Where to take photos with Santa on Long Island

Northport

63 Bayview Ave.

• See Santa ride down Main Street on a fire truck during the village’s tree lighting ceremony at Northport Village park.
• Hours 7 p.m. Nov. 28
• Cost Free
• More info northportny.com

Southold

55220 Main Rd.

• Visit Santa as he greets children alongside the Christmas tree at the Southold Historical Museum’s annual candlelight tour. Tour historic houses including the 18th century Thomas Moore House and the Ann Currie-Bell House. There will also be a Christmas Village, live music, carpentry, blacksmith, fiber arts, basket weaving and print shop demonstrations and children’s games on the lawn.
• Hours 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 28; Christmas tree lighting at 5 p.m.
• Cost Free
• More info northforkchamber.org

Bay Shore

22 Maple Ave.

• Make a special stop at the annual Snowflake Sale and open house at the Bay Shore Historical Society’s Gibson-Mack-Holt House. A special visit from Victorian Santa begins at 11 a.m.; stop by with your camera for a free family photo opportunity.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29
• Cost Free
• More info bayshorehistoricalsociety.org

Massapequa Park

107 Front St.

• Come to the Village Square for the annual lighting of the village’s Christmas tree and menorah with entertainment at the showmobile by the Massapequa High School cheerleaders and kickline. See Santa arrives on his magical sleigh.
• Hours 5 p.m. Nov. 29
• Cost Free
• More info masspkny.gov

Southampton

Windmill Lane

• The village’s annual fire truck parade of lights will begin on Windmill Lane and end at Agawam Park. Santa makes his appearance on the last fire truck. Tree lighting at Agawam Park follows at 5:30 p.m.
• Hours 4:30 p.m. Nov. 29; rain date: Dec. 7
• Cost Free
• More info southamptonvillage.org

Port Washington

Main Street

• Santa will drive downtown on a fire truck at noon during Port Holiday Magic, when stores and restaurants offer holiday specials and discounts. There will be a free trolley for shoppers. Visitors will also be entertained by singing toy soldiers and costumed characters.
• Hours Noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 29
• Cost Free
• More info pwcoc.org

Sayville

Main Street

• Miracle on Main: Winter Wonderland featuring holiday festivities presented by the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce, kicks off at 10 a.m. with a parade. Santa joins the celebration and then heads to the ice skating rink at 35 N. Main St. (Cornucopia parking lot) with Mrs. Claus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Later in the evening, find Santa at the Santa Tent on the corner of Main Street and Railroad Avenue from 5 to 9 p.m.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 29; rain date Nov. 30
• Cost Free
• More info greatersayvillechamber.com

Lindenhurst

North Wellwood Avenue between John Street and Hoffman Avenue

• Head to Winter on Wellwood at the Village Square and take photos with Santa from noon to 2:30 p.m. Festivities continue with a Christmas Kindlmarket and a holiday parade beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a tree lighting on Wellwood Avenue immediately following
• Hours Noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 30; rain date: Dec. 7
• Cost Free
• More info villageoflindenhurstny.gov

Port Jefferson

101A East Broadway

• Santa will ride down Main Street as part of the parade, followed by a visit with children at the Village Center.
• Hours 3 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30
• Cost Free
• More info portjeffchamber.com

Mount Sinai

633 Mount Sinai-Coram Rd.

• Listen to carols and visit with Santa at the tree lighting at Heritage Park.
• Hours Doors open at 4 p.m. Nov. 30 for hot cocoa and cookies.
• Cost Free
• More info heritagecenternsyc.com

East Meadow

1700 Prospect Ave.

• Santa will make a special appearance at the holiday lighting ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
• Hours 6 p.m. Dec. 4
• Cost Free
• More info eastmeadowchamber.com

Elmont

Corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Covert Avenue

• Santa will be joined by the high school band and local dance school performers for the holiday tree lighting ceremony at Veterans Plaza.
• Hours 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4
• Cost Free
• More info elmontchamber.com

Rockville Centre

Maple Avenue

• Tree lighting ceremony takes place at the village green. Santa, Frosty and Rudolph will visit.
• Hours 7 p.m. Dec. 4
• Cost Free
• More info rvcny.gov

Babylon

Deer Park Avenue

• Santa will be set up for photos with his elves at Babylon Village’s Old-Fashioned Night of Shopping. There will be carolers, hot chocolate and cookies at many of the downtown stores.
• Hours 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5
• Cost Free
• More info babylonchamber.com

Bellmore

Bedford Avenue and Broadway

• Santa will drop by during the hamlet’s holiday celebration which will also feature a live Nativity and trolley rides (fee).
• Hours 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5; tree lighting at 7 p.m.
• Cost Free
• More info bellmorechamber.com

Holtsville

249 Buckley Rd.

• The Town of Brookhaven hosts a tree lighting at the Holtsville Ecology Site, with a special appearance by Santa, costumed characters, candy canes, hot chocolate, and musical entertainment. Santa lights the tree at 6 p.m.
• Hours 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5
• Cost Free
• More info brookhavenny.gov

Smithtown

239 E. Main St.

• Walk through a decorated trail at the Holiday Trail of Lights at the Smithtown Historical Society featuring festive holiday trees, lights and decorations, live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot chocolate.
• Hours 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5-7
• Cost $12.51
• More info smithtownhistorical.org, 631-265-6768.

Amityville

Park Avenue and Broadway

• Santa will be joined by carolers and dance performers during the village’s tree lighting at the Village Triangle.
• Hours 5 p.m. Dec. 6
• Cost Free
• More info amityvillechamberofcommerce.org

East Rockaway

100 Main St.

• See Santa at the Christmas Fair at Bethany Congregational Church
• Hours 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 6
• Cost Free
• More info bethanycong.us, 516-599-5768

Glen Cove

100 Village Square

• Kids can get their photos taken with Santa during the city’s holiday festival held on the Village Square. At 4:45 p.m. Santa returns for the holiday tree lighting ceremony.
• Hours 1:30 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6
• Cost Free
• More info glencovechamber.org

Islandia

1100 Old Nichols Rd.

• Join the holiday festival featuring a visit from Santa and a tree lighting at Islandia Village Hall. Islandia residents only.
• Hours 4 p.m. Dec. 6
• Cost Free
• More info newvillageofislandia.com

Lindenhurst

200 E. Sunrise Hwy.

• Get your photo taken with Santa at the Town of Babylon's Lights and Market featuring vendors, food trucks, holiday lights and more.
• Hours 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6
• Cost Free
• More info townofbabylonny.gov

Malverne

Hempstead Avenue

• The event features a parade with Santa and elves, face painting, ice sculptures and more.
• Hours 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6
• Cost Free
• More info malvernevillage.org

Manorville

489 Chapman Blvd.

• Come see Santa on the Farm at the Long Island Game Farm, stroll through the through the winter woods, meet some gentle animals, make a craft, capture a photo with Santa and hear classic tales.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6-7
• Cost $20 in advance, $24 day of, free ages 2 and younger
• More info wildlifesustainability.org/santa-on-the-farm

Massapequa

Broadway and Michigan Avenue

• A tree lighting ceremony at Klestinec Park. Santa will be there along with festive music, entertainment, and hot chocolate.
• Hours 6 p.m. Dec. 6; rain date: Dec. 7
• Cost Free
• More info business.massapequachamber.org

Merrick

2550B Clubhouse Rd.

• Santa will be at the Merrick Golf Course Clubhouse (first floor). There will be candy, hot chocolate and a chance to take a picture with Santa.
• Hours 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 6
• Cost Free
• More info merrickchamber.org

North Babylon

Southern State Parkway Exit 38

• Santa and his helpers will light the tree at Belmont Lake State Park. Afterward, there will be a firework display over Belmont Lake. Activities include an ice sculpting demonstration, numerous holiday displays, a magic show and a juggler.
• Hours 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 6; rain date Dec. 7
• Cost Free
• More info parks.ny.gov

Port Jefferson Station

Intersection of Routes 112 and 347

• A train car lighting and visit with Santa takes place at the Port Jefferson Station Terryville Chamber of Commerce Train Car. Refreshments served, live performances and a photos with Santa.
• Hours 6 to 8 p.m.
• Cost Free
• More info pjstchamber.com

St. James

516 Moriches Rd.

• Celebrate the holidays at the Saint James General Store where families and groups can meet Santa and take photos. This takes place outdoors, so dress for the weather.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 6-7
• Cost Free but timed tickets are required per family/group
• More info suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Parks/Events

Wading River

5768 Route 25A

• Annual tree lighting at The Shoppes features DJ entertainment, dance performance by All Star Dance Academy, carousel and more. Santa arrives on a fire truck at 6 p.m. to light the tree and take photos with children for free. Stop by Santa's mailbox to send a letter from Nov. 28 through Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. to receive a return message.
• Hours 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6
• Cost Free
• More info eastwindlongisland.com/shoppes, 631-846-2372

Westbury

348 Post Ave.

• The tree lighting at the Village Recreation Center with carolers and live seasonal music with the Brass Quartet. Santa arrives by fire truck.
• Hours 5 p.m. Dec. 6
• Cost Free
• More info villageofwestbury.gov

Babylon

Route 27A

• Santa visits the village tree lighting at Argyle Lake Park.
• Hours 4 p.m. Dec. 7
• Cost Free

Garden City

Stewart and Hilton avenues

• Holiday tree lighting at the gazebo on the village green and Santa arrives on a fire truck for the finale. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
• Hours 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7
• Cost Free
• More info gardencitychamber.org

Stony Brook

• The annual Holiday Festival, noon to 6 p.m. features live entertainment including the Legends & Spies Puppet procession beginning at 2:15 p.m., parading through Stony Brook. Santa arrives to greet children at 2 p.m. and will be available for photos until 4:45 p.m. Starting Nov. 28, children can send their letter to Santa directly to the North Pole by mailing them in the red “Mail for Santa” mailbox at the Stony Brook Post Office.
• Hours Noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 7
• Cost Free
• More info stonybrookvillage.com

Levittown

Shelter Lane and Hempstead Turnpike

• The Levittown Chamber of Commerce annual tree lighting features an evening of local entertainment, refreshments and a visit from Santa at Veterans Memorial Park, in front of the Levittown Library.
• Hours 6 p.m. Dec. 8
• Cost Free
• More info levittownchamber.com

East Rockaway

376 Atlantic Ave.

• Visit Santa’s workshop and take pictures with Santa at the village’s winter festival at Memorial Park.
• Hours 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 13
• Cost Free
• More info villageofeastrockaway.org

East Setauket

Main Street

• Head to the annual Three Village Electric Light Parade where visitors can take in the holiday floats and meet Santa.
• Hours 5 p.m. Dec. 14; rain date, Dec. 21.
• Cost Free
• More info 3vholidayparade.com

Breakfast with Santa at the Milleridge Inn

585 N. Broadway, Jericho

• Join a buffet breakfast with Santa. Menu includes traditional breakfast flare plus quiche, scrambled eggs, French toast, waffles, bacon, sausage, bagels, muffins, yogurt, baked goods and more.
• Hours Nine seatings beginning at 9 a.m. Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14, Dec. 20-21.
• Cost $54.95, $35.95 ages 2-12 plus taxes and gratuity; reservations and prepayment required
• More info milleridgeinn.com, 516-931-2201

Breakfast with Santa at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge

2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park

• Enjoy breakfast with Santa featuring scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, muffins, coffee, tea and juice. Craft for children and raffles. Bring your camera or cellphone for a picture with Santa.
• Hours 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 30
• Cost $18, $12 ages 4-12
• More info sonsofitalyli.com/events, 631 943-3622

Dinner with the Grinch at the Milleridge Carriage House

585 N. Broadway, Jericho

• Meet the Grinch for a buffet-style dinner complete with green eggs and ham, bacon, French toast, bagels, cold cereal, salads, macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, French fries, penne alla vodka, chicken parm and more.
• Hours Two seatings 5:30 to 7 p.m., 7:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18
• Cost $34.99, $24.99 ages 2-12 plus taxes and gratuity; reservations and prepayment required
• More Info milleridgeinn.com, 516-931-2201

Pancake Breakfast with Santa at the Union United Methodist Church

1018 Pulaski Rd., East Northport

• Enjoy pancakes with sausage during a meet and greet with Santa. Remember to bring your camera or cell phone for memorable photos.
• Hours 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6
• Cost $10, $5 for ages 2-12. No credit cards
• More info 631-754-5565

Brunch with Santa at Cowfish

258 E. Montauk Hwy., Hamptons Bays

• Have brunch with Santa, decorate cookies and take photos. Bring your child's wrapped gift the day before for Santa to give to them. and Santa Claus presents it to him or her during the festivities. Brunch items include scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, brunch burger and more.
• Hours 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and Dec. 20
• Cost $55, $20 ages 3-12; reservations required
• More info Cowfishamptonbays.com, 631-594-3868

Brunch with Old St. Nick and Friends at the Milleridge Inn

585 N. Broadway, Jericho

• Meet St. Nick and friends for a buffet-style brunch complete with an omelet station, waffles, French toast, carving station, shrimp bar, salads, pastas, baked goods and more.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and Dec. 13
• Cost $69.95, $33.95 ages 2-12; reservations required
• More Info milleridgeinn.com, 516-931-2201

Santa Brunch at the Long Island Aquarium

431 E. Main St., Riverhead

• Enjoy a family-style brunch featuring all your favorites including a ham carving station, egg omelet station, New Orleans chicken, salmon with herb butter, penne alla vodka, salads, macaroni and cheese, yogurt parfait station and dessert station in the Sea Star Ballroom. Take along your cellphone or camera to capture a photo with Santa. Kids will make a take-home holiday keepsake.
• Hour s Three seatings: 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. Dec. 7.
•  Cost $78, $42 ages 3-12, $10.35 ages 2 and under. Reservations required. Brunch fee includes all-day aquarium admission. Bring your own booster seat or high chairs.
• More Info longislandaquarium.com/events/santa-brunch, 631-208-9200, ext. 426

Brunch with Santa at the Harbor Club at Prime

95 New York Ave., Huntington

• Brunch with Santa features baked goods, omelet station, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, salads, charcuterie display, herb-crusted ribeye, turkey breast, salmon and roasted chicken. Children’s buffet will have chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, mini hot dogs and fries. A complimentary photo opportunity with Santa is included.
• Hours Two seatings 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7
• Cost $75, $35 ages 2-11 plus tax and gratuity
• More info harborclubatprime.com, 631-271-5600

Brunch with Santa at Danfords

25 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson

• Enjoy a buffet brunch with Santa featuring salads and fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, muffins, bagels, salads, carving station with ham and roast turkey breast, chafing dishes of French toast and waffles, and quiche, fish, eggplant rollatini and penne alla vodka. Chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese and fries are available for children. Assorted holiday desserts finish the meal. Santa and his Elf will visit with you for photos, greetings, and giving gifts to each child.
• Hours Six seatings 10:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 13 (10:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.)
• Cost $77.44 plus tax and gratuity; $36.91 ages 3-12 plus tax, fees and gratuity, $5 ages 2 and under.
• More info danfords.com, 631-928-5200, ext. 112

Breakfast with Santa at the Glen Cove Mansion

200 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove

• Share your holiday wishes with Santa over breakfast. Menu items include muffins, bagels, waffles, French toast, fruit, yogurt, omelet station, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, juice, soda and hot chocolate. Children can create their own mini Santa Christmas village to take home, supplies included, additional $15 fee.
• Hours 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 20-21.
• Cost $68, $38 ages 3-10, free ages 2 and under.
• More info themansionatglencove.com, 516-751-5623

Santa brunch at Desmond's Pub

5720 Route 25A, Wading River

• Visit with Santa while enjoying a brunch menu including omelet, carving and waffle stations plus eggs Benedict, French toast, home fires, bacon, sausage, salads, muffins, bagels and a dessert table. The kids buffet features chicken fingers, mini pizzas and macaroni and cheese.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21
• Cost $59.95, $34.95 for ages 3-10; reservations required
• More info eastwindlongisland.com, 631-846-2335. Reservations will be taken Online

Pancake Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The American Airpower Museum

Hangar 3, 1230 New Hwy., Farmingdale

• Have breakfast in Hangar 3 which will be decorated for Christmas, plus they’ll be photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy pancakes with butter, maple syrup, sausage and beverages. Admission includes entrance into the museum and a holiday tram ride (weather permitting).
• Hours Three seatings 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dec. 13
• Cost $20 ages 13 and older, $12 ages 3-12; Advance tickets sales only, call or check website to make reservations. No refunds for cancellations.
• More info americanairpowermuseum.org, 631-293-6398.

Breakfast with Santa at The Roslyn Hotel

1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn

• Enjoy a festive buffet breakfast with Santa and the Grinch where you can tell him your Christmas wishes and listen to holiday music. Buffet includes muffins, bagels, croissants, Danish, waffles, French toast, yogurt, cold cereal, scrambled eggs, egg Benedict, bacon, sausage, salads, fresh fruit, cookies and more.
• Hours 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Dec. 13-14.
• Cost $49, $29 ages 3-12; reservations required by Dec. 8
• More info eventzilla.net/e/breakfast-with-santa-2025-2138683814, 516-625-2746

Dickens Festival Santa Brunch at Danfords

25 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson

• Enjoy a buffet brunch with Santa and is elf featuring salads and fruit, scrambled eggs, quiche, bacon, sausage, waffles, French toast sticks, muffins, bagels, ham and roasted turkey breast at the carving stations. Chicken Francese, eggplant rollatini, salmon with Champagne cream, baked clams, and penne alla vodka. Macaroni and cheese, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers and fries are available for children. Assorted holiday desserts finish the meal.
• Hours Six seatings 10:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 13. (Each seating is 90 minutes.)
• Cost $77.44, $36.91 ages 3-12, $8.71 ages 2 and under. Fee includes fees, taxes and gratuity.
• More info danfords.com, 631- 676-7024

Breakfast with Santa at Coral House

70 Milburn Ave., Baldwin

• Have breakfast with Santa featuring menu items like scrambled eggs, French toast, quiche, home fries, bacon and sausage, waffles, muffins, bagels, cold cereals, fresh fruit, yogurt and more.
• Hours 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13-14 and Dec. 20-21. Reservations are made every half hour.
• Cost $49.95, $32.95 ages 2-12
• More info coralhouse.com, 516-223-6500

Decorate a cookie with Santa at RUMBA

13 E. Main St., Patchogue

• Have brunch with Santa and decorate cookies and take photos. Bring your child’s wrapped gift the day before and Santa Claus will present it to him or her during the festivities. Featured entrées are Tres Leches French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, shrimp and grits and more.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13
• Cost $45, $20 ages 3-12; reservations required
• More info Tasterumba.com, 631-569-5944

Brunch with Santa at Fauna

6 Parlato Dr., Westhampton Beach

• Have brunch with Santa, decorate cookies and take photos. Bring your child's wrapped gift the day before for Santa to give to them. and Santa Claus presents it to him or her during the festivities. Brunch items include scrambled eggs, lobster Benedict, French toast, brunch burger and more.
• Hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13
• Cost $55, $20 ages 3-12; reservations required

• More info faunawhb.com, 631-288-3500

Mrs. Claus Christmas Breakfast at Dees' Nursery

69 Atlantic Ave., Oceanside

• Pancake breakfast with Mrs. Claus includes a meet and greet, a Christmas craft, story time with Mrs. Claus, baked goods for accompanying adults, apple juice, water, coffee and tea. Each table seats four children. There is no additional charge for adults in attendance.
• Hours 9:30 a.m. Dec. 13-14, and Dec. 20-21.
• Cost $149.99 per table. No refunds.
• More info deesnursery.com, 516-678-3535

Breakfast with Santa at Plattduetsche Park

1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square

• Enjoy a buffet breakfast with eggs, pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, muffins and cookies. Includes 5X7 photo with Santa, face painting, as well as live character entertainment.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 21
• Cost $57, $35 ages 2-12 includes tax and fees
• More info parkrestaurant.com/events/breakfast-with-santa-2025/, 516-354-3131

Breakfast with Santa at the Hampton Maid

259 East Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays

• Santa will be visiting and taking photos from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All children will receive a special gift to take home. A portion of the proceeds collected will benefit Heart of the Hamptons. Menu includes cinnamon bun pancakes, shakshuka, eggs Benedict, fajita steak omelet and more
• Hours 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14
• Cost $55, $25 ages 3-12
• More info hamptonmaid.com/raire, 631-728-4184

Breakfast with Santa in Mount Sinai

633 Mount Sinai-Coram Rd.

• Enjoy a breakfast buffet catered by Tuscany Gourmet Market with Santa as a guest at Heritage Park.

• Hours Three seatings 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 14

• Cost $30, $25 for ages 2-16
• More info heritagecenternsyc.com, 631-403-4846

Green Acres Mall

2034 Green Acres Rd., Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream

• Santa Claus is seeing visitors between Journey’s and Aeropostale. For hours, details and to make a reservation for a select 15-minute time, visit shopgreenacres.com/santaphotos. Santa photos with your furry friends take place on Pet Nights, 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8.
• Hours Nov. 21 through Dec. 24 daily (closed Thanksgiving)
• Cost Starting at $39.99, $6.99 processing fee; make reservation online
• More info whereissanta.com, 516-561-1157

Roosevelt Field

630 Old Country Rd., Uniondale  

• Kids can visit with the man in red and his elves at the mall on the Main Level in the North Court near Primark. For children with special needs, Caring Santa is a private experience for families on Dec. 7, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., reservation required. Santa photos with your furry friends take place on Pet Nights, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23, Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14.
• Hours Nov. 13 through Dec. 24 daily (closed Thanksgiving)
• Cost Starting at $39.99, $6.99 processing fee
• More info whereissanta.com, 516-742-8000

Samanea New York

1500 Old Country Rd., Westbury

• Visit the Night Market Artisanal Vendor Shopping and Experiences, located indoors on the second floor, to capture memories with photos with Santa.! The market features more than 40 vendors. Explore a Christmas village, Santa’s workshop and a candyland, where children can make handcrafted crafts, partake in fun activities and sip on hot cocoa.
• Hours Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 20-21
• Cost Photos are $10, no appointment needed; Fees apply for activities, food and shopping.
• More info exploresamanea.com, 516-228-2110

Smith Haven Mall

313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove

• Visit Santa and his elves at his Grand Castle at Center Court for pictures beginning Nov. 8 through Christmas Eve; reservations are encouraged. Caring Santa, a sensory-friendly photo experience for children with special needs, takes place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7. Bring your four-legged friends and snap a photo with Santa from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 23 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14.
• Hours Nov. 8 through Dec. 24 daily (closed Thanksgiving)
• Cost Starting at $39.99, $6.99 processing fee
• More info whereissanta.com, 631-724-1433

South Shore Mall

1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore

• Take your family photo with Santa.
• Hours Nov. 21 through Dec. 24.
• Cost Starting at $39.99, $6.99 processing fee
• More info southshoremallrealty.com or whereissanta.com, 631-665-8600

Tanger Outlets Riverhead

200 Tanger outlet center, Tanger Dr., Riverhead

• Bring your family and friends to Take pictures with Santa, located at Suite 1308. For hours, details and to make a reservation for a select 10-minute time, visit thesantapeople.com/riverhead-new-york-long-island-santa-claus-visits-tanger-outlets. Sensitive Santa, a sensory-friendly photo experience for children with special needs, takes place from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, reserve online for a select 10-minute time.
• Hours Nov. 28 to Dec. 24
• Cost $20 deposit, packages vary.
• More info tangeroutlets.com/riverhead, 631-369-2732

Walt Whitman Shops

160 Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station

• Photos with Santa will be available at the Center Court. The “Signature Santa Experience” runs through Dec. 5 at $149.99 per family. It features a 15-minute reservation with Santa and his elves, including a custom greeting by name, multiple poses, story time with Santa with a book chosen by guests, candid shots chronicling the experience and a gift from Santa. Reservations can be made online. A Caring Santa photo experience for children with special needs will take place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7, reservations are required. Pet Photos with Santa will be offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 23.
• Hours Nov. 13 through Dec. 24 daily (closed Thanksgiving)
• Cost Starting at $39.99, $6.99 processing fee; the "Signature Santa Experience" is $149.99 per family.
• More info whereissanta.com; 631-271-1741

Santa Your Way

Wyandanch Plaza, 8 Station Dr., Wyandanch

• Have a family photo taken with a Black Santa Claus. The Grinch is also available for photo-ops. Sessions are about 15 minutes each by appointments only.
• Hours Nov. 15 through Dec. 30, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thur.-Sat., 11 to 7 p.m. Sun. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
• Cost Prices start at $45 for two digital photos; Book an appointment through Instagram at @SantaYourWay or call owner Philana Aiken at 631-578-0097. 
• More info 631-578-0097

Bayville Adventure Park Winter Wonderland

8 Bayville Ave., Bayville

• Walk around an outdoor holiday Winter Wonderland park, surrounded by decorations and lights. Attractions include ice skating, Toy Factory Fun House walk-through and Magical Santa Experience (photos with Santa and a letter sent to your child from Santa). Also enjoy the Holiday Express train ride, the Christmas tree forest and holiday character meet-and-greet, as well as holiday arts and crafts. Haunted Christmas featuring three Christmas-themed haunted houses will be available for adults and older kids 8-10 p.m. Dec. 12-13 and 19-20. Reserved timed entry, buy tickets in advance.
• Hours Dec. 5 through Dec. 21: 6 to 10 p.m. Fri., 4 to 10 p.m. Sat., 4 to 9 p.m. Sun., closed Mon.-Thurs. Also, open 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 26-Dec. 30, 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1 (Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).
• Cost Tickets are timed entry; $26.75, $22.75 ages 8 and younger. Magical Santa Experience add-on: $17 per family, up to 6 people, for photo and letter from Santa
• More info bayvillewinterwonderland.com, 516-624-7433.

Dees' Nursery

69 Atlantic Ave., Oceanside

• Families can come to the nursery this holiday season and take photos with Santa. Pets on a leash are welcome.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Nov. 28-30, Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14, and Dec. 20-21
• Cost Photo packages starting at $22.99
• More info deesnursery.com, 516-678-3535

Longwood Estate

Corner of Longwood Rd. and Smith Rd., Ridge

• Explore the grounds of the estate on an old-fashioned sleigh ride (pulled on a trailer) enjoy chestnuts and popcorn on an open fire, a train display, hot chocolate, and face painting. Children can visit with Santa and have family members take photos. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Brookhaven Town’s toy drive. Viewing of the free train display will also be available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 26-30.
• Hours 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6; rain date Dec. 7
• Cost $5 ages 12 and under
• More info brookhavenny.gov, 631-924-1820