DICKENS CHRISTMASA Skaneateles Tradition |
Dickens 2025 Dates:
11/28 , 11/29, 11/30
12/6, 12/7
12/13, 12/14
12/20, 12/21
12/24
We look forward to seeing you for Dickens Christmas!
Dickens Christmas 2024
The following occur every Saturday and Sunday from Thanksgiving thru Dec 24 PLUS Fri, Nov 29 from Noon-4pm & Tue Dec 24 Noon-2:30pm
Presented by: The Sherwood Inns and Appetites, Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the Skaneateles-Area Business Community
*FREE PARKING ~ Locations: Austin Park Pavilion (corner of Jordan and Austin Sts, across from St. Mary’s Church), Skaneateles High School Lower Lot (Across from the top of Leitch Ave on Elizabeth Street).
*Noon kick-off to Dickens each day on the porch of the Hannum House (corner of Genesee & Hannum Streets)
*Strolling Dickens characters performing interactive street theatre
*Father Christmas greets children from 12:30-2 pm, and 3-4 pm at the Masonic Temple Porch, 13 E. Genesee St.
*Free roasted chestnuts in front of The Savage Homestead (61 E Genesee Street). Brought to you by: The Savage Homestead and TOPS Friendly Markets
*Horse-drawn wagon and carriage rides Nov. 29 and every Sunday (weather permitting), departing from The Sherwood Inn, provided by Rt. 80 Quarry Ridge Stables. Wagon rides are $5 per person, $20 per family (of up to five), $5 for each additional person thereafter. Private carriage rides are offered for a $50 donation (cash only).
*Free eggnog served by local Girl Scout Troops every Saturday at 42 E. Genesee St. Eggnog courtesy of Byrne Dairy
*Caroling at 2 pm at the Gazebo. The Mid-Day Revels! (Poor weather location….Hannum House Porch)
*Appearances by the Bright Friday Brass, Nov. 29 and every Saturday.
*Live shows and music at the Skaneateles Library, 1 and 3 pm daily! See the calendar below.
*Sing Christmas carols with the “Dickens Singers” - listen for them throughout the village
*Mother Goose reads to children at Loft 42 from 12:30 – 4 pm (42 E. Genesee St./lobby of the building)
It's A Wonderful Life- The Radio Play
December 21st, 2024 at 7 pm
Scarlett Rat Entertainment and Auburn Public Theater (APT) present, "It's A Wonderful Life -- The Radio Play," at 7 pm at Auburn Public Theater. $15 adullts, $10 children 12 and under.
Parking Information
Paid parking is available in the municipal lot between Jordan and State Streets.
Free parking is available in the Austin Park Pavilion lot at the corner of Jordan and Austin Streets, and in the lower gravel lot of Skaneateles High School across from Leitch Avenue.
You can find more information on parking by clicking here.
Thank You to our Presenting Sponsor of Dickens Christmas
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
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Charles Dickens Sponsors:
- Aster Estates – Weddings and Events
- Blue Water Grill
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- Drooz + Co
- Finger Lakes Insurance Agency
- Gilda’s
- Mike’s Pizzeria
- Mirbeau Inn & Spa
- Moro’s Kitchen – Modern Italian
- Nest 58
- Rhubarb Kitchen Shop
- Skaneateles 300’
- Skaneateles Artisans Gallery (Under the Old Stone Mill)
- Skaneateles Boutique Hotel
- TOPS Friendly Markets
- Town of Skaneateles
The Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to coordinate the Salvation Army Bell Ringers during Dickens Christmas once again. This year, an impressive 90% of the funds raised will stay right here in Skaneateles to support our community’s basic needs. These funds assist local families with food, utility bills, medical care, self-help programs, and much more, all distributed through the Skaneateles Outreach Program.
We would greatly appreciate your help in volunteering an hour or two of your time. We have two kettles to staff, with each shift lasting just one hour. We recommend having two volunteers per kettle. Ringing will take place during the Dickens Festival from noon to 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday, as well as the Friday after Thanksgiving. Dickens Christmas runs from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve.
