Tree Lighting Saturday In Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The holiday season will get illuminated in a big way this Saturday when the annual tree lighting caps a festive day of celebration at the Dickens Village in Ricalton Square.

The square transforms into Dickens Village for three Saturdays this December.

Dickens Village includes refreshments, children's activities, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and concerts.

The event guide for Saturday is below.

Saturday, Dec. 1

• 1 p.m. Santa arrives escorted by the Maplewood Fire Department
• 1 to 4 p.m. Dickens Village Houses open for viewing
• 1 to 4 p.m. Visit with Santa
• 2 p.m. Choral Presentation by Jefferson School students
• 3:15 p.m. Choral Presentation by Jefferson School students
• 4 p.m. Story Hour Readings by Amalia E.B. Daniels, Senior Children's Librarian
• 4:30 p.m. Tree lighting program featuring The Christmas Carol by Township Committeeperson Dean Dafis and a traditional Holiday reading by Mayor Vic DeLuca

Tree Lighting

(Photo courtesy of David Allen, Patch)

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