LuminoCity’s Holiday Lights Festival returns to Eisenhower Park in East Meadow for its fifth season, filling the park with handcrafted light sculptures, glowing tunnels and themed zones. It’s a walk-through festival, so you get closer to the art than at the drive-through shows.
The 2026–27 festival runs November 11, 2026 to January 3, 2027 and introduces the event’s first holiday train ride and four immersive “worlds.”
Quick Facts
| Dates | November 11, 2026 – January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Where | Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554 |
| New for 2026 | First holiday train ride; four immersive worlds; light sculptures based on children’s “Dino Friends” drawings |
| Tickets | Sold online at luminocityfestival.com (timed entry; prices vary by date) |
| Parking | Free parking in Eisenhower Park lots |
| Getting there | LIRR to Westbury or Hempstead plus a short taxi; n22/n24 Nassau Inter-County Express buses on Hempstead Tpke |
What to Expect
LuminoCity is known for large-scale handmade lantern-style sculptures, from fantasy creatures to holiday characters, set along a lit pathway. Expect photo spots, light tunnels, food vendors and a holiday market area on busy nights. Allow about 60 to 90 minutes.
This year’s anniversary season adds a holiday train ride and features sculptures designed from children’s artwork submitted to LuminoCity’s drawing contest.
Tips
- Weeknight tickets are usually cheaper and the paths less crowded.
- The park is big: follow event signs for the correct parking field.
- Dress warmly; it’s an outdoor, open park.
More Long Island Light Shows
Pair this with a drive through Magic of Lights at Jones Beach on another night, or see our full Long Island Christmas lights guide.
About Eisenhower Park
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow is one of the largest parks in Nassau County, covering about 930 acres, with golf courses, playing fields and an aquatic center. Its central location makes it easy to reach from across Long Island and from Queens.
Tips
- Check luminocityfestival.com for ticket types and prices.
- Weeknight visits are calmer and often cheaper.
- Dress warmly for an outdoor walk of about an hour.
- Ride the new holiday train for a different view.
More on Long Island
See Long Island Christmas lights.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is LuminoCity at Eisenhower Park 2026?
November 11, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
Is LuminoCity a drive-through?
No, it is a walk-through festival with light sculptures and a new holiday train ride.
Where is LuminoCity on Long Island?
Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow.
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