A Letters to Santa station and mailbox as well as carolers and flash mobs performed by elves will also be a part of tonight’s “Merry Middletown” event from 5 to 9 p.m.
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Visitors can also do their holiday shopping at downtown businesses during Merry Moonlight Shopping, which will offer a chance to save up to 40 percent at local businesses. Free gift wrapping will be offered for all purchases made tonight at local downtown businesses.
Santa Claus will be available for photos at Shutter Girls Photography, 1118 Central Ave., until 7:30 p.m. The studio will also host photos with Santa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 16 and Dec. 23.