The Clinton Guild will host its annual Dickens’ Days on Friday, November 28th, Saturday, November 29th, and Sunday, November 30th.
Dickens’ Days is an annual event that transforms Clinton into a Victorian Village. Visitors can expect to interact with Scrooge, Charles Dickens, and Father Christmas as they stroll through downtown Clinton entertaining shoppers. The town will be decorated for the holidays, with toy soldiers on the famous Clinton Bridge, holiday greens, and twinkling lights. Horse drawn carriage rides, in full Victorian costume, offer a glimpse into the past. Musical performances of all genres will be performed by local artists and music groups throughout the weekend.
New for 2014 is Santa’s Workshop, an interactive experience for children, will be located on the terrace of the Hunterdon Art Museum – available from Dickens’ Days through New Year. Friday, November 28th at 6:30pm is the annual Community Tree Lighting on Main Street. Saturday, November 29th is Small Business Saturday. Many shops throughout Clinton will have specials on the day. Local Businesses: Clinton Book Shop and Fourchette Fine Cheese are the neighborhood champions of Shop Small, and have organized educational and marketing campaigns to promote the importance of shopping locally.
See below for a full event schedule:
Friday, November 28th
- Throughout day Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Main Street, East Main Street
- Visits from Charles Dickens’ and Scrooge
- Strolling Victorian Carolers
- Father Christmas
- Storytelling
- 11am – 1pm North Hunterdon High School Band Outside of Towne Restaurant
- 1pm – 2pm Tom Vicario, Solo Singer/Guitarist Dickens Lane
- 2pm – 4pm Star Maker School’s Pro-Kids Holiday Vocal Troupe Holiday Tree Courtyard on Main Street (next to Dora)
- 6:30pm Community Tree Lighting and visit from Santa Holiday Tree Courtyard on Main Street
- Clinton United Methodist Church Choir
Saturday, November 29th
- Throughout day Shop Small Saturday Balloons & Signs throughout town; use your Shop Small Bags
- Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Main Street, East Main Street
- Visits from Charles Dickens’ and Scrooge
- Strolling Victorian Carolers
- Father Christmas
- Storytelling
- 12noon – 4pm Thomas Johnston – Singer/Songwriter Corner of Leigh and East Main
- 12:30pm – 3:30pm Encore Music “Christmas Cabaret” Holiday Tree Courtyard on Main Street
Sunday, November 30th
- Throughout day Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Main Street, East Main Street
- Visits from Charles Dickens’ and Scrooge
- Strolling Victorian Carolers
- Father Christmas
- Storytelling
- 12pm – 3:30pm Violanta Dutch Street Organ Holiday Music East Main Street
- 1pm – 4pm Arturo & Kanttara Holiday Jazz music 22 Main Street
- 1:30pm – 3:30pm SKIT Children Carolers Throughout downtown
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