Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

12/10/2025 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

See the critically-acclaimed one-man telling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol!

Armed only with a bare stage, a few props, and Dickens’ glorious words, McGarry delivers the perennial holiday classic in a tour de force that has left audiences riveted from Boston to Prague. Joyous, captivating, and witty, A Christmas Carol is a fully staged, full-throated leap into Dickens’ most famous story, delivered with a simplicity that disarms and touches the heart.

For the last twelve years, December has found McGarry, lugging his trunk, on the road with A Christmas Carol. He began by touring the Cape and South Shore. By 2018 and 2019, A Christmas Carol was being seen on stages across the European continent, as well as Ireland, and the UK with performances in Innsbruck, Dublin, London, Bath, Basel, Brunico, Dusseldorf, Geneva, Co. Leitrim, and Prague. In 2021, 2022, and 2023 McGarry brought A Christmas Carol home to the U.S. for three sold out seasons.

The Local Crust Woodfired Pizza truck Skaneateles Brewery.

12/10/2025 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Afternoon Wheel Throwing with Marley Montague

12/11/2025 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel. They will learn centering, basic throwing techniques, trimming, glazing, and more to begin their journey with clay. While this class is geared toward beginners, students who have some introductory skills that they wish to expand on are welcome. Price includes 25 pounds of clay, access to the clay studio outside of class, and use of community tools and glazes.
ages 16+ at all levels
$300 for Schweinfurth members; $310 for nonmembers

The Local Crust Woodfired Pizza Truck, Skaneateles Brewery.

12/11/2025 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Evening Wheel Throwing with Marley Montague

12/11/2025 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel. They will learn centering, basic throwing techniques, trimming, glazing, and more to begin their journey with clay. While this class is geared toward beginners, students who have some introductory skills that they wish to expand on are welcome. Price includes 25 pounds of clay, access to the clay studio outside of class, and use of community tools and glazes.
ages 16+ at all levels
$300 for Schweinfurth members; $310 for nonmembers

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/11/2025 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

DJ Trivia , Skaneateles Brewery.

12/11/2025 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/11/2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

Skaneateles Historical Society

12/12/2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Museum Hours
Friday and Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
28 Hannum Street
Skaneateles, NY
315-685-1360
skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/12/2025 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/12/2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

Skaneateles United Methodist Church Holiday Luncheon and Craft Fair

12/13/2025 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Skaneateles United Methodist Church will hold their annual Holiday Luncheon and Craft Fair on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Craft Vendors, Bake Sale and Luncheon Counter. Come in to get warm!! Proceeds to benefit the Friends of Casowasco Foundation.

West and Company Diamonds Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up at Lake Life Laser Studio

12/13/2025 12:00 PM

Jingle & Sparkle Pop-Up

Cozy vibes, twinkly lights, and a touch of forever—that’s what this holiday pop-up is all about! Come sip, laugh, and get linked with permanent jewelry that’s made to last through every merry moment.
Whether you’re treating yourself or your bestie, our custom-fitted bracelets and anklets add the perfect dash of sparkle to your holiday season. Wrap up your shopping list, then wrap your wrist in something shiny—it’s the most wonderful time to glow!

Date: Saturday, December 13
Location: Lake Life Laser Studio
Time: 12pm-4pm

Come get cozy, make memories, and leave with a little holiday magic you’ll keep all year long.

Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles

12/13/2025 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Happy Christmas!

The 31st edition of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles opens Nov. 28, enchanting holiday shoppers as it brings “A Christmas Carol” to life. The iconic street theater production runs weekends through Christmas. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with a limited show (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve.

But take note: The year is 1842.

Dickens Christmas is produced by Scarlett Rat Entertainment and presented by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Sherwood Inns & Appetites and the Skaneateles-area business community.

Click the link below for more details!

Skaneateles Brewery Anniversary Party and Meet the Brewer!

12/13/2025 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Skaneateles Historical Society

12/13/2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Museum Hours
Friday and Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
28 Hannum Street
Skaneateles, NY
315-685-1360
skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org

Wassail! A Bells & Motley Christmas Concert at Baltimore Woods

12/13/2025 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Come join in the singing of historic carols, including Wassailing songs that celebrate community and the joy of the season! Sondra & John Bromka (also known as Bells & Motley Olden Music) celebrate the holiday season with very special music. Featured will be the artists’ unique collection of instruments from Long Ago and Far Away!

Our Baltimore Woods Nature Center setting, surrounded by forest, will bring us to especially focus on the connection of music and wonder. Music will be played from 2-3pm and musicians will be available after the concert to answer questions and share information about their instruments.

More details: This program is free for all ages and is made possible through the CNY Arts Grants for Regional Arts and Cultural Engagement regrant program thanks to a New York State Senate Initiative supported by the NYS Legislature, the Office of the Governor and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts.

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/13/2025 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/13/2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

Boozy Brunch with Marc Ryan

12/14/2025 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Holiday Traditions Open House

12/14/2025 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

See the Seward House Museum decked out for the holidays! Museum staff and volunteers spread cheer by regaling visitors with stories of Seward family Christmases during this community open house. This event is FREE.

Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles

12/14/2025 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Happy Christmas!

The 31st edition of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles opens Nov. 28, enchanting holiday shoppers as it brings “A Christmas Carol” to life. The iconic street theater production runs weekends through Christmas. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with a limited show (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve.

But take note: The year is 1842.

Dickens Christmas is produced by Scarlett Rat Entertainment and presented by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Sherwood Inns & Appetites and the Skaneateles-area business community.

Click the link below for more details!

Christmas Carols at Skaneateles Library

12/14/2025 1:00 PM

Join a choir from Off The Dock Chamber Festival (Skaneateles) for a program of christmas carols at the Skaneateles Library! Free Admission.

Music in the Tavern with Bruce Wood Trio

12/14/2025 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

The Local Crust Woodfired Pizza truck Skaneateles Brewery.

12/17/2025 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/18/2025 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

DJ Trivia , Skaneateles Brewery.

12/18/2025 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/18/2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

Skaneateles Historical Society

12/19/2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Museum Hours
Friday and Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
28 Hannum Street
Skaneateles, NY
315-685-1360
skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org

The Local Crust wood fired Pizza Skaneateles Brewery.

12/19/2025 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/19/2025 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/19/2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

2025 Winter Gala - Off The Dock Chamber Festival

12/19/2025 7:00 PM

Off The Dock Chamber Festival Presents our 2025 Winter Gala!

Friday 19 December, 7:00pm
First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles (97E Genesee St.)

FREE ADMISSION (Suggested donation of $25) - RSVP at www.offthedockchamber.com to be guaranteed a seat and make a donation in any amount to enter for a chance to win 2 SEASON PASSES to our June 2026 concert series.

A festive night of music, benefiting Off The Dock Chamber Festival and the Skaneateles Education Foundation. A free holiday reception will follow in Dobson hall.

Join the Off The Dock Chamber Choir for a program of christmas carols at 7:00pm, followed by instrumental and vocal solos.

It is a primary part of Off The Dock's mission to support local young professional performing artists. In June 2025, Off The Dock hired 20 emerging young artists and featured them on 8 Concerts during our Summer Festival. Proceeds from this festival will allow us to hire our 2026 artists, providing fair performance fees to up-and-coming young professional artists! A portion of each donation will also benefit the Music Boosters Fund of the Skaneateles Education Foundation, supporting enrichment for music students, and professional development for teachers, as well as equipment costs.

Want to make a larger commitment to supporting Off The Dock's mission? Visit our website to learn about artist and concert sponsorship opportunities!

Custom Leather Pop-up Shop at Lake Life Laser Studio

12/20/2025 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Tis’ the season for sparkle, spirit, and something handcrafted! Step into our Holiday Pop-Up with Allen Sprague of Custom Leather and wander through a world of rich leather creations—belts that mean business, wallets with charm, and knife sheaths fit for adventure.

Add your own touch of holiday magic with an engraving that says exactly what your heart feels (or what your gift recipient doesn’t expect!). Every piece tells a story, and this season, it might just tell yours.
So come mix a little merry with a little handmade wonder. Sip, shop, and share the joy—because the best gifts are the ones made with heart and a hint of sparkle.

Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles

12/20/2025 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Happy Christmas!

The 31st edition of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles opens Nov. 28, enchanting holiday shoppers as it brings “A Christmas Carol” to life. The iconic street theater production runs weekends through Christmas. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with a limited show (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve.

But take note: The year is 1842.

Dickens Christmas is produced by Scarlett Rat Entertainment and presented by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Sherwood Inns & Appetites and the Skaneateles-area business community.

Click the link below for more details!

Skaneateles Historical Society

12/20/2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Museum Hours
Friday and Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
28 Hannum Street
Skaneateles, NY
315-685-1360
skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org

Holiday Charcuterie Class!

12/20/2025 3:00 PM

Get into the holiday spirit at Prison City Pub! On Saturday, December 20th at 3:00 PM, we’re hosting a fun and interactive Holiday Charcuterie Board Class. Learn tips and tricks for arranging a stunning board perfect for your holiday gatherings. Grab a drink, shop at the Holiday Market, get creative, and take home your delicious masterpiece! 251 North Street, Auburn NY! Tickets are limited, sign up now!

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/20/2025 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

Candlelight Christmas Tours

12/20/2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 and under. Reservations required, tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (315) 252-1283 or online.

Boozy Brunch with Michael Houston & David Kuykendall

12/21/2025 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles

12/21/2025 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Happy Christmas!

The 31st edition of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles opens Nov. 28, enchanting holiday shoppers as it brings “A Christmas Carol” to life. The iconic street theater production runs weekends through Christmas. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with a limited show (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve.

But take note: The year is 1842.

Dickens Christmas is produced by Scarlett Rat Entertainment and presented by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Sherwood Inns & Appetites and the Skaneateles-area business community.

Click the link below for more details!

The Local Crust Woodfired Pizza, Skaneateles Brewery.

12/21/2025 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Music in the Tavern with Marc Ryan

12/21/2025 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Music in the Tavern with Marc Ryan

12/21/2025 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Dickens Christmas - Christmas Eve

12/24/2025 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

 A shortened version of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles! Noon – 2:30.

Featuring the midday revels at 2 pm, chestnut samples at 61 E Genesee St, and visit with Mother Christmas on the porch of the Masonic Temple. Happy Christmas!

Skaneateles Historical Society

12/26/2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Museum Hours
Friday and Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
28 Hannum Street
Skaneateles, NY
315-685-1360
skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org

Skaneateles Historical Society

12/27/2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Museum Hours
Friday and Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
28 Hannum Street
Skaneateles, NY
315-685-1360
skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org

The Local Crust Woodfired Pizzas, Skaneateles Brewery.

12/27/2025 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Boozy Brunch with Isreal Hagan

12/28/2025 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The Local Crust Woodfired Pizzas, Skaneateles Brewery.

12/28/2025 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Music in the Tavern with Colin Aberdeen

12/28/2025 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM