East Dundee Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, 6:00 pm
Join East Dundee officials for the lighting of the Village Christmas tree and an early visit from Santa.
Weather permitting, ice skating will be available at The Depot on Friday night and Saturday.
West Dundee Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, 7:00 pm
Join West Dundee officials for the lighting of the Village Christmas tree and the joyful sounds of the Dundee-Crown Chamber Choir.
Living Windows
Friday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Watch as the storefronts in downtown West Dundee come to life with Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and other holiday favorites.
Start at Around the Corner Candy and make your way east on the south side of Main Street. They cross over at First Street and make your way back, ending at Spa Bleu. There will be a ton a great window displays to see!
Click to see which storefronts will be hosting Living Windows.
Living Windows 2012
- Around The Corner Candy - 107 S 2nd St - Ebenezer Scrooge shares his wealth of "gold coins"
- Francesca's Campagna - 127 W Main St - Dickensian dining
- Duo Styles - 123 W Main St - Cub Scouts (Theme TBD)
- d'ziner 45 - 121 W Main St - Dundee Highlands (Theme TBD)
- Schol & Associates & Amy Ward Photography - 113 W Main St - Pictures with Santa!
- Artisticology - 111 W Main St - A Christmas Story
- Bikini Bottom Bar & Grill - 127 W Main St - Fox PAC, Ebenezer Scrooge visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future
- Former Ace Hardware Building - 118 S First St - Fox PAC, Twas The Night Before Christmas; Dundee Middle School Carolers
- DreamCo Design - 102 W Main St - Dundee Middle School Carolers
- Shelley's Bridal - 104 W Main St - Fox PAC, Christmas Day with the Cratchit Family
- Riverside Upholstery - 110 W Main St - First United Methodist Church (Theme TBD)
- DeWitt Hair Salon - 114 W Main St - Fox PAC, Ebenezer Scrooge visited by Marley's ghost
- Law Offices of Harlovic and Perko - 116 W Main St - Fox PAC, Bob Cratchit working late on Christmas Eve at Mr. Scrooge's office
- Applied Ecological Services - 120 W Main St - Dundee Highlands (Theme TBD)
- Camacho Photography - 124 W Main St - Fox PAC, Reading of A Christmas Carol
- Emmett's Tavern & Brewing Co - 128 W Main St - Charles Dickens
- Spa Bleu - 106 N 2nd St - The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
Warming House & Santa Claus
Friday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Warm up at Village Hall with a cup of hot chocolate and some yummy Christmas cookies while you visit with the Village Board members and the man in red!
You may also purchase a chance to win fabulous raffle prizes in support of Shop with a Cop. Shop with a Cop Raffle chances are $5.00 each of 5 for $20.00. Prizes include:
- 51" Plasma HDTV - sponsored by Schock's Towing
- Kindle Fire - sponsored by Pete's Towing
- iPad 3G - sponsored by Target
- $100 Sears Gift Card - sponsored by Sears
- Nook Simple Touch - anonymous sponsor
Fezziwig’s Family Festivities
Friday, 7:30 pm
Wrap up the evening in the warmth of Emmett’s back dining room for snacks, a cash bar and entertainment by violin ensamble 4 Strings Attached.
Sweets & Crafts Shop
Saturday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Enter on the west side of the church into the Fireside Room for a cup of chilli, grilled cheese, sweet rolls or hot cocoa while you shop for some Christmas candy, jams, baked goods and crafts. Items range from $1-$10.
For more information, contact the Church office at 847-426-2113.
Cookie Walk, Bazaar & Nativity Walk
Saturday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Homemade holiday cookies and candies will be available in many varieties and will be sold by weight at “The Church on the Hill.” Pick your own specialty holiday cookies from the selection; there is no need to bake this Christmas! A boutique of handmade holiday items – gifts and home decor – will also be on sale.
This year’s event will be even bigger and better with our second annual Nativity Walk! Nativity sets, borrowed from congregation members, will be on display along with a bit of their history.
For further details, call the church at 847-426-2161 ext. 210 or visit the Website at http://www.fccdundee.com.
Dickens of a Christmas Sale
Saturday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join the Dundee Township Historical Society for a "Dickens of a Sale", featuring items from Christmas past, present and future.
Spirit of Christmas Parade
Saturday, 10:00 am
Gather with friends and neighbors along Main Street in anticipation of Santa's appearance during this classic Christmas parade.
Parade Registration FormRegister by E-Mail or Fax: 847-551-3809 by Friday, November 23. Questions? call Village Hall at 847-551-3800 or Parade Coordinator Tim Haley at 847-428-5849.
See who's registered for the parade
Spirit of Christmas Parade 2012
- Grand Marshall: TBA
- Allegiance Color Guard
- Boy Scout Troop 43, Carpentersville
- Car-Dun-Al Obedience Dog Training Club
- Carpentersville Fire Department
- Cub Scout Pack 3
- Cub Scout Pack 36, Dundee Highlands
- Cub Scout Pack 88, Sleepy Hollow
- Dundee-Crown Marching Chargers
- Dundee Township Highway Department
- Dundee Township Lions Club
- Dundee Township Visitor's Center
- East Dundee President & Board of Trustees
- East Dundee Police Department
- East Dundee Public Works Department
- Girl Scouts of Northern IL
- Golden Paws
- Giving Tree Real Estate Company
- Northern Kane County Chamber
- Rutland-Dundee Fire Department
- Stellar Edge PR
- The Ballet Box
- West Dundee Fire Department
- West Dundee Police Department
- West Dundee Public Works Department
- West Dundee President & Board of Trustees
- ...and of course, Santa on his sleigh!
Line-up starts at 9:10 AM
Parade starts promptly at 10 AM
Christmas Tree Sales
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Purchase your Christmas tree from the Dundee Lions Club!
Sales begin on November 23 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Regular hours will be Thursdays & Fridays from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Tree sales will end around December 16.
The Dundee Lions will take collection of non-perishable food items and diapers for donation to the FISH Pantry, and also eyeglasses, cell phones and battery chargers, hearing aids and old keys for recycling.
Santa's Workshop & Petting Zoo
Saturday, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Pay a visit to Santa and his animal friends, make a fun holiday craft and enjoy treats and hot cocoa.
Santa's Petting Zoo is sponsored by First American Bank.
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
Saturday, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
In honor of our 25th anniversary, enjoy an old-fashioned horse drawn sleigh ride through historic West Dundee.
Festival of Trees
Saturday, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Vote for the best decorated Christmas trees with your donations of loose change and dollars.
Trees are decorated by local school groups and clubs on Friday for voting on Saturday. Participating schools and clubs keep the donations made for their tree, and the group with the most donations wins an additional cash prize!
Sponsored by the Dundee Lions Club.
Community Giving Tree
Saturday, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Get into the holiday spirit by giving to the less fortunate.
Help decorate the community giving tree with gently used hats, gloves, mittens and scarves to be donated to keep local families warm this winter.
Donations of non-perishable food and other items will be accepted by the Dundee Lions on behalf of the FISH food pantry.
Gingerbread Village
Saturday, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Decorate your very own gingerbread house with candy and goodies. One kit per family (fee based).
While you're here, get your face painted by the Dundee-Crown Art Club.
Bethlehem Kitchen
Saturday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cold outside? Come warm up and enjoy hot soup, sandwiches and hot cocoa, and top it all off with a sweet holiday treat at the Bake Sale. All proceeds will be donated to the FISH Pantry to assist local families in need this holiday season.
Children's Games
Saturday, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Step in from the cold to enjoy games and activities for the kids!
Nativity Walk
Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church of East Dundee invites the public to view the "Stranger in the Manger" by stopping in any time on Saturday, December 1, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. View a multitude of nativity sets in all sizes and styles. Free admission. Enter through our South main entrance off of the parking lot.
Reading of A Christmas Carol
Saturday, 1:30 pm
Cozy in to the Victorian elegance of the Mansion and listen while Dundee Highland's own Mrs. Wilbrandt reads a short version of Charles Dickens' classic tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, whose cold and embittered heart is warmed by the joys and rewards of love.
A Christmas Carol movie
Saturday, 3:00 pm
Head over to the library to warm up and enjoy a free screening of the 1938 version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".
Free popcorn and refreshments will be served. Registration is not required. Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Dickens' Christmas Dinner
Saturday, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Reserve your seats now to enjoy cocktails, eggnog and a four course meal, live music including a harpist and bell choir and more, all in holiday ambiance complete with traditional "Dickens" attire. (Guests are encouraged to dress the part as well!)
Tickets are $40 per person. Reservations are required. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will support Special Olympics Illinois.
