It is no doubt getting late for making your plans to go out to New Year’s eve parties.  Here are a few choices to consider on the north shore of Long Island in the Port Jefferson area.

One of the outstanding Port Jefferson village restaurants, 25 East American Bistro at Danfords on the Sound, is hosting a special New Year’s eve event. Visit the Danford’s website for more information. 

If you are  looking for an event featuring formal attire you should consider the  New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala.  It is being held at the Port Jefferson Country Club at Harbor Hill’s Lombardi on the Sound. 

The Three Village Inn in Stony Brook NY is offering a special dinner for their New Year’s eve celebration.  There are two seatingson December 31st.  The first is at 5 pm and the second is at 8:30 pm.  Visit the Three Village Inn event calendar for more details.

Many people going out for New Year’s eve celebration also use a limo service. Here are a few companies providing limousines in Port Jefferson for you to consider:

• American Luxury Limousine in Coram NY
• Austin Limousines in Coram NY
•    Harbor View Limousine in Stony Brook NY
• Jennie’s Limousine Service in Port Jefferson Station NY

A list of places to go if you are still making plans for New Year’s Eve at this late date.  Here is our Huntington NY restaurants offering a unique holiday menu:

• Jonathan’s Ristorante
  A great place for a dinner on New Year’s eve.  It receives consistent excellent reviews for its unique northern Italian cuisine.  Visit Jonathan’s Ristorante website for their New Year’s eve menu and pricing.
• Honu Kitchen & Cocktails
  Honu Kitchen is celebrating the New Year with a la carte small plates menu with holiday specials. A DJ will be on hand throughout the evening.  Visit the Honu Kitchen website for more information.
• Besito
  An authentic mexican restaurant.  A great spot for a casual New Year’s eve dinner in Huntington.  Visit the Besito website for more information and their menu.

The whole family can enjoy a NYE event at one of Long Island’s top bowling entertainmnet centers.  It has many of the dinner, drinks and other amenities you might find at a sports bar. It is a great place for the family during the day.  On New Year’s eve starting at 9pm there is an xtreme bowling party, featuring a light show and music videos.  For more information visit their New Year’s celebration website page. 

Senior citizens can enjoy a New Years Eve Party from noon to 3 PM at the Town of Huntington Senior Center.  It is located at 423 Park Avenue near the Cinema Arts Centre.

Well its snowing lightly this afternoon and we  have had a bit of snow this past week.  Winter has come early to Long Island.  But tonight the winter wonderland comes to Long Island - the offical Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show in Bayport NY.  It is at Camp Edy in Bayport NY.

The event features a 3-D light show with a mile long trail in the woods.  There are themed attractions, holiday lighting, and a gift shop.  There is a $12 fee per car to enter.  The event runs daily from 5 PM to 9 PM.  The event starts tonight and ends on December 23rd.

A wonderful treat is in store tonight– the lighting of a 35-ft tall Japanese Umbrella Pine on Long Island.  The event is in Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay NY.  It takes place from 5:30 PM to 8 PM.

There is free admission but hot cider is $1 per cup.  At the tree lighting Santa will be making an appearence along with Christmas carolers.

A Hanukkah Menorah Lighting takes place onight at 7:30 PM on the grounds at the Temple B’nai Israel  in Elmont NY.  The community is invited.