CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (AVC News) — Dickens Victorian Village returns to historic downtown Cambridge on Nov. 1, bringing nearly 100 Victorian scenes, holiday events and seasonal attractions to the community through Jan. 1, 2027.
The annual tradition, now in its 21st season, transforms Wheeling Avenue into a festive display inspired by the stories of Charles Dickens and the customs of Victorian England.
Visitors can begin at the Dickens Welcome Center to learn about the village’s history, view original scene drawings and browse keepsakes. The nearby Imagination Station offers Victorian clothing for visitors to wear while posing for photos with Charles Dickens.
New this year, the Dickens Victorian Village Character Trail allows visitors to scan QR codes at individual scenes and watch short videos about the characters, their stories and Victorian-era traditions.
Several special events are planned throughout the season. The Queen’s Tea is scheduled for Nov. 14, followed by Victorian Teas on Dec. 12 and 19. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered Saturdays in November and Fridays and Saturdays in December.
Trolley tours are scheduled for Nov. 21 and Dec. 12 and 19, giving visitors an opportunity to learn more about Cambridge’s history.
The Guernsey County Courthouse Holiday Light Show will provide another seasonal attraction, featuring 85,000 lights synchronized with festive music.
Dickens Victorian Village is presented as a community holiday tradition and a way to draw visitors to downtown Cambridge during the Christmas season.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 1-Jan. 1 Dickens Victorian Village, Downtown Cambridge
Nov. 1-Jan. 1 Courthouse Holiday Light Show, Guernsey County Courthouse
Nov. 1 Little Princes Tea, Masonic Lodge of Cambridge
Nov. 4 Grateful For You: Couples Night, YOLO Winery
Nov. 5 Young Professionals of Guernsey Co. Chili Cook-Off & Sweet Bake-Off,
Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center
Nov. 5 Beer Tasting & Bread Art with Stephanie DuBeck, Dickens Welcome Center
Nov. 6-7,13-14,20-21 Special Holiday Hours, National Museum of Cambridge Glass
Nov. 6 , 20 Bluegrass Concert, Pennyroyal Opera House, Fairview
Nov. 7 & 14 Hosak’s Cave Hike, Salt Fork State Park
Nov. 7 & 14 Coming Alive Cemetery Tours, Located behind the Senior Center
Nov. 7 Opening Ceremony for Dickens Victorian Village, Downtown Cambridge and Courthouse Square
Nov. 7 Run, Run Rudolph 5k & Fun Run, Downtown Cambridge
Nov. 7,14,21,27,28 Carriage Rides, Downtown Cambridge
Nov. 7 Dickens Reception, Guernsey County Public Library – Downtown Branch
Nov. 11 Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Cambridge
Nov. 12 Chocolate Walk, Downtown Cambridge
Nov. 13 Next Stop Comedy, Guernsey Brewhouse
Nov. 14 Quarter Auction, Cambridge Performing Arts Center
Nov. 14 Queen Victoria Tea, Cambridge Country Club
Nov. 14 Living Free Events Concert, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center
Nov. 14 Christmas Candlelight Walk, Downtown Cambridge
Nov. 14 Heroes Ball, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center
Nov. 18-21 Mosser Glass Holiday Open House
Nov. 19 Wine & Cheese Tasting, YOLO Winery
Nov. 19 Nature Storytime and Art Night, Salt Fork State Park Eco Discovery Center
Nov. 20 Timeless Touches Glow Paint Party, YOLO Winery
Nov. 20-22 The Nutcracker, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center
Nov. 21 Trolley Tours, Downtown Cambridge
Nov. 21 Fezziwig Ball, Crossroads Library
Nov. 26 St. Benedicts 11th Annual Turkey 5k Run/Walk, Great Guernsey Trail
Nov. 27 Holiday Open House, National Museum of Cambridge Glass
Nov. 28 Cambridge Christmas Parade, Historic Downtown Cambridge
Nov. 29 Cambridge City Band Christmas Concert, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center
Nov. 30 Holiday Open House, John & Annie Glenn Museum
A full list of our events is located at VistGuernseyCounty.com. Before attending any event, we suggest that you call before you go. For a complete listing of events, log on to VisitGuernseyCounty.com.
To learn more about the VCB, area events, and activities, visit the Cambridge/Guernsey County VCB office at 627 Wheeling Avenue, Suite 200, in downtown Cambridge; call 740-432-2022; email info@VisitGuernseyCounty.com; or log on to VisitGuernseyCounty.com.
Last Updated on October 28, 2026 by AVC News
