Get ready for a day filled with small-town charm, holiday cheer and family fun! The Downtown Country Christmas Festival returns Saturday, Nov. 28, with festive activities, beloved Christmas traditions and a special visit from Santa himself. From holiday shopping to twinkling lights, there's something magical waiting around every corner!

Free Activities

• 11 a.m. – Holiday movie at Stadium Theater

• 1 p.m. – Santa arrives via helicopter

• 1–4:30 p.m. – Downtown Country Christmas Festival featuring inflatables, family-friendly games, face painters, a balloon artist, holiday hayrides, an ornament station, mini cows from Powers Highland Haven, photos with Santa at Royal Banks, JCBA's Letters to Santa at Koen Counseling and a fenced-in Toddler Town for children ages 2 and under.

• 4:45 p.m. – Kringle Award presentation

• 5 p.m. – Lighting of the city Christmas tree

• 5:15 p.m. – Rudolph's Red Nosed Lighted Parade

Paid Activities

• 9 a.m.–3 p.m. – Christmas Craft Bazaar in the Holy Ghost gym

• 1–5 p.m. – Food trucks on East Pearl

• Noon–4:30 p.m. – Rhonda Allen Wreath Sales at State and East Pearl

• 1–6 p.m. – Wade Family Farms Christmas Tree Lot on North State, next to Medford's Food Mart

Bring the family, soak up the holiday spirit and make merry memories at this festive downtown celebration!