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Thank you for visiting & supporting the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Holiday Light Show & Enchanted Forest. We'll see you in 2023—Happy New Year!
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Girl Scouts of Suffolk County and County Executive Steven Bellone Present

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Holiday Light Show

November 26 to December 30, 2022 • Smith Point County Park

*NEW THIS YEAR: Enchanted Forest Walk-thru at Southaven County Park* 

Celebrate this Holiday season with TWO family fun experiences!

Proceeds benefit Girl Scout programs for girls & families across Suffolk County. Become a sponsor.
 
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       19th Annual Holiday Light Show

    Smith Point County Park - Campgrounds, Shirley (Directions)

    Drive-thru a 1.5-mile trail with more than 100 dazzling holiday-themed displays with five new displays designed by Girl Scouts in Suffolk County extended our Girl Scout Way. Open from November 26 to December 30 (Closed December 24 & 25).

  • Light Show Hours: (Nov. 26 to Dec. 30)

    Open 5-9 PM Open 5-10 PM Closed
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       Enchanted Forest

    Southaven County Park, 761 Victory Ave, Yaphank, NY 11980 (Directions)

    A walk thru experience with 200ft of sparkling displays that welcome you to our family-fun holiday village complete with music, games, hot cocoa, and a heated tent where you can grab a photo with Santa. *Enchanted Forest ticket includes a free drink and snack, a photo with Santa, and access to our outdoor activities.* 

    • Donate a toy for Toys for Tots. Drop box available when you visit. 
    • Come meet and take a photo with Olaf between December 26-30.
    • No Cash Accepted. Debit/Credit Card Only.

  • Enchanted Forest Open Weekends & 12/26-12/30
    (November - December) *NEW DATE ADDED*

    Open 5-9 PM Closed
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    27th           3rd
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    18th         *23rd* 24th
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  • Our 2022 Girl Scout Light Show Display Contest Winners

    And the winners are...


    Brownie Kinsley G.
    Daisy Layla K.

    Junior Ella S.
    Junior Kayla N.

    Senior Troop 86: Amanda W., Nicolette D., Olivia D., Mia J., and Kristin T.    		  

    Congratulations! We had over 80 submissions, making it incredibly difficult to choose a winner. We thank each and every one of you for submitting your beautiful designs for our contest. Every Girl Scout who participated will be mailed a special  Creative fun patch. Our team will be working very hard to bring these drawings to life at our show!

    We are reviewing our 2022 Girl Scout Design a Light Show Display Contest entries and will announce the winners soon. 

    Don’t Miss the 2022 Girl Scout Design a Light Show Display Contest!

    You and your troop can help design NEW light displays for the Girl Scout Holiday Way attraction at our Holiday Light Show! This is a great opportunity for troops or individual Girl Scouts. PLUS all participants receive a special contest FUN patch! 5 designs will be chosen!

    Contest Guidelines:

    • You must be a registered Girl Scout for the 2023 Girl Scout Year;  Not renewed yet? Click here
    • Your theme and design proposals should be consistent with the Girl Scout mission and ideals; entries using copyrighted characters or designs will not be considered;
    • Our displays are built using rope lighting or bulbs on wooden frames. Your ideas should be both grand in scale and streamlined in design—the simpler the better!
    • If you choose to use a word in your display, it must be 5 characters or less;
    • All entries must be submitted no later than Monday, August 15, 2022, by 5:00 PM.
       

    What You'll Win:

    • Tickets to see GSSC’s Smith Point Light Show
    • Large sign at the display identifying the designer(s)
    • Photo op at your display
    • Bragging rights as the designer(s) of a site at Long Island’s brightest light show!
       

    SUBMIT YOUR DESIGN

    Looking for Santa Claus

    We’re looking for seasonal help at our Enchanted Forest Holiday Village at Southaven County Park. Responsibilities include interacting with children and having pictures taken with guests. Other duties include wearing a red Santa Claus suit, growing a beard (or wearing a fake one), and convincingly emitting jolly laughter.

    Saturdays and Sundays after Thanksgiving—November 26th-27th, December 5th-6th, 12th-13th, and 19th-20th. Enchanted Forest is open 5-9 PM. 

    Contact our Director of Operations, Amy Keyes, for more information at akeyes@gssc.us.

Available Ticket Options: Buy tickets online to save $!

  • Combo Ticket: BUY TICKETS

    Drive-thru our Holiday Light Show and visit the Enchanted Forest. Only available online. 

    • $40 per Car + up to 5 Forest tickets.
    • $100 per Mini-Bus + up to 15 Forest tickets.
    • $150 per School Bus + up to 40 Forest tickets.

    You can also purchase additional Enchanted Forest tickets if your vehicle holds more than included amounts for $5.00 per person. 
  • Light Show Ticket:  BUY TICKETS

    Drive-thru our Holiday Light Show at Smith Point County Park. Save when you buy your ticket online:

    • $22 per Car
    • $42 per Mini-Bus (RV, 12-15 Passenger Vans)
    • $72 per School Bus (Coach Bus, Trolley)

    This ticket is only valid for the drive-thru. Prices at the ticket booth are $25 per Car, $45 per Mini-Bus, and $75 per School Bus.
  • Enchanted Forest Ticket:  BUY TICKETS

    A walk thru experience with magical displays at Southaven County Park. Plus music, games, s'mores, and meet Santa. *Enchanted Forest purchase includes a free drink and snack, a photo with Santa, and access to our outdoor activities.* 

    • Online: $10 per person;  Ticket booth: $15 per person
    • Children under 3 years old attend for free.
  • Girl Scout Offer:  BUY TICKETS

    Buy a discounted Combo or Light Show ticket and get 2 FREE GSSC's Holiday Light Show event patches. No need for a code; Select "Girl Scout Offer", fill in your info, and complete your purchase.

    Offer for Suffolk & Nassau Girl Scouts. You must be registered for the 2022-2023 membership year. Additional event patches are available for purchase. Pick-up patches at the ticket booth..

  • See Ticket/Refund Policy. No cash will be accepted at the entrance. We are only accepting credit/debit cards to ensure contactless interaction.

  • FAQs
    1. I can't find my tickets. How do I get them again?
      If you can't find your confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folder of your email. If it is not there, you can resend the confirmation email. Visit our ticketing page at gssc.ticketspice.com/holidaylightshow. At the top, click "Resend Confirmation (Helpful Links)" and enter the email you used to purchase your tickets.  You should receive a new confirmation email. If you are still having issues finding your tickets, email us at lightshow@gssc.us and we will assist you.
    2. I purchased a ticket, do I have to attend a specific night?
      No, you can use your ticket any night the show is open. Please see our calendar above for when we are open and hours of operation.
    3. I purchased a Combo Light Show/Enchanted Forest ticket, do I need to attend both experiences on the same night?
      No, you can attend the drive-thru Light Show and walk through Enchanted Forest on separate nights. See our calendar above to see when each experience is open.
      When you attend the light show, you will show us your Combo Light Show & Enchanted Forest ticket and when you attend the Enchanted Forest, each person in your group will have to show their Enchanted Forest tickets.
    4. I purchased a Girl Scout ticket, where do I pick up the free 2 patches?
      You will pick up your 2 free event patches at the drive-thru Light Show ticket booth.
    5. Do I have to print my ticket?
      We do suggest you print your ticket OR have your ticket QR code ready to be scanned / a screenshot of the QR code on your mobile device. Cellular service may be slow at both Smith Point and Southaven.
    6. Will you close the show if the weather is bad?
      We will determine if the weather will affect our experiences and the safety of our visitors. We encourage you to check our website here or our social media for up-to-date information on opening and closing.
    7. Can we get out of our vehicles during the drive-thru Light Show?
      No, for the safety of you and your passengers, you MUST stay in your vehicles at all times while driving through the Holiday Light Show. 
    8. Do we turn off our headlights while driving through the Holiday Light Show?
      We do ask that you turn off your headlights while driving through to get the best experience. We understand that many vehicles have daytime running lights, so we ask that you dim them if your vehicle allows you to OR not drive close to the car in front of you as a courtesy to all our visitors.

Become a Sponsor of the Show

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When you become a sponsor of the GSSC Holiday Light Show, you will help to support girls and families within the community. Thanks to supporters like you, we can continue to offer a world of exciting opportunities to girls from all backgrounds and abilities!

But that's not all!  Sponsoring affords you a unique pathway for advertising your business or organization. It's a terrific way for your message to reach thousands of Long Island families leading up to and throughout the holiday season. 

Sponsor Online

Questions? Contact Nyrekia, Director of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships at nwhite@gssc.us or call (631) 543-6622 x245.

  • Season of Miracles, Presenting Sponsor: $100k
    Includes
    • Custom-built and branded 400-sq.-ft. Light Show attraction and custom area in prime location
    • Exclusive VIP Igloo at Enchanted Forest for up to 10 guests*
    • Use of Girl Scout Camp Edey for a day-long retreat for your organization (valued at $1,500)
    • Table at our March 2023 Making an Impact Breakfast as part of the top sponsor level with all inclusions. (valued at $1,500)
    • Exclusive billing, ad on website, social media, marketing & publicity
    • Sponsor linked to show in all media
    • Mention in more than 1,000 cable
      television spots in Suffolk and Nassau (valued at $75,000)
    • Your audio commercial and holiday message on show’s music radio
    • Complimentary admission for 50 carloads

    Sizes are approximate and may be altered based on detail and animation effects. Contact us for more information.  View brochure.

    Joy to the World: $50k
    Includes
    • Custom-built and branded 400-sq.-ft. Light Show attraction & custom area in prime location
    • Title sponsor of the NEW Enchanted Forest walk-thru
    • Sponsor linked to show in all media
    • Mention in more than 1,000 cable television spots in Suffolk and Nassau (valued at $75,000)
    • Your audio commercial and holiday message on show’s music radio
    • Exclusive billing, ad on website, social media, marketing & publicity
    • Complimentary admission for 35 carloads

    Sizes are approximate and may be altered based on detail and animation effects. Contact us for more information.  View brochure.

    Festival of Lights: $25k
    Includes
    • Custom-built and branded 150-sq.-ft.  Light Show attraction in prime location
    • Sponsor linked to show in all media
    • Audio commercial on show’s music radio
    • Top billing and ad on website, social media, marketing & publicity
    • Complimentary admission for 25 carloads

    Sizes are approximate and may be altered based on detail and animation effects. Contact us for more information.  View brochure.

    $10,000-$5,000 Levels
    Merry & Bright: $10,000
    • Branded sign at large Light Show attraction
    • Recognition & ad on website
    • Audio recognition on show’s music radio
    • Social media, marketing & publicity
    • Complimentary admission for 20 carloads
    Fireworks Glasses: $7,500 *SOLD OUT*
    • Logo imprinted on 25,000 firework glasses given out to light show visitors.
    • Branded sign at Light Show & Enchanted Forest.
    • Banner ad on website
    • Audio recognition on show’s music radio
    • Social media, marketing & publicity
    • Complimentary admission for 15 carloads
    Five Golden Rings: $5,000
    • Branded sign at Light Show attraction
    • Banner ad on website
    • Audio recognition on show’s music radio
    • Social media, marketing & publicity
    • Complimentary admission for 15 carloads

     

    View brochure

    $2,500-$500 Levels
    Silver Bells: $2,500
    • Branded sign at Light Show
    • Banner ad on Light Show’s website
    • Social media, marketing & publicity
    • Complimentary admission for 10 carloads
    Warm Wishes: $1,000
    • Acknowledgment on Light Show’s website and social media
    • Complimentary admission for 2 carloads
    Boughs of Holly: $500
    • Inclusion in single group sponsors’ branded lighted attraction(s), access to advertising space on website

     

    View brochure

  • Holiday Tent @ Enchanted Forest: $7,500
    Includes
    • Branded sign at Light Show and Enchanted Forest Holiday Village Tent.
    • Banner ad on website
    • Audio recognition on show’s music radio
    • Social media, marketing & publicity
    • Complimentary admission for 15 carloads

     

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    Chill Zone @ Enchanted Forest: $5,000
    Chill Zone Sponsorship - $5,000
    • Branded sign at Light Show and Enchanted Forest Chill Zone area (Firepit and Games).
    • Banner ad on Light Show’s website
    • Social media, marketing & publicity
    • Complimentary admission for 10 carloads

     

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    $2,500 Levels (Enchanted Forest)
    Photo Station (2 SPOTS AVAILABLE)
    • Your company logo on photo frame.
    • Branded sign at Photo Station area.
    • Acknowledgment on Light Show’s website and social media
    • Complimentary admission for 2 carloads
    S’mores Kits
    • Branded sign at Firepit area.
    • Acknowledgment on Light Show’s website and social media
    • Complimentary admission for 2 carloads
    Refreshment Zone
    • Branded sign at Refreshment area.
    • Acknowledgment on Light Show’s website and social media
    • Complimentary admission for 2 carloads

     

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    Group Sales

    Are you looking for the perfect corporate gift this year? Group sales for the Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest are available! Contact Nyrekia,  at nwhite@gssc.us or call (631) 543-6622 x245.

    We also welcome donations of all sizes to support our programming and activities.

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

  • Capital One

  • Bethpage Federal Credit Union

Thank You To Our Show Partners!
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  • How Much is Admission?

    Save when you purchase a ticket online! Our pre-sale tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 19 to Friday, November 26. You can use your ticket any day of the show. Print your ticket or show it on your mobile device at the booth (Great as a gift!)

    You can also drive up to the entrance and pay $25/car ($45 for Mini-bus/RV and $75 for School/Coach Bus) at the ticket booth. To ensure contactless interaction, only credit/debit cards will be accepted at the booth. (No cash.) Ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

    What If The Weather Is Bad?

    We will do our best to notify everyone as quickly as possible if we must close due to bad weather conditions.  To find out if our show is open, visit us here, call (631) 543-6622, or follow our Facebook for any announcements.

    Do I Need To Turn Off My Headlights?

    Yes, please turn off your headlights when you drive through show. If you cannot turn your lights off, please turn your lights on dim and keep a safe distance between you and the car in front of you. When you leave the show, remember to turn your headlights back on.

    Tips for driving safely through the show:
    Please do not tailgate the vehicle in front of you. Keep a safe distance, as cars in front of you may brake suddenly. Be alert of slow vehicles. 

    Can We Take Photos of The Show?

    YES! Please take as many pictures as you’d like from the safety of your vehicle & share them on social media! Use #SmithPointLightShow and tag us on Facebook and Instagram (@smithpointlightshow)!

    Can I Exit My Vehicle While Driving Through?

    No. For your safety, we require that all passengers remain in the vehicle while driving through the Smith Point Light Show. Photography is permitted from inside your vehicle. 

    Tips for driving through the show
    Please do not tailgate the vehicle in front of you. Keep a safe distance, as cars in front of you may brake suddenly. Be alert of slow vehicles.

    Please note: No passengers are permitted in the back of pickup truck or in an attached trailer. Please follow local traffic safety laws.

     

    Can I Bring a Large Vehicle, Such As A Bus?

    Yes, coach and school buses can be accommodated. Pre-sale ticket is $70 per coach or school bus. Regular online ticket is $72, Gate price is $75.

    Do You Have The Fireworks Glasses?

    This year, we will be offering another giveaway. Check back soon for more details.

    Can Our Pets Enjoy The Show?

    Yes, pets are permitted to join the fun as long as they stay inside the vehicle while driving through.

    Is There a Restroom?

    We have two (2) porta potties in the main parking lot for you to use. After you exit the trail of the show, you'll pass the ticket booth and then make a right after the chainlink fence to drive down to the main beach parking lot. We are also very close to town and local businesses if you needed to find a restroom facility. 

    What is the Show Snack Pack?

    NEW This Year—Buy a Show Snack Pack when you order your ticket online or purchase at the entrance. of the light show. You get a water bottle and a pack of Grandma's Chocolate Chip Cookies for only $3.00. 

    Where Do Event Proceeds Go?

    When you visit the Smith Point Light Show, you are helping families in your community. Girl Scouts’ unique programs and services are offered to all children in a myriad of ways: traditional avenues, such as troops, partnerships with school districts in STEM and Arts education, Financial Aid, learning opportunities with other agencies, and programs for children and families in underserved communities. 

    The Light Show enables Girl Scouts to continue to send children in need to summer camp and to maintain its stewardship of two camp properties: Camp Edey in Bayport on the Sans Souci Lakes, and Camp Sobaco in Yaphank’s Pine Barrens on the banks of the Carman’s River.

  • Questions? 

    Email lightshow@gssc.us or Call (631) 543-6622

    Follow Us:

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    @gsscholidaylightshow

  • In the case of inclement weather, we will post any closure announcements here and on our social media.
    Online tickets are valid any night the event is open.
  • Refund Policy: All sales are final. No refunds. By purchasing a ticket/paying at the ticket booth, you agree to this policy.