The holidays kicked off at Stew Leonard’s on Dec. 2, thanks to arrival of Santa Claus, who was at the store with other fun characters, ready to meet children in the community. Stew Leonard’s hosts a variety of holiday-themed events throughout the year, all building up to the kick off the store’s kickoff for Christmas celebration.
Santa’s arrival was celebrated with holiday music, cookies and hot chocolate as he was greeted by community members outside of the store. Wow the Cow, Stew Leonard’s mascot, also joined in during the Tuesday evening festivities.
Festivities at the East Meadow store will continue through Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. Santa will be at the store for a special breakfast. The East Meadow store is located at 1897 Front Street, East Meadow. For questions about the events, customers should call (516) 394-9001.
Stew Leonard’s is a family-owned and operated grocery chain, based in Connecticut. It has Long Island stores in Farmingdale and East Meadow.
The store has long been recognized for its active involvement in local communities, a key element of its business philosophy. The grocery chain emphasizes creating a family-friendly shopping experience and supporting initiatives that bring people together and uplift communities.
From family-oriented holiday events like Halloween trick-or-treating and Easter Egg hunts, most of the events are free or low-cost, designed to foster community spirit.
And for over 40 years, Stew Leonard’s stores have taken part in a “turkey brigade” which passes out turkeys to charities ahead of Thanksgiving. The welcomed event returned to East Meadow earlier this year, as firefighters, police officers, election officials and more gathered to distribute turkeys and give back tot hose in need.
Stew Leonard’s in East Meadow continues to embody the spirit of the season with its commitment to creating memorable, family-friendly experiences. Whether it’s Santa’s arrival, holiday brunches, or opportunities to give back, the store offers a space for the community to celebrate together. As this year’s holiday events wind down, families can look forward to a calendar full of joyful gatherings in the months ahead.
To look at what’s happening at each individual store throughout 2026, visit StewLeonards.com, and hit the East Meadow store tab. For tickets for paid events, customers can follow along at EventBrite.com.
