The Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson is proud to partner with the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council this year to host the 27th annual Dickens Festival.

The Village of Port Jefferson will magically transform into the Dickensian era with streets filled with roaming characters such as Father Christmas, Dickens Mayor, Scrooge, the Town Crier and the beloved chimney sweeps.

The events are open to the public and most attractions are free of charge, so everyone – from the very young to the young at heart can join in the fun. The festivities will feature many returning favorites; ice skating at the Village Center, a cappella performance by choirs and harmony groups, Nutcracker performances, magic shows by The Great Wizard of the North, and many fine musical performances by area musicians. In addition, this year's festival will feature Theater Three's Annual production of A Christmas Carol.

Schedule of Events

December 1, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Lantern Dedications

7:00 PM - A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three

December 2, 2023

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: "The Whaleboat Project – Long Island Seaport & Eco Center Come in and view the construction of a replica 1776 armed whaleboat, commemorating Port Jefferson's history in the American Revolution.” at Bayles Boat Shop, Harborfront Park

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Christmas Markets in Belle Terre
The Vincent Bove Community Center
Cliff Road, Belle Terre

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Library Front Lawn
Take pictures with adorable winter scenery in front of the Library.
Port Jefferson Library

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Festival of Trees
Port Jefferson Village Center - 2nd floor

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Grand East Main Street Opening Parade
East Main to Port Jefferson Village Center

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Apple Cider at the Drowned Meadow Cottage Museum
Come and explore our family-friendly museum! Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a free tour highlighting our 18th century cottage and informative exhibits, giving you a rare glimpse into Port Jefferson's remarkable Revolutionary War history. We will be handing out some delicious apple cider made from a colonial variety grown locally (while supplies last).

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chocolate Extravaganza
Christ Church Episcopal

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
St. Nicholas' Inn Soup & Lunch
Christ Church Episcopal

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dickens Alley
Historic East Main Street

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Children's Department
Dickens' Family Film Marathon: Christmas Carol
Join us for a Dickens' Film Marathon and enjoy a variety of Christmas Carols that will be shown in the Children's Room.
Port Jefferson Library

11:00 AM
'Barnaby Saves Christmas
Theatre Three

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Opening Ceremony
Port Jefferson Village Center

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Roasted Chestnuts for Sale
Christ Church Episcopal

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cookie Walk
First Methodist Church

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Santa's Workshop
AGAPE Food Donation
Port Jefferson Village Center - 2nd Floor

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Reed Family Train Project at Tiny Tim's Train Station
Toys for Tots
Harbormaster's Building - West Broadway

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Artisan Square
Kilwins Parking Lot

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
The Cotillion Strings
Christ Church Episcopal

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Phyllis Butler - Sweet Melody Music Studio
Harborview Christian Church

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spectacular Gingerbread House Contest
Masonic Lodge

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mrs. Claus Cookie Shop
Masonic Lodge

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
The Bewitching Magic of Steve Rodman
Masonic Lodge

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Erika the Harpist
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

12:00 – 12:30 PM
Tapestry Chamber Choir
Comsewogue School District
Santa's Workshop – Second Floor Village Center

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Christmas Carol Radio Show
Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft

12:00 PM
Scrooge
Local resident actors performing
Village Way

12:00 PM
Carolers
GAP

12:00 PM
Reemy Foster Group
Port Jeff Brewing Comany

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Elves and the Shoemaker
First Methodist Church

12:30 PM
Joly Jammer's Orchestra
Village Center

12:30 PM
Dickens Meet
Frigate

12:30 PM
Town Crier
GAP

12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
The Cotillion Strings
Christ Church Episcopal

12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
Phyllis Butler - Sweet Melody Music Studio
Harborview Christian Church

12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
Erika the Harpist
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Port Jefferson Middle School String Orchestra
Dr. Vanessa Salzman, Director
First Presbyterian Church

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
How Dickens Used Science to Transform Lives
Long Island Explorium

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Village Dickens Weekend
Port Jefferson Historical Society

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Historic Reading Room
Holiday Sing-Along with Adam King
Join Adam King for a Holiday sing along in the festively decorated historic front reading room of the library. Don't want to sing? That's ok, you can sit back and enjoy the show.
Port Jefferson Library

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Historic Reading Room
Enjoy an elegantly decorated atmosphere
Port Jefferson Library

1:00 PM
Carolers
Frigate

1:00 PM
Oliver
Local resident actors performing
Village Way

1:00 PM
Reemy Foster Group
Port Jeff Brewing Company

1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
Christmas Carol Radio Show
Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft

1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
The Cotillion Strings
Christ Church Episcopal

1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Phyllis Butler - Sweet Melody Music Studio
Harborview Christian Church

1:20 PM - 2:10 PM
The Bewitching Magic of Steve Rodman
Masonic Lodge

1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Erika the Harpist
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Elves and the Shoemaker
First Methodist Church

1:30 PM
Curiosity Shop
GAP

1:30 PM
Fezzywig's Dance Party
Founder's Park

1:30 PM
Jolly Jammers
Village Center

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Songs of the Season - Robin Greenstein
Christ Church Episcopal

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Comsewogue JFK Middle School Band
Stephanie Amrine Jaklitsch, Director
First Presbyterian Church

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Judith Zweiman - My father's Custom
Harborview Christian Church

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Harbormen Chorus
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

2:00 PM
Carolers
Frigate

2:20 PM - 3:00 PM
Christmas Carol Radio Show
Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft

2:30 PM
Scrooge
Local resident actors performing
Village Way

2:30 PM
Dickens Meet
Chase Bank

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Songs of the Season - Robin Greenstein
Christ Church Episcopal

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Judith Zweiman - My father's Custom
Harborview Christian Church

2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
The Bewitching Magic of Steve Rodman
Masonic Lodge

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Harbormen Chorus
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Elves and the Shoemaker
First Methodist Church

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Mt. Sinai String Quartet
First Presbyterian Church

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Murphy Jr. High Chamber Choir
Three Village School District
Santa's Workshop – Second Floor Village Center

3:00 PM
'A Christmas Carol'
Theatre Three

3:00 PM
Jolly Jammers
Village Center

3:00 PM
Reemy Foster Group
Port Jeff Brewing Company

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Songs of the Season - Robin Greenstein
Christ Church Episcopal

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Harbormen Chorus
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Holiday Sing-a-long with Denise Romas
Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Elves and the Shoemaker
First Methodist Church

3:30 PM
Oliver
Local resident actors performing
Village Way

3:30 PM
Jewel Tones
Frigate

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Messiah
North Shore Chamber Choir
David Voss, Director
First Presbyterian Church

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Coppers and Brass - Special Concert
Harborview Christian Church

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Holiday Sing-a-long with Denise Romas
Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft

4:30 PM
Curiosity Shop
Village Way

4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Holiday Sing-a-long with Denise Romas
Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft

5:00 PM
Carolers
Village Way

5:00 PM
Jewel Tones
GAP

5:00 PM
All Characters Singing
Frigate

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Buddy Merriam
Mandolin Heritage Association
Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft

7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
Theatre Three

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Fezziwig's Dance Party
Masonic Lodge

December 3, 2023

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Christmas Markets in Belle Terre
The Vincent Bove Community Center
Cliff Road, Belle Terre

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Festival of Trees
Port Jefferson Village Center - 2nd floor

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Whaleboat Project
Long Island Seaport & Eco Center
Come in and view the construction of a replica 1776 armed whaleboat, commemorating Port Jefferson's history in the American Revolution
Bayles Boat Shop, Harborfront Park

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Apple Cider at the Drowned Meadow Cottage Museum
Come and explore our family-friendly museum! Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a free tour highlighting our 18th century cottage and informative exhibits, giving you a rare glimpse into Port Jefferson's remarkable Revolutionary War history. We will be handing out some delicious apple cider made from a colonial variety grown locally (while supplies last).
Drowned Meadow Cottage Museum

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chocolate Extravaganza
Christ Church Episcopal

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
St. Nicholas' Inn Soup & Lunch
Christ Church Episcopal

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dickens Alley Historic East Main Street

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Roasted Chestnuts for Sale
Christ Church Episcopal

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cookie Walk
First Methodist Church

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Santa Claus Central
AGAPE Food Donation
First Methodist Church

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Santa's Workshop
AGAPE Food Donation
Port Jefferson Village Center - 2nd floor

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Reed Family Train Project at Tiny Tim's Train Station
Toys for Tots
Harbormaster's Building - West Broadway

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Artisan Square
Kilwins Parking Lot

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Mountain Maidens: Holiday Songs of all Nations
Harborview Christian Church

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mrs. Claus Cookie Shop
Masonic Lodge

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spectacular Gingerbread House Contest
Masonic Lodge

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
The Bewitching Magic of Steve Rodman
Masonic Lodge

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Quartet from the Harbormen Chorus
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Christmas Carol Radio Show
Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft

12:00 PM
Scrooge
Local resident actors performing
Village Way

12:00 PM
Choralions
GAP

12:00 PM
Carolers
Frigate

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Elves and the Shoemaker
First Methodist Church

12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Grace Sings Pauli Plays
Christ Church Episcopal

12:30 PM
Jolly Jammers Orchestra
Village Center

12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
Quartet from the Harbormen Chorus
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

12:50 PM - 1:20 PM
Mountain Maidens: Holiday Songs of all Nations
Harborview Christian Church

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Grace Sings Pauli Plays
Christ Church Episcopal

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
North Shore Suzuki School String Ensemble
Allison & Dave Johnson, Directors
First Presbyterian Church

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
How Dickens Used Science to Transform Lives
Long Island Explorium

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Annual Holiday Open House
Port Jefferson Historical Society

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Children's Department
Dickens' Family Film Marathon:The Muppet Christmas Carol
Join us for a Dickens' Film Marathon of The Muppet Christmas Carol that will be showing in the Children's Room
Port Jefferson Library

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Library Front Lawn
Take pictures with adorable winter scenery in front of the Library.
Port Jefferson Library

1:00 PM
Oliver
Local resident actors performing
Village Way

1:00 PM
Choralions
GAP

1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
Christmas Carol Radio Show
Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft

1:20 PM - 2:10 PM
The Bewitching Magic of Steve Rodman
Masonic Lodge

1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Quartet from the Harbormen Chorus
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Elves and the Shoemaker
First Methodist Church

1:30 PM
Carolers
Frigate

1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
Grace Sings Pauli Plays
Christ Church Episcopal

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Mountain Maidens: Holiday Songs of all Nations
Harborview Christian Church

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Port Jefferson Elementary School Select Choir
Laurel Zimlinghaus, Director
Port Jefferson High School Chamber Choir,
Christine Tamer, Director
First Presbyterian Church

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Juliette Passer - Christmas Sing Along with Happy Harp
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

2:00 PM
Choralions
Village Center

2:00 PM
Curiosity Shop
Village Way

2:00 PM
Backstage Studio of Dance
GAP

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
Serenade Duo
Christ Church Episcopal

2:20 PM - 3:00 PM
Christmas Carol Radio Show
Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Port Jefferson High School Chamber Choir &
Elementary School Select Choir
Port Jefferson School District
Santa's Workshop – Second Floor Village Center

2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Port Jefferson High School String Orchestra
Dr. Michael Caravello, Director
First Presbyterian Church

2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Christmas Jazz
Harborview Christian Church

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Elves and the Shoemaker
First Methodist Church

2:30 PM
Shine
GAP

2:30 PM
Chorus
Chase Bank

2:30 PM
Scrooge
Local resident actors performing
Village Way

2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
The Bewitching Magic of Steve Rodman
Masonic Lodge

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Juliette Passer - Christmas Sing Along with Happy Harp
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

3:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
Theatre Three

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Serenade Duo
Christ Church Episcopal

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Judith Zweiman - My father's Custom
Harborview Christian Church

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Juliette Passer - Christmas Sing Along with Happy Harp
Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove

3:30 PM - 4:10 PM
Christmas Jazz
Harborview Christian Church

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Elves and the Shoemaker
First Methodist Church

3:30 PM
Oliver
Local resident actors performing
Village Way

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Historic Reading Room
Holiday Music with the High School Chamber Orchestra
Join us for some wonderful music in the Historic Reading Room!
Director, Dr. Michael Caravello
Port Jefferson School District
Port Jefferson Library

3:50 PM - 4:10 PM
Serenade Duo
Christ Church Episcopal

4:30 PM
The Passing of the Lantern of Life
Maple Avenue to Village Hall

5:00 PM
Pickwick's Puppet Parade
Maple Avenue to Village Hall

5:45 PM
Closing Ceremony
Village Hall

7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
Theatre Three

Date: December 1-3, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Port Jefferson, NY 11777

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