5 Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend
ELF THE MUSICAL
Enjoy the musical version of the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Madison Theatre at Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, madisontheatreny.org $40-$65. 7 p.m. Dec. 23.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
The Dickens classic comes to life on the local stage. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org 7 p.m. Dec. 23.
LUANN DE LESSEPS “A VERY COUNTESS CHRISTMAS”
Countess Luann de Lesseps is an original cast member of one of the most successful franchises in television history, The Real Housewives of New York City. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $45.25-$273.08. 8 p.m. Dec. 23.
A CHRISTMAS STORY
This musical is based on the beloved movie in which 9-year-old Ralphie Parker only wants one thing for Christmas: an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, engemantheater.com/a-christmas-story $80-$85. 8 p.m. Dec. 23, 3 p.m. Dec. 24.
BAYVILLE WINTER WONDERLAND
The Bayville Winter Wonderland is a Christmas Spectacular for the whole family. General Admission to the festival includes ice skating, a holiday train ride, Christmas tree forest, rock climbing, and more. The Winter Wonderland will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in December, plus everyday from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. Check the website for the time schedule. Bayville Adventure Park, 8 Bayville Avenue, Bayville. $22-26. bayvillewinterwonderland.com. Dec. 23, Dec. 26-Jan. 1.
(photo credit: Bayville Winter Wonderland)
