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Escape to Victorian England at the annual Riverside Dickens Festival, hosted in historic White Park, nestled in downtown Riverside, CA.Dates: Saturday, February 21 – Sunday, February 22, 2026
This Year’s Theme: "Oliver Twist" – A Tale of Justice & Belonging
Join us as we honor the enduring legacy of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, highlighting themes of resilience, community care, and social equity.
Expect performances, panel discussions, and art inspired by Oliver's journey through hardship, hope, and home.
Festival Highlights Include: Character reenactments & costumed parades Inclusive storytelling circles featuring disabled and youth voices Historical exhibits on poverty, justice, and reform in Dickensian England Community mural project inspired by “Please sir, I want some more”
Earlybird Ticket Admission price ENDS 12.31.2026:
Adults: $15.00 Children 6–12: $5.00 Children 5 and under: Free
Accessibility & Inclusion Commitments: ADA-compliant pathways and rest areas Low-sensory programming spaces
Proudly Partnering With: Family Advocate Program | Riverside University Health System Disability Access Office | County of Riverside Human Resources Literacy Services | Riverside County Library System
Location: White Park – 3901 Market St, Riverside, CA 92501
Bring your friends, family, and fellowship spirit to a weekend of meaningful fun, inclusive celebration, and literary legacy
An Earnest Addendum to Our Noble Guests
Should any person endeavor to sell you tickets to the Riverside Dickens Festival 2026, we implore you: do not proceed with purchase.
Instead, kindly take a screenshot of the offer and forward it to the Festival Committee forthwith.
Remember: tickets are neither refundable nor transferable, and no resale is sanctioned.
Only tickets obtained through official Festival channels shall secure admittance.
By sharing such screenshots, you aid us in protecting the integrity of our merriments and shielding fellow guests from deceit.
Thus, with vigilance and communal care, we may ensure that all who attend partake in the festival’s delights without fear of fraud.
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3901 Market St, Riverside, CA 92501, USA, United States
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