MIDDLETOWN – Come experience the winter holiday season in small-town USA when the annual “Christmas in Middletown” event takes place Saturday, Dec. 12.

The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., rain or shine, in downtown Middletown.

Minnie Cannon School will once again be offering a carnival in the gym and a live nativity will be seen on the White House porch.

Santa will be in front of Middletown Florist & Gifts located in the Middletown Plaza, handing out candy canes. Be sure to bring your camera for photos of your children with Santa.

Studio 175 will be hosting their annual Dutch Oven Goodness at the corner of Highway 175 and Bush Street.

Come see Funtopia’s “blow-up” wonderland. For more information contact Jennifer at 707-987-0114.

Join in the fun with our two parades: the pet parade and the “Not So Silent Night” Music Parade. For more information on the Pet Parade contact Val at Val’s Pet Paradise at 707-987-4921.

It’s easy to join up with the music parade. The first 100 people to bring a portable CD player with batteries to the Middletown Florist & Gifts by 6 p.m. on Saturday will receive a Free CD of holiday music. At 6:30 p.m. everyone will start their CDs at the same time and parade through downtown. For more information on the “Not So Silent Night” Music Parade contact Tina at Middletown Florist at 707-987-9500.

Pony rides will be available at Tri Counties Bank parking lot by Wiloth Equine Therapy and Riding Center.

Enjoy local crafts and vendors at the multipurpose room at the school. For more information on vendor space contact Bobbi at 707-987-8212

Shops all over town will be open late for your shopping pleasures with surprises around every corner.

Please dress warm for this fun outdoor event.

For more general information on this annual event, visit www.christmasinmiddletown.com or contact Tina at Middletown Florist & Gifts at 707-987-9500.