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:


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.


2022 Dickens Village


2021 Dickens Village