Long Island Holidays
Long Island events and ideas for holidays all year long, from St. Patrick's Day parades, Mother's Day brunches, July 4th fireworks and what's happening for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve on Long Island.
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Halloween comes early: A year-round haunted house props store opens on LI
The store owner says he's opened ahead of the Halloween season to catch a wave of home haunt decorators planning early.
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Expect a sea of green at these St. Patrick's Day parades
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New Year's Eve ball drops and rises: What to expect in 3 LI villages2m read
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5 festive events, things to do during holiday break4m read
Dart's Christmas Tree Farm closing after more than 50 seasons3m read
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6 historic estates, museums offering holiday tours2m read
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100+ local gift ideas for everyone on your holiday shopping list
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Kwanzaa events celebrating the holiday 2m read
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Holiday pop-ups, parties and festive events around LI5m read
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'We listened to the people and created a Taylor Swift light show'
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'Welcome to New York,' Taylor Swift: See the Swiftie house lighting up this neighborhood3m read
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Hanukkah events look to 'show unity' this season, rabbi says4m read