38th Annual Dickens in East Dundee
Friday, December 5, 2025 (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (CST)
Description
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.
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Dundee-Crown Chamber and Varsity Treble Choirs perform
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Tree Lighting Ceremony by The Christmas Schooner Cast of the Dundee Township Park District Theater
Then.........๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ!!
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* Those Funny Little People Toy Making Elves
* Living Windows (along River St. and Main St.)
* The Christmas Schooner Cast Performs
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* 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.
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Dundee-Crown Chamber and Varsity Treble Choirs perform
๐:๐๐ ๐๐:
Tree Lighting Ceremony by The Christmas Schooner Cast of the Dundee Township Park District Theater
Then.........๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ!!
๐-๐ ๐๐:
* Those Funny Little People Toy Making Elves
* Living Windows (along River St. and Main St.)
* The Christmas Schooner Cast Performs
๐-๐ ๐๐:
* 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.
๐ก๐๐ช ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ……. ๐๐๐๐๐'๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐!!
Join us for Santa’s East Side Market, co-hosted by Huffman Vendor Fairs, from ๐–๐ ๐๐!
Under the big tent, browse 15 artisan stations filled with beautiful holiday crafts and gifts!
Join us for Santa’s East Side Market, co-hosted by Huffman Vendor Fairs, from ๐–๐ ๐๐!
Under the big tent, browse 15 artisan stations filled with beautiful holiday crafts and gifts!
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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.
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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๐:๐๐ ๐๐ - 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
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๐:๐๐ ๐๐ - 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.)
๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ: (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
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
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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.
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.
๐๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ?
Contact Melissa Hernandez at melissa@nkcchamber.com or 847-426-8565 if your business or organization would like to participate in the parade. There is no fee to participate
Contact Melissa Hernandez at melissa@nkcchamber.com or 847-426-8565 if your business or organization would like to participate in the parade. There is no fee to participate
Village of East Dundee Activites

Downtown East Dundee
East Dunee, 60118
East Dunee, 60118
Friday, December 5, 2025 (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
(CST)
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