CHRISTMAS EVENT CALENDAR 2025

– ALL FREE –

Pictures with Santa

Every day from November 28 – December 23
Located in Seasonal Décor

  • Monday – Friday: 1pm-4pm & 5pm-8pm
  • Weekends: 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm 
  • Special Hours Friday Nov. 28: 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm

Children are welcome to sit on Santa’s lap or next to him.

Make sure to bring your own camera for pictures.

A woman holding a toddler sits next to a person dressed as Santa Claus on a brown couch, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive background behind them. The toddler looks at Santa, who is raising his hands.

Animated Children’s Walkthrough Story


November 15 – December 31
Open during normal store hours. Located in the Christmas Gallery.

Our Christmas story features Santa, his elves and friends as they prepare for the big day! A festive animated story for the young and young at heart!

Please bring your donation of a non-perishable food item(s) for Long Island Cares and drop off at the end of your walkthrough. Thank you!

Christmas Animation Mice At Hicks Nurseries Westbury NY

Mail a Letter to Santa and Receive a Reply

What a magical experience for a child to be able to mail their own letter to Santa and receive a personalized response back!

Mailboxes available in-store November 15th – December 19. One is located in our animated Christmas story walkthrough experience and another by pictures with Santa.

Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope within the letter in order to receive a reply.

Christmas Animation Mice At Hicks Nurseries Westbury NY

Live Brass Band


Weekends starting November 28 – December 14  12-3pm

Everyone’s favorite band is back performing holiday classics that will have you singing along. 

Four musicians in Santa hats play brass instruments in front of Christmas decorations, including a white Christmas tree, red ribbons, and potted plants. Their music stands are decorated with festive lights and red fabric.

Christmas Carolers


Weekends starting November 28 – December 14  Saturdays 4-8pm, Sundays 4-6pm

Enjoy the shimmering harmonies of a cappella holiday music performed by the talented ladies of the Island Hills Carolers. 

A group of women dressed in black outfits and red scarves, wearing Santa hats, stand smiling in front of decorated trees and holiday lights. A festive sign reading Happy Holidays is displayed in front of them.