Best Christmas Lights on Long Island 2026: Drive-Thrus, Light Shows & Displays

Long Island has some of the biggest holiday light shows in the New York area, from drive-throughs you can enjoy in a warm car to walk-through festivals with giant sculptures. Here’s every major display for 2026, with dates and links to our detailed guides.

2026 Long Island Light Shows at a Glance

Drive-Through Light Shows

Magic of Lights at Jones Beach

Long Island’s biggest and longest-running drive-through, with LED tunnels and animated scenes along the Jones Beach roads. Per-car pricing starts at $22 for November-only online tickets.

Nassau County Holiday Light Show at Nassau Coliseum

New for 2026 in Uniondale, with light tunnels synced to holiday music.

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

About a mile of displays in Calverton, convenient for Suffolk and the East End.

Walk-Through Light Festivals

LuminoCity Holiday Lights at Eisenhower Park

Giant handcrafted light sculptures and, new this year, a holiday train ride in East Meadow.

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show

A mini-golf course covered in lights, plus a Winter Garden with heated igloos.

Bayville Winter Wonderland

A holiday village with rides, Santa and skating on the North Shore.

Enchanted Forest at Camp Edey (Bayport)

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s walk-through Enchanted Forest light show runs on weekend evenings in December and is a sweet, affordable option for young kids.

Lit-Up Villages and Landmarks

• Montauk Point Lighthouse is outlined in lights from Nov 28, 2026 (Hamptons & North Fork guide).
• The Big Duck in Flanders is lit for the holidays each December.
• Long Beach boardwalk is strung with lights through the holidays.
• Huntington, Northport, Port Jefferson and Sag Harbor all decorate their Main Streets.

Decorated Homes

Long Island has dozens of over-the-top residential displays that change from year to year, many synchronized to music on an FM station. Local Facebook groups and the town patch sites post maps each season. Please respect the homeowners: stay on the street, don’t block driveways and keep noise down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the biggest Christmas light show on Long Island?

Magic of Lights at Jones Beach is the largest drive-through, and LuminoCity at Eisenhower Park is the biggest walk-through festival.

Are there free Christmas lights on Long Island?

Yes. Village displays in Huntington, Northport, Port Jefferson and Sag Harbor, the Long Beach boardwalk lights and the Montauk Lighthouse lighting are free.