Shimmering holiday light shows across Long Island

Check out the LuminoCity Holiday Lights festival at Eisenhower Park... — Check out the LuminoCity Holiday Lights festival at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Credit: Jeff Bachner

By Newsday StaffUpdated November 3, 2026 8:31 am

It's the season for light shows featuring holiday-themed backdrops and family fun like photos with Santa, festive villages and games.

Seen by car or on foot, here are some 2026 shows to see.

RIVERHEAD HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW

Calverton Executive Airpark, 4062 Grumman Blvd., Calverton; holidaylightshow.com

The Riverhead Holiday Light Show, which previously operated at Splish Splash, will be relocating to Calverton Executive Airpark. The drive-through holiday light show features seasonal scenes, animated characters and light displays. Stay in your car and tune-in festive music on your radio.

When 5 p.m. Nov. 20-Dec. 31
Cost Tickets start at $25

NASSAU COUNTY HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale; holidaylightshow.com

New this year, this drive-through holiday light show features light tunnels and light displays; music can be synchronized on your car radio.

When 5 p.m. until closing; hours vary: Nov. 20-22, Nov. 26-29, Dec. 3-6, Dec.10-13, Dec.17-18, Dec. 20-31 (closed on Dec 19)
Cost $35 for online purchases, no gate sales

LUMINOCITY HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL

Eisenhower Park, Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow; luminocityfestival.com

Walk-through experience featuring handcrafted, lantern sculptures illuminated from within. This year's winter celebration unveils its new theme where dinosaurs — big and small, ancient and modern — gather under golden starlight. The festival features new amusement rides, interactive activities and festive light art displays. Also a sensory-friendly opportunity to watch master artisans Huang Xingxiu and Jiang Lei transform steel, silk and color into illuminated masterpieces.

When 4:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 11-Jan. 3; closed Mondays and Tuesdays prior to Dec. 14; also closed on Thanksgiving Day and Dec. 24-25.
Cost Tickets start at $22 and will be sold for timed admission entry; purchase tickets online or at the door.

SAYVILLE FALLS HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW

30 Hanson Pl., Sayville, 631-337-1650, eventbrite.com

Heated igloos at Sayville Falls Miniature Golf and Beer Garden. Credit: Danielle Daly

Walk around a mini-golf course that comes alive with a light show; reserve an igloo or cabin.

When 5 p.m. Nov. 20-Jan. 10
Cost Tickets start at $22.97, $17.66 ages 13 and under; rentals start at $50

BAYVILLE WINTER WONDERLAND

8 Bayville Ave., Bayville; bayvillewinterwonderland.com, 516-628-8697

Walk around an outdoor holiday Winter Wonderland park surrounded by decorations and lights. Attractions include ice skating, Toy Factory Fun House walk-through, photos with Santa and a letter sent to your child from Santa. Also enjoy the Holiday Express train ride, the Christmas tree forest and holiday character meet-and-greet, as well as holiday arts and crafts. Haunted Christmas featuring three Christmas-themed haunted houses will be available for adults and older kids 8-10 p.m. Dec. 11-12 and 18-19. Reserved time entry, buy tickets in advance.

When Dec. 4 through Dec. 20: 6-10 p.m. Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat., 4-9 p.m. Sun., closed Mon.-Thurs. Also open 4-9 p.m. Dec. 26-Dec. 30, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1. (Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.)
Cost $26.75, $22.75 ages 8 and younger. Magical Santa Experience add-on: $17 per family, up to six people, for photo and letter from Santa.

CHRISTMAS HOUSE LONG ISLAND

The Shops on Broadway, Hicksville; christmashouselongisland.com, 516-878-0273

Sisters Alexis and Evelyn Pugh have a snowball fight with... — Sisters Alexis and Evelyn Pugh have a snowball fight with foam snowballs in the Snow Room at Christmas House Long Island. Credit: Rick Kopstein

Indoor family-friendly walk-through holiday experience includes a real snow room, interactive games, trivia and a movie theater.

When 4-7 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. weekends Nov. 27-Jan. 3. Purchase tickets with assigned arrival time in advance online or at the door.
Cost Starts at $24.99.

GIRL SCOUTS HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW

Camp Edey, 1500 Lakeview Ave., Bayport; gssc.us, 631-543-6622

The castle complete with a drawbridge is on display at... — The castle complete with a drawbridge is on display at the Holiday Light Show, sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. Credit: Heather Walsh

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County hosts an Enchanted Forest holiday walk-through light show. Tickets will be sold at the gate or online (no cash at the gate).

When Fridays-Sundays Dec. 4-20. Weather permitting.
Cost $15.

LONG BEACH HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE BOARDWALK

Long Beach to Magnolia boulevards, Long Beach; longbeachny.gov, 516-431-3890

Take a walk by the ocean and experience a nautical-themed holiday light display along the Long Beach Boardwalk.

When Dec. 4 through Jan. 1 daily at dusk.
Cost Free.

MAGIC OF LIGHTS AT JONES BEACH

Jones Beach State Park, 150 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh; magicoflights.com, ticketmaster.com

The Magic of Lights will return to Jones Beach for... — The Magic of Lights will return to Jones Beach for the holiday season. Credit: Corey Sipkin

Experience Magic of Lights, a drive-through that takes you down winding paths filled with sparkling lights, holiday-themed displays and familiar characters. The holiday tradition features displays using LED technology and digital animations. Print out a letter to Santa and drop it off at the mailbox. Stop in the Jolly Holiday Village to see the illuminated trees, take pictures with Santa, visit concessions and more. Advance ticket purchase suggested.

W hen Nov. 20-Jan. 2; 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
Cost Limited number of discounted tickets start at $25 per carload.

TOWN OF BABYLON HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Town Hall Park, 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst; townofbabylon.com, 631-957-3000

Walk around a vendor market, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, visit the gingerbread house and see Town Hall decorated and covered with lights. Enter from Sunrise Highway on North Indiana Avenue.