Times … and dates: November 28 to December 5, 2024

Please note: Holiday tree lightings and holiday markets are in a separate post on this website.

Ongoing

Holiday Light Show

The Riverhead Holiday Light Show, 149 Edwards Ave., Calverton is back for its 7th season on various days from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. The largest drive-through light show in Suffolk County features dozens of dazzling displays to delight the entire family! For schedule and tickets, visit www.holidaylightshow.com.

Festival of Trees

Visit the Festival of Trees, a month long extravaganza to kick off the holiday shopping season, on the second floor of the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson Dec. 1 through Jan. 2 (except Dec. 25) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 473-4778

Thursday 28

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Foot Races

Miller Avenue School, 3 Miller Ave., Shoreham will host the 43rd annual Shoreham-Wading River Thanksgiving Foot Races at 8 a.m. with 5-mile and 1-mile runs for various ages. Proceeds benefit scholarships. Fee is $15 in advance, $20 race day. Call 631-821-8116 or visit www.swrschools.org. 

Turkey Trot

The 17th annual Nissequogue River State Park Foundation’s 5k Turkey Trot at Nissequogue River State Park, 799 St. Johnland Road, Kings Park will kick off with a Fun Run for Kids at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Turkey Trot at 9 a.m. Enjoy free hot chocolate, coffee and food and activities for the kids. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. Entry fee is $24 in advance, $30 day of race, $10 Fun Run. To register, visit www.ourstatepark.com.

Thanksgiving Day Run

American Legion Hall, 1 Mill Dam Rd., Halesite will host the Townwide Fund of Huntington’s 4-mile Thanksgiving Day Run with a Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. and 4k Run at 9 a.m.  Fees are $45 day of race, $15 fun run. Call 631-629-4950 visit www.townwidefund.org.

Smithtown Kickers Turkey Trot

10th annual Smithtown Kickers 5k Turkey Trot starts at Smithtown Elementary School, 51 Lawrence Ave., Smithtown at 9 a.m. with awards for top finishers in each age group. Choices include 1 mile Family Fun Run for $15 ad Turkey Trot 5k for $25 in advance by Nov. 27, $35 day of race. www.smithtownkickers.com.

Free Thanksgiving Dinners

◆ The Steam Room, 4 East Broadway, Port Jefferson will once again offer a complimentary turkey dinner with all the trimmings for dine in guests only from noon to 5 p.m., courtesy of owner Vinny Seiter. For more information, call 631-928-6690.

◆ Word of Truth Church, 208 Jamaica Ave., Medford will serve a Thanksgiving dinner from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Please RSVP at 631-806-0614 (call/text) by Nov. 24. 

◆ Central Presbyterian Church, 240 Main St., Huntington invites the community to join them for a Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy appetizers, roasted turkey with all the trimmings, desserts and beverages. Limited takeout and delivery also available. RSVP by Nov. 27 by calling 631-421-3663.

◆ Church of the Harvest, 572 Raynor Ave., Riverhead will host a free Thanksgiving Day dinner at 11 a.m. A full turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be available to all those alone or in need. For more information, call 631-727-1977. 

Friday 29

Country Parlor Holiday Show 

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead presents its annual Country Parlor Holiday Folk Art & Gift Show today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 6 from 3 to 8 p.m., Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Dec. 8 from noon to 3:30 p.m. The historic Hudson-Sydlowski House is transformed into a winter wonderland with hand-crafted items by local artisans and craftspeople including rustic Santas and tree ornaments, holiday and home decor and gifts, baskets, jewelry, handmade pottery pieces, plus stocking stuffers for everyone on your list. Free admission. 631-298-5292, www.hallockville.org

Christmas Extravaganza

Centereach Fire Department, 9 South Washington Ave., Centereach will hold its annual Christmas Extravaganza today, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Enjoy an indoor Christmas craft fair and Chinese auction, vendors, raffles, food and much more. Free admission. 631-588-9220

Black Friday Celebration 

Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook invites the community to celebrate the start of the holiday shopping season with a free, festive Black Friday event. Along with enjoying exclusive deals from shops across the open-air village throughout the day, visitors can enjoy live music from the Celestial Holiday Carolers, and the Steppin’ Out Ponies Petting Zoo from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 631-751-2244

Kent Animal Shelter Fundraiser

The Checkmate Inn, 94 North Country Road, Setauket will hold a fundraiser to support Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with guest bartender Vincent DiCarlo. Come have a drink and buy some merchandise. Proceeds will help Kent help animals. Questions? Call 631-384-6331.

Saturday 30

Country Parlor Holiday Show

See Nov. 29 listing.

Christmas Extravaganza

See Nov. 29 listing.

Mount Sinai Turkey Trot

Get your running shoes ready for the 13th annual Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run at Mount Sinai Middle School. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. in the Middle School new gym. Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m., 5K starts at 9 a.m.  Proceeds benefit Holiday Magic. For more information, visit www.runsignup.com.

LIMEHOF Anniversary Celebration

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a holiday celebration today and Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy live concerts, comedy shows, surprise appearances by inductees, rare film and video screenings, an appearance by Santa and more. Tickets are $38.50 for adults, $36 seniors, $28.50 members. To order, visit www.limusichalloffame.org.

Northport Leg Lamp Lighting

Calling all Christmas Story fans! The 19th annual Northport Leg Lamp Lighting returns to The Firefly Artists, 90 Main Street in Northport Village from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. with holiday music, dancing and more. 631-651-5545

Sunday 1

Country Parlor Holiday Show

See Nov. 29 listing.

Christmas Extravaganza

See Nov. 29 listing.

LIMEHOF Anniversary Celebration

See Nov. 30 listing.

Beach Cleanup

New York Marine Rescue Center hosts a beach cleanup at Cedar Beach, 223 Harbor Beach Road, Mt. Sinai from 10 a.m. to noon. as part of its ‘Pick It Up!’ initiative to reduce marine debris in our communities and to collect data. All supplies will be provided. To sign up, visit nymarinerescue.org.

Santa Parade 

Santa Claus will be the star in this annual parade from the Port Jefferson Railroad to Main Street in Port Jefferson to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 East Broadway from 3 to 4 p.m. with vintage cars, civic groups, floats. Families can visit with Santa at the Village Center after the parade. Sponsored by the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. 631-473-1414

Christmas Craft Fair

Time to shop! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 800 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma presents its annual Christmas Craft Fair with over 40 vendors in the Parish Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring crafts, gifts, Christmas items, gift basket raffles, 50/50 raffle, refreshments. Free admission. 631-737-4388

Dickens in the Gallery

Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents Dickens in the Gallery from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In anticipation of the 27th Annual Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson Village, stop by the Carriage Museum to meet roaming costumed street characters from the Dickensian era as they magically transform the galleries into London of a bygone century. Included with museum admission. In collaboration with the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council. www.longislandmuseum.org.

Silver Chords Holiday Concert

Spend an enjoyable afternoon listening to the Silver Chords perform holiday favorites and new classics at their free concert, Season of Hope, at the Huntington Moose Lodge, 531 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn at 2 p.m.  with raffle baskets and refreshments. www.thesilverchordschorus.com

Huntington  Holiday Parade

The Town of Huntington kicks off the holidays with its annual Holiday Parade with a vintage theme starting at 5:30 p.m. The parade will head north on New York Avenue to Main Street, head west on Main Street, and end at West Neck Road. For more information, call 631-351-3000.

Monday 2

Movie Trivia Night at the CAC

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Try to answer 50 questions based all around film, actors and actresses, awards, and everything else associated with the world of film. Challenge like-minded film fans in a battle of wits for cash and other prizes. You can form teams, so bring some friends and work together. Feel free to come alone and play solo as well! Hosted by Dan French. Tickets are $11 per person, $7 members at cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610.

Tuesday 3

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a concert by Marty Kupferberg accompanied by Thelma Grossman, singing American Standards in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Wednesday 4

Holiday Wreath Workshop

The Huntington Historical Society will host a Fresh Wreath-Making Workshop at the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Craft a 24” wreath with fresh greens including long-lasting noble fir, white pine and boxwood and learn how to make large bows and decorate our wreaths with various holiday ornaments and accents. $80 per person, $75 members includes all materials. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Garden of Lights

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will hold its 6th annual Garden of Lights: Once Upon a Snowfall  walk-through light show for all ages tonight, Dec. 5 to 7 and Dec. 11 to 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free but donations including nonperishables, pet supplies and toys accepted at the gate for those on need. 631-588-5024

Thursday 5

Garden of Lights

See Dec. 4 listing.

Crafts and Cocktails

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St.,Cold Spring Harbor presents Crafts and Cocktails: Creature Coasters from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Discover the dazzling history of delftware! Be inspired by delft tiles featuring sea monsters from the museum’s special exhibit as you  sip a seasonal Dutch treat: a warm cup of spiced Bischopswijn (non-alcoholic version available!). Design and decorate a set of delft-style ceramic coasters. For ages 21 and older. $35 per person, $25 members. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmusem.org.

Egg Nog Romp

Kick off the holiday season at the Jaxx Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook with the venue’s traditional Egg Nog Romp program featuring the Loft’s six-piece band led by Tom Manuel at 7 p.m. This special show makes it the perfect break from the holiday rush. The Jazz Loft’s legendary homemade eggnog will be available, as well as the usual beverages. Tickets are $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 students and $20 children. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org. 631-751-1895

Theater

‘A Christmas Carol’ at the CAC

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a live theatrical performance of A Christmas Carol on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. starring Gerald Dickens, Charles Dickens’ Great-Great Grandson in a one-man-show. Gerald Dickens depicts all of the individual characters with clarity and a mesmerizing energy. He is able to communicate the fear and angst of Scrooge, while offering us a poignant glimpse into the Cratchit family’s life. Copies of his new book Gerald Dickens: My Life on the Road with a Christmas Carol will also be available at the event. Tickets for performance are $30, $25 members; tickets for performance and a copy of the book are $45, $40 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

Step into a world of pure imagination this holiday season as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from Nov. 14 to Dec. 29. Join young Charlie Bucket and four other lucky Golden Ticket winners as they embark on an unforgettable journey through Willy Wonka’s magical candy factory. With beloved songs from the 1971 film, this production promises to be a treat for the entire family. For tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘A Christmas Carol’

“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Celebrate the season with the 40th annual production of A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 9 to Dec. 28. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the meaning of Christmas — past, present, and future. Tickets are $25 through November; $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12 in December. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents It’s A Wonderful Life from Dec. 7 to 29. Based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern, this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, and $25 students. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘A Christmas Carol’

The Minstrel Players present their annual production of A Christmas Carol at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport on Dec. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 516-361-7232.

Film

‘Cabaret’

Pride Cinema returns to the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington with a screening of Bob Fosse’s legendary musical drama, Cabaret on Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m.  Based on the Broadway musical of the same name, and winner of 8 Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Actress, Cabaret is one of the most influential and beloved films of all time, redefining the ways in which musicals could blend raucous entertainment with powerful social and political commentary. Tickets are $16, $10 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Class Reunion

— Ward Melville High School Class of 2014 will hold its 10 year reunion at The Waterview, 44 Fairway Drive, Port Jefferson  on Nov. 30 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are  $100 — plus ones allowed. Includes open bar, passed appetizers, and dinner. Please email [email protected] for the link to purchase tickets.

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