53rd Annual Dickens on The Strand

Galveston Historical Foundation turns the Strand National Historic Landmark District into 19th-century Victorian London for its 53rd Dickens on The Strand. The holiday street festival has parades, nonstop entertainment on four stages, strolling carolers and roaming costumed characters. Costumed vendors sell holiday food and drink, Victorian-style crafts, clothing, jewelry and decorations from street stalls and rolling carts. New this year are Tiny Tim's Play Land and a Shopkeeper Skills Village. When: Friday, Dec. 4, 5 to 9 p.m. (Fezziwig's Friday, free admission); Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 6, noon to 6 p.m. Rain or shine. Where: The Strand in downtown Galveston, centered at 2302 Strand, Galveston, TX 77550. Cost: Friday is free. Saturday and Sunday gate admission is $20 for adults and $13 for youth ages 7 to 12, and children 6 and under get in free. Prices go up $5 on Nov. 20. A two-day VIP pass is $100 for adults and $40 for youth. GHF members pay $15. Guests in Victorian costume get half off gate admission. Special events such as handbell concerts, teas and walking tours are ticketed separately. Pets and ice chests are not allowed. More info: https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/dickens-on-the-strand/tickets or call 409-765-7834. Organizer: Galveston Historical Foundation, 2002 Strand, Galveston (409-765-7834).