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10/27/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

November brings plenty of things to do as Long Island gears up for holidays, from Veterans Day to Thanksgiving and full steam ahead to Christmas.

Holiday light shows illuminate Long Island this November. Cuddle up in the car and roll through the Jones Beach Magic of Lights Show in Wantagh. Or get out and wander Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on foot for the LuminoCity Festival.

Meanwhile, Disney fans can catch Disney on Ice Jump In at the UBS Arena in Elmont. And Sayville Falls is bringing back its walkthrough Holiday Light Show & Winter Garden this winter, where visitors can rent an igloo. And new at the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest, folks can upgrade to a Cozy Bungalow Package.

Read on for our expertly curated list of the best ways to pack your calendar this month on Long Island. 

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Halloween Ghost Walk & Party at Raynham Hall Museum

Oyster Bay - FREE
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Raynham Hall hosts Halloween Ghost Walk & Dance Party, a costumed parade through town. Everyone, including your costumed furry friends, is welcome to join the parade. READ MORE

Spooky Science and Disney's "Coco" at the Cradle of Aviation Museum

Garden City
Saturday, November 1 - Sunday, November 2, 2025
Get ready for a weekend of spooky STEM fun at the Cradle of Aviation Museum! Families are invited to explore hands-on activities that mix science with just the right amount of Halloween magic. Kids are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy festive experiments, not-so-scary surprises, and plenty of educational excitement. READ MORE

The Great Pumpkin Smash at the Science Museum of Long Island

Plandome
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Why dispose of your pumpkins when you can smash them at the Science Museum of Long Island instead? From pumpkin slingshots and launchers to pumpkin bat smashing, cornhole bowling and more, bring your own gourds for a grand old time.  READ MORE

LuminoCity Fantasy Winter Fairyland at Eisenhower Park

East Meadow
Opens Friday, November 7, 2025
LuminoCity returns to Long Island, setting up this season's show, titled Fantasy Winter Fairyland, at Eisenhower Park. This year’s original light art designs turn frosty magic into reality. Journey with Lumi and be amazed as towering sculptures illuminate the park, transforming it into an immersive, dazzling fairytale world and a starry holiday dream. READ MORE

Zoo Walkthrough in Patchogue

Patchogue – FREE
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Visit the Patchogue Parks and Recreation building for a fun day with the family at this walkthrough petting zoo. In addition to animals, visitors can peruse craft vendors and pick up a take-home craft to complete with kids at home.  READ MORE

Family Pickle Party at the Whaling Museum

Cold Spring Harbor
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Discover what's on the menu on a whaleship - including pickles - at The Whaling Museum. Taste pickle samples, decorate a jar, and make your own pickles to take home. Start your holidays early as you make a Weihnachtsgurke, a traditional German pickle ornament. READ MORE

Fleece to Fiber at the Suffolk County Farm & Education Center

Yaphank
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Learn about the sheep and their wool at the Suffolk County Farm and then watch a representative from LI Yarn and Farm demonstrate the sheep shearing process. READ MORE

Disney on Ice Let's Dance at UBS Arena

Elmont
Wednesday, November 12-Sunday, November 16, 2025
Disney On Ice skates back into UBS Arena with a new show, Let's Dance! Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have become DJ’s, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories at this state-of-the-art ice show.   READ MORE

Christmas Animated Story at Hicks Nurseries

Westbury – FREE
Opens Saturday, November 15, 2025
Visiting the Christmas Children’s Story at Hicks Nurseries has been a family tradition on Long Island for generations. The walk-through Christmas story features Santa, his elves, and friends preparing for the holiday. READ MORE

Sweetheart Princess Tea Party at the Long Island Aquarium

Riverhead
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Bring your little prince or princess to the Long Island Aquarium for a royal tea party. Enjoy formal white glove tea service in the elegant Sea Star Ballroom, with finger sandwiches and sweets, then dance and sing with princesses and pose for pics. READ MORE

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at the Staller Center for the Arts

Stony Brook
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Old-fashioned circus with a contemporary twist–it’s the legendary Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. This mix of world-class skill and odd novelty acts will remind you what circus is all about! Bindlestiff's unique approach to circus celebrates risk, creativity, and the joy of discovery. READ MORE

Owl Prowl at the Vanderbilt Museum - SOLD OUT

Centerport
Thursday, November 20, 2025
SOLD OUT - Learn how to identify owls and their calls with Wildlife biologist “Ranger Eric” Powers. Ranger Eric gives a fun presentation and leads walk on the estate to look for owls on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Estate and Museum. READ MORE

Jones Beach Magic of Lights Drive-Thru Show

Jones Beach
Opens Friday, November 21, 2025
The Magic of Lights drive-thru spectacular returns to Jones Beach and Nassau County's South Shore this holiday season. The display is stacked with themed LED lighting displays and digital animations, plus plenty of returning favorites. READ MORE

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show & Winter Garden

Sayville
Opens Friday, November 21, 2025
Sayville Falls is bringing back their holiday attraction to Long Island this winter, using thousands of lights to transform its mini-golf course into a holiday light show. Once you've enjoyed the walk-thru light show, visit the on-site Winter Garden or enjoy the comfort of a heated igloo. READ MORE

Patchogue Village Christmas Holiday Boat Parade

Patchogue – FREE
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Watch the decorated boats sail along the Patchogue River as they are decked out for this year's theme of Rock Star Christmas. There are many viewing spots along the riverfront. READ MORE

Polar Express Trolley Ride in Calverton

Calverton
Opens Friday, November 28, 2025
All aboard the North Shore trolley for a true seasonal treat: a one-hour trip to meet Santa on the North Fork of Long Island. Hot chocolate and delicious cookies are served at the North Pole, and passengers read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg.    READ MORE

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest

Bayport
Opens Friday, November 28, 2025
See the sparkling lights up close as you walk through this trail in the woods filled with larger than life displays, some that were even designed by Girl Scouts. Take pictures at special photo spots, like the giant Christmas tree. Hang out in the Chill Zone and enjoy giant lawn games. Don't forget to visit Santa at his winter cabin for a group photo. READ MORE

Winter Wonderland in Wantagh

Wantagh – FREE
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Enjoy raffles, music, Irish step dancing, the Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band, a holiday lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa Claus. READ MORE

TMB Model Train Club Open House

Deer Park – FREE
Saturday, November 29-Sunday, November 30, 2025
Escape into a realm where imagination takes center stage at the TMB Model Train Club. Nestled in the heart of Dix Hills, visitors can embark on a captivating journey through its newly expanded 6,000-square-foot train room. READ MORE

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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