Hailed as one of Long Island’s top 10 events, the 22nd Annual Village of Port Jefferson Charles Dickens Festival begins on Saturday December 2, running through Sunday December 3. Produced by the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council in cooperation with the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson, people from all over will gather to celebrate the spirit of Christmas and the author Charles Dickens. The events are open to the public and most attractions are free of charge.