Celebrate the holidays each weekend with special events as the Victorian Festival of Christmas transforms Historic Downtown Hannibal into a winter wonderland!
Step back in time and enjoy holidays of old in historic downtown Hannibal’s Victorian Festival of Christmas! Magical sights and sounds will transport you back more than a century to the wonder and enchantment of an authentic Victorian holiday celebration. Horse-drawn carriages, carolers, warm greetings, and beautifully decorated storefronts will get you into the holiday spirit.
Saturday, November 25
Fun for the whole family, we hope you will join us during this most wonderful time of the year!
Small Business Saturday: In-Store Specials and Events will be featured at businesses throughout Historic Downtown Hannibal
Visit Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. (Santa House located at the corner of Hill & Main Streets)
Horse & Carriage Rides (time to be announced)
Gingerbread House Contest Begins at the Mark Twain Museum Gallery, 120 North Main Street
Mark Twain’s Old Fashioned Birthday Party for Kids starts at 1 p.m. at the Mark Twain Museum
Mustache Contest at 3 p.m. Mark Twain Museum
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 p.m. at Hill and Main Streets