Charles Dickens’ "Christmas Towne" is open at Nauticus in Norfolk through December.
To commemorate the 175th anniversary of Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" every young visitor will get a free copy of the classic book throughout the season.
Visitors will also enjoy “The Art of Christmas” – the first-ever U.S. exhibition of original book sketches by Christmas Carol illustrator P.J. Lynch.
The holiday village sits in the Decker Half Moone Center, where visitors can walk and enjoy strolling carolers, photos with Father Christmas, live music, shops and other family activities.
Hours are:
Thanksgiving Weekend
Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, November 25, noon – 6 p.m.
November 30 – December 16
Fridays, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sundays, noon – 6 p.m.
December 17– 20, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
December 21 – 22, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
December 23, noon – 6 p.m.
Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
December 26 – 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
December 30, noon – 6 p.m.
New Year’s Eve, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information, visit http://dickenschristmastowne.com.