feature story / 37 Top: A view of the Bizarre Bazaar from the balcony of The Woodland (photo by Pete Mars). Above: A customer looks at the handmade wares from a vendor's table. Dickens Village 2018 Saturday, December 1 1 p.m. Santa arrives, escorted by the Maplewood Fire Department 1-4 p.m. Dickens Village Houses open for viewing 1-4 p.m. Visit with Santa 2 and 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 The Christmas Carol by Township Committeeperson Dean Dafis Traditional holiday reading by Mayor Vic DeLuca TREE LIGHTING Thursday, December 6 6:15p.m. Menorah Lighting, Ricalton Square Saturday, December 8 8:00 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at Cedar Ridge Cafe 9:30 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at St. James's Gate and the Village Trattoria 1-4 p.m. Dickens Village Houses open for viewing 1-4 p.m. Visit with Santa 1-4 p.m. Horse & wagon rides 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jack’s Petting Farm 2-2:45 p.m. Holiday reading for children at Words Bookstore STROLLERS CAROLING THROUGH THE VILLAGE Saturday, December 15 1-4 p.m. Dickens Village Houses open for viewing 1-4 p.m. Visit with Santa 1-4 p.m. Horse & wagon rides 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jack’s Petting Farm 2:00 p.m. Swing Town’s annual holiday concert – Burgdorff Center 2-3 p.m. Craft & story program for children of all ages at Maplewood Memorial Library, Baker Street STROLLERS CAROLING THROUGH THE VILLAGE Sponsored by the Maplewood Village Alliance and supported by generous benefactors in our wonderful community. Some events are weather permitting. Visit maplewooddickensvillage.com for updates.