It is that time of the year and Brookhaven is wasting no time getting Thanksgiving and Christmas activities on the calendar.
Up first is Gobbles and Giggles.
Celebrate the Thanksgiving season with the Town of Brookhaven’s Gobbles & Giggles event — a cheerful, hands-on experience for children ages 3 to 5!
Kids will enjoy creating festive crafts, listening to a fun Thanksgiving story, and decorating their own cookie to take home. It’s a wonderful way for little ones to express creativity, share laughter, and get into the holiday spirit alongside their caregivers.
The program will be offered at three recreation centers across Brookhaven — Henrietta Acampora, New Village, and Mastic — with sessions held November 18–21. Participation costs $12 per child, and pre-registration is required.
Families can easily register online by scanning by visiting BrookhavenNY.gov/RecOnline.
Santa Comes to Longwood, a holiday favorite for all families, is just around the corner.
Explore the grounds of the Longwood Estate on an old-fashioned sleigh ride enjoying roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate. Children can visit with Santa and have family members take photos.
A variety of activities will be offered including: Get a picture with Santa; Sleigh / sled rides (pulled on a trailer) touring Longwood Estate, roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate; a Large train display; and face painting. The cost is $5 per child (ages 12 and under).
Date and Time- Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Rain Date Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location- Longwood Estate on Longwood Road and Smith Road, Ridge, NY.
Letters to Santa- Don't forget to bring your letter to Santa. Please include child's name and address in letter so Santa can respond.
Toy Donations - Brookhaven's Youth Bureau will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in need through their INTERFACE program.