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Victorian Christmas

Visitors can wander historic streets to enjoy decorated storefronts, holiday entertainment, and performances of the Nutcracker. Attractions include carriage rides, live reindeer, train rides for children, a blacksmith demonstration, and visits with St. Nick. Guests can also explore downtown shops and capture photos beside a 22-foot Christmas tree and larger-than-life nutcrackers.

What to Expect

Downtown festival featuring carriage rides, St. Nick, and live reindeer.

Event Details

Duration

6-9 pm each night.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Thomasville

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

City of Thomasville

Food & Drink

Festive food and drink are available, and most downtown restaurants are open both nights.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and nostalgic

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 6:00PM - 9:00PM EACH NIGHT.

Tips & Advice

  • Explore the historic downtown streets in comfortable shoes, since the festival invites visitors to move among storefronts and activities.
  • Bring a warm layer for the evening festival, especially while walking between downtown attractions.
  • If holiday shopping is on your list, visit downtown shops; most are open both nights.
  • Allow time for photos by the 22-foot Christmas tree, oversized wreaths, and larger-than-life nutcrackers.
  • Families with children can make time for the train rides and Christmas movie among the festival activities.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year is the 40th annual Victorian Christmas.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do?

Visit St. Nick, watch a Christmas movie and see a blacksmith demonstration. There are also carriage rides, live reindeer, holiday entertainment and performances of the Nutcracker.

Is it good for young children?

Yes. It's a family festival with train rides for children, visits with St. Nick and live reindeer.

Are the downtown shops and restaurants open?

Most downtown shops and restaurants are open both nights. Many have in-store entertainment and decorated storefronts, so it's a good time for holiday shopping.

What is there to eat and drink?

There's festive food and drink at the festival, and most downtown restaurants are open both nights.

Where are the best photo spots?

Try the 22-foot Christmas tree, the larger-than-life nutcrackers and the oversized holiday wreaths.

Tags

holiday traditioncommunity celebrationfestive atmospherefamily friendlyseasonal activitiesholiday cheer

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team