CHRISTMAS EVENT CALENDAR 2026

– ALL FREE –

Shop, Sip & Sleigh

Thursday, November 19
6pm-8pm | FREE

You’re invited to Shop, Sip & Sleigh, an exclusive after-hours holiday shopping experience just for Hicks Advantage Members! Get into the holiday spirit with festive shopping, tasty sips, and all the cozy seasonal vibes you need. 

This festive evening will be filled with holiday cheer, beautiful Christmas décor, and special surprises! Registration is required.

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Holiday promotional graphic reading Shop, Sip & Sleigh, an exclusive Advantage Member event, featuring a gift tag that reads Brighter holidays happier you, HICKS.

Pictures with Santa

Every day from November 27 – December 23
Located in Seasonal Décor

  • Monday – Friday: 1pm-4pm & 5pm-8pm
  • Weekends: 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm 
  • Special Hours Friday Nov. 27: 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 14 – 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 14th – 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


Friday, November 27, then weekends November 28 – December 13  Saturday and Sunday 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


Friday, November 27 4-8pm, then weekends November 28 – December 13  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.