The Best Holiday Pop Ups on Long Island

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Celebrate the Season with Interactive Performances, Themed Cocktails, and Holiday Cheer

This holiday season, Long Island is bringing extra cheer with a collection of Christmas-themed pop-up bars and experiences designed to immerse visitors in the magic of the season. From encounters with the Grinch-inspired “Mr. Grump” to family-friendly Santa meet-and-greets, these pop-ups offer a whimsical twist on traditional holiday gatherings. Get ready to sip, snap photos, and make merry memories at these unique holiday spots. Below, you will find the Best Holiday Pop Ups on Long Island!

Holiday Pop Ups on Long Island

Mr. Grump Christmas Pop-Up Bar

img_7613-1 – Going Local Long Island — Mr Grump Christmas Pop Up

Location: Alibi Bar, 230 Main St, Farmingdale, NY

Dates: November 22 – December 29

Ages: 18+ Only

Tickets and Info: mrgrumppopup.com

For those who lean more “Bah, humbug!” than “Ho, ho, ho,” the Mr. Grump Christmas Pop-Up Bar in Farmingdale might be the perfect holiday escape. Inspired by the classic character from The Grinch, this adults-only experience offers themed cocktails and Grinch-inspired decor, complete with a tongue-in-cheek “Stink, Stank, Stunk!” ambiance.

Visitors will enjoy a 90-minute reserved seating that includes a festive Mr. Grump souvenir cup and an interactive performance by “Mr. Mean Green” himself, who will be on hand for table-side interactions and photo ops. While the reservation fee covers admission and the souvenir, food and drinks can be ordered separately.

This pop-up is perfect for anyone looking to add a little snark to their holiday festivities. Tickets are encouraged to secure a spot, though walk-ins are welcome if space allows. For more information, click HERE!

The Christmas Club Pop-Up Experience

img_7635-1 – Going Local Long Island — The Christmas Club Pop Up

Location: Brentwood, NY

Ages: All Ages

Tickets: $25-$30 per person

Nothing says “holiday cheer” like a visit to The Christmas Club Pop-Up Experience in Brentwood, where guests of all ages are welcome to join the festive fun. This cozy, family-friendly spot offers a holiday menu of classic Christmas eats and themed cocktails in a whimsical space filled with twinkling lights and holiday decor.

Each 90-minute reservation includes a collectible Christmas Club Pop-Up cup, interactive performances from Santa’s holiday friends, and photo opportunities with these iconic characters. Since characters change daily, there’s always a surprise in store. Be sure to book ahead to secure a spot, though walk-ins are allowed on a space-available basis. For more information, click HERE!

The Jolly Grump Christmas Pop-Up Experience

img_7634-1 – Going Local Long Island — The Jolly Grump Christmas Pop Up Experience

Location: The Ainsworth, 210 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, NY

Ages: All Ages

Tickets: $25 per person

Also inspired by The Grinch, the Jolly Grump Christmas Pop-Up in Rockville Centre delivers a family-friendly holiday experience with a twist. Visitors are greeted by “Mr. Mean Green” himself, who puts a playful spin on the holiday’s usual cheer with tableside interactions and photo opportunities.

Reservations include 90 minutes of seating, a Jolly Grump souvenir cup, and an interactive show that’s sure to delight guests young and old alike. With festive drinks, seasonal bites, and Grinch-themed surprises around every corner, this experience brings the story of the Grinch to life in a way that’s both merry and mischievous. For more information, click HERE!

Wonderland at the North Pole: Interactive Dining Experience

Holiday Pop Ups — Wonderland a Journey to the North Pole

Location: Long Beach, NY

Start Date: November 21

Ticket Price: Dining Experience – $40 per person; Trivia Night – $40 per person

Hours:

• Thursday & Friday: 5 PM – 2 AM

• Saturday & Sunday: 12 PM – 2 AM

Step into a winter wonderland with Wonderland at the North Pole, an interactive dining experience in Long Beach. Guests are transported to a magical North Pole setting, surrounded by festive decor and photo ops inspired by classic holiday films. Perfect for a family meal or a festive brunch with friends, this experience also features holiday trivia nights every Thursday, where guests can test their movie knowledge and compete for prizes.

What’s Included:

• 90-minute dining reservation, including a main dish and dessert

• Thursday trivia night includes a 2-hour seating, a main dish, dessert, and the chance to win prizes

With vegan, vegetarian, and kid-friendly options available, this pop-up caters to all dietary needs. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy brunch or showing off your holiday trivia skills, Wonderland at the North Pole is sure to make the season merry and bright. For more information, click HERE!

Don’t Miss These Holiday Pop Ups on Long Island!

This holiday season, Long Island’s Holiday Pop Ups offer something for everyone—from “Grinchy” getaways to joyous, family-friendly gatherings. Whether you’re looking to embrace your inner Scrooge or bask in the glow of holiday cheer, these seasonal spots are perfect for creating unforgettable memories with friends and family. Secure your reservation, bring your holiday spirit, and get ready for a one-of-a-kind Christmas experience!

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Melissa Farrell

Melissa Farrell has a mission to support local business by "Going Local." As a local business owner herself, she understands the struggles entrepreneurs face when owning a business and is always trying to find ways to shine a spotlight onto them. Melissa started Going Local Tours & Experiences back in 2020 during the pandemic in hopes to bring people back into local restaurants and shops. She created food tours in Huntington, NY that would stop at 3-4 local businesses and gave the guests the chance to meet the owner and hear the story behind the business. She soon realized how powerful storytelling is when connecting people to local businesses and created options with local store owners as well to bring them onto the tour to share their story. Melissa wanted to expand out of Huntington to be able to support even more local businesses and started creating luxury picnics where she would bring local to you! She would find local businesses in the area of the picnic set up and deliver it to you offering ways to support over 3 local businesses at each picnic. This wasn't enough. She wanted to find a better way to help spread awareness of local businesses and share their stories. Enter Evangeline Knell...a woman with over 30 years of broadcasting experience who somehow convinced Melissa to host a 3 day live stream from the Huntington Fall Festival. She had never been on camera before, but working alongside Evie to create the 3 shows, gave Melissa the confidence to take on the challenge. The 3 shows produced focused on the local vendors, the food trucks and the events that occurred at the festival and had a much larger reach than Melissa could ever of done on her own. They soon realized a business partnership was needed and combined their two businesses, Identity Digital which is a production company and Going Local Tours and Experiences to form Going Local Media. Evie and Melissa even formed their own distribution outlet by creating Going Local TV, a streaming platform like Netflix or YouTube, that is all about local businesses, events and organizations on Long Island. There are over 200 videos including their podcast series "Let's Get Local" "Long Island Business Minds" and "Local Business Spotlight" that help spread awareness of our local businesses and Long Island Professionals. They are always thinking up new ways to support local, including this site, Going Local Today that is a directory of articles on how to Go Local on Long Island. We appreciate you taking the time to read this and for supporting local! Thank you!

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