The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Through Dec 20Nov 21 – Dec 20 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Five weekends Nov 21 – Dec 20, 2026 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM), plus the Friday after Thanksgiving (Nov 27). Online tickets only.
Cow Palace Exhibition Halls2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014 · 4.8 mi approx. from San FranciscoDirections
All ages (free for kids under 5; paved halls and ramped aisles for strollers)
From $25Adult (13+) $45; Youth (5–12) $25; Children under 5 free; parking $20
About this adventure
For five festive weekends, over four acres of the historic Cow Palace transform into the winding lamplit lanes of Victorian London. Costumed street characters, carolers, and chimney sweeps bring Charles Dickens' stories to life. Families can enjoy Punch and Judy puppet shows, Father Christmas greetings, interactive theatrical performances, the Adventure Carousel, and Victorian arts and crafts. Paved and ramped avenues throughout the exhibition halls accommodate strollers and wagons well. The bustling market features traditional English tearooms, hot roasted chestnuts, fish and chips, and handmade gifts. Tickets are advance purchase online only with free admission for children under 5.
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