19 Long Island Holiday Tree Lightings 2025
There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with a fun tree lighting. Check out these holiday tree lightings on Long Island and start making memories with your family. From twinkling lights to festive music, it’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!
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Nassau County
The Annual Green Acres Tree Lighting
Green Acres Mall, 2034 Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream
Saturday, Nov. 22, 5 – 7 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate the magic of the season with an elf-tastic show, dancing, singing, festive face painting, holiday stilt walkers, and of course, a special visit from Santa himself! First 200 people to arrive will get a light-up candy cane souvenir (while supplies last)!
Milleridge Tree Lighting
The Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway, Jericho
Friday, Nov. 28, 6 – 8 pm
All ages
Free
This annual tree lighting features carolers, characters, and Santa! Plus, a performance by the “Snow Sisters” and just maybe, even a Grinch sighting!
Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting
Baldwin Historical Society & Museum, 1980 Grand Ave., Baldwin
Sunday, Dec. 7, 3:30 – 5 pm
All ages
Free
Join the community for live performances, pony rides, refreshments, and the lighting of the tree!
Port Washington Christmas Celebration & Tree Lighting
Blumenfeld Family Park, 32 Main St., Port Washington
Sunday, Dec. 7, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
All ages
Free
The 27th Annual Christmas Celebration & Tree Lighting features a live Nativity pageant, a reading of the Christmas story, festive caroling by the Red Stocking Revue Singers, and music by the Liquid Brass Band. Complimentary hot drinks and refreshments will be available. After the tree lighting, Santa will arrive with gifts for children. All are welcome—wear something warm, and red if you have it!
Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting
Merrick Gazebo, Merrick Ave. and Broadcast Plaza, Merrick
Sunday, Dec. 7, 5 – 6 pm
All ages
Free
Be there for the annual Merrick Chamber Menorah and Christmas Tree lighting for community fun and light refreshments.
Williston Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Williston Park Village Hall, 494 Willis Ave., Williston Park
Sunday, Dec. 7, 6:30 pm
All ages
Free
St. Aidan’s Angel Choir, under the direction of Ms. Reagan Stone, will be performing at this Tree Lighting as well as local Scouts and neighbors singing Christmas Carols with music by RPM DJ the Second Generation. Santa arrives by fire truck! Hot chocolate and candy canes will be served.
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park Holiday Tree Lighting
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Friday, Dec. 12, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
All ages
Free
Carolers kick off the celebration singing traditional holiday songs on the south side of the Camellia Greenhouse succeeded by Santa Claus lighting the magnificent thirty-five-foot Japanese Umbrella Pine. Afterwards, you can visit with Santa in the Planting Fields Hay Barn.. Families can also view the gorgeous poinsettia display in the Main Greenhouse, which will feature over 20 varieties of poinsettias.
Suffolk County
First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Coram Country Lanes, 615 Middle Country Road, Coram
Saturday, Nov. 29, 6 – 9 pm
All ages
Free
Kick off the holiday season with your friends, family and community! Join Coram Country Lanes for its first outdoor tree lighting. Visit with Santa in a popup Winter Wonderland and enjoy Christmas Caroling and Holiday Crafts.
Huntington Holiday Spectacular Tree Lighting
Huntington Holiday Spectacular, 12 Wall St., Huntington
Saturday, Nov. 29, 6:30 – 10 pm
All ages
Free
Welcome the holidays with a festive Tree Lighting hosted by Hollywood icon Ralph Macchio and special musical guest Tyler Hilton.
Orient Beach State Park Tree Lighting
Orient Beach State Park, 40000 Main Road (Route 25), Orient
Friday, Dec. 5, 4 – 5 pm
All ages
Free
Join this annual Tree Lighting at Orient Beach State Park, held since 1988. Each year Santa comes to light the Tree with the help of the Orient Fire Dept and provides gifts to the children who sing Christmas Carols. People usually arrive around 4 pm to have hot chocolate and snacks and listen to Christmas music prior to the carols and Santa’s arrival. The Park is collecting canned goods and winter coats for those in need.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park Holiday Tree Lighting
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River
Friday, Dec. 5, 5 – 7 pm
All ages
Free
Join Santa when he lights the tree for the 2025 holiday season. Then, hot chocolate will be served during a visit with Santa. In the spirit of the season, they will be collecting canned goods and new unwrapped toys for those in need in the community.
Christmas Tree Lighting / Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Heritage Farm & Garden, 6050 Northern Blvd., Muttontown
Friday, Dec. 5, 6 – 7 pm
All ages
Free
Ring in the holiday season at Heritage Farm & Garden! Indulge in a delicious hot cocoa from Rudolph’s Coffee Bar, shop the expansive Evergreen Workshop for premium wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, bows & more, and as always, enjoy the magic of the holiday season with a visit from Santa!
Brookhaven Christmas Tree Lighting
Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
Friday, Dec. 5, 6 pm
All ages
Free
Welcome the holiday season with the Town of Brookhaven 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting – complete with holiday entertainment, along with Santa’s traditional arrival via helicopter. The event will feature costume characters, candy canes, hot chocolate, and musical entertainment!
2025 Riverhead Holiday Extravaganza
Riverhead Town Hall, 4 West 2nd St., Riverhead
Saturday, Dec. 6, 3 – 8 pm
All ages
Free
Ring in the holiday season with a full afternoon of activities and events leading up to the tree lighting including a puppet show, kids’ craft, hot chocolate, Lions Club Parade, visit from Santa, and more.
Annual Tree Lighting & Santa Visit
The Hampton Library, 2478 Main St., Bridgehampton
Saturday, Dec. 6, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
All ages
Free
Sing carols with the Bridgehampton School Band, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, visit with Santa, and help light the tree!
Tree Lighting on the Cutchogue Village Green
Cutchogue New Suffolk Historical Council, 27320 Route 25, Cutchogue
Saturday, Dec. 6, 3:30 am – 6 pm
All ages
Free
The Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council presents their annual Christmas Tree lighting on the Cutchogue Village Green, this year with a Victorian-Dickens theme! Singers in Dickens’ era costumes will be roaming the grounds and caroling with treats in the garage, followed by The Mattituck High School select chorus singing Carols around the tree before the lighting, and Barbara Sheryll from the North Fork Reformed Synagogue will be lighting the Menorah. A visit from Santa is expected, and there will be tours of the Old House and our Christmas pop-up in the Carriage House gift shop.
Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa at The Shoppes
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River
Saturday, Dec. 6, 4 – 8 pm
All ages
Free
Join The Shoppes for their annual holiday tree lighting! Stop by to put a letter in Santa’s mailbox, enjoy live DJ entertainment and a dance number by All Star Dance Academy, Ride Rudolph on the Carousel, and more holiday fun including holiday shopping. Santa arrives on a Wading River Fire Department Fire Truck at 6pm to light the tree. Bring a new unwrapped toy to support Toys for Tots and the US Marines and a non perishable food item for local families in need. Don’t forget to bring your camera to take free photos with Santa.
Belmont Lake State Park Holiday Tree Lighting
Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Road, North Babylon
Saturday, Dec. 6, 4 – 6 pm
All ages
Free
Ring in the Yuletide at the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at this magical celebration of the holiday season. Prior to the lighting of the tree by Santa Claus, traditional holiday music will be sung by the choruses of North Babylon School District on the front lawn of the Long Island State Parks Headquarters at Belmont Lake State Park. After Santa and his helpers light the tree, there will be a spectacular fireworks display over Belmont Lake. Activities include an ice sculpting demonstration, numerous holiday displays, a magic show, and a juggler. There will be food and merchandise available for purchase. In the spirit of giving, please bring a nonperishable food item to be collected by Long Island Cares.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium Tree Lighting Ceremony
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
Saturday, Dec. 6, 5 – 7 pm
All ages
Free admission; $10 suggested donation per family
Be there when Santa himself will light the Hatchery’s Christmas tree!
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