Event Details
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that on Friday, December 5, 2025, the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River will take place at 5:30pm, with the gates opening at 5:00pm.
Everyone is welcome to participate in this annual winter celebration! Santa will light the tree for the 2025 holiday season at 6:00pm sharp. Then, hot chocolate will be served during a visit with Santa. All activities take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly. The Manor House will not be open. In the spirit of the season, we will be collecting canned goods and new unwrapped toys for those in need in our community. All donations are appreciated.
Admission is free. There is limited parking, so please arrive early. The entrance gates will close when the parking field has reached full capacity. For more information about this event, please call Bayard Cutting Arboretum at (631) 581-1002 or visit www.bayardcuttingarboretum.com.
Directions: Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park is located at 440 Montauk Highway in Great River, NY. From the west take Southern State Parkway East to Montauk Highway Easy (27A). Proceed past the traffic light. The park will be on your right. From the east take Sunrise Highway west to Oakdale-Bohemia Road South to Montauk Highway west to park entrance.