Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 12/06/2025
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 Saturday, December 6, from 5 pm to 9pm in the historic Downtown Plano Arts District.
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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 & the Grinch
- Snow Slide
- Ice Carvers
- Coffee and Cocoa Walk
- Children’s Entrepreneur Market
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Reading “The Polar Express” at the Interurban Railway Museum
- Kids Crafts
Shop, 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? It’s completely free to attend.
So mark your calendar, layer up, and come celebrate the season Plano-style!
Sponsors:
For sponsorship opportunities outside of a vendor booth, please email Natalie Walker for additional details.
Location:
Downtown Plano, East 15th Street, Plano, TX, USA
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
The event has already taken place on this date:
12/06/2025
Time:
5-9 pm
Price:
Free
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service