Join the holiday festivities in Long Island City! Our guide has all the community events and activities. From hometown heroes to first-time visitors, this guide is your ticket to the holiday magic of Long Island City.
Popular events this season include the enchanting LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival, where breathtaking light displays transform the area into a winter wonderland. Additionally, experience the charm of the Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum, featuring stunning handcrafted lanterns that illuminate the farm's landscape. And don't forget the Railroad Museum of Long Island's Holiday Open Houses in Greenport, offering a nostalgic glimpse into holiday traditions on the rails. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Long Island City
- LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival (East Meadow)
- Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum (Flushing)
- Railroad Museum of Long Island's Holiday Open Houses - Greenport (Greenport)
- Center Moriches Fire Dept Holiday Parade of Lights (Center Moriches)
- Christmas House Long Island (Lake Grove)
See these and even more events listed below!
Long Island City Holiday Light Displays
LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival
What to Expect:
Immersive light displays with interactive elements.
Description:
LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival features over 40 stunning light attractions and interactive elements, creating an immersive experience for all ages. Explore four captivating themes filled with dazzling light displays and interactive activities, accompanied by food trucks and holiday gift shops.
Where: East Meadow | More Info: LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival
Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum
What to Expect:
Immersive display of hand-crafted lanterns inspired by Chinese folklore.
Description:
The Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum features over 1500 hand-crafted lanterns, creating an immersive experience across 6 acres of historic farmland. Visitors can explore a dazzling display of lights and illuminated Chinese lanterns, interactive tunnels, swings, and see-saws, as well as new features like the Bounce House and Sugar Paintings.
Where: Flushing | More Info: Winter Lantern Festival at Queens County Farm Museum
Center Moriches Fire Dept Holiday Parade of Lights
What to Expect:
Community groups and emergency services showcase holiday lights.
Description:
The Center Moriches Fire Department's Holiday Parade of Lights is a family-oriented event featuring local fire departments, ambulance companies, and community groups all decked out in holiday lights. The parade travels along Main Street from Montauk Highway and Lake Avenue to Ocean Avenue, culminating with Santa's arrival on the Center Moriches FD tower ladder.
Where: Center Moriches | More Info: Center Moriches Fire Dept Holiday Parade of Lights
Long Island City Other Holiday Activities
Railroad Museum of Long Island's Holiday Open Houses - Greenport
What to Expect:
Interactive exhibits and Santa's visit via historic rail.
Description:
The Railroad Museum of Long Island's Holiday Open Houses in Greenport offer a festive atmosphere with historic rail artifacts, interactive exhibits, and a special visit from Santa. Enjoy refreshments and a Lionel Winter Wonderland display.
Where: Greenport | More Info: Railroad Museum of Long Island's Holiday Open Houses - Greenport
Christmas House Long Island
What to Expect:
Immersive indoor Christmas experience with interactive activities.
Description:
Christmas House Long Island is an indoor, fully immersive Christmas experience featuring over a dozen unique rooms, including the first-ever Snow Room, the North Pole Movie Theater, and an Indoor Light Show. Visitors can enjoy interactive activities like snowball fights, play Christmas Movie Poster Trivia, and experience a living portrait and floating candles.
Where: Lake Grove | More Info: Christmas House Long Island
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
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- Gramercy Park (2 miles)
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- Williamsburg (2 miles)
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- Sayreville Junction (28 miles)
- New City (28 miles)
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- Copiague (29 miles)
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