The Narberth Dickens Festival is a free family event held from Noon to 4pm, Saturday December 11, in downtown Narberth. It includes a scavenger hunt where children race to find all the Dickens characters to win a prize, street musicians, Victorian carolers and performers, dance performances, puppet shows, horse and carriage rides, and much more. Period-appropriate vendors help set the tone, and the local establishments each offer their own version of a “hot toddy” to keep grown-ups warm. The scavenger hunts goes from 1pm to 3pm or while supplies last. This year also features several free performances, including A Muppet Christmas carol at the Marbertn Theater, puppet shows, Nutcracker dance excerpts, and more!
The 2010 Narberth Dickens Festival includes:
· Ebeneezer Scrooge and all the characters from “A Christmas Carol”
· dozens of period-authentic costumed performers
· a free scavenger hunt & free prize for kids - 1pm to 3pm or while supplies last
· horse and carriage rides through the Narberth streets
· professional musicians
· authentic Victorian carolers
· candle-making and other craft activities for kids *New for 2010
· professional ice sculpting display
· free fortunes from "gypsy fortuneteller"
· A Muppet Christmas Carol - free 11am show at the Narberth Movie theater *New for 2010
· Blues for Scrooge - two free puppet shows at the Library *New for 2010
· vintage "Punch and Judy" puppet show performances - see website for "Dickens Theater" showtimes *New for 2010
· "Nutcracker" dance performances from the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet - see website for "Dickens Theater" showtimes *New for 2010
· Free Dickens "tattoos" and face painting for kids *New for 2010
· hot toddies from all the local establishments
· silent auction for festival poster original watercolor *New for 2010
· free coffee and hot chocolate in any souvenir mug *New for 2010
· period-authentic vendors and street food
For more information: www.narberthonline.com
Location Downtown: Narberth, Forrest & Haverford Ave, Narberth, PA
This event is appropriate for: the whole family
Cost: free
