Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024 at 12:00pm
Join us as we celebrate 31 years of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles!!!
An annual tradition, the celebration begins the day after Thanksgiving and runs every Saturday and Sunday through December 23, from noon to 4 pm, plus December 24 from noon - 2:30 pm. Charles Dickens and his cast of over 50 characters will interact with residents and visitors. Don't miss live music, unique shopping, and wonderful food.
Gazebo Trunk Show - A Sleepy Hollow Trunk Show with Washington Irving at 12:30 pm
Midday Revels—Christmas carol sing-along—2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday at the gazebo. Twelve groups form, representing the 12 days of Christmas. The groups vie for attention, and at the end, Queen Victoria awards a silver teasel to the most spirited performer. Winners have been known to wear their coveted silver teasels throughout the season.
"A Christmas Carol" trunk shows, in which Dickens performs lighthearted versions of his new story with help from the audience, 3 p.m. at the Library.
Complimentary Roasted Chestnuts are available throughout the day in front of The Savage Homestead located at 61 E Genesee St. - Chestnuts are donated by Tops Friendly Markets and made possible by The Savage Homestead.
Enjoy stories from Mother Goose who reads children's stories at Loft 42 located at 42 E Genesee St.
Eggnog Samples are available in front of Loft 42 every Saturday during Dickens Christmas. Eggnog is provided by Byrne Dairy
This event features festive English Country dancing led by Syracuse Country Dancers. Tickets are available at the Skaneateles Chamber (22 Jordan Street, Skan) and online for $30/pp. Light bites and water will be available at the event.
noon - 2:30 - A shortened version of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles!
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