Fall Fairs, Festivals, & Shows

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Celebrate the season by attending one of these fun events in the tri-state area.

October

EarthIrvington

WHEN: Oct. 1-2, Friday, 6pm; Saturday, 1pm WHERE: O’Hara Nature Center, 170 Mountain Road, Irvington WHAT: EarthIrvington is a 2-day environmental festival featuring musical performances, film screenings and forums, sustainable eats, and outdoor activities for the whole family. WANT TO GO? Friday: $12; Saturday: free family day 1-4pm, $12 for 4pm performance. Advanced registration required. irvingtontheater.com.

South Bound Brook Fall Festival Presented by AT&T

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 2, 11am-7pm WHERE: Memorial Park, 78 Elizabeth St., South Bound Brook, NJ WHAT: Bring your appetite to this fall extravaganza featuring more than 15 food trucks. Plus, enjoy boardwalk-style games, a bounce house, face painters, craft vendors, and live music. The event helps support local first responders. WANT TO GO? $6; $4 children ages 10-4. Online ticketing is available. Visit South Bound Brook Police Department Facebook page for more information.

Sustainability Walk and Showcase

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 2, 10am-2pm WHERE: Congers Lake, 6 Gilchrest Road, Congers WHAT: This event encourages people to enjoy nature and gain a greater understanding about the environment and how to protect it while also providing a fun day of activities. WANT TO GO? $10; free for ages 18 and younger. Advanced registration required. rocklandcce.org.

Adirondack Kids Day

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 2. Check the website for the schedule. WHERE: 160 NY-28, Inlet WHAT: Enjoy a day of free family fun. Enter French Louie’s Fishing Derby, head to the Children’s Authors and Illustrators Fair, take a hike, and so much more. Stop by the Kiwanis Information Booth at Chambers Commons for a schedule of events and a free goodie bag for every child. WANT TO GO? Free admission and parking. inletny.com

Heritage, Harvest and Horse Festival

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 2, 9:30am-5pm WHERE: Fort Ticonderoga, 102 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga WHAT: The autumn-themed event features a meetand-greet with animals, food, beverages, crafts, and a 6-acre corn maze. Learn about the historical importance of horses and other working animals. WANT TO GO? $24; $22 seniors; $12 children ages 5-15. fortticonderoga.org

Harvest Festival

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 2, 10am-5pm WHERE: New Jersey Botanical Garden, 2 Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ WHAT: Browse through the many artists and craftspeople showing their hand-crafted items. There will be a kids’ zone that features, games, hayrides, face painting, pumpkin painting and more. Come hungry and eat from a variety of food truck vendors and enjoy live music. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. $5 parking. njbg.org.

Saddle Brook Fun Family Street Fair

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 3, 10am-5pm WHERE: Market Street, 299 Market St., Saddle Brook, NJ WHAT: Come out to the Annual UNICO Street Fair featuring merchandise and craft vendors, kiddie rides, great food, local merchants and civic groups, and music. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. jcpromotions.info.

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The 46th Annual Atlantic Antic

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 3, 12-6pm WHERE: Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, Atlantic Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn WHAT: Come out to Brooklyn’s oldest and largest street festival. This mile-long stage and global street bazaar features artists, crafters, food purveyors, performers, and nonprofit community organizations. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. atlanticave.org.

New York Renaissance Faire

WHEN: Through Oct. 3: Saturday-Sundays, 10am-7pm WHERE: New York Renaissance Faire Grounds, 600 Route 17A, Tuxedo WHAT: Travel back in time to a 16th-century English village. Cheer your favorite knight at the Joust Tournament. Feast on savory sweets and tempting treats. See acrobats, magical fairies, swashbuckling pirates, and more. Play a game of skill or chance. Stroll the quaint village as the music of the Renaissance surrounds you. WANT TO GO? $29.95; $13 children ages 5-12; free for children younger than 5. Advanced registration required. renfair.com/ny.

The Dude Perfect 2021 Tour

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 9, 7pm WHERE: NYCB LIVE, Home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale WHAT: One of the most popular channels on YouTube has become an international sensation. Dude Perfect turns fun into a successful enterprise with a positive, faith-based message. WANT TO GO? Tickets start at $30. Advance registration required. dudeperfect.com.

Imagination Movers

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 9, 11am WHERE: Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St., Peeksill WHAT: The Imagination Movers is a high-energy, interactive live music act that’s fun for the whole family. Though its catchy tunes are expressly written for kids, the music equally as enjoyable for parents. WANT TO GO? $23; additional $30 for meet-and-greet. paramounthudsonvalley.com

45th Annual Riverhead Country Fair

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 10, 10am-5pm WHERE: Downtown Riverhead, Main Street, Riverhead WHAT: Enjoy craft vendors, food, carnival rides, and games for children. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. riverheadcountryfair.com.

Nyack’s Famous Street Fair

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 10, 10am-5pm WHERE: Downtown Nyack, Main Street and Broadway, Nyack WHAT: Two hundred exhibitors will line downtown with arts, crafts, retail items, unique gifts, and home decor. All kinds of festival foods will be available set up in tents and food trucks. Held rain or shine. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. visitnyack.org.

Lake George Village Oktoberfest

WHEN: Oct. 8-10, Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday, 12-10pm; Sunday, 12-5pm WHERE: Canada Street, Lake George WHAT: Features music, dancing, and traditional German Polka bands. The Bier Garden features local handcrafted German-inspired ales, lagers, and beer brewed with New York State hops from Lake George’s own Adirondack Brewery. Authentic German food includes wurst, German potato salad, spatzle, and more. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. lakegeorgeoktoberfest.com.

Italian Festival at the Mount

WHEN: Oct. 8-11, Friday, 6-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-9pm; Monday, 12-5pm WHERE: Mount Loretto, 6581 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island WHAT: Organized by Catholic Charities of Staten Island, this fall festival celebrates everything Italian! Activities include rides and games for kids, vendors, food, a sangria, beer and wine garden, live music, and lots of delicious eats. WANT TO GO? $5; $5 parking. Tickets can be purchased online. cc-si.org.

Circus Vazquez

WHEN: Oct. 1-11, Monday-Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 2pm, 5pm, and 8pm

WHERE: 250 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ

WHAT: The Circus Vazquez 2021 tour features several performances with acts from around the world.

WANT TO GO? $25 and up. Advanced registration required. circovazquez.com.

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14th Annual Pearl River Day

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 16, 11am-8pm WHERE: Pearl River Chamber of Commerce, East Central Avenue, Pearl River WHAT: Street fair with craft vendors, food vendors, bouncy castle, pumpkin painting, and more. Musical performances throughout the day. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. pearlriverny.org.

7th Annual Nanuet Street Fair

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 17, 10am-5pm WHERE: Nanuet Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, Nanuet WHAT: This year’s fair will feature nearly 200 vendors, a Kidz Zone, car/jeep show, musical entertainment, and more. The Kidz Zone will include activities, crafts, karate demonstrations, musical performances, and a live reptile show. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. nanuetchamber.com.

Montvale Street Festival and Craft Show

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 17, 10am-5pm WHERE: The Montvale Chamber of Commerce, 101 Paragon Drive, Montvale. WHAT: The event will feature more than 150 quality exhibitors, a special arts and crafts section, food, and live entertainment. Check out the special Kids Traveling Shindig section, brimming with fun activities including mechanical kiddie rides, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, sand art, temporary tattoos, and games. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. montvalechamber.com.

Boo at the Zoo

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 23, 10:30am-3pm WHERE: Trailside Museum and Boo at Bear Mountain State Park, 55 Hessian Drive, Highland Falls WHAT: Arrive at 10:30am to make bear treats, then watch the bears enjoy the treats. Family-friendly activities include pumpkin decorating, face painting, games, and crafts. Wear your favorite not-so-spooky Halloween costume. WANT TO GO? $1 suggested donation. trailsidemuseumsandzoo.org

Downtown Riverhead’s Annual Halloween Fest

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 23, 3-8pm WHERE: Downtown Riverhead, Main Street, Riverhead WHAT: Have a spooktacular time with activities throughout the weekend such as the Haunted Ale-Trail at local breweries and distilleries, spirited shows at the historic Suffolk Theater, coffin races, trick or treating, goblin parade, and more. Registration required for Coffin Race. Rain Date: Oct. 24. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. downtownriverhead.org/halloween-fest.

Harvest Festival at Clay Pit Ponds

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 23, 11am-3pm WHERE: Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve Nature Interpretive Center, 2351 Veterans Road W., Staten Island WHAT: Activities include pumpkin carving, scarecrow building, apple bobbing, face painting, a puppet show, crafts, games, and more. Rain date: Oct. 30. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. ny.gov/parks.

Prana Prenatal and Newborn Expo

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 23, 10am-4pm WHERE: The Space at Westchester Avenue, 2125 Westchester Ave., Rye WHAT: For expecting or new moms. Vendors here are mostly small business owners and moms themselves. WANT TO GO? $25. Advanced registration required. pranaprenatalyoga.com

Fall Festival at the Mount

WHEN: Oct. 23-24, Saturday-Sunday, times TBA WHERE: Mount Loretto, 6581 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island WHAT: Organized by Catholic Charities of Staten Island, this fall festival will feature a pumpkin patch, rides, games, DJ, vendors, and food trucks. WANT TO GO? $5; $5 parking. cc-si.org.

Fall Festival

WHEN: Oct. 23-24, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-3pm WHERE: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale WHAT: Bring the whole family to enjoy games, vendors, live music, apple cidering demos, a pumpkin and scarecrow walk, and more. Be sure to come dressed for the costume parade. Event held rain or shine except for in extreme weather. WANT TO GO? $7-$10. greenburghnaturecenter.org.

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The West Hempstead Fall Street Fair

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 24, 10am-5pm WHERE: West Hempstead Kiwanis Club, Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead WHAT: Activities include free ice cream to the first 500 kids ages 12 and younger, inflatable rides, rock wall, food, live entertainment, and craft fair featuring 100 vendors. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. lifairs.com.

Fall Festival

WHEN: Through Oct. 24: Saturday-Sunday and Columbus Day, 10am-6pm (last admission at 4pm); after Oct. 9, gates open at 9am WHERE: White Post Farms, 250 Old country Road, Melville WHAT: Unlimited hayrides, Play in the Hay activity, family shows for all to enjoy, and more. Pumpkins, pony rides, train rides, feed for animals and birds are available at an additional cost. WANT TO GO? $32.95; whitepostfarms.com.

Dinosaurs After Dark

WHEN: Sept. 24-Oct. 30, Friday-Saturday, 6:45-9:30pm WHERE: Field Station: Dinosaurs, 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ WHAT: A spooky, funny, and thrilling adventure for the whole family. Featuring a lantern lit tour of the park. At the end of the night, everyone will gather around the campfire for a dinosaur sing-along, roasted marshmallows, and hot chocolate. WANT TO GO? $24.95 explorer pass; $16.95 day pass; free for children younger than 2. jerseydinos.com.

The Amazing Maize Maze

WHEN: Through Oct. 30: Friday, 12-4:30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 11am-4:30pm; Monday, Oct. 11, 11am-4:30pm WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Floral Park, Queens WHAT: This year The Amazing Maize Maze celebrates the genius of Andy Warhol’s pop art. The adventure begins with a Stalk Talk to prepare you for the 3-acre challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles, and making your way to Victory Bridge where the full vista of Warhol’s Cow is revealed.

WANT TO GO? $12; $8 children ages 4-11; free children ages 3 and younger. Advanced registration required. queensfarm.org.

Arts in the Plaza

WHEN: Through Oct. 30, Saturdays, 10am-3pm WHERE: Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St., Long Beach WHAT: Arts in the Plaza is a weekly, outdoor arts festival that features handcrafted art by Long Island artists, live music, and cultural performances. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. artsintheplaza.com.

BAMboo!

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 31, 2-5pm WHERE: Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene, Brooklyn WHAT: The action-packed afternoon features music, carnival games, arts and crafts, and a candy giveaway. Families will delight in wild, wacky, and adorable costumes and can win prizes with an entry in the annual costume contest. WANT TO GO? Admission is free. bam.org/BAMboo

Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical

WHEN: Sept. 25-Oct. 31. See website for schedule WHERE: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts at the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown WHAT: This is the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins but helped by some friends, Spookley tries his best, but he isn’t sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens Holiday Hill Farm. WANT TO GO? $18. Advanced registration required. smithtownpac.org.

Boo at the Zoo

WHEN: Oct. 2-31, Saturday-Sunday, plus Monday, Oct. 11. Check the website for schedule. WHERE: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx WHAT: The zoo’s annual Halloween event is back. Enjoy pumpkin carving demos, magic shows, a pumpkin trail, crafts, costume parade, and more. WANT TO GO? $39.95; $34.95 seniors; $29.95 children ages 3-12; free for children ages 2 and younger. bronxzoo.com.

Pumpkin and Craft Brew Weekends

WHEN: Oct. 2-31; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-6pm WHERE: Garden of Even Farm, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead WHAT: Admission includes unlimited access to minipumpkin field, Family Fun Fields, unlimited hayrides (weather permitting), pedal karts, hay tower, farm animals, spider web, and more. Fee does not include cost of pumpkins. WANT TO GO? $9.95; free for children younger than 2. gardenofevefarm.com.

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Spooky Fest

WHEN:: Oct. 8-31; Friday-Sunday, 6:30-9:30pm WHERE: Center for Science Teaching and Learning Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Center WHAT: Sixteen acres are transformed into a family-friendly Halloween event. Wooded paths, exhibits, and festivities on the preserve will be featured, with eerie lighting, special effects, and characters along the way. WANT TO GO? $12-$20. Advanced registration required. cstl.org.

Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure

WHEN: Through Oct. 31: Friday, 5:30pm-12am; Saturday, 1112am; Sunday, 11am-10pm WHERE: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ WHAT: Dare to enter this popular Halloween event, featuring family-friendly attractions during the day...and thrills once the sun goes down. WANT TO GO? $29.99 and up. Advanced registration required. sixflags.com.

Halloween Light Show

WHEN: Through Oct. 31: Sunday-Thursday, 7-9pm; FridaySaturday, 7-9:30pm WHERE: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ WHAT: Join Demarest Farms during this spooky time of year and experience the spooktacular Halloween Light Show. Take your vehicle on a guided tour through 32 acres of brilliant Halloween light displays, enjoy farm fresh goodies in the retail farm market. Warm-up by the fire pits with make-your-own S’mores and hot cocoa. WANT TO GO? $35 per car. Advanced registration required. halloweenlightshows.com.

Jack-O’-Lantern Experience and Fall Festival at Skylands Stadium

WHEN: Oct. 1-Nov. 7, opens daily at 5 pm WHERE: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ WHAT: Take a 45-minute spooky Halloween stroll featuring more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Go on carnival rides, enjoy seasonal food and drinks, paint pumpkins, and more. WANT TO GO? $19 and up; $34 VIP access. Tickets must be purchased online. Parking: free. skylandsstadium.com

NYC Winter Lantern Festival Drive-Thru Adventure

WHEN: Oct. 28-Jan. 9, 2022. See website for schedule.

WHERE: Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn

WHAT: Drive through this luminescent experience called A Bug’s Night. Enjoy a display of festive holiday lights, projection mapping, and hand-made lanterns in the shape of flowers, bugs, animals, and more.

WANT TO GO? Per car: $34.99 Wednesday-Thursday; $49.99 Friday-Sunday; $59.99 Dec. 24-Jan. 2, 2022. nycwinterlanternfestival.com.

NYC Winter Lantern Festival

WHEN: Oct. 29-Jan. 9, 2022. See website for schedule. WHERE: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island WHAT: The NYC Winter Lantern Festival returns for a third year to transform Snug Harbor’s botanical garden into an immersive world of light. In addition to its lantern display, there will be a DJ, projection mapping, and food vendors. WANT TO GO? $24.99; $16.99 children ages 3-12. Dec. 24-Jan. 2. 2022: $29.99; $16.99 children ages 3-12. nycwinterlanternfestival.com.

November

Christmas in the Country

WHEN: Nov. 4-7, Thursday-Friday, 10am-9pm; Saturday, 9am-6pm, Sunday, 10am-4pm WHERE: Event Center on the Fairgrounds, 5820 S. Park Ave., Hamburg WHAT: More than 400 artisans are spread out over five buildings, featuring bath and beauty products, fun and elegant jewelry, hand-poured candles, clothing, pottery, original wall art, woodwork, home décor, and holiday gifts. WANT TO GO? Check the website for detailed information. wnypremierpromotions.com

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November cont’d

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze

WHEN: Through Nov. 7. Check the website for the schedule. WHERE: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage WHAT: See thousands of illuminated and hand-card pumpkins, complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack. WANT TO GO? Tickets must be purchased in advance. Check the website for prices. pumpkinblaze.org

Continuum Holiday Bazaar 2021

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 13, 10am-4pm WHERE: Continuum of Care, 109 Legion Ave., New Haven, CT WHAT: Looking to give back as you shop this year? Head to this holiday shopping event where proceeds help support those in need. Plus, meet Santa and enjoy food, raffles, and more. WANT TO GO? Admission is free! continuumct.org/bazaar

Disney On Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party

WHEN: Nov. 10-14, Wednesday, 7pm; Thursday, 11am and 7pm; Friday, 7pm; Saturday-Sunday, 11am, 3pm, and 7pm WHERE: Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn WHAT: Embark on a quest with Mickey Mouse and pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after he attempts to capture her magic. WANT TO GO? $20 and up. Advanced registration required. barclayscenter.com.

Circus Vazquez

WHEN: Nov. 1-15, Monday-Friday, 7:30pm;

Saturday-Sunday, 2pm, 5pm, and 8pm

WHERE: Harlem River North Lot, Bronx

WHAT: The Circus Vazquez 2021 tour features several performances with acts from around the world. WANT TO GO? $25 and up. Advanced registration required. circovazquez.com.

Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ready for Adventure!

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 20, 11am WHERE: Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene, Brooklyn WHAT: Enjoy a selection of the most popular animated and short films for children ages 6-8. The event showcases seven films from five countries. WANT TO GO? $14; $10 children ages 13 and younger; $9 BAM members. Advanced registration required. bam.org/readyforadventure.

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze

WHEN: Through Nov. 21. Check the website for the schedule. WHERE: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-onHudson WHAT: Get ready for a bright, festive, and spooky event. Stroll through a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns. WANT TO GO? Tickets must be purchased in advance. Check the website for prices. hudsonvalley.org

Macy’s 95th Thanksgiving Day Parade

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 25, 9am-12pm WHERE: Manhattan; NBC will air it live nationwide. WHAT: The world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns and will celebrate its 95th year, featuring its signature mix of giant helium balloons, floats, celebrities (including Santa Claus!), and much more. WANT TO GO? Those interested in attending in person should check the website in advance of their trip to the parade route. Pertinent details on public viewing and other information will be announced in November. macys.com/parade.

Xpedition Dino

WHEN: Through Nov. 30. See website for schedule WHERE: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., NJ WHAT: This prehistoric adventure features 30 life-sized dinosaurs with realistic movement and sound. Add this experience to your Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure, or your day at the theme park. WANT TO GO? Tickets start at $19.99. Advanced registration required. sixflags.com

Circus Vazquez

WHEN: Nov. 19-Dec. 12, Monday-Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 2pm, 5pm, and 8pm WHERE: Citi Field, 41 Seaver Way, Flushing, Queens WHAT: The Circus Vazquez 2021 tour features several performances with acts from around the world. WANT TO GO? $25 and up. Advanced registration required. circovazquez.com.

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November cont’d

13th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop

WHEN: Nov. 26-Dec. 24. Hours for photos with Santa: MondayFriday, 12-6pm; Saturday, 9am-6pm WHERE: Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses, 437 North St., Greenwich, CT WHAT: Dasher, Dancer, and Prancer are visiting from the North Pole to help Santa set up his Connecticut workshop. On Nov. 26, welcome the reindeer’s arrival with a party from 12-6pm featuring refreshments, face painting and other activities. The reindeer will leave the festival on Dec. 22, but Santa will stay through Dec. 24, 9am-3pm, for photos. WANT TO GO? Admission is free, but there is a charge for photos with Santa. greenwichreindeerfestival.com.

Fantasy of Lights and Lighthouse Point Park

WHEN: Nov. 18-Dec. 31; Sunday-Thursday, 5-9pm; FridaySaturday, 5-10pm WHERE: Lighthouse Point, 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT WHAT: See dazzling and colorful holiday scenes at this drive-through. WANT TO GO? $10 car or minivan; $25 minibus; $50 full-size bus. Online ticketing available. goodwillsne.org.

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

WHEN: Nov. 5-Jan. 2, 2022. See the website for schedule, WHERE: Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave., Midtown, Manhattan WHAT: The Christmas Spectacular stars the Radio City Rockettes, the longest-running precision dance company in America, admired for their iconic style of dance, talent, and athleticism. WANT TO GO? $49 and up. rockettes.com

NYBG GLOW

WHEN: Nov. 24-Jan. 2, 2022. See website for schedule. WHERE: The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx WHAT: Discover the beauty of the NYBG landmark landscape and historic buildings after dark, breathtakingly illuminated with a newly expanded 1½-mile colorful experience. WANT TO GO? Check the website for pricing updates. Advanced registration required. nybg.org.

The Polar Express 4D™ Experience

WHEN: Nov. 26-Jan 2, 2022, daily every hour WHERE: IMAX Theater Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT WHAT: Audiences will feel immersed in a 13-minute version of the 2004 film. This memorable cinematic experience combines a 3-D movie with sensory special effects, such as snow, wind, seat motion, scents of hot cocoa and forest, and more. WANT TO GO? $7 maritimeaquarium.org

Orchard of Lights

WHEN: Nov. 23-Jan. 9, 2022. See website for schedule. WHERE: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ WHAT: Take your vehicle on a guided tour through 32 acres of brilliant holiday light displays, warm up by the fire pit, take pictures with Santa, make your own s’mores, and listen to Santa’s singing reindeer. WANT TO GO? $35 per car. Advanced registration required. orchardoflights.com

11th Annual Holiday Light Fantasia

WHEN: Nov. 25- Jan. 2, 2022, Thursday-Sunday, 5-10pm WHERE: Goodwin Park, 1106 Maple Ave., Hartford, CT WHAT: The 2-mile line of displays transforms Goodwin Park into a drive-through wonderland of holiday spirit with a brilliant collection of more than 1 million lights. WANT TO GO? $20 car; $30 limousine; $55 mini bus; $105 full-size bus. Online ticketing available. holidaylightfantasia.org.

NYC Winter Lantern Festival

WHEN: Nov. 25-Jan 9, 2022. See website for schedule. WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, Queens WHAT: This winter experience features a dazzling display of festive holiday lights and hand-made lanterns in the shape of flowers, tractors, farm animals and more. WANT TO GO? $24.99; $16.99 children ages 3-12. Dec. 23-Jan. 2, 2022: $29.99; $16.99 children ages 3-12. nycwinterlanternfestival.com.

Holiday Train Show

WHEN: Nov. 20-Jan 23, 2022. See website for schedule. WHERE: The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx WHAT: Marvel at model trains zipping through a display of more than 175 famous New York landmarks each recreated from natural materials such as pinecones, acorns, and seeds. WANT TO GO? Check the website for pricing updates. Advanced registration required. nybg.org.