Uptown signature events
Fourth Friday street festivals
May-October
Join us in Uptown Westerville as we close State Street to vehicular traffic and come together as a community for entertainment, shopping, music, dance, art, science, the Uptown DORA, and more! DH FRIDAY dates for 2026: May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 23. THEMES RETURN for 2026: May – Art Hop; June – America’s 250th Birthday; July – Summer Fun; August – School Spirit; September – Autumn Festival; and, October – Midnight Madness.
Saturday morning Farmers Market
2026 dates: May 16-Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-noon
The Westerville Farmers Market sets up each Saturday morning on the campus of North High Brewing and COhatch Westerville, 240 S. State St. Click the More Info button below to check out our vendors and the goods they will bring to Uptown, as well as other special features planned from week to week.
Uptown Untapped
Aug. 8, 2026, 6-10 p.m.
Westerville’s original craft beer festival, featuring local breweries, musicians and bands, Uptown eateries, gluten-free drink choices and more. Sample craft bews on the same streets that once connected the Anti-Saloon League in Westerville with the rest of the country. 5 p.m. early admission available for serious local brew connoisseurs! Stay tuned for more 2026 information!
Additional seasonal events
Holidays in Uptown
2026 Uptown Cookie Walk
March 7, 2026
Join residents and visitors on a tour through the heart of Westerville’s historic Uptown District and visit shops and businesses, each offering a variety of gourmet cookies during the annual Uptown Cookie Walk! Collect your 25 cookies, and return your completed tour map for a chance to win gift cards to Northstar Cafe!
Uptown Clue
Saturdays May 30-June 27, 4:30 & 7 pm shows
An outdoor walking tour murder mystery, inspired by the classic board game Clue, staged in cooperation with Good Medicine Productions. Participants are the team of detectives who go on an outdoor adventure of Uptown Westerville guided by an ensemble of ridiculous characters. The audience and ensemble all work together to solve an absurd & mysterious crime. This unique experience uses comedic performance, improvisation, audience participation and innovative storytelling to make for a delightful night for the whole family. Begins at Birdie Books, 74 N. State St. 2026 tours: 4:30 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, May 30-June 27.
