Please note a final decision on our Dickens Christmas Event will be made at the beginning of October. Please check this page or our Facebook Page for the most up to date information. 

Calendar of Events

Every Day of Dickens - Enjoy a fun Trunk Show at the Skaneateles Gazebo hosted by Washington Irving each day at 12:30 pm. Bad Weather Location will be the Hannum House.

Every Day of Dickens - Join the full cast of Dickens Christmas Characters at the Gazebo at Clift Park at 2pm each day for singing and fun. Bad Weather location is the Hannum House.

Every Saturday during Dickens—Moro’s Kitchen Skaneateles is offering a taste of heart-warming soup from 3-4 pm while quantities last.  Complimentary of the chef! The soup will be served out the gelato/espresso room in the back of the building by the rear parking area Located, 28 Jordan Street.

Every Saturday during Dickens-Local Wine and Distillery tastings 1-4 pm. Village Bottle Shop, 18 W. Genesee St.

Every Saturday during Dickens - Finishing School for Young Ladies Damce Lessons - Gentlemen Welcome, 2:30 pm at the Skaneateles Historical Society, 28 Hannum St. 315-685-1360

Every Saturday & Sunday during Dickens - Tastings of Figgy Pudding for a nominal donation to benefit the Ecumenical Food Pantry.  Imagine, 38 E Genesee St. Pudding sold by the Art of Pudding 12 —3 pm. 

Every Sunday during Dickens  – Stop by White Birch Vineyard Tasting room  for a complimentary tasting of Mulled Wine while supplies last, 18 West Genesee St.  315-685-9463

NOVEMBER DICKENS EVENTS: 

Sat Nov 23 - Strawberry Fields Hydroponic Farm Open House 11 am – 4 pm. Strawberry Fields is located on Rt. 20 west of Skaneateles.  The farm store will be open, fresh cut Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces, fresh green arrangements for sale. Free hot chocolate & cookies.  Live music & free tastings available. 315-751-5657. Open 7 days a week.  11 am - 7 pm until Dec 23.  

Bright Fri Nov 29 - World’s Tiniest Christmas Parade!  Starts at NOON, don’t be late or you will miss it!  315-685-0552 www.skaneateles.com 

Bright Fri Nov 29 - Grand entrance of Charles Dickens and his entourage.  Meet Queen Victoria, Father Christmas, Scrooge, Tiny Tim, the Spirit of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Jacob Marley, along with the finishing school girls, pickpockets & other villagers!  Grand opening immediately following the parade on the steps of the Hannum House next to the Sherwood Inn.

Fri Nov 29 – Skaneateles Finishing School for Young Ladies Dance Lessons, Gentlemen welcome 1 pm Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Entertainment for the entire family

Fri Nov 29  - A Christmas Carol Trunk Show will be acted out with your help, 3 pm Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Entertainment for the entire family. 315-685-0552

Sat Nov 30 – Enjoy the Music of Way Off Bass a Jazz Trio at 1 pm at the Skaneateles Library, 49 E Genesee St. 315-685-0552

Sat Nov 30 -  A Christmas Carol Trunk Show will be acted out with your help, 3 pm Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Entertainment for the entire family. 315-685-0552

Sat Nov 30 – Holiday Parade & Miracle on Genesee St. downtown Auburn. Horse & wagon rides around Seward Park from 3-5pm. Holiday Parade & Float Competition begins at 6:00 pm, followed by Tree Lighting on City Hall steps, community caroling & Festival of Trees on South St 5-8 pm, visits with Mr & Mrs Claus & more!

DECEMBER DICKENS EVENTS:

Sun Dec 1 – Enjoy a magic show by the Peculiar Prestidigitators at 1 pm in the Skaneateles Library (upstairs), 49 E. Genesee St. 315-685-0552

Sun Dec 1 - A Christmas Carol Trunk Show will be acted out with your help, 3 pm Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Entertainment for the entire family. 315-685-0552

Sun Dec 1- Open House at the Skaneateles Historical Society’s Museum at the Creamery, 28 Hannum St. 1 - 3 pm.  Browse the gift shop for unique & new items. Learn all about the History of Skaneateles.  Refreshments will be served.  The Creamery Museum is open through Christmas on Fri, Sat & Sun 1-4 pm. Closed Christmas Eve. 315-685-1360

Tues Dec 3 – SHOP SKANEATELES!  Shop, Sip and Stroll in the Village of Skaneateles!   10 am—8 pm. Open house with refreshments and complimentary gift wrapping at participating merchants.  Free drink coupon with a purchase will be distributed between 5 - 8 pm to be redeemed at a participating restaurant.  Buy a raffle ticket to win great prizes in our Dickens raffle. Tickets will be drawn December 22nd! Prizes: 1st Mirbeau Stay and Dine Package (value $600), 2nd Skaneateles YMCA Family Membership, 3rd Sherwood Inn gift certificate (value $500), 4th Shop & Dine gift certificates, 5th SU Men’s Basketball tickets, 6th Gift basket compliments of Rhubarb. Tickets: $5 each; 3 for $10.00, 10 for $25.00.  315-685-0552

Fri Dec 6 - “Skaneateles Sings” starts at the Skaneateles Library at 6 pm. Sponsored by Key Bank  Dedication of crèche, caroling, and tree lighting at the Gazebo.  Organized by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce, Skaneateles Girl

Scouts and the Skaneateles Garden Club. Reception at Skaneateles United Methodist Church immediately following the tree lighting.  315-685-0552 skaneateles.com

Fri Dec 6 - First Friday in Skaneateles.  Visit local galleries; Imagine, Gallery54, Skaneateles Artisans, Snake Oil Glassworks, retail shops and restaurants to celebrate the arts. 5 - 8 pm.  www.skaneateles.com

Fri Dec 6- Snake Oil Glassworks, 4251 Jordan Rd.  Holiday Open House on Friday (12/6) 6 – 9 pm, Saturday (12/7) 10-5 pm and Sunday (12/8), 11-4 pm. The studio will be open for customers to watch the glassblowers make items. Holiday treats and refreshments available. 315-685-5091.  www.snakeoilglassworks.com

Sat Dec 7 – Annual Lakeside Artistry Holiday Fair 10 am—5 pm —artists and crafters from many genres.  First Presbyterian Church, 97 E Genesee St. More info on Facebook, (Lakeside Artistry) 

Sat Dec 7 -Taster's Choice Soup Lunch at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 37 W. Genesee St.  11:30 am - 2 pm.  The lunch is free, but donations are appreciated.  Visitors are welcome to tour the historic 100+ year old building.  315-685-3121.

Sat & Sun Dec 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 - Breakfast with Santa at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.  9 am & 11 am. Tickets are: $15.95/person for members and $19.95/person for non-members. Children two and under are free. Reservations required register online, syracusezooevents.org/breakfast-with-santa/ or by calling 315-435-8511 x8589

Sat & Sun Dec 7, 8, 14, 15 - Skaneateles Library Annual Dickens Christmas Holiday Book Sale. 49 E. Genesee Street. Saturdays 10 am - 4    pm & Sundays Noon—4 pm.  Books will also be available for sale Mon - Fri during regular Library business hours. 315-685-5135.  All proceeds benefit the Skaneateles Library Association.

Sat Dec 7 – Classic Guitar Ensemble from the Music School of CNY will perform at the Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St.  1 pm. Come here Christmas music and the beautiful sound of acoustic guitar. 315-685-0552. 

Sat Dec 7 - A Christmas Carol Trunk Show will be acted out with your help, 3 pm Skaneateles Library (upstairs), 49 E. Genesee St. Entertainment for the entire family. 315-685-0552

Sat Dec 7 — Snake Oil Glassworks, 4251 Jordan Rd.  Holiday Open House on Saturday (12/7) 11-5 pm and Sunday (12/8), 11-4 pm. The studio will be open for customers to watch us make things and we will have holiday treats and refreshments.  315-685-5091. 

Sat Dec 7— Look for our very own Dickens’ newsboys hawking today’s paper.  All monies raised from the sale of the Post Standard papers today will go directly to charity...the Salvation Army’s Christmas Bureau or the United Way. 

Sat Dec 7 - Baltimore Woods presents Caroling in the Woods 7 - 8:30 pm.  315-673-1350.  FREE, lanterns will be provided, bring a flashlight if you prefer. Donations appreciated.  Please RSVP www.baltimorewoods.org 

Sun Dec 8 – A Brass Act: A Syracuse-based trombone quartet will be providing special music during Holy Trinity’s 10 AM Morning Worship. The community is invited.

Sun Dec 8 - Enjoy a magic show by the Peculiar Prestidigitators at 1 pm in the Skaneateles Library (upstairs), 49 E. Genesee St. Entertainment for the entire family. 315-685-0552

Sun Dec 8 - A Christmas Carol Trunk Show will be acted out with your help, 3 pm Skaneateles Library (upstairs), 49 E. Genesee St. Entertainment for the entire family. 315-685-0552

Sun Dec 8—TEA WITH THE QUEEN at the Skaneateles Historical Society’s Museum at the Creamery, 28 Hannum Street.  Gather your friends and enjoy the company of Queen Victoria.  3 pm.  Donation $15/person.  Seating limited, advance reservation is required. Call the Skaneateles Chamber for reservations, 315-685-0552. - EVENT HAS BEEN SOLD OUT FOR 2019.

Sun Dec 8 - Snake Oil Glassworks, 4251 Jordan Rd. Holiday Open House on Friday (12/6) 6 – 9 pm, Saturday (12/7) 10-5 pm and Sunday (12/8), 11-4 pm. The studio will be open for customers to watch the glassblowers make things, holiday treats and refreshments available.  315-685-5091.  www.snakeoilglassworks.com

Sun Dec 8 & 15- Complimentary photographs taken by a professional photographer, in front of the Mirbeau Christmas Tree & Antique Sleigh, from 1– 4 pm. Complimentary hot cocoa and holiday cookies will be available. Reservations are not necessary. For more information, 877-MIRBEAU (647-2328) or www.mirbeau.com

Sat Dec 14 - Skaneateles Community Band Holiday Concert, Location: Skaneateles High School Auditorium, 49 E. Elizabeth St. 4 pm, free!   315-685-0552 or 315-685-5048.

Sat Dec 14 – Enjoy live music 4-7pm at Anyela’s Vineyard, 2433 West Lake Rd. anyleasvineyard.com

Sat Dec 14 – A Christmas Suite, annual event held by the Skaneateles Festival. Tickets and more info www.skanfest.org

Sat Dec 14 -  Enjoy the Music of Way Off Bass a Jazz Trio at 1 pm at the Skaneateles Library, 49 E Genesee St. 315-685-0552

Sat Dec 14 – A Christmas Carol Trunk Show will be acted out with your help, 3 pm Skaneateles Library (upstairs), 49 E. Genesee St. Entertainment for the entire family. 315-685-0552

Sat Dec 14 - Holiday Luncheon, Bake Sale, and Artisan Show at the United Methodist Church, 26 Jordan Street.  10-4 pm

Sun Dec 15 – Performance by the Very Peculiar Prestidigitating Packwoods 1 pm, Skaneateles Library (upstairs), 49 E Genesee St.  Entertainment for the entire family. Free, however donations appreciated. 315-685-0552.

Sun Dec 15 - A Christmas Carol Trunk Show will be acted out with your help, 3 pm Skaneateles Library (upstairs), 49 E. Genesee St. Entertainment for the entire family. 315-685-0552

Sun Dec 15- Complimentary photographs taken by a professional photographer, in front of the Mirbeau Christmas Tree & Antique Sleigh, from 1–  4 pm. Complimentary hot cocoa and holiday cookies will be available. Reservations are not necessary. For more information, 877-MIRBEAU (647-2328) or www.mirbeau.com

Sun Dec 15 – Skaneateles High School Choral Holiday Concert, 2pm HS Auditorium., 49 E. Elizabeth St.  315- 685-8361

Sun Dec 15 – Masterworks Chorale: “Christmas All Aglow!” First Presbyterian Church, 97 E. Genesee St. Unwrap a shining holiday program of sacred, secular, traditional and contemporary music – plus sing-along carols! – accompanied by piano, organ and string quartet. Tickets: Adult $15.00; Senior(60&over) $10.00; Age 18 and under free.

Wed Dec 18 – Come enjoy a nice night at The Krebs, 53 W. Genesee St. with the Dickens Characters Guest Bartending from 7-9 PM!

Sat Dec 21 –Scarlet Rat Entertainment and Auburn Public Theater (APT), 108 E. Genesee St. present, “It’s a Wonderful Life” – The Radio Play at 7 p.m. $10 General Admission. Tickets available by Clicking Here or at the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce. 315-685-0552.

Sat Dec 21 - Baltimore Woods, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd., Marcellus. Winter Solstice Hike 7-8:30 pm. Join us for a tranquil, lantern-lit hike through the woods to observe the nature at night. Snowshoes will be provided. Dress warmly! This program is recommended for ages 8 and up. $6 members. $9 nonmembers. Pre-register online at www.baltimorewoods.org.

Sat Dec 21 – Kailee Tucker will perform with her Ukulele at 1 pm in the Skaneateles Library (upstairs), 49 E. Genesee St. 315-685-0552

Sat Dec 21 - A Christmas Carol Trunk Show will be acted out with your help, 3 pm Skaneateles Library (upstairs), 49 E. Genesee St. Entertainment for the entire family. 315-685-0552

Sat Dec 21— A snowman-building contest in Clift Park (weather-permitting). Queen Victoria will judge the entries at 2:45 p.m., 1st prize $50.00 gift certificate from Sherwood Inn and 2nd prize Dickens Mug with Cocoa. Bring your own supplies! 315-685-0552.

Sun Dec 22 - Performance by the Very Peculiar Prestidigitating Packwoods 1 pm, Skaneateles Library (upstairs), 49 E Genesee St.  Entertainment for the entire family. Free, however donations appreciated. 315-685-0552.

Sun Dec 22 - A Christmas Carol Trunk Show will be acted out with your help, 3 pm Skaneateles Library (upstairs), 49 E. Genesee St. Entertainment for the entire family. 315-685-0552

Tues Dec 24 – Shortened version of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles! Noon – 2:30.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Worlds Smallest Christmas Parade

Don't miss our annual "World's Smallest Christmas Parade" on opening day, Bright Friday, November 29, at noon. Watch for Charles Dickens and his entourage as they meander down Fennell Street, turn right onto Jordan Street, then right onto Genesee Street to their grand opening on the porch of the Hannum House next to the Sherwood Inn at 12:10 pm.

• Christmas carol sing-along, The Mid-day Revels, at 2 p.m. at the Gazebo with the entire Dickens cast. (Bad weather place is the Hannum House of the Sherwood Inn.)
• Free roasted chestnuts in front of Johnny Angels, donated by TOPS Market
• Mother Goose reads holiday stories to the children at Loft 42 (42 E. Genesee St.) from 1:30 - 4
• Father Christmas greets the children on the porch of the Masonic Temple (13 E. Genesee St.) each weekend day from 12:15 to 2 p.m., and 3 - 4 p.m. He will have special treats for especially good children.
• Special shows at the Skaneateles Library at 1 and 3 pm. Special live entertainment each Saturday and Sunday at the Library. Events are free, however, donations are welcome.
• The Dickens characters will be acting out scenes from "A Christmas Carol" at the Gazebo (bad weather back-up: Hannum House) at 12:30. These interactive trunk shows are sponsored by Skaneateles Suites and Boutique Hotel.
• Horse-drawn wagon and carriage rides around the village, departing from the Sherwood Inn, provided by Rt. 80 Quarry Ridge Stables. Wagon rides are $3 donation; carriage rides are offered for a $20 donation. CASH ONLY.

Visit Skaneateles winery: Anyela's Vineyards, located just 4 short miles down West Lake Road on Route 41A. We also have our own glassworks...Snake Oil Glassworks just 2 short miles north on Jordan Rd. in the hamlet of Mottville will have glassblowing demonstrations and unique presents for you to take home.

Make a day or a weekend of it! We have wonderful accommodations ranging from B&B's, hotels/inns, and affordably priced motels. There is plenty to do in the area, and Skaneateles is conveniently located in Central New York on historic Route 20. We are just 10 minutes away from Auburn, 25 minutes from Syracuse, an hour-and-a-half from Rochester, and an hour and 15 minutes from Binghamton.

For additional questions contact the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce at 315-685-0552.

Horse and wagon rides around the village leaving from the Sherwood Inn. $3 per person. Carriage rides are provided by Rt 80 Quarry Stables out of Nedrow, NY (315-492-3404). When posting your pictures on Instagram or Facebook don't forget to include the hashtag #skandickens2019!