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Winter is slowly but surely creeping over Long Island, and with it, the warmth of the season’s festive times follows. This year, multiple town organizations have pooled together their resources to create fun for the whole family in the 2025 Riverhead Holiday Extravaganza. The event<\/a> will be held at Riverhead Town Hall at 4 W. Second St.<\/a> on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 8 p.m.\u00a0Rain date is Dec. 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festive evening kicks off at 3 p.m. with the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce\u2019s \u201cGoat on a Boat Puppet Theater\u201d \u2014 followed by a craft for kids afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(Credit: Bill Landon file photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A bonfire fueled by Carrick Tree Services\u2019 donated firewood will roar the entire evening. And, throughout the night, the Peconic Bay Power Squadron and their volunteers will serve up free hot chocolate donated by the Riverhead Moose Lodge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With cocoa in hand, enjoy by the fireside the Riverhead BIDMA\u2019s running of East End Merry Market<\/a>, complete with holiday food, drink and artisan vendors for those looking to shop local for distinctive gifts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the Downtown Riverhead BID latest newsletter, so far the list of vendors is extensive: A Book Place \u2022 Agnes\u2019s Pierogis Heavenly Taste \u2022 AT&T \u2022 Bad Smoothies \u2022 Barbara’s Sweet Treats \u2022 Bella’s Empanadas \u2022 Brix Cannoli \u2022 Cigar Nowhere \u2022 East End Arts Council \u2022 El Amor del Caribe \u2022 Light Up Inc \u2022 Loide Candle Co. \u2022 Mugs on Main \u2022 North Fork Brewing Company \u2022 Nutrabolt \u2022 NY Marine Rescue Center \u2022 Petals & Pearls Handmade \u2022 Rowan Craft Boutique \u2022 Sassy Sips Mobile Bar \u2022 Serene Studio By Kayleigh \u2022 Soronko Kitchen and Bakery \u2022 Soul Creations Apothecary and Herb Farm \u2022 Speech Therapy For All \u2022 Stay Salted \u2022 Surfrider Foundation \u2022 Taking It Back Food Services \u2022 Teaga Photo\/David Arteaga \u2022 The Mack’s Crafts \/ Jeanette Alexandra \u2022 The Perfect Pickle \u2022 The Suffolk \u2022 Top Gun Cigars & Lounge \u2022 Ubergeek Brewing \u2022 And More!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

All the while, the Riverhead Free Library Mobile SLED Library offers another fun and interactive experience for the kiddos. From the annex building next to the town hall, East End Arts will have more yet more crafts and live music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A crowd favorite \u2014 the Parade of Lights headed by the Riverhead Lions Club<\/a> \u2014 is expected to take place a bit later than years past, this time at 4:30 p.m. The parade will begin on Ostrander Avenue, head west on Main Street, North of Griffing Avenue, before finishing at Riverhead Town Hall. Then, the town’s tree<\/a> will be lit at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(Credit: Bill Landon file photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Santa Claus will take time from his busy schedule to feature in the parade and then sit for a meet and greet photo op at the Santa House on site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening is sure to be a jolly good time for all who come on down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce site at riverheadchamber.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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