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New Year's Eve Weekend 2022 on Long Island: Fireworks, Noon Year's Eve, and First Day Hikes

Patchogue hosts an all-ages dance party, ball drop, and fireworks celebration to welcome the new year. Photo courtesy of the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce
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12/28/22 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island over New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Close out the year with some good, old-fashioned family fun. Enjoy Long Island homes with spectacular light displays, other gorgeous holiday lights, or even some live theater. And be sure to peruse our picks for the best things to do on New Year's Eve with Long Island kids. 

Meanwhile, there's still time to enjoy activities on our list of completely FREE holiday events. 

Don't forget to check out our Winter Activity Guide for Long Island Families for more fun, seasonal things to do.

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Celebrate Counting Down to the new year at the Long Island Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of LICM
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Top Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

Jack Frost at Levittown Hall

Hicksville
Friday, December 30
This charming tale tells of a beautiful girl who melted Jack Frost's heart. Watch this fairytale come alive on the Levittown Hall stage. READ MORE

Holiday Train Display at Longwood Estate

Ridge
Friday, December 30-Saturday, December 31
View this majestic holiday train display at the Longwood Estate and engage in a fun game of I Spy to try and find all of the hidden items. READ MORE

LuminoCity Festival at Eisenhower Park

East Meadow
Friday, December 30-Saturday, December 31
LuminoCity returns to Long Island, this year at Eisenhower Park. The 2022 theme, Pure Magic, is inspired by the traditional art of Chinese lantern festivals, featuring light art displays.  READ MORE

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

Riverhead
Friday, December 30-Saturday, December 31
Visitors enjoy an incredible drive-thru experience featuring more than 1 ½ miles of holiday light displays at the Riverhead Holiday Light Show.  READ MORE

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Dinosaur Carnival at Center for Science Teaching and Learning

Rockville Centre
Friday, December 30-Saturday, December 31
The Center for Teaching & Learning is hosting its first Dinosaur Carnival during the holiday break this year. Enjoy this prehistoric exhibit, face painting, games and more. READ MORE

Holiday Model Train Exhibit at Town of Babylon History Museum

Babylon
Saturday, December 31-Sunday, January 1, 2023
The Town of Babylon History Museum and Babylon Town Historical Society features an interactive 240-square-foot model train display highlighting historic points of interest from around the Town of Babylon.  READ MORE

First Day Hike at Jones Beach State Park

Wantagh–FREE
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Winter visitors are at Jones Beach. Join in for a short walk along the shoreline, where hike participants will view the seals in the bay.  READ MORE

First Day Hike at Hallock State Park Preserve

Riverhead–FREE
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Families are welcome to attend this New Year's Day event, which starts with a short presentation from the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society about local marine life and the dangers they face in Long Island waters from humans.​ READ MORE

First Day Hike at Connetquot River State Park Preserve

Oakdale–FREE
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Kick off the new year with a hike to explore the preserve. Discover the changes in the forest during the winter and search for signs of wildlife. READ MORE

First Day Hike at Montauk State Park

Montauk–FREE
Saturday, January 1, 2023
Join the New York State Parks Department on New Year's Day for a two-mile hike through woodland trails to the seal haul-out site. READ MORE

First Day Hike at Sunken Meadow State Park

Kings Park–FREE
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Kick off the new year with a hike to explore the preserve. Discover the changes in the forest during the winter and search for signs of wildlife. READ MORE

The Addams Family

Huntington
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Join Cinema Arts Centre this New Year's Day for a screening of "The Addams Family." READ MORE

Huntington Holiday Spectacular

Huntington–FREE
All weekend
Stroll through the streets of downtown Huntington to enjoy a Winter Wonderland. The nightly festivities will include lights, ice carving, Santa, and other  surprises. READ MORE

Bayville Winter Wonderland

Bayville
All Weekend
Long Island's winter holiday park is back for another year. Enjoy a ton of over-the-top holiday fun, including Santa's Toy Factory Funhouse, a holiday train ride, an ice skating rink, rock climbing, character meet-and-greets, holiday stories, build-a-bear experiences, ax throwing, and more.  READ MORE

Shimmering Solstice at Old Westbury Gardens

Old Westbury
All Weekend
Become captivated and charmed by the magical light displays set along Old Westbury Garden’s paths and grounds.  READ MORE

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