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The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Sat Nov 22, 2025 - Sun Dec 21, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, and Saturdays through December 21, 2025.
Also on November 28, 2025.
Also on November 28, 2025.
10:00am to 6:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Adult $49.99; Child (5-12) $29.29, Child (4 and under) free
Location:
Cow Palace Exhibition Hall
A one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London, the Great Dickens Christmas Fair has costumed players interacting with patrons, theatrically lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, food and beverages, and holiday shops.
Families can sip on hot spiced cider, see a puppet show, engage in arts and crafts, and even see a Victorian fairy.
High Tea is held at 4 p.m., with reservations required. A fantastic tradition for the holidays at the Cuthbert's Tea Shoppe.
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