The Local’s Guide To Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2015
It’s that magical time of year, when Dyker Heights shines aglow with a gazillion LED bulbs.
Local photographer Will Caruso scoped out the scene this year marking down the streets with the most fabulous displays. As of Saturday, some of the homes most famous for Christmas decorations were still dark, and the best displays were concentrated on the blocks between 10th Avenue and 12th Avenue, and between 81st Street and 85th Street.
Click on the tiles below to check ’em out:
Neighbors got creative with color this year. In addition to the usual Santas, sleighs, and soldiers accompanied by red and gold lights, many displays incorporated shades of pink and purple. There were snowmen, snowflakes, reindeer, nativity scenes, and more.
We also spotted some impressive motorized displays, including characters that were straight out of Goosebumps. Case in point, this abominable snowman:
In addition to its incredible Christmas displays, the neighborhood is known for its abundance of old-fashioned Italian pastry shops. A tour of the Dyker Heights’ holiday lights would not be complete without a cannoli pitstop. So, warm up with a cup of cocoa and try a cannoli at one of the area’s legendary bakeries.
We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites.
Hot Chocolate & Cannoli Spots
- Panino Rustico (8222 17th Avenue), 10am – 10pm
- Tasty Pastry Shoppe (8218 13th Avenue), Weekdays & Sunday: 9am – 8pm, Friday & Saturday: 9am – 9pm, Closed Mondays
- Grandma’s Bakery (7208 13th Avenue), 7am – 8:30pm
- Mona Lisa Bakery (7717 13th Avenue), 6am – 8pm
- Villabate Alba (7001 18th Avenue), 7am – 9pm
- Cannoli Plus (6903 New Utrecht Avenue), 7:30am – 5pm
Get any photos of Dyker Heights’ spectacular Christmas light show? Send them to editor@bensonhurstbean for a chance to be featured on our site!