Part of the fun of the holiday season is getting to shop for people you love. But heading to the mall or a sprawling shopping center can be overwhelming this time of year. Why not add some cheer back into the holiday shopping experience? At Candlelight Evenings at Old Bethpage Village, you can celebrate the season while you shop.

The village's 19th-century-era buildings will all be decked out with flickering candlelight, creating the perfect setting for some holiday shopping. Come by to hear traditional holiday tales, listen to Civil-War-era carols, and even enjoy some dancing. There will be a bonfire, warm apple cider, and a large craft show in the exhibition hall stocked with tons of unique holiday gifts.

Candlelight Evenings at Old Bethpage Village
When: 5 – 9:30 p.m., Dec. 15 – 18
Where: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Plainview, NY
Cost: $7+
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CC-BY-2.0/Flickr Markus Grossalber