Annual Dickens’ Christmas Returns to Downtown Warrensburg
Warrensburg, Mo. (November 25th, 2025) — Head to Downtown Warrensburg, Missouri for a Dickens’ Christmas on December 6th from 10am – 3pm! Downtown will once again transform back into the 1840s, the era when Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” was published. Guests will see carolers fill the streets, artisans and makers fill the storefronts and plenty of opportunities to step back in time for Christmas fun.
Dickens’ Christmas gives attendees the chance to see local artists display their crafts in Downtown Warrensburg. Community members will find artists demonstrating traditional crafts and traits like blacksmith, stain glass, cross stitching, woodworking, glass blowing and so much more. Community members are also encouraged to explore our Downtown businesses for holiday gifts and souvenirs while they shop the artisans and their homemade, giftable creations.
Dickens’ Christmas will begin by welcoming Father Christmas at the historic train station. Thanks to the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, Father Christmas will be arriving at 9:57 AM, where guests can take photos at the train station or catch a snapshot as he strolls the Downtown sidewalks greeting visitors from near and far. While community members gather to wait for Father Christmas’ anticipated arrival, a preview performance of The Nutcracker by local dancers from Center Stage Academy of Performing Arts will be happening at the train depot starting at 9:30AM. Following Father Christmas’ arrival, there will be many other activities available for all ages to enjoy.
Free horse and wagon rides through downtown will be available at the Johnson County Courthouse starting at 10:00AM. Community members can grab a warm cup of hot cocoa or roasted chestnuts from an open fire on the sidewalk south of Ivory and Lace Bridal Boutique provided by Trail Life Troop 2415. The festive atmosphere wouldn’t be complete without classic carols filling the air, with local carolers sharing holiday songs all day long.
Don’t miss the tastiest part of Dickens’ Christmas, the Tiny Tim Soup Stroll! Sample thirteen delicious soups as local cooks and community members compete for the traveling trophy, and help decide this year’s Tiny Tim Soup Champion. Tickets are $10 and will be available through Warrensburg Main Street’s website prior to the event and a limited number will be available at the check in location of Fairway Mortgage (224 Maynard Street, Warrensburg, MO) the day of the event. Check in will be from 10:30AM-12:00PM for ticket participants. Once participants have completed their tastings, they will have the opportunity to vote through the QR of your last stop for who should be crowned the 2025 Tiny Tim Soup Champion!
Dickens Christmas is an entertaining and fun family-friendly holiday event many look forward to each year. Those who attend the event are welcome to dress in period clothing and enjoy the holiday spirit. During this event, there will be musical acts and artists of all mediums. Check out some amazing music by local musicians! Blaize and Becker will be in Cafe Du Burg (211 N Holden St, Warrensburg MO) from 10AM – 12PM. The New Century Dulcimers will be in Gallery 104K (104 Hout St Warrensburg MO) playing joyful holiday tunes from 10AM – 12:00AM. Debbie Sturgill and Joan Ferguson, both harpists, will be playing at Magnolia Mercantile (109 W Culton St, Warrensburg MO) from 2:00PM – 3:00PM. Finally, some great tunes at Heroes Restaurant (107 W Pine St Warrensburg MO) by The Lakesiders from 12:30PM – 2PM, as well as Manda Shea & The Sumpthin Bros. at Fitter’s Restaurant and Pub from 12:00pm – 2PM (131 W Pine St Warrensburg MO) with additional artists joining the fun. This is a great event to make a tradition and memories in Downtown Warrensburg!
The Warrensburg Farmers’ Market will be open for their Winter Market from 10AM to 2 PM on W Market St to shop handmade and homemade items from local vendors. While Dickens’ Christmas might end at 3pm, there will be activities to follow throughout Downtown Warrensburg. A Paint and Sip class will be at Margaritas starting at 3:30PM for $35, sign ups required prior to the event.
Dickens’ Christmas is organized by Warrensburg Main Street’s Promotion Committee, whose purpose is to project a positive and unified image that identifies downtown as a gathering place. Through revitalization programs, the district is marketed with targeted activities including special events and festivals that showcase local culture, art, music, dance and traditions that help define the community’s identity. Warrensburg Main Street is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to creating community pride through events, promotions, beautification and the preservation of Downtown’s historic character. For additional information, contact Warrensburg Main Street at 660-429-3988, info@warrensburgmainstreet.org, or visit www.warrensburgmainstreet.org.
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