Events, things to do this Thanksgiving weekend on Long Island

Michael DelGuidice channels Billy Joel when he plays with his popular tribute band, Big Shot. Credit: Bruce Gilbert
Once Thanksgiving is over, the weekend has just begun. From a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, to sporting events and concerts, there are plenty of fun things to explore this extended weekend on Long Island:

Decorated boats traveling on Huntington Harbor during the Huntington Harbor Parade of Lights. Credit: Uli Seit

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wade Allison (57) fights for a puck with New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) in the second period at UBS Arena, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Credit: Corey Sipkin

The Montauk Lighthouse will again be decorated for the holiday season. Credit: Lighthouse Committee of the Montauk Historical Society

Shawn Stockman, Wanya Morris and Nathan Morris of Boyz II Men perform onstage during 2021 CMT Artist Of The Year at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 13, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. Credit: Getty Images/Terry Wyatt