Dickens Day 2026 Celebration!
Jan 28
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Join us for a festive Dickens celebration in the park!
We’ll gather at Elmwood Methodist Church for the main program, then walk together to the Dickens statue for a short ceremony and dancing—featuring the Kingsessing Morris Dancers.
Afterward, keep the celebration going with pizza at Clarkville, compliments of FoCP
Program: 2:00–3:30 P
Statue ceremony & dancing to follow
Clarkville gathering around 4:00–4:30 PM
Come celebrate community, tradition, and a little Dickensian joy—we’d love to see you there!
Dickens Day at Clark Park is always such a delightful community tradition! Gathering around the Charles Dickens statue with live readings, music, and local neighbors really brings so much charm to West Philly. Honestly, while taking a quick breather from work or chilling out after reading about local neighborhood events, I usually play a few browser games on minigame (it's completely free with no downloads needed, super fun for killing time haha). Thanks to Friends of Clark Park for putting together such a wonderful celebration!