Visitor Guide
Planning your visit to A Dickens Holiday? Here’s what to know before you come Downtown — from arrival and parking to weather, accessibility, food and shopping.
When & Where
Friday, November 27, 2026, in Downtown Fayetteville, NC. A Dickens Holiday begins at 12:00 PM (noon) and continues into the evening with Dickens After Dark, the Candlelight Procession and the fireworks finale.
Admission & Reservations
A Dickens Holiday is free to attend. Most performances, roaming characters, the marketplace, Candlelight Procession and evening celebration are free to enjoy. Only a few special experiences need a ticket — the Royal Tea & Tour and Private Carriage Rides — and reserving ahead is the surest way in. See Tickets & Reservations for details.
Getting Here & Parking
Parking information and recommended arrival routes will be posted on this page as the 2026 festival plan is finalized. In the meantime the Festival Map shows where the festival itself takes place.
Accessibility
Accessibility information will be added as the 2026 festival layout is finalized. For specific accessibility questions or assistance planning your visit, contact director@adickensholiday.com.
Restrooms
Festival restroom locations will be added to the Festival Map as locations are confirmed.
Weather & what to wear
Late November in Fayetteville is typically highs in the 50s°F and evenings in the 30s–40s°F. Dress warmly in layers, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a hat and gloves for the evening candlelight procession.
A live festival-day forecast appears here about a week before the event. The festival happens rain or shine.
Food & Shopping
Make a day of it Downtown. Restaurants, shops and festival marketplace vendors will be open throughout A Dickens Holiday, giving visitors plenty of places to eat, shop and explore between performances and activities. See Vendors for details.
Questions?
Email director@adickensholiday.com.
