# Wellsboro Dickens of a Christmas 2026

> Wellsboro Dickens of a Christmas in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania: Dec 5, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer.

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Wellsboro, [Pennsylvania](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/pennsylvania/)

Official name: Dickens of a Christmas

One day only: Saturday, December 5, 2026

| Dates | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Hours | Saturday: **9 am to 4 pm** A candlelight peace walk at 5 pm leads to the town tree lighting at 5:30 pm. |
| Where | Main Street and side streets of downtown Wellsboro, closed to traffic [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.7484,-77.3007) |
| Admission | Not published by the organizer when we checked. |
| Parking | Parking in several lots around town, with a shuttle from the Wellsboro High School lot and the Wellsboro Plaza lot on Route 6. |
| Organizer | Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce. [Official website](https://www.wellsboropa.com/dickens-of-a-christmas-celebration) |
| Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for December 5](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=41.7484&lng=-77.3007&address=Wellsboro%2C%20PA%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-12-05&checkout=2026-12-06&currency=USD&campaign=bcmus_wellsboro_dickens_of_a_christmas_top) Map [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and hours come from the organizer's own website, not from another guide.

- [Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce](https://www.wellsboropa.com/dickens-of-a-christmas-celebration), checked November 4, 2026

Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.wellsboropa.com/dickens-of-a-christmas-celebration). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## Wellsboro Dickens of a Christmas: Quick Answers

### When is Wellsboro Dickens of a Christmas 2026?

It is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, for one day only.

### What are Wellsboro Dickens of a Christmas's hours?

Saturday 9 am to 4 pm. A candlelight peace walk at 5 pm leads to the town tree lighting at 5:30 pm.

### Where is Wellsboro Dickens of a Christmas?

Main Street and side streets of downtown Wellsboro, closed to traffic, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.

## About Wellsboro Dickens of a Christmas

A long-running Victorian Christmas festival that turns the gas-lit Main Street of Wellsboro into a street market of about 125 costumed craft and food vendors for one Saturday in December, with strolling carolers and street theater.

## Where Is Wellsboro Dickens of a Christmas?

Main Street and side streets of downtown Wellsboro, closed to traffic, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Getting There, Parking and More

### Parking

Main Street and the side streets around it, including Waln Street, Crafton Street and part of Central Avenue, are closed to traffic for the day, so plan to park and walk in. The Chamber says parking is available in several lots around town, and a shuttle runs continuously from the Wellsboro High School parking lot and the Wellsboro Plaza lot on Route 6. The Chamber's page gives no parking charges, and the detailed schedule is available from the Chamber at 114 Main Street and at local businesses on the day.

Source: [Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce](https://www.wellsboropa.com/dickens-of-a-christmas-celebration), checked October 28, 2026.

### What Else Is On

The day ends with the Peace Walk: bring a candle and gather at Packer Park at 5 pm on Saturday, December 5, 2026, then walk up Main Street to the Green for the town's Christmas tree lighting and carol sing at 5:30 pm, when Santa hands out treats to children. During the day, extra indoor craft shows are held at the United Methodist Church, the Wellsboro Active Living Center and the Firemen's Annex, and several local churches host lunches, concerts and tours.

Source: [Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce](https://www.wellsboropa.com/dickens-of-a-christmas-celebration), checked October 28, 2026.

### Hotels Near Wellsboro Dickens of a Christmas

Wellsboro is a small town, and the inns, bed and breakfasts and motels in and around the center are mostly within a walk of Main Street. Anyone staying farther out can drive to the shuttle lots at the high school or on Route 6.

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## Questions People Ask

**Where do I park for Dickens of a Christmas in Wellsboro?**

Main Street is closed to traffic, so use one of the town's lots or the shuttle that runs continuously from the Wellsboro High School lot and the Wellsboro Plaza lot on Route 6.

**What time is the Wellsboro tree lighting?**

The candlelight Peace Walk leaves Packer Park at 5 pm and the tree lighting and carol sing on the Green follow at 5:30 pm on December 5, 2026.

**Are there indoor shows if the weather is bad?**

Yes. Indoor craft shows run at the United Methodist Church, the Wellsboro Active Living Center and the Firemen's Annex.

**Where can I get the day's schedule?**

From the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce at 114 Main Street (570-724-1926), or on the day at local businesses, motels and restaurants.

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