Friday, Dec. 5 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Uptown Westerville

Enjoy a night of holiday festivities on State Street in the historic Uptown district featuring City vehicles decked out in dazzling lights, music from DJ Matt Ryan, holiday projection displays from OBLSK, Inc., strolling characters, a mechanical riding reindeer and a jumbo Santa chair; perfect for taking photos to capture memories from the evening. The big man in red will also light the tree with a touch of holiday magic near City Hall (21 S. State St.). Free cookies will be available, courtesy of the City of Westerville, and Uptown restaurants and merchants will also be open late for all of your holiday shopping needs.