plus holiday readings and community performances. Sign-up starts upon arrival.

Kid-Friendly: Yes
Free Event: Yes

Pathways Through Play: A Creative Futures Roundtable
📍 Farmingdale State College (BroadHollow Rd)
7:00 PM | Farmingdale

A community summit bringing together leaders in gaming, fashion, photography, and entertainment to explore how creativity shapes future careers. Expect live discussions, showcases, and youth storytelling that highlight how digital play inspires real-world opportunity.

CAREER AND FINANCE: SCORE Presents – Essentials of Funding Your Business
📍 Port Washington Public Library
7:00 PM | Port Washington

Learn the fundamentals of funding a business, from crafting a strong business plan to exploring funding options and navigating startup challenges. This session is part three of a series designed to support new and aspiring business owners on their path to profitability.

Free Event: Yes

Smiles Through Cars – Annual Casino Night
📍 Mio Posto Restaurant
9:00 PM | Merrick

Enjoy a night of casino games, poker, and charitable fun while supporting children facing difficult circumstances.

Where We Grow Old Matters – CE Class
📍 990 Stewart Avenue
10:00 AM | Garden City

Learn key insights about housing, aging, and planning ahead in this informative CE class designed to help professionals better support aging populations.

Holiday Ornament, Round Door Sign & Reindeer Craft Workshop
📍 Paddy's Loft – Massapequa
6:30 PM | Massapequa

Get creative this holiday season with a hands-on crafting workshop featuring ornaments, round signs, and a festive reindeer project. All supplies, custom decals, and step-by-step instruction are included—perfect for a fun, crafty night out.

Secret Holiday Show
📍 Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall
7:30 PM | Wantagh

A mystery-lineup country holiday show where no one knows the performers until they walk on stage! Expect high-energy country music, surprise guests, and a festive night of pure excitement.

Holiday Bus Trip to Lincoln Center – The Nutcracker
📍 Glen Cove Public Library
9:30 AM | Glen Cove, NY

Enjoy a festive day in NYC with a guided trip to see George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker performed by the New York City Ballet. Ticket price includes round-trip transportation and gratuities; lunch is on your own.

Sound & Spirit: Winter Sound Bath & Intuitive Card Reading
📍 Twin Flame
6:00 PM | Bethpage

Experience a calming blend of Reiki-infused sound healing, Tibetan bowls, ocean drum rhythms, and intuitive oracle readings designed to help you realign and reset for the winter season

A Christmas Story Trivia Night
📍 380 N. Wantagh Ave
7:00 PM | Bethpage (EST)

Put your knowledge of A Christmas Story to the test at this themed trivia night hosted by Marco, with seating at 7 PM and trivia beginning at 8 PM.

Merry Grinchmas Cookie Decorating Workshop
📍 Let’s Craft
7:00 PM | Westbury

Decorate whimsical Grinch-themed cookies with guided instruction, festive colors, and a surprise bonus cookie—perfect for beginners and seasoned decorators alike.

Kid-Friendly: Yes

Billy Joel Theme Night
📍 Borrelli’s Taproom
7:00 PM | Long Beach

Enjoy a fun, free Billy Joel–themed night featuring live performances of classic hits in an intimate setting. Pair the music with half-off wine bottles and special dinner offerings for a perfect midweek outing.

Music Bingo: Elton John + Billy Joel
📍 317 Main Street
7:30 PM | Farmingdale

Enjoy a fun night of music bingo featuring hits from Elton John and Billy Joel. Play for prizes, with bingo cards included and optional bottomless sangria.

The Poetry Lab: Readings and Feedback
📍 2279 S. Merrick Avenue
1:00 PM | Merrick

Join poet and mentor J.R. Turek for a guided poetry session featuring readings, writing, and constructive feedback. Bring your works in progress—no registration required.

Join Mindy (Parameshwari) for a Magical Evening in Satsang
📍 Revolution Yoga
6:00 PM | Rockville Centre, NY

A calming spiritual gathering featuring mantra chanting, readings from sages, and guided meditation to inspire inner peace and clarity.

Imperium Team Client Appreciation Social 2025
📍 Cabo RVC
7:00 PM | Rockville Centre, NY

A private client appreciation celebration featuring an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, buffet, raffles, music, and networking. This adults-only event is designed to thank clients for their continued trust and partnership.

Lady Nonchalant: A Holiday Drag Show
📍 Nostalgia
7:00 PM | Bethpage (EST)

Enjoy a festive drag show featuring Lady Nonchalant, complete with performances, drink specials, games, and a free shot with admission.

Small Business Christmas Party
📍 The Royal Palm
7:00 PM | Farmingdale

Mix, mingle, and celebrate the season with fellow small business owners at this festive holiday gathering! Enjoy a fun, social night perfect for networking, unwinding, and spreading a little Christmas cheer.

Installation Dinner & Holiday Party
📍 Verdi’s of Westbury
7:00 PM | Westbury

Celebrate the season with colleagues at the Bar Association’s annual Installation Dinner & Holiday Party—an evening of dining, connection, and festive cheer.

Little Learners: Winter Birds
📍 1395 Planting Fields Rd
10:00 AM | Oyster Bay, NY

A charming hands-on workshop for ages 2–5, featuring a winter bird story, a festive craft, and simple ways little ones can help care for local birds during the colder months. A sweet and educational morning perfect for young nature lovers.

Kid-Friendly: Yes

Holiday Concert
📍 St. Agnes Cathedral
7:30 PM | Rockville Centre, NY

Enjoy a beautiful evening of festive music at St. Agnes Cathedral — the perfect way to celebrate the season with a heartwarming holiday performance.

Kid-Friendly: Yes
Free Event: Yes

First Annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party & Contest
📍 214 Station Plaza North
9:00 PM | Mineola

Bring your funniest, flashiest holiday sweater for a night of festive chaos, holiday drink specials, DJ beats, and an outrageous ugly sweater contest.

Special Dance Event
📍 Westbury Friends School
10:00 AM | Westbury

Join a lively day of dancing featuring a callers’ workshop and an afternoon contradance with live music from the LITMA Contra Band.

Farmingdale Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
📍 Farmingdale
4:00 PM | Farmingdale, NY

Throw on your tackiest holiday sweater and join the crowd for a festive night of bar-hopping, drinks, and holiday fun. A perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and good vibes!

Long Island Runs Turns One at Otherside Wine Bar
📍 Otherside Wine Bar
6:00 PM | Glen Cove

Celebrate the first anniversary of Long Island Runs Too with a holiday-chic evening featuring passed bites, drinks, and a stylish night out with the running community.

7 in Heaven Kris Mingle Party for Singles (50s, 60s, 70s)
📍 The Black Sheep Ale House
6:30 PM | Mineola, NY

Celebrate the season at this festive singles holiday mingle, featuring an ugly sweater contest, a fun gift-swap icebreaker, and a delicious buffet. Meet new people in a relaxed, social atmosphere designed for connection and holiday cheer.

Trivia Night – December
📍 Woodbury
7:00 PM | Woodbury

Enjoy a fun and competitive evening of trivia with friends—it's free to play, with food available for purchase and a cash bar for guests and members.

Free Event: Yes

Power’s Santacon
📍 3490 Cocktail Bar, Seaford
8:00 PM | Seaford, NY

Get into the holiday spirit at this high-energy Santacon night featuring DJ MDW, DJ Lady Tita, and DJ Nismo, plus raffles, giveaways, and a prize for Best Dressed Santa. A fun way to support Toys for Tots while enjoying music, dancing, and festive vibes all night long.

3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Toys for Tots Party
📍 The Neighborhood Tavern
8:00 PM | Farmingdale

Celebrate the season in your best (or worst!) ugly sweater while supporting Toys for Tots. Enjoy a festive night out filled with holiday cheer, good company, and community spirit—all for a great cause.

The Rascals: Rockin’ The Holidays with John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band
📍 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
8:00 PM | Westbury

Celebrate the holidays with an iconic night of rock and seasonal favorites as The Rascals take the stage with John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band. A high-energy show perfect for classic rock fans and festive music lovers alike.

Kid-Friendly: Yes

New York Rangers vs. Anaheim Ducks
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:00 PM | New York

Catch the Rangers take on the Ducks in an exciting NHL matchup surrounded by the electric energy of MSG.

New York Rangers vs. Vancouver Canucks
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:00 PM | New York

Watch the Rangers face off against the Canucks in a high-energy NHL showdown at the world-famous Garden.

St. John’s Red Storm vs. DePaul Blue Demons
📍 Carnesecca Arena
7:00 PM | Jamaica

Cheer on St. John’s as they take on DePaul in an exciting Big East basketball matchup on their home court.

Seton Hall Pirates Women’s Basketball vs. Washington State Cougars
📍 Walsh Gymnasium
7:00 PM | South Orange

See the Seton Hall Pirates women’s team go head-to-head with Washington State in a competitive NCAA clash.

Wagner Seahawks vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
📍 Spiro Events Center
7:00 PM | Staten Island

Catch an exciting NCAA matchup as the Wagner Seahawks defend their home court against Maryland Eastern Shore.

New York Sirens vs. Boston Fleet
📍 Prudential Center
7:00 PM | Newark

Watch the New York Sirens take on the Boston Fleet in a fast-paced professional matchup at the Prudential Center.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat
📍 Barclays Center
7:30 PM | Brooklyn

Enjoy a high-energy NBA showdown as the Nets host the Miami Heat in a thrilling Eastern Conference matchup.

Chris Young Live at Flagstar
📍 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
7:30 PM | Westbury

Experience an electrifying night of country hits as Chris Young brings powerful vocals, chart-topping songs, and unforgettable energy to the Westbury stage.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghost of Christmas Eve
📍 UBS Arena
7:30 PM | Elmont

Experience a breathtaking holiday rock opera as Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings their iconic “Ghost of Christmas Eve” performance to UBS Arena. A spectacular night of music, lights, and unforgettable storytelling.

Kid-Friendly: Yes

Chris Young
📍 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
12:30 AM | Westbury

Chris Young returns to the Westbury stage for a late-night performance filled with powerful vocals, hit songs, and an unforgettable country music atmosphere.

BUILT TO SPILL “Farewell to 2025”
📍 Centre Station
7:00 PM | Rockville Centre, NY

Enjoy an intimate live performance by Built to Spill as part of the SHINE A LIGHT Music Series, celebrating its 30th show and supporting programs that improve the lives of people with disabilities on Long Island. Expect an unforgettable night of music in a 300-person venue that puts you close to the band.

The Starlite Band at Margarita’s Café
📍 Long Beach
7:00 PM | Long Beach

Enjoy a festive acoustic dinner show featuring holiday songs, fan-favorite tunes, and lively performances perfect for a fun night out with family or friends.

Holiday Concert
📍 St. Agnes Cathedral
7:30 PM | Rockville Centre

Enjoy a festive evening of holiday music performed by the North Shore Pops Concert Band at the beautiful St. Agnes Cathedral. A perfect way to celebrate the season with music and community spirit.

80s vs 90s Xmas Show – Decadia & DJ Mike Savage
📍 Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall
8:00 PM | Wantagh

Don’t miss the ultimate throwback Christmas party featuring Decadia and DJ Mike Savage! Dance to the biggest 80s and 90s hits, enjoy festive vibes, and kick off the holidays with a high-energy night out.

The 10th Holiday Disaster Party
📍 Mr. Beery’s
8:00 PM | Bethpage

Bad Mary presents their 10th (and second-to-last) Holiday Disaster Party featuring live performances by Bad Mary, Mega Infinity, The Pizza Cats, and Crisis Crayons.

Zocial Returns to The Nutty Irishman
📍 Nutty Irishman
8:00 PM | Farmingdale, NY

Zocial brings the ultimate mix of rock, alternative, pop, and country for a high-energy night out. Don’t miss one of Long Island’s top party bands rocking the stage!

The Rascals with John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band
📍 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
12:00 AM | Westbury

Enjoy a special late-night holiday show featuring The Rascals performing their iconic hits and seasonal favorites, joined by John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band.

Groovin’ the Big Daddy!!
📍 Big Daddy’s Restaurant
6:30 PM | Massapequa

Enjoy a night of groovy live music paired with Big Daddy’s famous Cajun dishes—a festive way to celebrate the season.

Free Event: Yes

The Legendary Murphys at DOX – Annual Toy Drive Show
📍 DOX Bar & Kitchen
7:00 PM | Island Park

Enjoy a great night of live music while supporting Rosario’s Giving Tree toy drive. Guests are welcome to bring an unwrapped toy to help brighten a child’s holiday.

Kid-Friendly: Yes

The Rascals: Rockin’ the Holidays with John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band
📍 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
8:00 PM | Westbury

Enjoy a high-energy holiday rock concert featuring The Rascals and John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band for a festive night of classic hits and seasonal spirit.

The Rascals Live at Flagstar
📍 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
8:00 PM | Westbury

Enjoy a lively night of classic rock and holiday energy as The Rascals take the stage for a memorable, feel-good performance.

Lil Mo Mozzarella
📍 Levittown, N.Y.
8:30 AM | Levittown

Catch Lil Mo Mozzarella live—bringing his signature New York humor, foodie rants, and high-energy comedy to the stage for a morning full of laughs.