Things to do on Long Island this December 2022
The holidays are quickly approaching and we’ve put together a list of mostly local things to do here in Long Island to help you celebrate the season. With an eye on events for people of all ages, you’ll find something for everyone.
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Updated as of December 5
Snowflake Sock Skating
Garden City
Now – January 8th (times vary)
Nassau County Children’s Museum
Annual Tree & Menorah Lighting
Village Hall
Friday, December 9 at 6:30pm
Manorhaven
New York Islanders
Elmont
Dec 6, 10, 23, 27, 29
UBS Arena
Drive Thru Adventure Lantern Festival
Roslyn Harbor
November 3 – January 8 (times vary)
Nassau County Museum of Art
Holiday Light Show at Jones Beach
Wantagh
November 18 – December 3 (times vary)
Jones Beach State Park
Luminocity “Pure Magic”
East Meadow
Through December 8 (times vary)
Eisenhower Park
The Local Market Presents The Holiday Market
Port Washington
Saturday, December 10th, 10am-4pm
Shimmering Solstice at Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury
November 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023 (times vary)
Old Westbury Gardens
Stuff the Bus
Port Washington
Sunday, December 11th, 10am
Target Parking Lot
Create a Snowman with Fill-A-Friend Crafts & Christmas Photos with Santa
Port Washington
Sunday, December 11th, 10:30am-12pm
Learning Express
Making Spirits Bright
Port Washington
Saturday, December 10th, 3pm
Jeanne Rimsky Theater
Holiday Tales at the Hearth
Sands Point
Sunday, December 11th, 1pm-4pm
Hempstead House
Andrea Bocelli
Elmont
Tuesday, December 13th at 8pm
UBS Arena
The Nutcracker
Port Washington
December 17 & 18
Jeanne Rimsky Theater
The Nutcracker
Hempstead
December 17 & 18 (times vary)
Hofstra University
Chanukah Festival
Manhasset
Sunday, December 18th, 3pm
Mary Jane Davies Green, Plandome Road
(across from 220 Plandome Road)
Breakfast with Santa
Roslyn
Sunday, December 18th (2 time slots)
The Roslyn Hotel
Luann de Lesseps “A Very Countess Christmas”
Huntington
Friday, December 23rd, 8pm
The Paramount
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76’ers
NYC
Sunday, December 25th at 2pm
Madison Square Garden
Baby Shark Live! The Christmas Show!
Brookville
Tuesday, December 27th, 6pm
Tilles Center
PAST EVENTS:
Winter Wreath Workshop
Albertson
Thursday, December 1st, 10am-2pm
Clark Botanic Garden
Local Arts & Crafts Fair
Sea Cliff
Saturday, December 3rd, 11am-3pm
253 Glen Avenue, Sea Cliff
Christmas Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 4th, 4:30pm
Port Washington Landmark Park
Munsey Park at Copley Pond Park
The Charles Dickens Festival
Port Jefferson
December 3 & 4
Port Jefferson Village
The Gift of Music, a Holiday Caberet with Kate Beckham
Port Washington
Sunday, December 4th
Port Washington Library
