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Kick Off the Holidays at the Dickens Festival in Downtown Plano! There’s no better way to welcome the holiday season than with twinkling lights, hot cocoa in hand, and festive cheer filling the air—and you’ll find it all at Dickens, a free, family-friendly holiday celebration happening in December in the historic Downtown Plano Arts District. A Night Full of Festive Fun Dickens transforms the heart of Downtown Plano into a charming, old-fashioned winter wonderland.
Bring the whole family and explore: Photos with Santa & Mrs. ClausPhotos with "The Mean One"Snow SlideFeaster's FairDickens Mural PaintingCoffee and Cocoa WalkChildren’s Entrepreneur MarketTree Lighting Ceremony at 7 pmChristmas Tree RowReading “The Polar Express” at the Interurban Railway Museum at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pmKids CraftsDickens Mural PaintingVendor VillageHEB Family CornerShop, Eat & Explore Purchase food and drinks from local vendors and food trucks Make It a Tradition Whether it’s your first time or an annual outing, Dickens is a magical way to make memories with your family. Best of all?
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It’s completely free to attend. So mark your calendar, layer up, and come celebrate the season Plano-style! Sponsors For sponsorship opportunities, please email Natalie Walker for additional details.
Vendors For outside vendor booths, please email Bryana Lampley for more information.
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Registration, tickets, accessibility and last-minute changes are handled by the organizer. Confirm details before you go.
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