Local Event: Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Annual Holiday Light Show (2024)

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Southaven County Park, 761 Victory Ave, Yaphank, NY, 11980

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County recently announced that the 2023 annual Girl Scout Holiday Light Show will now be located at Southaven County Park in Yaphank from November 25^th to December 30^th. This year, the light show will be a fully immersive, walk-through Enchanted Forest, which features 80 illuminated holiday-themed displays—including five that were designed by award-winning Girl Scouts. Adding to the camaraderie, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County have also arranged photos with Santa, picnics with s'mores, music, and games for visitors to enjoy. Along with being a favorite holiday attraction among families from throughout Long Island, the seasonal event serves as an essential fundraiser for Girl Scouts of Suffolk County to help expand the access girls throughout Suffolk County have to the empowering Girl Scout experience. Early bird tickets go on sale October 1^st.

"This year's Holiday Light Show event promises to be more engaging and interactive than ever before,” said Tammy Severino, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County President and CEO. “Making the event a walk-through this year enables us to bring in more light displays and create a more personalized, magical holiday experience. Alongside the mesmerizing light displays, families can enjoy delightful activities, including photos with Santa Claus, festive snacks, games, and more. We are dedicated to creating a joyous atmosphere that fosters togetherness and creates cherished memories for everyone.”

This is the 20^th anniversary of the annual Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show, which had been previously located at Smith Point County Park as a drive-through event since 2016, when it outgrew the site at Camp Edey in Bayport. Last year was the first year the Girl Scouts offered a walk-through holiday village as part of the annual light show extravaganza, which received rave reviews and overwhelming demand to be brought back that Girl Scouts of Suffolk County expanded it by five times. Each year, the event attracts more than 50,000 visitors from throughout Long Island, Queens, Westchester and even out of state.

This year, there will be 80 light displays ranging from 50 to 200 feet. The dazzling holiday light displays are assembled and built in part by GSSC staff and dedicated volunteers from PSEG Long Island, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1049 and Local 25, and the Long Island Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association. Proceeds from the Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest benefit girl leadership programs and provide financial assistance for girls to join Girl Scouts and attend our summer camp program. Last year, more than 40 Suffolk County Girls were able to attend Girl Scouts summer camp this year thanks to scholarships funded by the 2022 Holiday Light Show proceeds.

"The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County take great pride in putting together this event each year,” said Severino. “It’s a unique program as it spreads holiday joy, but it also enables us to offer girls opportunities that can shape their futures in remarkable ways. Every ticket sold directly contributes to our mission of nurturing confident, capable, and compassionate leaders of tomorrow. We thank everyone for their support and hope to see you at the Light Show this holiday season.”

The Girl Scout Holiday Light Show will run Thursdays through Sundays from Saturday, November 25^th through Saturday, December 30^th, excluding December 24^th and 25^th, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Special pre-sale tickets will be available beginning October 1^st at https://www.gssclightshow.com/ through November 1st. After November 2^nd, regular-priced tickets to the show will be available online only. It is important to note that this year’s tickets will have designated time slots instead of general admission.

For more information, visit https://www.gssclightshow.com/.

About Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is one of the largest youth-serving agencies on Long Island, serving over 15,000 members dedicated to the mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. For more information about Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, please call (631) 543-6622 or visit www.gssc.us.