Dickens on The Strand
Set in a 19th-century Victorian London atmosphere, this holiday festival brings the historic district to life with parades, roaming characters, and continuous live entertainment across four stages. Guests can explore Tiny Tim’s Play Land and the Shopkeeper Skills Village. Along the streets, costumed vendors sell holiday food and drink, Victorian-style crafts, clothing, jewelry, and seasonal gifts from stalls and rolling carts.
Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Adults: $20; Youth (7-12): $13; Children (6 & Under): FREE. VIP (2-day admission!) Adults: $100; Youth (7-12): $40; Children (6 & Under): FREE. Members: $15; Group: $13 (adult) / $12 (youth).
Neighborhood
The Strand Historic District
Food & Drink
Costumed vendors sell holiday food and drink from street stalls and rolling carts.
Parking
Paid street parking and parking garages are available; handicap parking locations are listed.
Accessibility
Organizers accommodate special needs upon advance request by phone, and reserved handicap parking is available on Market and 20th streets.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets before November 20, because festival prices go up that day and tickets cannot be refunded once purchased.
- Come in Victorian costume to get half off gate admission, and secure any costume weapons or props because they go through extra screening.
- Come on Friday evening for Fezziwig's Friday, when festival admission is free.
- Leave pets, ice chests, scooters, skateboards and skates at home, because none of them are allowed inside the festival.
- Book teas, breakfasts, tours and the handbell concert separately and early, as each is its own ticketed event at set times.
Special Events & Promotions
- Fezziwig's Friday: free festival admission on Friday evening
- Half off gate admission in Victorian costume; ticket prices go up on November 20
- VIP tickets include two days of admission
- Friday extras, ticketed separately: Jubilation Ringers handbells at 1859 St. Joseph's Church and The Smoking Bishop's Soiree at the 1892 Bishop's Palace
- Weekend extras, ticketed separately: Saint Arnold's Walking Tours, Elevenses on the Pier, Mrs. Tickit's English Breakfast, Miss Havisham's Afternoon Tea and The Artful Dodger's After Dark
Links & Contact
Run by Galveston Historical Foundation
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does wearing a costume help?
Yes. Guests in Victorian costume get half off gate admission. Discount tickets bought ahead don't count. Costume weapons and props must be secured, and anyone bringing them goes through extra screening.
What's new this year?
Tiny Tim's Play Land and the Shopkeeper Skills Village join the parades, the four entertainment stages and the roaming characters.
Can I bring my dog or a cooler?
No. Pets and ice chests aren't allowed. Neither are scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, skates, Segways or other recreational wheels.
Is the festival accessible?
The festival is set up to be accessible for guests with special needs. If you need help with arrangements, call 409-765-7834 before your visit.
What if it rains?
The festival goes ahead rain or shine. Tickets can't be refunded.
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