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Dickens Village

The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village will be returning for the 2025 holiday season! Check back soon for updates on dates, hours, and event details.

In the meantime, help us preserve this beloved Philly tradition by supporting our Save the Light Show fundraising campaign.

Located on the third floor of the Wanamaker Building, Dickens Village is a 6,000-square-foot nostalgic, immersive walk-through experience. Visitors transport to 1840s London with 26 heart-warming scenes from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Admission is free, through registration is required with a free timed ticket. Reservations will be available soon.

Get Tickets to Dickens Village

Pricing

Free timed-tickets required & released five days in advance beginning November 24

Hours

November 28 - December 11, 2025

Wednesday-Sunday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

December 12 - December 23, 2025

Monday-Sunday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

December 24, 2025

12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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