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Top 5 HOLIDAY Things To Do In the Bay Shore Area With Kids This Week

There is lots of holiday fun happening the first week of December!

By Samantha Herr November 28, 2023

Every Wednesday, Macaroni KID Bay Shore shares our picks for five things to do with your kids in our area over the coming week. 

This week, we're focusing on the MANY holiday events going on in our community. Here are our picks for the Top 5 HOLIDAY Events!

1. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Santa Claus will light the tree for the 2023 holiday season. Sing-a-long with traditional carols. Hot beverages will be served. In the spirit of giving, please bring canned goods or a new, unwrapped toy for those in need in our community. December 1, 5:30 pm, at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum.

2. Town of Islip Holiday Market & Islip's Annual Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting

Do your holiday shopping at our many craft and gift vendor booths. December 2, 12-8, Islip Town Hall.

Come see Santa Claus at the annual Christmas parade in Islip, right on Main Street, December 2, 4:30 pm.

3. Oakdale Christmas Tree Lighting

Annual Christmas gathering with the tree lighting, Christmas music in a cappella harmony, hot cocoa, cookies, and a visit from Santa! December 2, 3-7 pm, at Oakdale Long Island Railroad Station Park.

4. 4th Annual Holiday Lights Drive-Thru

Drive through a winter wonderland at Brookwood Hall, starting this Saturday, December 2, 5-8 pm.

5. Community Tree Lighting

Food trucks, train rides, s'mores, hot chocolate and cider, treats, kids activities, caroling, Christmas karaoke at True North Community Church, December 4, 6:30 pm.


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