Suffolk County Girl Scouts Light Show Opens At Smith Point On Saturday

SMITH POINT, NY — The Suffolk County Girl Scouts Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest kicks off this Saturday at Smith Point and Southaven county parks in Shirley.

The show will run until Dec. 30.

The 19th annual light show, which draws thousands of visitors each year, is a drive-through experience along a 1.5-mile trail with over 100 holiday-themed display. Officials decide to expand it this year with the addition of an Enchanted Forest just down William Floyd Parkway at Southaven park. The "forest" has a 200-foot walkway with holiday lights leading to a heated area for selfies with "Santa Claus" and one of his holiday friends.

Visitors can also hang out in the "Chill Zone” where there's music, games, and a fire pit.

Bellone noted that after another successful year with strong attendance across all county parks, beaches, and campgrounds, holiday events aim to continue to promote a robust network of pristine parks.

"As the holiday season approaches, our Suffolk County Parks are proud to continue the tradition of offering family-friendly holiday activities for everyone to enjoy,” he said. “Many of these activities have become a staple of our communities and we look forward to sharing the joys of the holiday season with each and every resident and their families.”

All proceeds from the show will benefit Girl Scout programs and families across Long Island.

Light show tickets are $22 per car; $42 for minibusses and RVs; and $72 for coach and school buses. Enchanted Forest tickets are $10 per person online, $15 per person at the ticket booth. Tickets are not necessary for children under three.

Combination tickets are $40 per car and up to five forest tickets, then $100 per mini-bus and up to 15 forest tickets, and $150 per school bus and up to 40 forest tickets. Cash will not be accepted, only credit or debit cards. For more information, go to www.holidaylightshow.org, email lightshow@gssc.us, or call (631) 543-6622.