The holidays are magical – until you realize the mountain of wrapping paper, cookie crumbs, hot chocolate spills, and glitter (so much glitter) that comes with them. Here on Long Island, from the bustling holiday markets of Port Jefferson to the dazzling lights at Jones Beach, the festive fun is endless. Between beachside light shows and cozy North Fork trolley rides, your laundry pile grows faster than Santa’s naughty list. That’s where Quick Rinse Laundry comes in: schedule a pickup, drop off your bags, or swing by our spotless laundromat, and we’ll return everything fresh, folded, and ready for more holiday chaos – while you actually enjoy the season with your family.Here are 10 wholesome Christmas activities the whole family will love on Long Island (with zero stress about the laundry aftermath). We've included key dates for each—book now before they're gone!
1. Cruise the Holiday Lights at Jones Beach or Brookwood Hall Park
Dates: November 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (Jones Beach, closed Dec. 31); December 6 – December 29, 2025 (Brookwood Hall).
Bundle up and drive through the mile-long Wonderland at Jones Beach State Park or the festive displays at Brookwood Hall in East Islip – over a million twinkling lights await! Spilled cocoa on blankets and coats? Toss them in a Quick Rinse bag for pickup – we’ll have them fluffy and cocoa-stain-free by tomorrow.
2. Christmas Movie Marathon Night at Home or Patchogue Theatre
Dates: December 3 – December 5, 2025 (Patchogue Theatre screenings, e.g., Jane Lynch's A Swingin’ Little Christmas on Dec. 3 and A Charlie Brown Christmas on Dec. 5); flexible for home anytime in December.
Stream Elf or The Polar Express in your blanket fort, or catch a screening at Patchogue Theatre followed by a Santa meet-and-greet. Build that fort, pop popcorn, and snuggle up. When the fort collapses and the blankets are covered in popcorn butter, Quick Rinse handles the cleanup so you don’t have to.
3. Cookie Decorating Party with a Twist at Hicks Nurseries
Dates: November 16 – December 31, 2025.
Head to Westbury’s Hicks Nurseries for their walk-through Christmas Children’s Story, then let the kids go wild with icing at home. Flour explosions, sprinkles everywhere – let the creativity flow! Quick Rinse will rescue those frosting-covered sweatshirts and tablecloths with our premium wash & fold service.
4. Visit Santa at Bayville Winter Wonderland or Long Island Game Farm
Dates: December 6, 2025 – January 2, 2026 (Bayville, select Fri/Sat/Sun); December 6 – 7, 2025 (Game Farm).
Meet the man in red at Bayville’s magical village (complete with ice skating and a holiday train) or the animal-filled Santa visits at the Game Farm in Manorville. Someone always cries or gets glitter smeared everywhere. We’ve seen it all. Drop off those fancy Christmas outfits after the photos – we’ll make them look brand new for Christmas morning.
5. Ice Skating Adventure at Northwell Health Ice Center or Port Jefferson
Dates: November 28, 2025 – March 1, 2026 (Port Jefferson Rinx, closed Dec. 25); ongoing public sessions through winter (Northwell).
Glide under the stars at the outdoor rink in Eisenhower Park (East Meadow) or the village rink in Port Jefferson with hot cocoa on hand. Wet mittens, snowy socks, and soaked jeans from the chill? Instead of a soggy pile by the door, bring everything to Quick Rinse Laundry. Our commercial machines handle bulky winter gear like champs.
6. DIY Ornament Crafting at the Long Island Aquarium or Christmas House
Dates: November 28, 2025 – January 2, 2026 (Christmas House, closed Dec. 25); daily through December 31, 2025 with holiday crafts (Aquarium).
Craft keepsakes at the Riverhead Aquarium’s Fishes & Wishes event or inside the immersive lights of Hicksville’s Christmas House Long Island. Paint, glue, glitter, repeat – tiny handprints on sleeves are adorable… until they’re not. Let the kids create memories (and messes) while we handle the sparkly aftermath.
7. Neighborhood Caroling or Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson
Dates: December 6 – 7, 2025.
Stroll the historic streets of Port Jefferson for their Charles Dickens Festival with carolers, Victorian performers, and a holiday market – or just dance in your living room. Ugly Christmas sweaters deserve to be worn more than once! Quick Rinse gently washes even the itchiest, most outrageous holiday knits so they’re ready for round two.
8. Build a Gingerbread House Village After the North Fork Trolley Ride
Dates: November 28 – December 23, 2025 (select Thu/Sun/Fri/Sat).
Hop on the North Shore Trolley in Calverton for a Polar Express-inspired trip to the North Pole, then tackle gingerbread at home. Royal icing everywhere. Enough said. Drop the sticky clothes at Quick Rinse and pick them up smelling like fresh laundry instead of frosting.
9. Christmas Eve Pajama Tradition with a Holiday Market Stroll
Dates: December 6, 2025 (Babylon Town Hall); November 30, 2025 (Winter on Wellwood/Lindenhurst); pajama tradition on December 24.
Shop unique gifts at Lindenhurst’s Winter on Wellwood market or Babylon Town Hall’s festive vendors, then slip into matching PJs. New sets are the best part of the night. Keep them soft and bright year after year – bring last year’s set to Quick Rinse for a deep clean before the new ones arrive.
10. Relax on Christmas Day Knowing the Post-Holiday Laundry is Already Handled
Date: December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day itself; post-holiday pickups Dec. 26–27); bonus: Flying Santa at Fire Island Lighthouse typically Dec. 23–24.
Book a Quick Rinse pickup for the 26th or 27th now (yes, we’re open between the holidays!) and spend December 25th playing with new toys or catching the Flying Santa flyover at Fire Island Lighthouse instead of staring at overflowing hampers.
This Christmas, give your family the gift of time together on Long Island – from Montauk’s Magic of Montauk (Dec. 14–15) with live reindeer to the Nutcracker at Ballet Long Island in Bellmore (Nov. 22–Dec. 20) – and let Quick Rinse Laundry take care of the dirty work (literally).Schedule your holiday pickup or drop-off today at www.QuickRinseLaundry.com or swing by and say hi. We’ll have your laundry fresh and folded faster than Rudolph flies! Wishing you a merry, bright, and stain-free Christmas from the whole team at Quick Rinse.
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