Holiday light shows on Long Island 

It's time for holiday enchantment as the festive lights are turned on all over town. Outdoor light shows make a dazzling holiday backdrop, geared to catch your attention and warm your holiday heart. Here are some 2023 shows to see.

BAYVILLE WINTER WONDERLAND

Walk around an outdoor holiday wonderland surrounded by decorations and lights. Attractions include ice skating, a Toy Factory Fun House walk-thru and photos with Santa. Also enjoy the Holiday Express train ride, the Christmas tree forest, holiday character meet-and-greet and holiday arts and crafts. Reserved time entry, buy tickets in advance. When: Starting Dec. 1: 6-10 p.m. Fri.; 3-10 p.m. Sat.; 3-9 p.m. Sun.; closed Mon.-Thurs. Also open 3-9 p.m. Dec. 26-Jan. 1. Admission: $24.75, $20.75 ages 8 and younger; extra fee for Magical Santa Experience with photo and letter to Santa.

CHRISTMAS HOUSE

Indoor family-friendly walk-thru holiday experience includes a real snow room, interactive games, trivia and a movie theater. When: Nov. 24-Jan. 7. Purchase tickets with assigned arrival time in advance online. Admission: Starts at $24.99 ages 2 and older.

GIRL SCOUTS HOLIDAY LIGHTS SHOW

Tickets to the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s walk-through Enchanted Forest holiday-themed light show will be sold at the gate or online (no cash). When: Thu.-Sun., Nov. 25-Dec. 30. Closed Dec. 24-25. Admission: Starts at $10.

LONG BEACH HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE BOARDWALK

Take a walk by the ocean and experience a nautical-themed holiday light display along the Long Beach Boardwalk. When: Dusk, daily Dec. 1 through mid-Jan.

LUMINOCITY FESTIVAL

Wonder Journey is a winter wonderland of walk-thru lights including "Alice in Wonderland" and "Underwater Oasis," in collaboration with the Long Island Children's Museum, the Caterpillar Express ride, "Winter Fantasy" and "Christmasville." When: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9-Jan. 7. Admission: Timed admission entry, $34, $22 ages 3-12; purchase tickets online.

HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULAR

Indoor walk-thru light show includes festive displays for the holidays. All proceeds go to the feed and vet care of the animals residing at the site. When: 5-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 5-8 p.m. Sun., Dec. 2-Dec. 17. Admission: $10, $8 ages 12 and younger.

MAGIC OF LIGHTS AT JONES BEACH

Experience Magic of Lights, a drive-thru that takes you down winding paths filled with sparkling lights, holiday-themed displays and familiar characters at Jones Beach. The holiday tradition features displays using LED technology and digital animations including prehistoric Christmas, the all-new Big Foot Monster Truck display and Barbie. Stop in the Jolly Holiday Village to see the illuminated trees, take pictures with Santa, visit concessions and more. Print out a letter to Santa and drop it off at the mailbox. When: 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Nov. 17-Dec. 30. Admission: Starts at $30.

RIVERHEAD HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW

Drive-thru holiday light show. When: Nov. 17-Nov. 19, Nov. 23-26, Nov. 30-Dec. 3, Dec. 7-10, Dec. 14-30. Admission: $25. No gate sales; tickets can be purchased online

SMITHTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S HOLIDAY ILLUMINATIONS

Outdoor holiday lights, food trucks and live entertainment. When: 5:30-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Nov. 24-Dec. 31; open every day between Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission: Tickets start at $12. More info: holidayilluminations.ticketspice.com.

TOWN OF BABYLON HOLIDAY DRIVE THRU

Holiday experience with life-size gingerbread house, Santa's workshop and light tunnel. Enter from Sunrise Highway on North Indiana Avenue. When: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 30. Admission: Free; bring a nonperishable food item for local food pantry.

TOWN OF ISLIP HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW

Bring the family to the holiday lights drive-thru. When: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28. Admission: Free.