Holiday Fun in Maplewood Starts With Dickens Village – TAPinto.net
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A long-time annual tradition, Ricalton Square has been recast into Dickens Village for the holiday season.
Dickens Village — model homes to form the town setting of A Christmas Carol — delights visitors of all ages; events include refreshments, children’s activities, music, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers. Also, on December 7 and 14, The Strollers will be caroling in Maplewood Village.
Saturday, Dec. 7
- 1 p.m. Santa arrives! And he’s escorted by the Maplewood Fire Department
- 1 to 4 p.m. Dickens Village houses open for viewing
- 2 p.m. Holiday reading for children at Words Bookstore
- 2 p.m. Choral presentation by Jefferson School students – 4th grade
- 3 p.m. Choral presentation by Jefferson School students – 5th grade
- 4:30 p.m. Tree lighting program, which includes the reading of A Christmas Carol by Dean Dafis, Holiday reading by Mayor Vic DeLuca, then the lighting of the tree
Saturday, Dec. 14
- 8 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at Cedar Ridge Cafe on Ridgewood Road
- 9:30 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at St. James Gate, Village Trattoria, and True Salvage Cafe
- 1 to 4 p.m. Dickens Village houses open for viewing, visit with Santa, Horse and wagon rides
- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jack’s Petting Farm
- 2 p.m. Maplewood’s own Swing Town Holiday Concert at the Burgdorff Center
- 2 to 2:45 p.m. Story hour reading by Maplewood Children’s Library
Sunday, Dec. 15
- 3 p.m. Maplewood Concert Band’s annual winter performance at The Woodland. Admission is free. Snow date: Dec. 18.
Saturday, Dec. 21
- 1 to 4 p.m. Dickens Village houses open for viewing, visit with Santa, horse and wagon rides.
- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jack’s Petting Farm
- 2 to 3 p.m. Craft and story program for children of all ages at Maplewood Memorial Library, Baker Street
Monday, Dec. 23
- 6:15 p.m. Menorah Lighting, Ricalton Square