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Step back in time and enjoy the holidays the old-fashioned way with Dickens Christmas, as the merchants and Chamber of Commerce of Skaneateles give a gift to the public for their support throughout the year. Plan now and join the Village of Skaneateles in the Finger Lakes of Upstate New York in this holiday celebration.
The celebration begins the day after Thanksgiving and runs every Saturday and Sunday through December 21st and a limited show on the 24th (noon to 3). From noon to 4 p.m. on each of those days. Charles Dickens and his cast of characters directed by Jim Greene of Scarlett Rat Entertainment will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores and restaurants.
Christmas carol sing-along, The Revels Live, at 2 p.m. at the Gazebo with the entire Dickens cast.
Free carriage rides around the village leaving from the Sherwood Inn with drop-offs at Skaneateles Town Square on Fennell Street, and Creekside Books and Coffee on Kelly Street (sponsored by M&T Bank ). Carriage rides are provided by Chariots of Downtown.
Free roasted chestnuts in front of Johnny Angels, donated by P&C Foods, and roasted by Mid-Lakes Navigation
Free cider and donuts in at the Skaneateles Hotel on Fennell Street
Free hot chocolate served by our local girl scouts on Saturdays. On November 29th in the upper lobby at M&T Bank, and on Dec 6,13, and 20 in the lobby of Mid-Lakes Navigation.
Mother Goose reading Holiday stories to the children at the Skaneateles Library
Father Christmas greets the children on the porch of the Masonic Temple each weekend day from noon to 2 p.m. He will have special treats for the good children.
Special shows at the Skaneateles Library at 1 and 3 pm. (except November 30th). Local groups also performing at 12:30 and 3:30 on select days. See the calendar of events.
I was back in the Finger Lakes for Thanksgiving and my brother's family and I decided to head up to Skaneateles for their Dickens festivities the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We had a marvelous time. We had not visited Skaneatels before and we were quite enchanted with its charm. I have a few shots here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenngrover ... 482715300/