Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa
Friday, Dec. 8, 6-8 p.m.
The Christmas tree at Planting Fields Arboretum will be lit on the Camellia House Lawn at 6 p.m. Families will delight in all kinds of holiday excitement, including caroling by the Barber Shop Quartet and live music in the Great Hall. Children can visit with Santa until 7:30 p.m. inside the Hay Barn. The tree lighting kicks off the Holiday Festival at Coe Hall that will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 and 16 and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info: 516-922-8678 or plantingfields.org
Holiday Craft at Old Westbury Gardens
Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kids will create a holiday-themed, take-home craft to deck the halls.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org
The Chocolate Expo
Sunday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Chocolate Expo, New York and America’s largest chocolate event, returns to the Cradle for another great holiday edition. The whole family can enjoy tastings and sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, and gelato, celebrity chefs, music and free face painting and balloon twisting for kids, along with a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City
Info: 516-572-4111 or cradleofaviation.org
Ye Olde Victorian Holiday Party
Sunday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ring in the holidays with a Victorian-style celebration. Little ones can dip a candle and participate in other beautiful crafts to make and take while listening to live Sea Shanties. The event promises fun for all.
Where: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor
Info: 631-367-3418 or cswhalingmuseum.org
Stage Production: “Annie”
Through Sunday, Dec. 31 at various evening and matinee times
Based on the popular comic strip, “Annie” has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Featuring the famous and feisty young heroine, the production includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “New Deal For Christmas,” and the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”
Where: John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main Street, Northport
Info & Tickets: 631-261-2900 or engemantheater.com
