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Puzzle Break Long Island's Holiday Party Packages

Sat Dec 07 and 27 more dates at Puzzle Break Long Island

An Escape from Boring Holiday Parties! Puzzle Break Long Island offers fun, fully customizable and immersive Holiday Party packages that include everything from the escape room to gourmet ...MORE

Brookhaven Town Holiday Spectacular

Sat Dec 07 and 7 more dates at Holtsville Ecology Site

The Brookhaven Town Holiday Spectacular. held at the Holtsville Ecology Site, features a variety of lights and festive displays for families to enjoy. Proceeds benefit the Holtsville Ecology ...MORE

Glass Blowing for Beginners!

Sat Dec 07 and 27 more dates at Long Island Glass Studios

Long Island's Premier Glass Blowing Studio/Gallery and School!!! Classes from Beginners through the professional level Groups, parties, and corporate events Girl and Boy Scout troops are welcome! School ...MORE

East Hampton Holiday Night Market

Sat Dec 07 at Village of East Hampton

"This year we're starting a new holiday tradition in East Hampton! The East Hampton Chamber of Commerce brings you the East Hampton Holiday Night Market presented by Golden ...MORE

Sag Harbor's Holiday Village 2019

Sat Dec 07 at Sag Harbor Village

"Santa Claus will arrive at the Windmill on a Fire Truck at 3pm, and begin listening to the children’s Christmas wishes! At 5pm, we will “Light Up” the ...MORE

Gallery Reception for Dale Zinkowski

Sat Dec 07 at Long Island Academy of Fine Art

Dale Zinkowski A Solo Exhibition at Hersh Fine Art Long Island Academy of Fine Art December 7, 2019 – February 28, 2020 Hersh Fine Art, the gallery ...MORE

Deck the Mall

Sat Dec 07 and 10 more dates at Samanea (formerly the Source Mall)

This 15 day event is located in the new Samanea mall (formerly the source) . This will feature local vendors, activities, entertainment, Santa, food and more! Starting November ...MORE

Paint Nite & Plant Nite by Yaymaker: Holiday Edition

Sat Dec 07 and 24 more dates at Multiple Locations Across Long Island

The Original Paint Nite® & Plant Nite® is now Yaymaker Bringing people together through creative, hands-on events. Join us any night of the week at a Yaymaker event. Whether you want ...MORE

BOB ROSS PAINT NITE

Sat Dec 07 and 20 more dates at Art In The Word Inc

- PAINT LIKE BOB ROSS IN JUST ONE DAY - Learn to paint just like Bob Ross in a day with a certified Bob Ross instructor. Learn landscapes, ...MORE

24th Annual Charles Dickens Festival

Sat Dec 07 and 1 more date at Port Jefferson Village

Port Jefferson will host the 24th Annual Charles Dickens Festival throughout the Village on December 7th. The Village of Port Jefferson will magically transform into the Dickensian era ...MORE

SANTA'S WORKSHOP ESCAPE ROOM!

Sat Dec 07 and 29 more dates at Challenge Escape Rooms

Challenge Escape Rooms offers fun, interactive games that requires quick thinking, communication and teamwork. Just in time for Christmas, check out our... SANTA’S WORKSHOP ESCAPE ROOM! You traveled ...MORE

Nesconset's 2019 Holiday Lighting - Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting

Sun Dec 08 at Gazebo Park

Nesconset's Holiday Lighting Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting will be held at Gazebo Park on December 8th. There will be music, treats, and a visit from Santa Claus!MORE

Medford's 2019 Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Sun Dec 08 at Medford Memorial Park

This year's Christmas Parade will run along Route 112 to Medford Memorial Park, where there will be a tree lighting and hot chocolate and cookies.MORE

7th Annual Long Beach Electric Light Parade

Sat Dec 14 at West Beech Street

The City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the 7th Annual Electric Light Parade on Saturday, December 14th. Plenty of ...MORE

2019 Holiday Festival at Coe Hall

Sat Dec 14 and 1 more date at Coe Hall at Planting Fields Arborertum

"Hear carolers sing throughout the house, visit with Santa, enjoy some refreshments and get into the holiday spirit! This year’s holiday decorations promise to be exceptionally beautiful with ...MORE

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Sangria 71

Tue Dec 31 at Sangria 71

Featuring a menu that includes an array of delicious tapas and entrees, Sangria 71's New Year's Eve celebration will be one not to miss! Seatings are available between ...MORE

2020 New Year's Eve at Land's End

Tue Dec 31 at Land's End

Land's End in Sayville will be helping Long Islanders ring in the New Year with a spectacular evening at the waterfront destination. Attendees will enjoy a premium open ...MORE

Events and things to do on Long Island, New York - No matter what excites you, there's plenty of fun things to do and events to go to right here on Long Island. Whether you're passionate about music and the arts, love planning a day of Family Fun, or you're searching for the best happenings this weekend, our Events Calendar has all of the best local events for Long Islanders to enjoy all week long!

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Sliced & Stacked Paintings by Lisa Petker-Mintz

at Alfred Van Loen Gallery Huntington Station Time : 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

The Alfred Van Loen Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibit of paintings by Lisa Petker-Mintz.
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Lessing's Hospitality to #SpreadTheCheer This Holiday Season

at Lessing's Hospitality Group Islip

The holiday season is sysnonymous with giving back to those in need, and in the spirit of giving, Lessing's has rolled out three new #DoGood initiatives to benefit Island Harvest and help...
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Yuletide MARKET-Arts in the Plaza

at Yuletide Market-Arts in the Plaza Long Beach Time : 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

LOCAL ART GINA will be at the Yuletide Market on Sat. 12-7. She'll be showcasing her LONG BEACH "Sampler" digital prints and amazing hand-painted Beach-Themed signs. Enjoy the Holiday shopping...
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White Christmas

at Bayway Arts Center East Islip Time : 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Beautiful holiday musical with music by Bing Crosby. Performance Dates: Saturday, November 30, 2019 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Sunday, December 01, 2019 2:30 pm -...
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Spirituality For Singles - Singles Christmas Gathering & Social

at St. Aidan Parish School Williston Park Time : 08:30 PM - 11:00 PM

This gathering for singles will be our Christmas social. We will feature a guest musician for the Christmas season among other activities. Pasta & salad will be served (hence the 10.00...
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Overcoming Hurdles for Turtles—Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons

at South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center Bridgehampton Time : 02:00 PM

"Learn what injuries our native turtles face in the wild and what you can do to help. Meet some native turtles that overcame their injuries with help from Turtle Rescue of the...
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Michaels Holiday MAKER Fest

at Michaels - Valley Stream Valley Stream Time : 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Michaels craft stores offer the perfect opportunity for little ones and their parents to take a break from their busy schedules for some holiday-themed crafting at MAKER Fest! Five projects will...
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SASF Home for the Holidays Open House

at Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Hampton Bays Time : 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Home for the Holidays Open House Pet photos with Santa & bake sale to benefit our shelter pets! $20 for one photo To schedule your photos...
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Decorate Cookie Houses at A Cake In Time

at A Cake In Time Bakery WADING RIVER Time : 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Visit The Shoppes At East WInd in Wading River for great shopping and fun kid activities! A Cake In Time Bakery - Long Islands ONLY walk-in, no reservation needed decorating workshop becomes...
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Grace Tree Lighting & Christkindl Market

at Grace Episcopal Church Massapequa Time : 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Christkindl Market featuring a visit with St. Nick, Mrs. Claus' Cookie Bar, Homemade jams, jellies for sale, Christmas Crafts, 50/50 raffle, Performance by Grace & St. Rose Choirs. Early...
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Gil Parris at Treme

at Treme Islip Time : 08:00 PM

An upscale bar with live musical acts, Treme in Islip has become a premiere blues and jazz club on Long Island. Gil Parris will be performing on this date.
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Brother Pluckers at Blue Point Brewing Company

at Blue Point Brewing Company Patchogue

Brother Pluckers will be performing at Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchogue.
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2019 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting & Display

at Rockefeller Center New York Time : 06:00 AM - 12:00 AM

"The 2019 tree will be lit for the first time on Wednesday, December 4 on Rockefeller Plaza. Each year, thousands crowd the sidewalks for the event and millions watch the live broadcast. The...
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RXR Plaza's Christmas Tree

at RXR Plaza Uniondale

"‘Tis the season at RXR Plaza. RXR will be ushering in the 2018 holiday season with Long Island’s favorite tree, lit from December 1st, 2018 to January 12th,...
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Ice Skating at RXR Plaza

at RXR Plaza Uniondale

RXR Plaza's outdoor ice-skating rink will be open on select dates in December for some seasonal fun! See the attached schedule for dates/times.