More theatre than market—though there’s plenty of shopping—The Great Dickens Christmas Fair recreates Victorian London across 140,000 sq ft of the Cow Palace.
Running weekends from late November to late December (plus the Friday after Thanksgiving), it offers stages, pubs, dance floors and street scenes packed with costumed characters. Browse artisanal wares, sip hot punch and tuck into British comfort food in British pubs while carollers serenade the lanes. It’s an atmospheric day out for couples and families, with easy access from both San Francisco and the Peninsula.
Additional Information on Great Dickens Christmas Fair
- Hours: 10:00–18:00.
- Access: Parking on‑site; Muni T‑Third to Sunnydale then short rideshare/bus.
- Immersive shows plus shopping.
Open Saturdays & Sundays plus the Friday after Thanksgiving, 10:00–18:00.