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Dec 6 · Mailman Mark 2026
MPMS Historical Society
Miller Place
12 PM to 2 PM on Saturdays, June through September
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Christmas lights in New York
13 Christmas events at 11 New York attractions, running Nov 1 to Dec 31: light displays, decorated trees and visits with Santa, with prices and times on each venue’s page.
Recent interest: Christmas venues in New York
Visits and click-throughs on daysout.com over the last 30 days, 30 September – 29 October 2026
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Christmas lights season runs from the start of November to the first week of January: drive-through and walk-through light shows, festivals of decorated trees, seasonal ice rinks and visits with Santa. A holiday market or a holiday concert is a different evening out and is not listed here, and nor is an autumn lantern or light festival that opens before November.
What’s on
13 dated events across 11 attractions, soonest first. Many run on selected evenings only and several are ticketed separately — the venue’s own page, linked under every quote, is the one to check before you set off.
Nov 1Event
See Sight Tours - Niagara Falls Tours USA, Niagara Falls
Winter Festival of Lights
Niagara Falls transforms into a winter wonderland from November to January, adorned with millions of lights and animated displays, making evening strolls enchanting.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“From November to January, Niagara Falls transforms into a winter wonderland adorned with millions of lights and animated displays, making evening strolls enchanting.”
Nov 19 – 22Season
Westchester Winter Wonderland, Valhalla
NovemberFest
A magical holiday walk through dazzling lights, glowing tunnels and festive scenes. Families glide through a 1.2-mile drive-thru experience from their car, encountering Santa, elves, and glowing angels along the way.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Enjoy NovemberFest from 11/19 - 11/22! A magical holiday walk through dazzling lights, glowing tunnels and festive scenes”
Nov 27 – Dec 30Season
Dogwood Acres Family Farm, Middletown
Winter Wonderland
Families visit Santa, ride wagons through a dazzling light display, enjoy fun attractions, meet farm animals, and warm up by the fire with s'mores.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“nov 27 - dec 30 Visit Santa, then hop on a wagon ride through the dazzling light display. Along the way, enjoy fun attractions, meet our friendly farm animals, and warm up by the fire with delicious s'mores.”
Nov 27 – Dec 20Season
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure, Varysburg
A Magical Christmas Adventure
Families visit Santa's Wonderland to decorate cookies and take holiday photos, then board a trolley through Hidden Valley's Mystical Forest to see bison, elk, camels, and llamas. Children receive balloon animals and can feed live animals on the patio.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“The holiday adventure begins Friday, November 27 and runs four consecutive weekends through December 20.”
Nov 27 · 3:00 pmEvent
Southold Historical Museum Maple Lane Campus, Southold
Candlelight Tour & Tree Lighting
Families tour beautifully decorated historic buildings, meet Santa in the barn, enjoy games on the lawn, live music, and watch the tree lighting at 5:00 pm. Light refreshments available for purchase.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Nov 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM”
Nov 27 – Dec 31Season
Westchester Winter Wonderland, Valhalla
Drive Thru Extravaganza
A 1.2-mile drive-thru holiday light experience featuring thousands of lights, festive scenes, character encounters, and glowing tunnels. Families enjoy the spectacle from their car with an audio guide included.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Drive Thru Extravaganza November 27th - December 31st”
Dec 3 – 12Season
Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse
Festival of Trees & Light
The Everson transforms its galleries into a holiday wonderland with decorated trees, dazzling lights, live performances, hands-on activities, and seasonal treats at Louise Café.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“December 3–12, 2026”
Dec 4Event
Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, Rush
Santa Train Rides to the North Pole
Families sip hot cocoa aboard a magical vintage train ride to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“December 4, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - December 5, 2026 @ 9:00 pm”
Dec 4 – 6Event
Smithtown Historical Society, Smithtown
Holiday Trail of Lights 2026
Holiday lights, Santa, and live music at Smithtown Historical Society. Open nightly 5:30–8:30 p.m. Families choose their night and buy tickets on Eventbrite.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“December 4–6, 2026 • 5:30–8:30 p.m. nightly. Holiday lights, Santa, live music and family fun at Smithtown Historical Society.”
Dec 6 · 12:30 pmEvent
MPMS Historical Society, Miller Place
Mailman Mark 2026
Personalized letters from Santa Claus are delivered by Mailman Mark at the historic Miller Place Post Office. Families bring their letters to Santa and drop them off in person to begin their journey to the North Pole.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Dates: December 6, 2026 at 12:30 pm”
Dec 6Event
Ontario Play & Cafe, Rochester
Breakfast with Santa
Kids enjoy a kid-friendly breakfast with Mr and Mrs Claus at their table. Santa visits to hear children's Christmas wishes. A special seasonal event creating unique family memories.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Sun 12/6/26 and 12/20/26 Breakfast with Santa”
Dec 6 · 4:00 pmEvent
Village of Babylon Historical & Preservation Society, Babylon
Wassail Bowl & Tree Lighting
The village hosts a hot cup of wassail after the annual lighting of the Babylon Village Christmas Tree at the museum.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “Free and open to all!”
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Dates: December 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm”
Dec 20Event
Ontario Play & Cafe, Rochester
Breakfast with Santa
Kids enjoy a kid-friendly breakfast with Mr and Mrs Claus at their table. Santa visits to hear children's Christmas wishes. A special seasonal event creating unique family memories.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Sun 12/6/26 and 12/20/26 Breakfast with Santa”