Nothing is more beautiful in New York than the holidays. Whether you're in NYC, on Long Island or just outside of Long Island, you can never go wrong with any of these family fun activities!
1. The Rockettes
Take a trip into New York City to watch the famous Rockettes perform their Christmas Spectacular! Now through January 2nd by tickets online.
2. Jones Beach Light Show
Take a stroll down to the beaches for the Jones Beach Light Show! You can tune in on a certain radio station and it will have the music to go along with the lights. For times and dates visit here.
3. Bayville Winter Wonderland
Head down to the Bayville Winter Wonderland! Funhouses, a light show, ice skating, train rides, meeting Santa, arcade and rock climbing! Open November 25th through January 1st. For more information and hours of operation, visit here.
4. Hicks Nurseries
See the reindeer at Hicks Nurseries in Westbury! Don't forget to walk through the storyline, get some hot chocolate and tell Santa what you want for Christmas! Make sure you bring your letters to Santa, you can drop them off in the mailbox there and he might even write back to you!
5. Gingerbread University
Create your own edible friend at Gingerbread University in Riverhead! Whether it's a house, a friend, a racecar or a doll there are cookie shapes for everyone!
6. Winter Village in Bryant Park
Walk through the Winter Village at Bryant Park, NYC. With the small shops and ice skating rink, you're sure to find something for everyone!
7. Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa! Almost every diner on Long Island has this. Check out your fire department as well! Nothings better than starting your day with the jolly man himself! 
8. Old Fashioned Babylon Village
Go to the Babylon Village Old Fashion Christmas Shopping Event! Between hot chocolate, visit from Santa, carols and more, you'll find something for everyone to do! Friday, December 2nd taking place at night.
9. North Pole Express
If you feel like branching off a little bit into Connecticut, this is one event to make sure you don't miss! All aboard The North Pole Express!!! This train ride takes you in a real train transformed for the holidays, but dont worry! You will be back before the night ends!
10. Tanger Ice Rink
Want to do a bit of shopping but also want to go ice skating? Not a problem anymore! Stop by Tanger Outlets in Deer Park for both! Between the sales and skating you're sure to have a night you won't forget. Catch a movie while you can too! Open all hours that the outlets are.
