Dickens on the Strand

We cruise out of Galveston on Dec. 4th on Carnival Magic and are looking for activities to do pre-cruise. Can anyone give me feedback on the Dickens festival that weekend? Is it something we could take a 3-year-old to? How difficult is parking?

We cruise out of Galveston on Dec. 4th on Carnival Magic and are looking for activities to do pre-cruise. Can anyone give me feedback on the Dickens festival that weekend? Is it something we could take a 3-year-old to? How difficult is parking?

Yes you can take a child...people dress up in Dickens' era costumes, well...here's more info for you below. You would enjoy it and it's for the entire family:

Presented by Galveston Historical Foundation, Dickens on The Strand will take you and your family on an enchanted journey through history as a bustling 19th Century cityscape comes to life. For an entire weekend, hundreds of costumed vendors and performers will provide a look at the pomp and pageantry of the British Empire, at a time when commercial and cultural ties provided a strong connection between London and Texas’ largest and richest city.

Centered in Galveston’s The Strand National Historic Landmark District, located approximately one hour south of downtown Houston, the family festival will include parades, non-stop entertainment on the festival’s stages, plus strolling carolers and roving street musicians, bagpipers and entertainers. Additionally, costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with tasty culinary delights and Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations and gift items.

Adult admission is $14 at the gate, and $12 in advance.

Student admission (ages 7 - 12) is $8 at the gate, and $6 in advance.

Galveston Historical Foundation Member Price $11.

Festival goers may save money by purchasing tickets in advance (on or before December 2, 2011). Ticket discounts are also offered to group tours of 20 or more. For advance ticket inquiries or to customize your group’s 2011 Dickens itinerary, contact Jami Durham, 409 765 3409 or jami.durham@galvestonhistory.org.

We will be there too for the Magic on the 4th and plan to attend the festivities on Saturday.

We cruise out of Galveston on Dec. 4th on Carnival Magic and are looking for activities to do pre-cruise. Can anyone give me feedback on the Dickens festival that weekend? Is it something we could take a 3-year-old to? How difficult is parking?

We will also be on the Magic on Dec 4th and we will also have our 3 year old with us and my best friend will have her 4 year old too! We should set up a play date somewhere on deck! Do you have a boy or girl? Our's are both boys!:p