Holiday guide
Holiday traditions often follow the weekend after Thanksgiving or the first two Saturdays in December. Confirm the published event page before traveling because times and weather policies can change.
Research last reviewed July 30, 2026. “Estimated” means the working window is based on recurrence and is not an organizer announcement.
Montauk · Christmas
Confirmed · 2026Lighting the Lighthouse marks the start of the holiday season at Montauk Point with music, family activities and the lighthouse illumination.
Southampton · Christmas
Confirmed · 2026Southampton’s illuminated firetruck parade travels through the Village to Agawam Park for the community tree lighting and a short fireworks display.
Amagansett · Christmas
Estimated · 2026Santa in the Square is a daytime family holiday gathering in the center of Amagansett with seasonal activities and community shopping.
Bridgehampton · Christmas
Estimated · 2026Bridgehampton’s library holiday open house brings together Santa, seasonal music and the community tree lighting on Main Street.
East Hampton · Christmas
Estimated · 2026SantaFest is East Hampton Village’s daylong holiday celebration, traditionally combining Santa’s arrival, a noon parade, family activities and a 5 p.m. tree lighting.
Sag Harbor · Christmas
Estimated · 2026Light Up the Harbor opens Sag Harbor’s holiday season with music and the lighting of the tree and windmill near Long Wharf.