Brookhaven Fire Department’s tree lighting, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.

There will be hot chocolate, caroling, treats and a visit from Santa.

Winter coat drive, Dec. 3 at 5-7 p.m.

The Village Idiot Pub in Patchogue will be hosting a warm winter coat drive.

Avery Homestead tree lighting, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.

The tree lighting will be held at the Avery Homestead County Park at 29 South Country Road in East Patchogue, behind the Little Red Shed.

Bellport’s Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m.

The event will be held at the Community Center. Tickets are $10 per person, and those interested in attending can call Bellport Village Hall at 631-286-0327 for details.

Bellport Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade, Saturday, Dec. 7 

The parade will start at the Bellport Fire Department at 6 p.m. and proceed to the Community Center. The annual holiday tree lighting will take place at the gazebo on the Village Green across from the Community Center, just after the parade.

The Bellport Teacher’s Association will be giving out free books and the children can have their letters to Santa filled out and put them in the mailbox at the gazebo to be sent to the North Pole.

Officials at Village Hall said the tree lighting is a special event in the village because it is a small, intimate event that provides a true “hometown” feeling. 

Annual wreath contest, December

Wreaths from the Bellport Village’s annual wreath contest will adorn Main Street’s poles and other areas throughout Bellport Village’s Business District, each hand-decorated by dozens of residents and their families. Judging will be done by a special committee and three prizes will be awarded. Winners will be notified by email and/or phone.

Town Toy Drive, Friday, Dec. 13

On Friday, Dec. 13, all the JVC Broadcasting Radio Stations will broadcast from the Brookhaven Town Hall lobby from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to promote the town’s INTERFACE Toy Drive.

The Town of Brookhaven-JVC Broadcasting Toy Drive is open to the public and those who stop by are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy appropriate for children ranging from infant to 15 years of age.  All donated toys will be given to families in need during this holiday season. 

Patchogue Menorah Lighting, Sunday, Dec. 29

Temple Beth-El asks the community to join them in prayer and song at the lighting of the menorah at Capital One Plaza on Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 29, at 4:30 p.m.

Santa Mail Drop, Saturday, Dec. 21

The Patchogue Parks & Rec Department will be hosting a letters to Santa drop-off event at 380 Bay Avenue at 10 a.m. Also, there will be fun packs with reindeer food.

Kris Kringle Mingle, Wednesday, Dec. 18

The Harbor Crab Co. will be hosting their 20th annual Kris Kringle Mingle at the restaurant, located on Division Street in Patchogue. All proceeds will benefit the Kris Kringle Foundation. Additional raffles and a cash bar will be available. For more information or to purchase tickets visit: harborcrab.com.

Brookhaven Town Menorah Lighting, Thursday, Dec. 26

The town will host their annual menorah lighting at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will feature entertainment, hot latkes and doughnuts.

Midnight on Main, Sunday, Dec. 31

The New Year’s Eve Celebration will happen on Sunday, Dec. 31 at the intersection of West Main Street and West Avenue. The party starts at 7 p.m. There will be a D.J., hot cocoa, food, free party hats and noisemakers. The ball will rise at Patchogue’s “midnight” at 9 p.m.