Editor's Pick Candlelight Evenings at Old Bethpage Village

Step back in time with the Candlelight Evenings at Old Bethpage Village Restoration beginning this weekend.

The holiday-time events take place on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21 and Friday, Dec. 26th – Tuesday, December 30 from 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

“Candlelight Evenings transform the rustic landscape of Old Bethpage Village Restoration into a magical appearance with the Village’s historic homes illuminated by candles and holiday decorations,” said County Executive Mangano.

“Visitors can enjoy traditional 19th Century entertainment including a brass quartet and fiddlers playing popular seasonal tunes, contra-dancing, performers from local schools and organizations, as well as a traditional 1866 decorated Christmas Tree, stories of Christmases past, and a traditional bonfire,” je added/

Old Bethpage Village Restoration provides visitors with an opportunity to step back in time and experience life in a recreated mid-19th Century American village set on more than 200 acres.

Hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Entrance fees are: $10 for adults, $7 for children (5 – 12), seniors and volunteer firefighters. Children under 5 are admitted free.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration is located at 1303 Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage (Exit 48 of the Long Island Expressway). For more information, call: (516) 572-8401.