# The Great Dickens Christmas Fair > Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 21 – Dec 20 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Where: Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014 - Ages: All ages (free for kids under 5; paved halls and ramped aisles for strollers) - Price: Adult (13+) $45; Youth (5–12) $25; Children under 5 free; parking $20 - Organizer: Red Barn Productions - Official page: https://dickensfair.com/tickets/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/the-great-dickens-christmas-fair--listing-17417fe98261551a1961f483 ## About 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. 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