1 Carol of the King: The Irish Dance Christmas Spectacular
Friday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Carol of the King is led by the former lead dancer from Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance and founder of Two Step Productions, who is now bringing Irish dance and Christmas together for the first time to turn an age-old tradition into an exciting Irish Dance Christmas Spectacular for people of all ages to enjoy.
Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
Info & Tickets: (516) 323-4444 • madisontheatreny.org
2 A Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti Christmas
Friday, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m.
Enjoy this Christmas concert featuring Sal Valentinetti with special guests AGT’s Christian Guardino, Shuli from the Howard Stern Show and host Joe Causie.
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com
3 Ice Skating!
Saturday, Dec. 23 and throughout the season, day and night
With the official arrival of winter, enjoy one of the pleasures of the season by taking invigorating spins around one of our local ice rinks.
Where: Iceland in New Hyde Park, Port Washington Skating Center, Christopher Morley Park outdoor ice rink in Roslyn, and the Northwell Health Ice Center in Eisenhower Park
Info: icelandlongisland.com, pwskating.com, nassaucounty.ny.gov and nhl.com for ice rink hours, skating schools, events and more.
4 Movies!
Saturday, Dec. 23 and throughout the season, day and night
As we usher in movie award season in the New Year, take a holiday shopping break and see one of the front-running films and performances in movies such as “The Shape of Water,” “Darkest Hour,” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” “Coco” and more!
Where: At your local Bow Tie Cinema or multiplex theatre
Info: bowtiecinemas.com, amctheatres.com or fandango.com for local listings
5 Christmas Eve at the Cathedral
Sunday, Dec. 24
Celebrate the true comfort and joy of the season at your local church, congregation or at this beautiful local cathedral, which will host a Christmas Pageant at 4 p.m. and services at 7:30 and 11 p.m. that will be preceded by choir carols and is open to all.
Where: At the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 36 Cathedral Ave., Garden City
Info: (516) 746-2955 • incarnationgc.org
6 Candelight Evenings
Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Saturday, Dec. 30, 5 to 9 p.m.
Experience old-fashioned holiday traditions that will include an 1866 decorated Christmas tree, buildings lit by candlelight, music by local schools and organizations, a brass quartet and fiddle music, Civil War-era Christmas songs, stories of Christmases past, a traditional bonfire, and a candlelight procession into the village every night at 5:15 p.m.
Where: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
Info: (516) 572-8401 • obvrnassau.com
7 Magic of Lights 2017 at Jones Beach State Park
Now through Sunday, Dec. 31 (Sunday through Thursday, dusk to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday to 11 p.m.)
If you haven’t yet seen this holiday lights spectacular, then hop in the car and witness the magical, drive-through display featuring the Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, incredible animation, your favorite holiday characters and more! $25 per car ($20 advance online purchase).
Where: Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway in Wantaugh
Info: magicoflights.com
