Free Photos With Santa: Where To Go On Long Island

The holidays are finally here, which means it's time for holiday traditions: hanging stockings, decorating the tree, putting up decorations. And, of course, getting a picture of the kids sitting on Santa's lap.

There are lots of places on Long Island where you can get pictures of your kids with Santa Claus. Patch has put together a guide so you can find the best places to get pictures taken. And the best part of these places is that the pictures are free.

The Inn at New Hyde Park: 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park
Dec. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Santa's Christmas Tree Farm: 30105 Main St., Cutchogue
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Christmas, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. there will be a "sensitive Santa" for kids with special needs. The shop will be clam, the lights dim and the music off.

Century 21 AA Realty: 1596 Straight Path, Lindenhurst
Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 46 Craft and Vendor Fair: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 298 Conklin St., Farmingdale
Photos with Santa from noon to 2 p.m.

Keller Williams Real Estate: 695 Broadway, Massapequa
Saturday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Includes photo and breakfast with Santa. Also collecting toys for the John Theissen Children's Foundation.

Port Jefferson Annual Charles Dickens Festival: Drowned Meadow House, corner of Barnum Avenue and West Broadway, Port Jefferson
There will be activities all over the village, but Santa's Workshop will be at the Drowned Meadow House on Dec. 7 and 8 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Dec. 14 from noon to 4 p.m.

On the Border Restaurant: 200 Broadway Mall, Hicksville
Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to photos, Santa and Mrs. Claus will give out presents.

Hicks Nursery: 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
Monday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. through Dec. 23. Bring your own camera.

Dees Nursery: 69 Atlantic Ave., Oceanside
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Christmas. Bring your own camera.

Douglas Eliman Real Estate: 700 Fort Solanga Road, Northport
Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Terryville Fire Department Engine Company Two: 632 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station
Engine Company Two will be holding its annual toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 10 a.m. Anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy will get a free picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

And your kids aren't the only ones who can have their pictures taken. If you want to include the furrier members of your family, there are Santas for that, too.

Talmage Farm Agway: 1122 Osborn Ave., Riverhead
Bring your pets (and your kids) to get their picture taken with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There's a free gift for each pet visiting Santa.

Petsmart: 3545 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown
Dec. 14, 15, 21 and 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Bring your pets and your kids for pictures with Santa. There will also be free goodie bags. (Petsmart stores nationwide are participating.)

Did we miss any events? Send details about free pictures with Santa to alex.costello@patch.com to be included in this list.