Holiday Spirit Throughout Nassau County
As the holiday season unfolds, Nassau County, NY, comes alive with festive town celebrations that unite the community. December is brimming with joyful events, including public Christmas tree and menorah lightings, Kwanzaa celebrations, enchanting festivals, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're seeking a cheerful evening of caroling, Santa sightings, or cultural and multicultural traditions, Nassau County's towns have something unique to offer everyone this holiday season.
November
- Hicksville, Nov. 29-Jan. 2 (times vary): Christmas House at The Shoppes on Broadway. Fee: Starting at $24.99
- Massapequa Park Lighting of the village Christmas tree and menorah at Massapequa Park Village Square @ 5 PM
- New Hyde Park Tree Lighting at Village Hall, 1420 Jericho Tpke, 3 PM
- Port Washington Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & 14 Port Holiday Magic with holiday specials and outdoor entertainment from 12 PM – 4 PM
December 2
Levittown Holiday lighting ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park @ 6 PM
December 3
- Farmingdale Tree lighting and visit with Santa at Village Green, 361 Main St @ 6 PM
- Rockville Centre Tree lighting on the Green, visits from Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph @ 7 PM
December 4
Great Neck Plaza Christmas tree lighting at the Inn at Great Neck, 30 Cutter Mill Rd @ 6 PM
December 5
- East Meadow Holiday lighting at Veterans Memorial Park, 1700 Prospect Ave @ 6 PM
- Elmont Tree lighting ceremony at Veterans Plaza @ 5:30 PM
- Hempstead (Town) Christmas tree lighting at Town Hall Plaza, 1 Washington St @ 4 PM
- Hempstead (Village) Tree and menorah lighting at Village Hall @ 4:30 PM
December 6
- Bayville, Dec. 6 through Dec. 22 (times vary): Winter Wonderland with tree forest and crafts at 8 Bayville Ave.
- Bellmore Holiday Extravaganza with tree lighting and trolley rides at Bedford Ave 6 PM – 10 PM
- East Meadow (Salisbury) Holiday tree and menorah lighting at Carman Ave @ 4 PM
- Farmingdale Tree lighting at Gerngras Park, Staples & Hudson streets @ 7 PM
- Floral Park Tree lighting and festival at Memorial Park 5 PM – 9 PM
- Long Beach Kennedy Plaza Christmas tree lighting at City Hall @ 5:30 PM
- Manhasset Tree lighting at Mary Jane Davies Green, Plandome Rd @ 4 PM
- Mineola Tree lighting next to the firehouse @ 7 PM
December 7
- Freeport Tree lighting at The Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd @ 6 PM
- Malverne Festival with tree lighting, parade, and activities along Hempstead Ave 5 PM – 9 PM
- Port Washington Holiday Magic with outdoor entertainment 12 PM – 4 PM
- Westbury Tree lighting at the Village Recreation Center @ 4 PM
December 8
- Merrick Tree and menorah lighting at Merrick Avenue gazebo @ 5 PM
- Sands Point Holiday Tales at Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd 1 PM – 4 PM
- Seaford, Dec. 7-8 Christmas Fair at St. William the Abbot School 10 AM – 4 PM
December 14
East Rockaway Annual festivities with tree and menorah lighting at Memorial Park @ 4 PM
December 15
Westbury Kwanzaa Celebration 12 PM – 4 PM
December 25
- Merrick Menorah lighting with car parade at Merrick LIRR Station @ 5 PM
- Mineola Menorah lighting next to the firehouse @ 5 PM
December 26
Long Beach Menorah lighting in Kennedy Plaza @ 6 PM
December 29
Bellmore Menorah lighting at Veterans Memorial @ 4:30 PM
