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Railroad Museum of Long Island holds holiday open house in Riverhead

by Dec 8, 2025
The Railroad Museum of Long Island held its annual Holiday Open House in Riverhead this weekend, with free admission and a chance for kids of all ages to visit with Santa, enjoy the train displays and take a ride on the 1964 World's Fair train.

Hundreds gather for Santa Parade, tree lighting and bonfire as Riverhead kicks off holiday season

by Dec 7, 2025
Hundreds turned out for Riverhead’s Holiday Extravaganza downtown Saturday, with the annual Santa Parade, festive tree lighting, bonfire and the debut of the East End Merry Mart. Photos.

Carols, cocoa and a special visitor at Jamesport’s annual tree lighting

by Dec 2, 2025
Children and adults alike sang songs of the season and enjoyed hot beverages before the tree was lit and Santa Claus arrived by fire truck. Photo gallery.

Locals spread holiday cheer to neighbors in need

by Dec 20, 2024
‘Tis the season for giving! And in Riverhead Town, local people are embodying the spirit of the holidays and giving back to their community. Here's a sampling of the things locals are doing to give back this holiday season. Photo slideshow.

Jamesport Fire Department hosts tree lighting and visit from Santa: photos

by Dec 6, 2024
Temperatures were dipping and the wind was whipping, but there was plenty of hot cocoa to warm the body and caroling to warm the spirits, as a hearty band of residents braved the elements for the Jamesport Fire Department's tree-lighting celebration and visit with Santa Claus Thursday evening.

Holiday cheer lights up the Big Duck: photos

by Dec 5, 2024
Kids of all ages gathered at Big Duck Ranch in Flanders last night for the 35th Annual Big Duck Holiday Lighting. Photo gallery.

RFCT’s ‘A Christmas Story— the Musical’ on stage this weekend: photo preview

by Nov 21, 2024
Riverhead Faculty and Community Theatre presents “A Christmas Story —the Musical” on Friday, Nov. 22, Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 in the Charles Cardona Auditorium at Riverhead High School.

Pancake breakfast with Santa hosted by Riverhead High School Cooking Club

by Nov 16, 2024
The Riverhead High School Cooking Club will host its 9th annual pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the high school cafeteria.

Jamesport’s annual tree-lighting event features caroling, cocoa and Santa Claus

by Dec 7, 2023
Jamesport celebrated the holiday season last night with caroling, cocoa and the sound of a fire truck's siren heralding the arrival of...

Annual holiday toy giveaway hosted by LIRClothing and Tyre Lodge takes place Dec. 17

by Dec 5, 2022
Children — infants to age 12 — are invited to the seventh annual toy giveaway by receive hosted by LIRClothing and Tyre Lodge on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Riverhead Polish Hall.