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Mostly Cloudy Holiday visions by candlelight at Old Bethpage Village
Weekend highlights include a traditional celebration in the historic village and family fun at Long Island Children's Museum
Holiday Traditions
“Candlelight” Evenings
The holiday season is celebrated in the style of bygone days, in what has become a grand Long Island holiday tradition. For those who have not yet had an opportunity to enjoy 19th century music and entertainment, in the ambiance of flickering candlelight, the festivities continue through Thursday. Tour the candlelit homes and hear stories of Christmases past, retold each night, along with musical entertainment, traditional American dancing, a bonfire, and refreshments. The Village will be closed during the day for this event. Visitors are welcome to bring flashlights to guide their way.
Sunday through Thursday, Dec. 26-30, 5-9:30 p.m. $10, $7 children and seniors. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. (516) 572-8400.
Winter Film Festival
Relax at Long Island Children’s Museum during the holiday break. LICM kicks off its holiday week celebration with another children’s film festival. Warm up in the LICM Theater and enjoy a collection short films emphasizing the winter season and holidays. These entertaining films are provided by the KidFilmFest of the Brooklyn International Film Festival. Also explore what’s inside your favorite toys at the interactive exhibit, “Toys: The Inside Story.” It’s the final opportunity to see this popular exhibit, which closes Jan. 2.
Sunday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m. For ages 3 and up. Free with museum admission, $5 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
