This year, you better not pout, and you better not cry - Santa Claus is coming to town, and he'll be making appearances right here on Long Island all season long! And, as you already know, he is going to find out if you are naughty or nice - so it's best to be on your best behavior this holiday season. Not long after Thanksgiving has come and gone, Santa will be coming to Long Island this year meet all the good girls and boys that have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to share their Christmas Wishes. Meeting Santa and telling him what you want for Christmas is a beloved tradition that has been enjoyed around the world for generations, and this popular pastime continues to be a favorite of locals looking to get into the spirit of the season. Who can forget the excitement and the great photo opportunity?
Santa will be in visiting numerous locations all over the Island this year so that all of the local children who wish to talk to him before he has to get back to the North Pole in time for the Christmas delivery.
Now through December, there are plenty of places to meet Santa - here's the scoop on when and where you can meet the man in red himself before Christmas this year:
November 29th:
- Holiday Princess Tea Party - Ballet Long Island - Ronkonkoma
November 30th:
- Downtown Winter Festival - Glen Cove Village Square - Glen Cove
- Victorian Christmas - Mattituck-Laurel Historical Society and Museum - Mattituck
- Holiday Army Truck/Tram Ride - American Airpower Museum - East Farmingdale
- Santa Parade - Port Jefferson Village - Port Jefferson
December 1st:
- Christmas at the Lighthouse - Montauk Point Lighthouse - Montauk
December 2nd:
- Toys for Tots Toy Drive At The Watermill - The Watermill Caterers - Smithtown
December 6th:
- The Rawther Fancy Tea with Santa - The Plaza Hotel - New York
December 7th:
- Santa Visits Railroad Museum of Long Island - Railroad Museum of Long Island - Greenport
- Cookies with Santa - Cricket's Restaurant - Sayville
- Pancake Breakfast with Santa - Union United Methodist Church - East Northport
- Santa Comes to Longwood - Longwood Estate - Ridge
December 8th:
- Pet Photos with Santa & Holiday Social - Martha Clara Vineyard - Riverhead
- Holiday Festival - Stony Brook Village Center - Stony Brook
- Make-A-Wish Breakfast with Santa - Dave & Buster's - Islandia
- Santa Visits Railroad Museum of Long Island - Railroad Museum of Long Island - Greenport
- Holiday Open House - Old Grace Chruch - Massapequa
- Syosset Holiday Spectacular - Astoria Bank Plaza - Syosset
- A Yuletide Family Day - Walt Whitman Birthplace NYS Historic Site - Huntington Station
- Pancake Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus - West Islip Fire Department - West Islip
December 13th:
- The Rawther Fancy Tea with Santa - The Plaza Hotel - New York
December 14th:
- Holiday Army Truck/Tram Ride - American Airpower Museum - East Farmingdale
December 15th:
- Brunch with Santa - Ocean Restaurant - Bayville
- Brunch with Santa - Watermill Caterers - Smithtown
December 20th:
- The Rawther Fancy Tea with Santa - The Plaza Hotel - New York
December 21st:
- Brunch with Santa - Windows on the Lake - Lake Ronkonkoma
December 22nd:
- Brunch with Santa - Watermill Caterers - Smithtown
- Breakfast with Santa - North Babylon Community Youth Services - North Bablyon
All Season:
- Bayville Adventure Park's Winter Wonderland - Bayville Adventure Park - Bayville
- Santa Visits Hick's Nursery - Hick's Nursery - Westbury
- Visit Santa at Walt Whitman Mall - Walt Whitman Mall - Huntington
- Photos with Santa at Smith Haven Mall - Smith Haven Mall - Lake Grove
- Meet Santa at the St. James General Store - St. James General Store - St. James
- Santa Saturdays - Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - Cold Spring Harbor
- Photos with Santa at Roosevelt Field - Roosevelt Field Mall - Garden City
- Santa & Fluffy the Snowman - White Post Farms Animal Farm & Petting Zoo - Melville
- Visit from Santa at Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm - Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm - Mattituck
- Jolly Jump with Santa & Frosty - Pump It Up of Great Neck - Great Neck
- Santa Visits Dart's Christmas Tree Farm - Dart's Christmas Tree Farm - Southold
Have you been naughty or nice? What is your favorite Santa memory? Will you see Santa this holiday season? Tell us in the comments below!