Dickens Holiday Marketplace and Craft Fair
Reading Memorial High School's Main Street hallway transforms into an indoor holiday market packed with seasonal shopping and entertainment. Visitors can browse handcrafted gifts, decorations, and seasonal items from more than 50 local crafters and vendors. The event features strolling carolers, Victorian-era actors, dance troupes, and live musical performances, along with festive treats like warm cocoa.
What to Expect
Indoor market featuring Victorian-era actors, strolling carolers, and over 50 crafters.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Reading Memorial High School Drama Club / Parents Supporting Student Theatre (PSST)
Food & Drink
Warm cocoa is offered as a festive treat.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission; free parking.
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
- Parking: Free parking.
Tips & Advice
- Bring your holiday shopping list, since more than 50 local crafters and vendors sell handcrafted gifts, decorations and seasonal creations.
- Follow the event's Facebook page before you go to see photos of the items vendors will be selling at the fair.
- Stay a while to catch the strolling carolers, Victorian-era actors, dance troupes and musical performances that run throughout the day.
- Don't let bad weather keep you home, because the whole market sits indoors along the high school's Main Street hallway.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission and parking are free.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the market indoors?
Yes. The whole market fills the Main Street hallway of Reading Memorial High School, all under one weather-proof roof.
What entertainment is there?
Strolling carolers, Victorian-era actors, dance troupes and musical performances throughout the day.
Is there anything to eat or drink?
You can get a warm cup of cocoa while you shop.
Who does the fair support?
Parents Supporting Student Theatre hosts it as a fundraiser for the RMHS Drama Club. Purchases pay for guest instructors, student scholarships and production costs, and they feed students during long Saturday set-building sessions.
How can I sell at the fair?
Email rmhsdickensfair@gmail.com with vendor inquiries.
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