Maplewood Dickens Village is a festive gift from the business community to the local residents + visitors.
Dickens Village, An annual Maplewood tradition
One of our flagship events, Dickens Village brings to life various scenes from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in miniature houses arranged in Ricalton Square. Peek inside and you will see fireplaces, stockings, and antique toys. Each little house reveals something unique and different. This community tradition opens in December and runs three Saturdays in December.
The 2023 DICKENS VILLAGE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The first three Saturdays in December, from 1 to 4pm, the Dickens Village houses are open for viewing, Santa is in Dickens Village for visits, and DJ Jimmy provides music.
December 2nd 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Opening day! TREE LIGHTING and Santa arrives
1 PM:
Santa arrives escorted by the Maplewood Fire Department.
1 - 4 PM:
Visits with Santa
Dickens Village houses are open for viewing
4 PM:
Columbia High School Holiday Band Performance
4:30 PM:
Tree Lighting!
A holiday story is read by Mayor Dean Dafis
December 9th 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Horse and wagon rides & Petting farm
1 - 4 PM:
Visits with Santa
Dickens Village houses are open for viewing
Horse and Wagon rides
Cloverland Petting Farm
December 13th, 6:15 PM
Menorah Lighting
Join us at 6:15 pm when Rabbi Sholom Bogomilsky from the Maplewood Jewish Center lights the menorah in Ricalton Square.
December 16th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
HORSE AND WAGON RIDES
1 - 4 PM:
Visits with Santa
Dickens Village houses are open for viewing
Horse and Wagon rides
2 PM:
Maplewood’s own Swing Town performs a free holiday concert in the Burgdorff Center for Performing Arts
Holiday Story Reading by The Maplewood Children’s Librarian
All events are weather permitting.
Thank you to this year’s sponsors:
Township of Maplewood Department of Community Service
The Lichtman-Rabney Group - Hearth Realty
Elevated By The Canna Boss Lady
Maplewood Women’s Club
Maplewood Garden Club
Rotary Club of Maplewood
Tom Nevius
Dickens Village is organized by Ellen Davenport, resident and former Mayor of Maplewood, Co-Chaired by Kathryn Porter, sponsored by local businesses, and supported by many generous volunteers.