Starts in 6d 18h
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Forest Park (Metropolitan Ave & Forest Park Drive), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 28
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Starts in 1w 2d
WED, NOV 11 · 5 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $29) · seasonal special · kid-friendly · at Eisenhower Park, Long Island · official listing on luminocityfestival.com · checked Oct 25
LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival
Starts in 2w 3d
Every Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 5 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $18) · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Queens County Farm Museum, Queens · official listing on queensfarm.org · checked Oct 29
Illuminate the Farm: Winter Lantern Festival
Starts in 2w 4d
FRI, NOV 20 · 5 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $22) · seasonal special · kid-friendly · at Jones Beach State Park, Long Island · official listing on magicoflights.com · checked Oct 25
Magic of Lights at Jones Beach
Starts in 2w 4d
FRI, NOV 20 · 5 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Paid ($35) · seasonal special · kid-friendly · at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Long Island · official listing on nassaucoliseum.com · checked Oct 25
Nassau County Holiday Light Show
Starts in 2w 5d
SAT, NOV 21 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Queens Center mall, Level 3, Queens · official listing on shopqueenscenter.com · checked Oct 26
Queens Center 'Let It Glow' Tree Lighting
Starts in 2w 6d
SUN, NOV 22 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Patchogue River, Long Island · official listing on patchogueboatparade.org · checked Oct 26
Patchogue Holiday Boat Parade (30th)
Starts in 3w 4d
FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sam Bridge Nursery, 437 North St, Lower Connecticut · official listing on greenwichreindeerfestival.com · checked Oct 26
Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop
Starts in 3w 5d
FRI, NOV 27 · 7 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Village Park, Long Island · official listing on longislandplaybook.com · checked Oct 26
Northport Village Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 5d
SAT, NOV 28 · 8:15 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Paid (Paid) · kid-friendly · at Queens Museum / Unisphere, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens · official listing on tristateruns.com · checked Oct 30
NYC Turkey Trot 5K & Half Marathon
Starts in 3w 5d
SAT, NOV 28 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Mary Jane Davies Green, Long Island · official listing on north-hempstead.com · checked Oct 26
Manhasset Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Starts in 4w 2d
WED, DEC 2 · 6 PM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Springfield Park, 184th St & 146th Rd, Queens · official listing on volunteersforspringfieldpark.org · checked Oct 26
Springfield Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 4d
FRI, DEC 4 · 4:15 PM–5:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Greenwich Town Hall, Lower Connecticut · official listing on weeklyshenanigans.com · checked Oct 26
Greenwich Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 4d
FRI, DEC 4 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 440 Montauk Hwy, Long Island · official listing on bayardcuttingarboretum.com · checked Oct 26
Bayard Cutting Arboretum Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 4d
FRI, DEC 4 · 6 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Main Street, Lower Connecticut · official listing on chamber.inridgefield.com · checked Oct 28
Ridgefield Holiday Stroll
Starts in 4w 5d
SAT, DEC 5 · 2 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Tilley Pond Park, Lower Connecticut · official listing on darienct.gov · checked Oct 26
Darien An Old Fashioned Holiday & Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 5d
SAT, DEC 5 · HOURS TBC
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sohncke Square, Queens · official listing on woodsideonthemove.org · checked Oct 26
Woodside Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 6d
SUN, DEC 6 · 3 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Astoria Park Great Lawn, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Astoria Park holiday festival & tree lighting
Starts in 4w 6d
SUN, DEC 6 · 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Main Street, Long Island · official listing on chamberofcommerceofgreaterbayshore.com · checked Oct 26
Bay Shore Holiday Spectacular & Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 6d
SUN, DEC 6 · 4 PM–5:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Argyle Park, Long Island · official listing on longislandplaybook.com · checked Oct 26
Tree Lighting at Argyle Park
Starts in 4w 6d
SUN, DEC 6 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Landmark Square → Latham Park, Lower Connecticut · official listing on ctvisit.com · checked Oct 26
Stamford Heights & Lights
Starts in 5w 0d
MON, DEC 7 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Terrace Theater Plaza, Long Island · official listing on visitlongbeach.com · checked Oct 26
Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
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