This coming week is arguably the busiest week of the year.
Between shopping for friends, family and kids, holiday parties and end of year quotas at work right smack in the middle of our normal day-to-day schedules, it can get really overwhelming. Let’s see what we can do this weekend to calm the storm, take a break, and enjoy the holiday season.
Friday, December 16
- Safari Adventure in Riverhead is hosting its annual Christmas Party from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Santa, Olaf, the Grinch, the Elf on the Shelf and Rudolph are all expected to appear. Kids are encouraged to come in their holiday pajamas and all parents can come in their ugly Christmas sweaters.
- Painting with a Twist in Centereach invites all children ages 5-7, accompanied by an adult, to paint the “Stealin’ Christmas” Grinch picture from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Reservations must be made online.
Saturday, December 17
- Santa will be at White Post Farms in Melville from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Holiday magic shows will run throughout the day and the animals are excited to be fed!
- Xplore in Commack will host a Christmas Party from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear their holiday pajamas. Look forward to meeting Santa and many other surprise guests!
- Breakfast with Santa at the Local Burger Co. in Patchogue from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday, December 18
- Santa Brunch at RHUM in Patchogue from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. There will be a cookie decorating station for the kids and for an extra bonus, bring your child’s wrapped gift
the day before and have Santa deliver it during the festivities!
- Mini Monet in Sayville will be hosting a Family Ornament Making Workshop from 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Each person will take home 4 ornaments.
- Captain Bills in Bay Shore will host a brunch with Santa starting at 10:30 a.m. Please call to reserve your spot.
- Windows on the Lake will host a brunch with Santa at 10 a.m. Please call for reservations.
- The Christmas Wish, a heartwarming family show, will be performed at the Southampton Cultural Center at 3 p.m.
- Brunch with Santa at Desmond’s in Wading River from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Until Tuesday, January 5, the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport will be hosting seasonal holiday events. The mansion will be decorated by local designers and garden clubs. Shows will also take place in the Planetarium.
Please visit their website for more information at vanderbiltmuseum.org.
