Staten Island Holiday Events - Staten Island NYC

Christmas Tree Lightings, Hanukkah Menorah Lightings, & Kwanzaa Candle Lightings on Staten Island and Holiday Events & Things To Do NYC

August 17, 2026 / Staten Island Neighborhoods / Staten Island Holiday Events / Staten Island Things To Do / Staten Island Buzz NYC. TMP.

NOTE. In 2025 we added an Update Log at the beginning of the listings, so it's easier for you to stay abreast of changes / updates / new additions.

Be sure to visit our Staten Island Holiday Markets page, as it contains related holiday events with a shopping element to them.

For links to holiday events and markets in all five boroughs of NYC scroll down to the bottom of this report.

How The Staten Island Holiday Events Page on this Page are Organized

These holiday events on Staten Island are first organized by their start dates, and then with greater detail as follows:

0. See NOTE above as we first show the events in order of dates they occur and secondly by neighborhoods as follows.

1. BY NEIGHBORHOODS OF STATEN ISLAND

2. BY DATE - (not always as it depends on when the info comes in)

Watch carefully as some locales have multiple dates, and all dates for a given locale are shown at the time the venue is first listed.

3. ALL OF THESE ARE FREE UNLESS FEES ARE SPECIFIED.

4. Note STATEN ISLAND HOLIDAY MARKETS are published on a separate page - the links to which are posted at the bottom of this page, along with links to other boroughs.

Staten Island Holiday Lights, Christmas Tree Lightings, Hanukkah Menorah Lightings, Kwanzaa Candle Lightings Background

The holidays are a special time of the year. In ancient times there were harvest celebrations to give thanks and enjoy the bounty after a long growing and harvesting season aka a year of work.

And there were also winter solstice celebrations to commemorate the end of the darkening of the skies. Some cultures celebrate with a festival of lights, and in Christian cultures the holidays are marked with holiday lightings including tree lightings and candle lightings - as well as the celebration of giving through the most well known and most generous man in the world - Santa Claus.

Meanwhile, back on Staten Island we celebrate in a number of ways, which carry on some of these ancient traditions. The following provides the dates / times / locales and some details regarding many of the various Staten Island holiday celebrations and Staten Island holiday markets and shopping for folks to enjoy between now and the end of the year.

Click here to read our report about Staten Island Holiday Events / Holiday Things To Do SI NYC.

Staten Island Holiday Events, Christmas Tree Lightings, Menorah Lightings & Holiday Things To Do

Staten Island Christmas Tree Lightings, Staten Island Menorah Lightings Hanukkah, Staten Island Holiday Things To Do SI NYC

August 17, 2026 / Staten Island Neighborhoods / NYC Shopping / Staten Island Buzz NYC. Continued.

The following includes a number of Staten Island holiday markets & Staten Island holiday events including Staten Island Christmas tree lightings, Hanukkah menorah lightings and possibly Kwanzaa candle lightings.

NEW EVENTS WILL BE ADDED WEEKLY

Starting in mid / late October - We Update Weekly

PAY ATTENTION TO THE DATES / YEARS.

STARTING MID / LATE OCTOBER 2026 - WE'LL BE UPDATING WEEKLY THRU THE END OF THE YEAR

UPDATED WEEKLY THRU THE HOLIDAYS

Only Asterisked markets have been updated to 2026

Pay attention to the dates / year.

UPDATE CHANGE LOG

WEEKLY UPDATES OR NEW ADDITIONS 2026

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PLEASE NOTE. These brief Staten Island holiday events are in 2025 chronological order. For further details on times, locations and event descriptions, scroll down to the Staten Island geography / section noted at the end of each event.

November Holiday Events on Staten Island 2026

• 2025 Does not appear to be returning in 2024 / 2025 _ * Randall Manor _ Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, November 30 to December 31, 2023 from 11 am to 9 pm - Eggers Winter Wonderland at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center in Randall Manor. North Staten Island.

• Do Not See Anything for Nov 2025 _ New Dorp _ November 16, 2024 from 11 am to 5 pm - Staten Island Tech PTA Holiday Fair - They describe it as, "... arts, crafts, gifts, food & music ..." at 485 Clawson Street in the school cafeteria. For details see - INST - https://www.instagram.com/_sammytheseagull/p/DBbynhTOwNw/ OR FB https://www.facebook.com/SITechHS/videos/the-si-tech-pta-holiday-fair-saturday-november-16th-11-am-5-pm-in-the-si-tech-hs/1195460239030381/ or WS https://www.siths.org/

• 2025 _ I don't see Anthing for this year _ * Port Richmond _ November 24, 2024 from 8.30 - 10.30 am & 11 am - 1 pm - Breakfast with Santa & Elves - in the Cafeteria at Blessed Sacrament School at 830 Delafield in the Port Richmond neighborhood SI. Holiday events on Staten Island NYC. For details and $15 / person tickets [kids under age 2 free] see - https://blessedsacramentsi.com/breakfast-with-santa

December Holiday Events on Staten Island 2026

• Historic Richmond Town _ Friday, December 5, 2025 from 5 to 6 pm - Historic Christmas Tree Lighting - at Historic Richmond Town [see next event]. The Friday tree lighting event is free. For details see - https://www.historicrichmondtown.org/events

• Historic Richmond Town _ Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7, 2025 from 12 noon to 5 pm - Christmas in Historic Richmond Town - at 441 Clarke Avenue on Staten Island. This holiday event includes a holiday market on Saturday & Sunday. The Saturday and Sunday days of events cost $8 / $10 / $12 for kids / seniors / adults with kids age 2 and under free. Central SI. For details see - https://www.historicrichmondtown.org.

• Randall Manor _ Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7, 2025 from 11 am to 4 pm - Holiday Hop Holiday Market - at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center at 1000 Richmond Terrace in Randall Manor. Over 150 artisanal vendors offering arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, food and music and so much more. North Staten Island. For details see - https://snug-harbor.org/upcoming-events-calendar/action~agenda/request_format~html/

• Historic Richmond Town - Friday & Saturday, December 12 & 13, 2025 - Candle Light Tours. $40 / Kids 5 & under free.

• 2025 _ We Don't See Anything for 2025 _ Saturday, December 7, 2024 beginning at 6.30 pm - Holiday Tree Lighting at Empire Outlets Mall - at 55 Richmond Terrace, in the center courtyard on level 3. North SI. For details see - https://www.empireoutlets.nyc/events-sales/

• 2025 _ Their Golf Outings this year were held in the Warmer Months _ * Friday, December 6, 2024 beginning at 11.30 am - Holiday Golf Outing - National Lighthouse Museum Holiday Golf Outing - at Grand Oaks Country Club. Holiday events on Staten Island. For details see - https://lighthousemuseum.org/events/

• * RECURRING _ New Springville / Heartland Village _ Daily, mid November - December 24, 2024 - Pictures with Santa & extended hours - at the Staten Island Mall at 2655 New Richmond Road in New Springville / Heartland Neighborhoods. West Staten Island. For $20 - $50 rsvp's and details see - https://www.statenislandmall.com/en/

KWANZAA IS 12/26 - 1/1/2026

BEGINNING MID / LATE OCTOBER 2026 - NEW EVENTS ADDED WEEKLY.

ONLY ASTERISKED EVENTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED TO 2026. Pay Attention to Dates / Years.

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There are a couple of Staten Island holiday markets this weekend nyc.

Use this link to view them. And next week Staten Island holiday events nyc will also be showing up.

WORK IN PROGRESS. Beginning Mid / Late October 2026 we'll be updating every week until the end of the year.

ONLY ASTERISKED EVENTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED TO 2026. WATCH THE DATES / YEARS.

CLICK this link to view this and other current & upcoming Staten Island holiday markets & shops SI NYC.

I. North Shore Staten Island Holiday Events & Things To Do SI NYC

North of Hwy 278 and East of Hwy 440 / Dr. Martin Luther King Expwy on Staten Island NYC

Holiday Market & Winter Wonderland at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center

Holiday Things to do & Holiday Events in Randall Manor at Snug Harbor NYC

Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 11 am to 4 pm - Holiday Hop Holiday Market

Description. There's a Holiday Market at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center with various units within the complex participating. Here's what they say about the market.

" ... Find that perfect holiday gift while supporting local artists and artisans. Vendors showcase handmade jewelry, artworks, ornaments, knitted and crocheted items, and more [Art Lab Bldg H] ... The event features handmade art, antiques, books, cards, jewelry, ornaments, photography, prints, scarves, soap, and more! Live holiday music at 2 pm [Noble Maritime Collection] ... Shop local at Cottage Row Curiosities, a community artisan market at Snug Harbor featuring over 40 Staten Island vendors–plus music, entertainment, food, Entertainment: MakerPark Radio’s DJ Kitty will be spinning a set of catchy, festive tunes. Pop-up performances throughout the day are presented by Staten Island School of Rock’s Christmas Choir, led by Janine Moises, Ariel Ubaldegaray, and Josh Limage, featuring the vocal talents of students Anna Mancino, Joseph Picioccio, Adrianna Frendowski, Delilah Cambiero, and Daria Kuzniatsova. Food and Drink:
Harbor Eats, Celebrate at Snug Harbor, and CHAP Winery [Cottage Row, Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art in Buildings C&G and Carpenter’s Shop on Chapel Road] ... Work your way through a market full of delicious local and regional treats to give this holiday season. This delectable fair is filled with specialty items and artisanal goods expertly curated by Staten Island Advance Food Editor, Pamela Silvestri ..." Free admittance.

Location. At the Noble Martime Collection [collectibles], the Staten Island Museum [food and drink], the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, the Carpenter Shop, the Great Hall and Cottage Row Curiosities at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center at 1000 Richmond Terrace in the Randall Manor neighborhood on the north shore of Staten Island.

Holiday Events at Snug Harbor on Staten Island - Winter Wonderland SI NYC

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, November 30 to December 31, 2023 from 11 am to 9 pm

Description. There's an interactive exhibit entitled Eggers Winter Wonderland. They describe the event as follows: " ... This festive experience allows groups to reserve an igloo for a one-hour session, where they can enjoy a beverage of their choice (homemade hot cocoa is a fan favorite), ice cream, assorted treats, letters to Santa ... reservation fee includes an additional 30 minute trip to the North Pole where guests receive a printed group photo with Santa (If they desire), a holiday Christmas cookie, and the opportunity for kids to make a craft. During selected weekends, a special snowy princess will be making appearances ...". Rsvp $25 / $20 tickets at url below. Holiday events & holiday things to do on Staten Island.

Location. At Cottage Row at Snug Harbor Cultural Center at 1000 Richmond Terrace in the Randall Manor neighborhood on the north shore of Staten Island.

Contact / Tickets. https://snug-harbor.org

I don't see anything for 2023

* Tappan Park Christmas Tree Lighting

OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 3 - 6 pm - Tree lighting and Santa / Toy Giveaway

Description. Tappan Park Christmas Tree Lighting and toy giveaway. Also pictures with Santa. Free.

Location. In Tappan Park on Bay Street in the Stapleton neighborhood of Staten Island.

Contact. Organized by the Van Duzer Civic Association of Stapleton.

II. East Shore Staten Island Holiday Events & Things To Do SI NYC

North of Great Kills, East of LaTourette Park and South of Hwy 278 on Staten Island NYC

Historic Richmond Town Holiday Events, Candlelit Tours & Colonial Shopping on Staten Island

Christmas in Historic Richmond Town - See the Craftspeople Make Things the Old Fashioned Way & Shop

Saturday, December 2, 2023 beginning at 5 pm - Christmas Tree Lighting

Description. A traditional Christmas tree lighting accompanied by the choir of the Church of St. Andrew. Free.

Location. On the main campus in Historic Richmond Town at 441 Clarke Avenue. Holiday events in Historic Richmond Town on Staten Island.

Contact. https://www.historicrichmondtown.org / Tel. 718.351.1611

Saturdays & Sundays, December 2 & 3 and 9 & 10, 2023 from 12 noon to 5 pm - Christmas in Historic Richmond Town

Description. This is a see how things are made in the 19th century, wherein you can also buy some of the items they make or made, or similar such items. They describe the event as follows: " ... guests can enjoy living history demonstrations, shopping for gifts, crafts, and commemorative items from the tinsmith, carpenter, and general store; an old-fashioned horse drawn carriage, a visit from Santa and his helpers, hot and tasty local eats, and MUCH more that will bring on the jolly feel of the holiday spirit ... ". Tickets are $15 / $10 and kids age 11 and under are free.

Historic Richmond Town Holiday Candlelit Tours

Saturday & Sunday, December 16 & 17, 2023 - departing every 20 minutes from 5 to 8.20 pm

Description. The one hour long candlelit tours will take you through an 1860's household preparing for Christmas, another preparing for Hanukkah, the General Store, the Tavern, the Courthouse and an English / Dutch household all going through their holiday routines in the mid 19th century on Staten Island. Holiday events on Staten Island. Tickets are $35 / $30 / kids age 5 and under are free.

Use link at the top of the page to see our Staten Island Holiday Markets page for their Holiday Crafts & Shopping days.

Location. Meet at the 3rd County Courthouse on the main campus in Historic Richmond Town at 441 Clarke Avenue. Holiday events in Historic Richmond Town on Staten Island.

Contact. https://www.historicrichmondtown.org / Tel. 718.351.1611

III. South Staten Island Holiday Events & Things To Do SI NYC

Charleston, Rossville, Arden Heights, Eltingville & South on Staten Island NYC

Holiday Events - South Staten Island

We'll be adding Multiple Events for the 2026 Season - Southern Staten Island NYC

Stay tuned for Upcoming November & December 2026 Holiday Events.

IV. West Staten Island Holiday Events & Things To Do SI NYC

North of Fresh Kills & La Tourette Park & west of Hwy 440 when north of Hwy 278

Holiday Events - South Staten Island

We'll be adding Multiple Events for the 2026 Season - Western Staten Island NYC

Stay tuned for Upcoming November & December 2026 Holiday Events.

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New York City NYC Holiday Shopping & Holiday Events NYC - Related Links

Links to Other NYC Boroughs - Holiday Markets / Holiday Shopping NYC

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Links to Other NYC Boroughs - Holiday Events / Things To Do

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