# The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Opening Weekend > Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 28 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Where: Historic Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014 - Ages: All ages; completely indoor and stroller-accessible; specialized children's stages and puppet theaters - Price: $45 adult; $25 youth (ages 5–12); children under 5 free; tickets must be purchased in advance online - 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-opening-weekend--listing-3370759d23c079b463c9ff80 ## About Step back in time into Victorian London as the beloved Great Dickens Christmas Fair opens its doors on Thanksgiving weekend! Spanning over four indoor acres inside the historic Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, this immersive world transports families to gaslit London streets lined with over 800 costumed Victorian players, Dickensian characters, Father Christmas, chimney sweeps, and musicians. Children are treated to magical wonderland experiences, including Father Christmas storytelling at the Victoria & Albert Stage, Punch & Judy puppet shows, carousel rides, and hands-on workshops where kids can craft their own Victorian ornaments, dipped beeswax candles, or fairy crowns. Sample traditional English savories like roasted chestnuts, Yorkshire puddings, fresh meat pies, and afternoon tea. Stroller parking and wide carpeted aisles ensure easy navigation for parents. ## Similar picks in San Francisco - [The Great Dickens Christmas Fair](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/the-great-dickens-christmas-fair--listing-17417fe98261551a1961f483) — Nov 21 – Dec 20 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, Daly City · All ages · From $25 · checked Nov 4. For five festive weekends, over four acres of the historic Cow Palace transform into the winding lamplit lanes of Victorian London. 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