Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles: Six Weekends of Victorian Carolers and Holiday Magic Starting November 27
Friday, November 27, 2026 at Noon–4pm (Christmas Eve: Noon–2:30pm)
Skaneateles, NY (village streets and Sherwood Inn area)
Cost: Free
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An hour from Rochester, the village of Skaneateles goes Victorian for six weekends starting the Friday after Thanksgiving. Costumed Dickens characters wander the streets, carolers sing in the cold, and the whole village commits to the bit in a way that actually earns the word "magical." There is no admission, no ticket line — just walk in and find yourself in a 19th-century Christmas. The opening parade on November 27 at noon sets the tone.
Details
Date: November 27–29; December 5–6, 12–13, 19–20, and 24, 2026 Time: Noon–4pm (Christmas Eve: Noon–2:30pm); Opening parade Friday Nov 27 at noon Location: Skaneateles village, NY (approximately 1 hour from Rochester) Cost: Free
How to Join
No registration needed — head to the village. For full schedule details see daytrippingroc.com/skaneateles-dickens-christmas/.
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