Long Island weekend events: 10 things to do
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this weekend.
MAGIC OF LIGHTS AT JONES BEACH
Experience a drive-through that takes you down winding paths filled with sparkling lights, holiday-themed displays and familiar characters, 5 to 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 5 to 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through Nov. 22-Jan. 4. Tickets start at $30 on weekdays, $35 on weekends at Jones Beach State Park; 150 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh; magicoflights.com.
GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
The festival features entertainment zones, light displays, ice skating (fees apply), food and beverages for sale, crafting classes, photo-ops with Santa, films and celebrity appearances, Nov. 22 -Dec. 29. Tickets start at $15; 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, greatamericanfamilychristmasfestival.com, 516-460-8599.
BOOMER AND GIO LIVE AT THE PARAMOUNT
An off-air, onstage holiday show features the WFAN morning team live with Boomer Esiason, Gregg Giannotti, Al Dukes, Jerry Recco and Eddie Scozzare at 8 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets start at $135; 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com, 631-673-7300.
DON MCLEAN AT WESTBURY MUSIC FAIR
The chart-topping singer/songwriter performs in concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 23. Tickets start at $41.25; 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, westburymusicfair.org, 516-247-5200.
NEW YORK ISLANDERS AT UBS ARENA
The Isles take on the St. Louis Blues at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23. Tickets start at $76.23; $40 parking fee; 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, ubsarena.com, 516-460-8950.
BARBRA STREISAND TRIBUTE AT TILLES CENTER
The songs made famous by the star are performed by Karine Hannah in a tribute to the singer and actress at 8 p.m. Nov. 23. Tickets start at $65.55; 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org, 516-299-3100.
CRESLI SEAL WALK IN WESTHAMPTON BEACH
Join a staff member from the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island to observe, photograph and learn about harbor seals, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Nov. 24 at Cupsogue Beach County Park. Suggested donation: $5, $3 younger than 18; at the Western end of Dune Road, Westhampton Beach, 631-319-6003, cresli.org.
'DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS' AT STALLER CENTER
The picture book written by Mo Willems comes to life in a musical at 3 p.m. Nov. 24 on the Main Stage. Tickets start at $16; 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, stallercenter.showare.com, 631-632-2787.
HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE IN PATCHOGUE
The annual parade of boats sets sail on the Patchogue River with WUSB providing the “Rockstar Christmas” music theme beginning at 5 p.m. Nov. 24; preview and vote for your favorite dressed boat from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Harbor Crab and Baja Boat House. Viewing from the Sandspit Park (Davis Park Ferry Terminal) and FINS (Watch Hill terminal), as well as at various waterfront restaurants including Drift 82, The Oar, Baja Boathouse, and The Harbor Crab; Free; patchogueboatparade.org, 516-427-0819.
JUST SIXTIES AT CM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The nostalgic music and dance show features the songs of the ‘60s from bubblegum to Motown to Woodstock at 2 p.m. Nov. 24.Tickets start at $40; 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, cmpac.com, 631-218-2810.