It's that special time of celebration, parties, concerts, meeting up with friends and neighbors at community festivities, and so much more. Here’s a roundup of holiday happenings throughout the month.
Friday, Dec. 12
Holiday Cheer with Paul and Rochelle Chamlin: A concert of holiday favorites with the acclaimed cabaret duo, 1 p.m. Elmont Memorial Public Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (516) 354-5280.
Tree and Menorah Lighting: The Community Association of Stewart Avenue (CASA) hosts its annual tree and menorah lighting, 4 p.m. Carman Ave. and Lake Lane (next to Carvel), Salisbury.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Breakfast With Santa: Holiday fun for the family, 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $10. Tickets required. St. Mary’s Council Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook. (516) 599-8000.
Swingin’ Ray Abrams Big Band: A festive concert featuring toe-tapping songs from the Great American Jazz Songbook and holiday favorites, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Public Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (516) 354-5280.
Holiday Doo Wop Extravaganza; Classic doo wop groups perform, 7 p.m. Lineup includes The Duprees, Shirley Alston Reeves, The Teenagers, Chris Montez, Emil Stucchio & The Classics, The Devotions, and more. $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.
Hofstra Symphony Orchestra: A seasonal concert, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. (516) 463-6644.
Tree Lighting Ceremony: The Village of Freeport welcomes Santa’s arrival, 6-9 p.m.; with Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. and ice show at 7 p.m. Also, Holiday Wonderland features an exhibit of over 50 decorated trees. Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport. (516) 377-2314.
Sunday, Dec. 14
Family Breakfast with Santa’s Helpers: A festival meal including pancakes, bagels, cereal, juice and coffee, 9:15, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Registration required by Dec. 11. $7 per person. Recreation Center, 111 Oceanside Rd., Rockville Centre. (516) 678-9238.