Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) for a magical day as its 45th Annual Holiday Festival returns Free and open to all, this community celebration will bring music, performances, and heartwarming holiday cheer to the village.

Throughout the Day:

1:00 PM:
Visitors can explore the Holiday Tree Festival and vote for their favorite decorated trees (voting runs from December 4 to December 20).
Festive holiday train display at Wiggs Opticians.
WMHO Youth Corps Santa Fund Scavenger Hunt: Participants can compete for gift certificates and prizes, with proceeds supporting local families in need.

1:30 PM:
Performance by The School of Rock Rock n' Roll Choir

2:00 PM:
St. James Junior Choir performs at the Stony Brook Post Office, setting a festive tone for the day.
Steppin' Out Ponies Petting Zoo opens in Inner Court (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM).

2:15 PM:
Santa arrives on an antique firetruck to greet children and will be available for photos until 4:45 PM.
WALK 97.5 plays holiday music in Inner Court (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM).

3:00 PM:
Legends & Spies Puppet Procession begins, led by the Ward Melville High School Marching Band, parading through Stony Brook Village.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM:
Holiday performance by Roseland Dance Studio.

5:00 PM:
Celestial Singers Holiday Carolers perform throughout the village. After 4:00 PM, they will perform at the Holiday tree until 5:00 PM.

Bethel AME Choir performs, leading into the grand tree lighting ceremony.

5:30PM

Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony where Santa returns on a festive float, joined by local children, to light the holiday tree on the Village Green