2026 HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT STEW LEONARD’S ON LONG ISLAND

 

WHAT:

Stew Leonard’s on Long Island is ringing in the 2026 holiday season with family-friendly festivities across its Farmingdale and East Meadow locations! Santa Claus will make a grand arrival on an East Farmingdale fire truck, kick off the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, host weekend brunches, and meet local families for complimentary holiday photos.

 

2026 HOLIDAY EVENT SCHEDULE:

 

Santa’s Grand Arrival on an East Farmingdale Fire Truck & Tree Lighting

  • Location: Stew Leonard’s, 261 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale, N.Y.
  • Date & Time: Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE (No registration required)

 

Santa arrives atop a fire truck from the East Farmingdale Fire Department! Families can enjoy a holiday performance by the Woodward Parkway Elementary School chorus, take photos with Santa, and enjoy complimentary refreshments served by Wow the Cow and Stew Leonard’s Team Members.

 

Complimentary Photos with Santa Claus

  • Location: Stew Leonard’s, 261 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale, N.Y. and Stew Leonard’s, 1897 Front St., East Meadow, N.Y.
  • Dates: December 5 – December 20, 2026
  • Saturdays & Sundays: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Note: On Dec. 12 & Dec. 13, Santa photos begin in Farmingdale at 12:00 p.m. and at 1 p.m. in East Meadow following Brunch with Santa).
  • Cost: FREE

 

Families are invited to visit Stew Leonard’s in Farmingdale and East Meadow for a complimentary photo opportunity with Santa Claus throughout the season.

 

Brunch with Santa & Wow the Cow

  • Locations: Stew Leonard’s, 261 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale, N.Y. and Stew Leonard’s, 1897 Front St., East Meadow, N.Y. | Customer Line: 516-394-9001
  • Dates & Time: Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13, 2026 | Seating at 10:00 a.m. in Farmingdale. Seatings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in East Meadow.
  • Admission: $19.99 for guests ages 12 and up | $17.99 for children under 12 | FREE for children under 2

 

 

 

Join Santa Claus and Wow the Cow for a delicious farm-fresh holiday brunch! The menu features scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, French toast, and fresh fruit, along with individual photo opportunities with Santa for every child. Limited seating available. Tickets must be purchased in advance via Eventbrite.com starting November 1, 2026 (search for "Stew Leonard's in Farmingdale").

 

WHO:

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, operates eight locations across Connecticut (Norwalk, Danbury, Newington), New York (East Meadow, Farmingdale, Yonkers), and New Jersey (Clifton, Paramus). For more information, visit www.stewleonards.com.

 

WHERE:

Farmingdale Store: 261 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735 | Customer Line: 516-962-8210

 

East Meadow Store: 1897 Front St., East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 | Customer Line: 516-394-9001

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Meghan Bell, Stew Leonard’s

203.750.6107 | mbell@stewleonards.com

(Media inquiries only; customers please call local store numbers listed above)