December 2025 North Fork
Santa / Holiday / Photo Ops
| Date | Time | Location / Address | Event & Description | Admission / Fee / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 5, 2025 | 4:00 PM (festivities), tree-lighting 5:00 PM | Orient Beach State Park — Orient, NY | Holiday Tree Lighting: music, snacks, hot cocoa; Santa leads tree lighting. | Free — donations of coats/canned goods welcome |
| Sat, Dec 6, 2025 | 3:30–4:00 PM | Cutchogue Village Green — Cutchogue, NY | Annual Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting: Victorian-era carolers, chorus, refreshments, Santa visit/photo-op. | Free |
| Sat, Dec 6, 2025 | 3:00 PM–8:00 PM | Riverhead Town Hall — 4 W. 2nd St., Riverhead, NY | Riverhead Holiday Extravaganza: puppets/crafts, Parade of Lights (~4:30), tree-lighting, Santa house/photos, vendors, bonfire, hot chocolate. | Free |
| Sat, Dec 6, 2025 | 4:00–8:00 PM | The Shoppes at East Wind — 5768 NY‑25A, Wading River, NY | Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa: DJ, dance performance, carousel ride, “Santa mailbox,” Santa arrives by firetruck ~6 PM, free photos. | Free — bring new unwrapped toy/non-perishable food for drive |
| Sun, Dec 7, 2025 | 9:15 AM (kids fun run), 10:00 AM (5K) | Cutchogue Fire Department — 260 New Suffolk Rd, Cutchogue, NY | Stuff The Sleigh 5K & Kids Fun Run: kids meet Santa at finish line, toy drive, refreshments & raffle. | 5K ~$35; Kids fun run: suggested toy/food donation |
| Sun, Dec 7, 2025 | 12:00–3:00 PM | Hallockville Museum Farm — 6038 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY | Holidays at Hallockville: Victorian open-house, wood-stove cookies, crafts, puppet workshop, toy-house & holiday-shop, carolers, photo ops/festive atmosphere. | Free |
| Every weekend through ~Dec 21, 2025 | Daytime / Farm hours | Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm — North Fork, LI | Choose & cut Christmas tree, hayrides, pony rides, bouncy house, skating, hot chocolate, s’mores, holiday shop, informal photos with festive atmosphere. | Pay for tree / activities; no general admission fee |
| Select nights through Dec 31, 2025 | Evening (check schedule) | Splish Splash Water Park — 2549 Splish Splash Dr., Calverton, NY | Riverhead Holiday Light Show: 1-mile drive-through lights, synchronized to music; Santa available on select nights for photos. | Tickets per carload (General, Flex, VIP, etc.) |
| Sat, Dec 6, 2025 | 5:00 PM | Santa's Bazaar Nite on Love Lane — Mattituck, NY | Santa arrives by firetruck; shopping, vendors, music, photo ops with Santa. | Free |
| Mon, Dec 8, 2025 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Southold American Legion Post 803 Auxiliary — 51655 Main Rd, Southold, NY | After-school storytime & crafts with Santa & Mrs. Claus (for children ≤8). | Free |
| Sat, Dec 13, 2025 | 12:00 PM, Santa arrival ~1:00 PM | Veterans Memorial Park — 11280 Great Peconic Bay Blvd, Mattituck, NY | “Party with Santa”: hot chocolate/snacks, games, snow-machine (if available), photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, family-friendly event. | Free |
| Sat, Dec 13, 2025 | 9:30–10:30 AM | Cutchogue Firehouse grounds — Cutchogue, NY | Santa Arrives by Helicopter & Magic Show: kids see Santa land by helicopter, escorted by firetruck, then visit local library. | Free / donation-friendly |
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