Get into the holiday spirit at these various Christmas Tree lighting ceremonies around Long Island.
Tanger Outlets Annual Holiday Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Saturday, November 20. Enjoy an afternoon of festive fun activities for the whole family - including holiday music on the Tanger Stage followed by the official Tanger Christmas Tree Lighting. Location: Tanger Outlets Deer Park, 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park, (631) 242-0239.
Town of Smithtown Tree Lighting
When: Wednesday, December 1. Enjoy holiday festivities during the annual tree lighting. Location: Town Hall, 99 West Main Street, Smithtown.
2021 Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Extravaganza
When: Friday, December 3. An old fashioned Christmas. Festivities will include: Christmas tree lighting (7pm), Visit from Santa, live nativity, horse and carriage rides (6-9pm), and more. Presented by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores. Location: Pettit Avenue, Bellmore Village.
2021 Christmas Tree Lighting at Deepwells
When: Saturday, December 4. Enjoy holiday music, pictures with Santa and light the Christmas tree on the great lawn of Deepwells Farm County Park. Location: Deepwells Farm County Park, 2 Taylor Lane, St. James.
Holiday Tree Lighting at The Shoppes
When: Saturday, December 4. Annual holiday tree lighting. Stop by to put a letter in Santa’s mailbox, enjoy a live DJ and dancing, and more holiday fun including holiday shopping at the Winter Fest. Santa arrives on a Fire Truck to light the tree and take free photos with families. Location: The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River, (631) 929-3500.
Massapequa Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Saturday, December 4. There will be music and local entertainment, hot chocolate courtesy of Broadway Gourmet, special appearance by Royal Events Princess Parties, and the guest of honor - Santa Claus. Location: Klestinec Park, Broadway, Massapequa, (516) 541-1443.
Stony Brook's 42nd Annual Holiday Festival
When: Sunday, December 5. Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) in its celebration of the 42nd Annual Holiday Festival! Vote for your favorite tree in the 42nd Annual Holiday Tree Competition; Legends & Spies Puppet Procession; Santa will listen to children’s wishes; Holiday Train Display at Wiggs Opticians; Carolers and live music before the Holiday Tree Lighting at 5:30pm on the Village Green. Location: Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main Street, Stony Brook.