Where To See Santa In West Islip This Christmas Season

WEST ISLIP, NY — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many West Islip families. In West Islip, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

• Brightwaters Farms' Winter Extravaganza
  • When: Monday through Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Where: 1624 Manatuck Blvd., Bay Shore.
• What: Santa Comes To Town Parade
  • When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m.
  • Where: Main Street in Islip.
• Christmas Tree Lighting
  • When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
  • Where: Islip Town Hall, 665 Main St., Islip.
• Santa visits the Islip Terrace Fire Department
  • When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.
  • Where: 345 Manhattan Blvd., Islip Terrace.
• Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance Open House
  • When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 3 to 7 p.m.
  • Where: 911 Aletta Pl., Bay Shore.
• Santa Drives Around Town with the West Islip Fire Department
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 15, starting at 9:20 a.m.
  • Where: 1st St. and Myrtle Ave, West Islip.
• Santa Claus Comes to Town with the West Sayville Fire Department
  • When: Saturday, Dec. 21. Starts at 11 a.m. in Oakdale, noon in Sayville.
  • Where: Oakdale and Sayville.

Santa is also holding court at several shopping malls in the local area, including:

• Photos with Santa Claus at South Shore Mall
  • When: Daily through Christmas Eve starting at 11 a.m.
  • Where: South Shore Mall, 1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore.