Name: Dickens in Dundee
Start: 2025-12-05T15:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-05T21:00:00-06:00
Location: The Depot: Visitors Center and Depot Market

Dickens in Dundee was formed in 1988. It began as a small community gathering, with caroling and the search for Tiny Tim’s crutch in local stores. With the support of local businesses, this event has grown significantly and attracts people from all over the Dundee area.
This year’s Dickens in Dundee will take place on Friday, December 5th from 3:00-9:00 PM, with a Holiday Lights Parade to follow on Saturday, December 6th at 6:30 PM.
𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄:
𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌:
Dundee-Crown Chamber and Varsity Treble Choirs perform
𝟓:𝟒𝟓 𝐏𝐌:
Tree Lighting Ceremony by The Christmas Schooner Cast of the Dundee Township Park District Theater
Then.........𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬!!
𝟔-𝟖 𝐏𝐌:
* Those Funny Little People Toy Making Elves
* Living Windows (along River St. and Main St.)
* The Christmas Schooner Cast Performs
𝟔-𝟗 𝐏𝐌:
* Visits with Santa
* The Frozen Robins Caroling Quartet
* FREE Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
* Eastside Cafe will offer warm, adult beverages for purchase on site. FREE hot chocolate will be served as well.
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥……. 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀'𝐒 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓!!
Join us for Santa’s East Side Market, co-hosted by Huffman Vendor Fairs, from 𝟑–𝟗 𝐏𝐌!
Under the big tent, browse 15 artisan stations filled with beautiful holiday crafts and gifts!
𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆:
In addition to street parking around the downtown area, there is parking located:
1) Behind 311 Barrington Ave.
2) Off of Main St./Rt. 72 between Dairy Queen & Dundee Music
3) Behind Duke's BBQ/the Caboose (enter using Hill St.)
4) At the AT&T parking lot at the northwest corner of Jackson & Water Streets.
5) At the New Parking Garage (304 Hill Street) and Lot (309 Jackson Street)
Also, ADA ACCESSIBLE Parking will be available in front of 220 N. River St. where marked with signage.
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𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟲
𝟔:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 - Riverside Parade of Lights
Please join us for a magical night along the riverfront for our 3rd Annual Riverside Parade of Lights Presented by:
- The Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce
- The Village of Carpentersville
- The Village of East Dundee
- The Village of West Dundee
View Facebook Event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/16KtdRvm6H/
The Parade kicks off in West Dundee on S. Lincoln Ave. (just south of N. 6th St.), travel north to, and across, the Main St. bridge in Carpentersville, then south on Washington/Water St. to East Dundee (ending at Railroad St.)
𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦: (These are approx. times based off of previous years)
6:30 PM - Kicks off in West Dundee
6:45 PM - Travels down the Main St. bridge in Carpentersville
7:00 PM - Approaches East Dundee
𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐀 𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:
Hot cocoa will be offered by Eastside Cafe for purchase at $2 a cup (Cash only) at the WHITE TENT at the corner of Water St. and Barrington Avenue.
Donations will graciously be accepted for the D300 Food Pantry. Eastside Cafe will match all donations received.
𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨?
Contact Melissa Hernandez at [email protected] or 847-426-8565 if your business or organization would like to participate in the parade. There is no fee to participate.