Llano is making a tradition of celebrating the holidays olde-school style with the fun and whimsical A Dickens of a Christmas. The second annual event takes place Dec. 6-8, 2024, in downtown Llano with some events at other locations in town.
A Dickens of a Christmas whisks visitors away to Christmastime in Victorian England with a host of merriment and characters straight out of the classic Charles Dickens novel “A Christmas Carol.” The festivities are sure to fill any Scrooge with a healthy dose of holiday cheer. The festival is free to attend. The dinner theater, pancake breakfast, home tour, and Victorian tea require tickets.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, Dec. 6
A Dickens of a Dinner Theater
Lutie Watkins Methodist Church, 800 Wright St. in Llano
6 p.m.
Dine in Victorian luxury with a savoury four-course meal and entertainment by Damian Gillen and his one-man show, “Bah Humbug!” Guests are encouraged to dress in period attire or holiday finest.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Pancakes with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Lutie Watkins Methodist Church, 800 Wright St. in Llano
9-10:30 a.m.
Guests should be on their best behavior when breakfasting with Santa and Mrs. Claus or they might end up on the Naughty List.
Dickens of a Christmas Bazaar
Llano Art Guild, 503 Bessemer Ave. in Llano
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Don’t let finding the right gift haunt you. Local artists display fantastic creations.
A Dickens of a Christmas Festival
Courthouse Square in Llano
- Farmers & Crafters Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Live music and entertainment throughout the day.
- Fruitcake baking contest, 10-11:30 a.m.
- Kids’ games and crafts, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Victorian costume contest, 10 a.m.
- Carriage rides, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Petting zoo, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Birds of Prey show, noon
- Magic Show, 1 p.m.
Father Christmas will be on hand for photos.
A Dickens of a Holiday Home Tour
210 W. Sandstone St.
1-5 p.m.
Visit Llano’s historic houses, which will be gussied up in their holiday finest.
A Dickens of a Grand Prix Bed Race
First Baptist Church parking lot, 107 W. Luce St. in Llano
3:30 p.m.
Watch three-person teams compete in youth and adult categories in this Victorian holiday-themed race of decorated beds.
Lighted Christmas Parade
Around the Courthouse Square
6 p.m.
Llano ushers in the holiday season with a parade and the opening of its Starry Starry Nights lights display, located at Badu Park.
Sunday, Dec. 8
A Dickens of a Victorian Tea
1400 Oatman St. in Llano
3 p.m.
Enjoy a spot of tea accompanied by an array of savories, scones and jam, and sweets. Entertainment will be provided by Lakeway-based aka, a collective of performers.
