10 dated events
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.
10 dated events across 9 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
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 1Event
Westchester Winter Wonderland, Valhalla
Families drive through 1.2 miles of dazzling lights, glowing tunnels, and festive scenes from their car. Wave to Santa, elves, and glowing angels while cruising through the 175-foot Transporter Tunnel and Rudolph's Runway.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Date: November - Opening hours: 4:30 pm to 10:45 pm”
Nov 27 – Dec 30Season
Dogwood Acres Family Farm, Middletown
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
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 27Event
Southold Historical Museum Maple Lane Campus, Southold
A candlelight tour and tree lighting ceremony happens at the SHM Museum Complex. Families experience the holiday season with guided tours and festive lighting.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Candlelight Tour & Tree Lighting Fri, Nov 27”
Dec 3 – 12Season
Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse
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 4 – 6Event
Smithtown Historical Society, Smithtown
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 6Event
Ontario Play & Cafe, Rochester
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
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
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”
