The holiday season is fast approaching! Many local towns are going to be kicking off their own celebrations soon.
Islip
The Town of Islip’s Holiday Market will be taking place on Dec. 5 from 12-6 p.m. Many local vendors will be selling their wares for those looking to do a bit of holiday shopping. Food trucks will be on site as well.
Nearby, the Santa Comes To Town Parade marches on Main Street that same day at 5 p.m. Later that evening, a Christmas tree lighting will begin at 6 p.m. on Main Street.
In East Islip, Brookwood Hall is hosting the Holiday Light Drive Thru on Dec. 5 from 5 - 8 p.m. and will continue throughout the month as more dates are announced.
Bay Shore
The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Hanukkah with a lighting of the menorah on Dec. 4. Starting at 4 p.m. at the bandshell on Main Street, there will be food available and dreidels for kids.
Dec. 6 will bring Bay Shore’s Holiday Spectacular at the bandshell. Taking place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., vendors will be open for holiday shopping. Once the sun sets, the Christmas tree lighting will begin. Photos with Santa are also able to be taken at the event.
Brightwaters
The Village of Brightwaters is hosting their Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. at the top of the canal. Families are invited to join the fun.
Brightwaters Four Corners Christmas caroling will begin on Dec. 24 at 5:15 p.m., bringing merriment to the local community.
Applications Open For East Islip Craft Fair
East Islip High School is hosting a Craft Fair on Nov. 21 through the 22nd. Benefitting the East Islip High School PTSA, the event will run from 10 - 4 p.m.
The fair will give holiday shoppers a variety to choose from. In years past, the fair has showcased crocheted goods and flannel alongside baked goods such as cookies. Even locally sourced honey could be purchased at the fair. In total, the fair will be hosting over 100 vendors at the craft fair.
The Craft Fair is still accepting applications from vendors until the Nov. 18 deadline. Prices range from $265 to $600 depending on the space needed for each vendor.
Holiday shoppers are welcome to take a peek at what the local community is selling. And with the fair taking place across two days, the event will be more accessible for all.
The full address for the event is 1 Redmen Street, Islip Terrace, 11752. For more information, visit www.islandfairs.com or their page on eventeny.
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