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Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) for a magical day as its 45th Annual Holiday Festival returns to Stony Brook Village on Sunday, December 8, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free and open to all, this community celebration will bring music, performances, and heartwarming holiday cheer to the village.Throughout the Day:
Visitors can explore the Holiday Tree Festival and vote for their favorite decorated trees (voting runs from December 4 to December 20).
Festive holiday train display at Wiggs Opticians.
WMHO Youth Corps Santa Fund Scavenger Hunt: Participants can compete for gift certificates and prizes, with proceeds supporting local families in need.
1:00 PM:
Performance by The School of Rock Rock n' Roll Choir
1:30 PM:
St. James Junior Choir performs at the Stony Brook Post Office, setting a festive tone for the day.
Steppin’ Out Ponies Petting Zoo opens in Inner Court (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM).
2:00 PM:
Santa arrives on an antique firetruck to greet children and will be available for photos until 4:45 PM.
WALK 97.5 plays holiday music in Inner Court (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM).
2:15 PM:
Legends & Spies Puppet Procession begins, led by the Ward Melville High School Marching Band, parading through Stony Brook Village.
3:00 PM:
Holiday performance by Roseland Dance Studio.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM:
Celestial Singers Holiday Carolers perform throughout the village. After 4:00 PM, they will perform at the Holiday tree until 5:00 PM.
5:00 PM:
Bethel AME Choir performs, leading into the grand tree lighting ceremony.
5:30 PM:
Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony where Santa returns on a festive float, joined by local children, to light the holiday tree on the Village Green.
Starting November 29:
Children can send holiday wishes directly to the North Pole by mailing letters in the red “Mail for Santa” mailbox at the Stony Brook Post Office.
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For more information about the Holiday Festival, the WMHO Youth Corps Santa Fund, or WMHO, please call (631) 751-2244.
Thank you to our holiday sponsors: ACM Wealth, Damianos Realty Group, GSE Dynamics, Amazon Fresh, North Shore Injury Attorney, Renewal by Andersen, Optimum, News 12 Long Island, Three Village Chamber of Commerce, Armor Pest Control, Saf-T-Swim Swim School, Three Village Dads, BUDCO, PWR Financial Group, TEB North Country, and Firefighter Charlie
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111 Main St, Stony Brook, NY, United States, New York 11790
