The holidays
Tree lightings, light displays, visits with Santa, holiday markets, Nutcracker and carol performances, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations in Staten Island, updated every day.
Annual events, checked against each organizer's own page. Confirm details there before you go.
Thursday, November 19 · Opening night 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM; then nightly 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM through January 10, 2027 (last entry 9:00pm)
A ticketed outdoor lantern and light display on the Snug Harbor grounds, with food vendors, open nightly through early January.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden →Friday, December 4 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM; tree lit at 6:00 p.m.
A free annual tree lighting with local musical groups and a greeting from Santa. No ticket is needed.
Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island
Historic Richmond Town →Saturday, December 5 · Saturday, December 5, 2026 12:00 PM to Sunday, December 6, 2026 4:00 PM
A weekend holiday festival in the historic village with craft shopping, living-history demonstrations, performances, Santa and carriage rides.
Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island
Historic Richmond Town →Friday, December 11 · Friday, December 11, 2026 5:00 PM to Saturday, December 12, 2026 10:00 PM (90-minute tours)
Evening lantern-lit tours of the historic houses, where costumed guides show holiday customs from past centuries. Tickets are not yet on sale.
Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island
Historic Richmond Town →Friday, December 11 · Dec 11 7:00 pm; Dec 12 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm; Dec 13 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm
A holiday variety show with more than 100 volunteer performers and a live orchestra. It raises money for the theatre's restoration.
St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt Street, Staten Island
St. George Theatre →Friday, December 18 · Dec 18 Friday 7:30 pm; Dec 19 Saturday 3 pm; Dec 20 Sunday 2 pm and 5 pm
Staten Island Ballet's yearly full production of The Nutcracker at the College of Staten Island.
Williamson Theater, Center for the Arts, College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Blvd., Staten Island
Staten Island Ballet →10 holiday events for 2026 on Staten Island’s local calendars. Updated every day.
Light displays, drive-throughs and tree-lighting ceremonies.
Photos with Santa, breakfasts and letters to the North Pole.
Shop local makers for the holidays.
Ballet, choirs, concerts and holiday theater.
Menorah lightings and celebrations across traditions.
Crafts, story times and holiday fun for kids.
Everything else on local calendars this season.
Add your event to the Staten Island calendar. Staff review every submission before publication.
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
This page lists upcoming holiday events in Staten Island from local calendars, including libraries, the city, venues and organizers. It updates every day as calendars post new dates.
The “Holiday lights and tree lightings” section lists public light displays and tree-lighting events on local calendars, with dates and links to each organizer.
Use the "Share an event" form. Include the date, time, place and the organizer’s link; a person reviews it before it appears.
