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Pair a light show with ice skating, a Toy Factory Fun House and more festive activities for a magical holiday experience.

Holiday light season begins: 9 dazzling shows to see

Discover the advantages and disadvantages of group tours, from stress-free planning to limited flexibility, to decide if it's right for you.

Guided tour travel: It's not just for retirees

Zeta Phi Beta introduces its first Long Island Pearlettes, focusing on educational enrichment and leadership for girls aged 4 to 8.

LI gets its first Pearlettes, an African American youth group

The LIRR will add extra trains to accommodate paradegoers. 

6 new balloons, range of performers including LI's Idina Menzel, to join Macy's parade

Turkey trots have long been an annual holiday morning tradition in communities across Long Island. 

Schedule of turkey trots, 5k runs

At the donation drive, nonperishable food, toiletries and clothing were dropped off at the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless warehouse to later be distributed to those in need.

Giving thanks, giving back: Volunteers stock Amityville pantry

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Suffolk judges and court officials conduct adoptions year-round, but for more than 20 years, they have celebrated Adoption Day to share the joy of new families and draw attention to children waiting for adoption.

'Y'all are officially adopted' says judge on day when 11 kids get forever homes

Gather around the Thanksgiving table and play the fifth edition of Newsday's Gratitude Game, with 35 fun talking prompts to bring the family together.

Play Newsday's Thanksgiving Gratitude Game: Fifth Edition

Find presents for everyone on your list with this year's interactive gift guide featuring 100+ new and trendy offerings from LI retailers.

Holiday gift guide: 100+ ideas from LI stores 

Get into the holiday spirit and choose the pine, spruce or fir of your own.

Cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open for the season this weekend

Long Island is filled with daylong playdate ideas that are sprinkled with a bit of thanks.

5 playdate ideas for Thanksgiving break

The kid-friendly addition will be geared toward the youngsters in the family.

New kiddie water park coming to Splish Splash next summer 

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After last season's closure due to a tree shortage, Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm in Mattituck has over 2,000 trees on its farm, and NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got to cut down one of her own.

'Don't judge your tree by its needles'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits the Magic of Lights at Jones Beach, which has a drive-through display and indoor activities. 

Drive through the 'Magic' at Jones Beach  

NewsdayTV's Danielle Campbell takes us back in time to celebrate Thanksgiving in Oyster Bay.

Celebrating Thanksgiving on Long Island in the 1700s

  Bagels are served warm alongside requisite cream cheese made for "ripping and dipping."

Pop-up bagel shop opens LI location

Lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement: Fall walks, runs and turkey trots have begun.

Experience a turkey trot on Long Island

NewsdayTV's Elisa Distefano tries apple cider doughnuts at Woodside Orchards in Aquebogue and Breeze Hill Farm in Peconic.

Watch the doughnuts being made at LI farms

All six members of the D'Alessandro family have developed their own platforms and brand as SaucyTV.

This LI family has millions of social media followers

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Sea Cliff to see what's new.

4 places to visit in Sea Cliff 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got a sneak peek at "Disney on Ice: Let's Dance," which is at UBS Arena through Nov. 17.

'One big Disney dance party'

The dynamic duo created 'Our Filipino Grandma' with over a million followers across platforms.

This lola and her grandson spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok

Lead singer Adam Ezegelian got his start in music by auditioning on American Idol, but him and the band have been able to grow even more, thanks to TikTok.Videos with Dee Snyder and Jack Black are just some of the collaborations the band has done to increase their following.

How Adam and the Metal Hawks got started on TikTok

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Bounce! in Syosset, one of several trampoline parks on Long Island offering special hours for toddlers only.

'I like how exclusive it is for them'

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<p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">See inside the 2024 Fall/Winter Fun Book with guides to u-pick apple orchards, pumpkin farms, holiday festivals and more.</span></p>

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