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Straight from the remote swamp of Duloc, the ogre sings and dances his way into the heart of Queen Fiona. 
When: Times vary by date 
Cost: Tickets start at $30 
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 CM Performing Arts Center 
 <address>931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale</address> <a href="https://www.cmpac.com/">cmpac.com</a>
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This year's theme is "Fantasy Winter Fairyland," featuring new light art displays. The Lumi Express ride offers a journey through the lights. 
When: Times vary;&nbsp;Nov. 7-Jan. 1; closed Mondays and Tuesdays prior to Dec. 14; also closed on Thanksgiving Day and Dec. 24-25; 
Cost: Tickets start at $22 and will be sold for timed admission 
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 Eisenhower Park 
 <address>Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow</address> <a href="https://www.luminocityfestival.com/">luminocityfestival.com</a>
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LuminoCity Holiday Festival

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From a turkey trot to &quot;Disney on Ice,&quot;&nbsp;check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.&nbsp;

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What's up on LI: Turkey trot, 'Disney on Ice' and Jim Messina

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The tradition continues with the drive-through taking you down winding paths filled with lights, holiday-themed displays using LED technology&nbsp;and digital animations depicting holiday characters and scenes. 
When: 5 to 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 5 to 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 
Cost: Starting at $30 weekdays and $35 weekends; 
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 Jones Beach State Park 
 <address>150 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh</address> <a href="https://magicoflights.com/">magicoflights.com</a>
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Magic of Lights

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The drive- thru features light tunnels and hundreds of light displays synchronized to music that can be broadcast via the car radio. 
When:&nbsp;Times vary by date;&nbsp;Nov. 22-24; Nov. 28-30; Dec. 5-8; Dec. 12-15 and Dec. 19-31 
Cost: $25, online tickets in advance only; no gate sales 
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 Splish Splash 
 <address>2549 Splish Splash Dr., Calverton</address> <a href="https://www.holidaylightshow.com/riverhead">holidaylightshow.com</a>
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Riverhead Holiday Light Show

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Brave the cold waters to benefit the athletes of the Special Olympics New York. Raise at least $150 and receive an official plunge sweatshirt. 
When: Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., plunge at 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $25 suggested donation
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 Cedar Beach and Cedar Beach West
 <address>244 Harbor Beach Rd., Mount Sinai</address><a href="tel:631-254-1465"></a><a href="https://events.nyso.org/site/TR?fr_id=2190&amp;pg=entry">events.nyso.org</a>
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Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge

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The New York Islanders take on the St. Louis Blues on the home ice.
When: 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $54.99; $30 parking fee
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 UBS Arena at Belmont Park
 <address>2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont</address><a href="tel:516-460-8599"></a><a href="https://ubsarena.com/event/new-york-islanders-vs-st-louis-blues-11-22-2025/">ubsarena.com</a>
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New York Islanders

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Head to the beach for a 10k run or walk. A 1-mile fun run kicks things off at 8:30 a.m.
When: 9 a.m. 
Cost: $45; $20 for fun run
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 Long Beach Catholic Regional School
 <address>735 West Broadway, Long Beach</address><a href="tel:"></a><a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/lbturkeytrot25?utm_source=Vesta&amp;utm_medium=Referral">events.elitefeats.com</a>
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Long Beach Turkey Trot

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The nostalgic song and dance show features the songs of the '60s, from bubblegum to Motown to the songs performed at Woodstock.
When: 1 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start $40
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 CM Performing Arts Center
 <address>931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale</address><a href="tel:631-218-2810"></a><a href="https://www.cmpac.com/shows/justsixties/">cmpac.com/shows/justsixties/</a>
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Just Sixties

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Experience the historic landmark at night as the sun goes down. Bring a flashlight for your walk back to the parking lot. Sunset is at 4:27 p.m. Bring a handmade ornament relating to the sea, nature, or the lighthouse for a tree trimming, and hang it on the lighthouse's holiday tree.
When: 4 p.m.; tree trim: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $25; reservations required
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 Robert Moses State Park
 <address>Park at field 5 and walk east to the boardwalk leading up to the lighthouse</address><a href="tel:631-583-5901"></a><a href="https://www.fireislandlighthouse.com/programsandevents">fireislandlighthouse.com/programsandevents</a>
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Evening tower tour and tree trim

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Holiday craft show features tree trimmings, folk arts and crafts on display, along with holiday décor, wreaths, wood carvings&nbsp;and more. 
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 28; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29-30 
Cost: Free admission 
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 Hallockville Museum Farm 
 <address>Naugles Barn, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead</address> <a href="https://hallockville.org/">hallockville.org</a>
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The Country Parlor

Take a stroll through the Enchanted Forest holiday walk-through light show.
When: Thursdays through Sundays: Nov. 28-Dec. 21
Cost: $15; no cash at the gate
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 Camp Edey
 <address>1500 Lakeview Ave., Bayport</address><a href="tel:631-543-6622"></a><a href="https://www.gssc.us/en/activities/events/light-show.html">gssc.us</a>
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Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Holiday Light Show

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The holiday classic is shown on the big screen, followed by a photo op with Santa on a " Winter Wonderland " stage. 
When: 1 p.m. 
Cost: $15 
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 Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts 
 <address>71 E. Main St., Patchogue</address> <a href="patchoguetheatre.org">patchoguetheatre.org</a>
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Screening of 'The Polar Express'

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Re-live the magic of the classic story, "The Polar Express," on a one-hour theatrical trip to meet Santa on board a vintage trolley. 
When: Times vary&nbsp; 
Cost: Tickets start at $54; reservations required 
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 Scott's Pointe 
 <address>5835 Middle Country Rd., Calverton</address> <a href="https://www.northforktrolley.com/polarexpress/">northforktrolley.com/polarexpress</a>
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Polar Express Trolley

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Join a traditional, old-fashioned Thanksgiving celebration featuring a cooking demonstration, fiddle music, storytelling and more. 
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost: $20, $15 ages 5-12 
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 Old Bethpage Village Restoration 
 <address>Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage</address> <a href="https://oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org/">oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org</a>
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1863 Thanksgiving

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Costumes are optional for this plunge hosted by the Friends of the Shelter Island library. 
When: Registration at 10 a.m., plunge at 11 a.m. 
Cost: $30; $25 in advance 
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 Crescent Beach 
 <address>Shore Road off West Neck Road, Shelter Island</address> <a href="shelterislandpubliclibrary.org">shelterislandpubliclibrary.org</a>
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Shelter Island turkey plunge

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Join the lighting of the leg lamp made famous by the 1983 family comedy, "A Christmas Story." Post-lighting reception with the Drama Kings, raffles, and hot chocolate. 
When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 
Cost: Free 
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 The Firefly Artists 
 <address>90 Main St., Northport</address> <a href="https://www.northportny.com/events">northportny.com/events</a>
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'A Christmas Story' leg lamp lighting

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton, where a 20-year, $4.5 million renovation includes spiffed-up quarters and a clinic for dogs and cats awaiting adoption.

Out East with Doug Geed: Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries the mega mozzarella sticks at Babylon Social, which are made with one pound of cheese per stick.

How far can this mozzarella stick stretch across the restaurant?

Family members sifted through the ashes Thursday after a fire destroyed barns and killed a number of animals at Wells Farm in Northville, in Riverhead Town. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Historic Wells Farm barns destroyed in fire 

A new report shows eleven Long Island hospitals received "A" grades for patient safety in a national ranking of thousands of health care providers.

Northwell tops list of 11 LI hospitals to receive 'A' grades

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the arrest and the exoneration of Martin Tankleff.

Picture This: That time a double-murder conviction was overturned 17 years later

Some Long Island residents said they were't sold on President Trump's proposed plan, while one expert said it could help get people into homes. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Reaction to Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa joins holiday helpers who spend the season climbing ladders and clinging to gutters as they install seasonal lights on Long Island houses.

LI Works: Up on the roof installing holiday lights

Native to South America, capybaras are the world's largest rodent species and can grow to more than 100 pounds.

Capybara quintuplets born at LI Game Farm

Businesses on Long Island are preparing for a holiday season that may see less consumer spending. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

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