While it is no secret that Manhattan is pure magic during the holidays, you don’t have to leave the island to feel the holiday joy. Here’s why we love Long Island during the holiday season:
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Reason’s We Love Long Island During Holiday Season
- Learn How to Bake and Cook for the Holidays
Get in the holiday spirit by creating a holiday classic. There are many private and group options across Long Island, from baking workshops to cooking classes available. Additionally, sign up to receive newsletters from your local library as they may also offer virtual workshops, in person classes, or kits for pick-up.
- Holiday Craft Workshops
This fun activity is great for groups. Give the gift of a local experience or add it to your holiday to-do list. Local crafting workshops offer everything from Turkish lamp mosaics, sea glass art, stain glass, wreath making, epoxy art, decoupage, crochet, knitting, and more.
- Dining with Festive Holiday Decor
Nothing says Long Island holiday more than a “maximalist” diner brunch adorned in holiday decorations.
- Local Holiday Music
Throughout the season, you can listen to WALK 97.5 FM, or check out your local restaurants, bars, and cafes for live music from local musicians. Visit their event pages for upcoming events.
- Holiday Craft Fairs
Various locations throughout the island offer local crafts and artisanal goods for a more personalized gift-giving experience. Plus, craft fairs are a great way to support local businesses!
- Local Farms and Nursery’s for Christmas Trees
If decking the halls with a real tree is a family tradition, you will find many options when it comes to tree shopping. Just be sure to water your tree daily to prevent fire hazards. Additionally, review your community’s tree disposal or pick-up plan, or have a Christmas tree recycling plan before the end of January.
- Local Theater Productions Full of Cheer
Aside from providing rich art and cultural value all year, holiday season is a great reason to head to the theater. Check your local theater, dance studios, and schools for local productions of the Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, and more.
- Town, County, and Chamber of Commerce-Led Events
There are many festive events to attend across Long Island that include:- Annual Port Jefferson Charles Dicken’s Festival (Port Jefferson, New York)
- Huntington Holiday Spectacular (Huntington, New York)
- Santa Con Bar Crawl (Farmingdale, New York)
- Christmas Caroling (Various – Check your local chamber of commerce or town website)
- Candlelight Evenings (Old Bethpage Village Restoration – Bethpage, New York)
- Family-Friendly Events
There is plenty of fun to be had for all ages during the holiday season. Examples include but are not limited to:- Santa Brunch (various)
- Gingerbread Classes, Competitions, and Kits (various)
- Ice Skating (various)
- Christmas Village (events and scenic main streets and historic villages)
- Historical Holiday Lights & Décor
Long Island mansion tours are extra fun this time of year due to the festive holiday decor. Take a tour of estates such as Coe Hall, the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, or Westbury Gardens if you love interior design, architecture, history, and holiday season.
- Holiday Lights Across the Island
These local staples are quintessential experiences. However, many homeowners across the island also get into the holiday spirit. Go for a drive with some hot cocoa to catch these spectacular light shows and displays:- Magic of Lights (Jones Beach State Park – Wantagh, New York)
- Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Light Show (Bayport, New York)
- Shimming Solstice (Westbury Gardens – Westbury, New York)
- Local Houses Throughout the Community (various locations)
- Vanderbilt Museum’s Laser Light Holiday Show (Centerport, New York)
- Holiday Boat Parades (i.e.– Patchogue, Babylon, and Freeport)
- Tree/Menorah Lighting (Various – Check your local chamber of commerce or town website)
Long Island is a Great Place to Live
Whether you are a first-time homeowner, down-sizer, or multi-property owner, Long Island has great amenities to offer its residents. Consider a home or unit in a co-op, condo, or HOA to get the most of living and playing in our robust region.
Why Choose Condo or Co-op Living?
When you choose to live in a community such as a condominium, cooperative, or homeowners’ association that is professionally managed, you simplify or remove some of the responsibilities that you would have if you were the owner of a single-family home. Management responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Vendor procurement (collecting bids and estimates, hiring, and communication)
- Amenity and grounds management (i.e. – pool management, landscaping, snow removal, paving, pest management, etc.)
- Emergency management (fire, flood, heat, frozen pipes, etc.)
- Staff procurement and payroll
- Budgeting
The responsibilities of the homeowner or shareholder can be found in the governing documents of a community, as they can vary. For additional information visit our sales department, or Contact us with any questions that you may have regarding buying or selling a unit. Contact your local real estate agent for details on local co-ops, condos, and HOA listings available in Nassau or Suffolk County.
