Westerville Fourth Friday

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Music, Uptown merchants, entertainment, art, food, vendors, DORA & fun

Join us for a cool celebration of sunshine, swimming, and sunburns at July Fourth Friday: Summer Fun in Uptown Westerville!

Experience an evening filled with music, hands-on activities, live performances, and family-friendly fun as Uptown transforms into a dynamic showcase of local talent!

Westerville Fourth Friday

FOURTH FRIDAY Dates & Themes for 2026:

May 22 – Art Hop
June 26 – America’s 250th Birthday
July 24 – Summer Fun
August 28 – School Spirit
September 25 – Autumn Festival
October 23 – Midnight Madness

Science Street demonstration at Fourth Friday

This popular, longstanding street festival draws 10,000-30,000 people monthly to the Westerville’s historic Uptown business district, from 6-9 p.m. on the fourth Friday evening of each month, from May through October (six festivals).

From May through September, the festivals feature a popular band performance, street performers, activities and entertainment throughout, food trucks, specialty features, and more than 100 vendors. Just a few special areas of interest include the below. October brings the special, Halloween-themed Midnight Madness to Fourth Friday.

Due to construction at City Hall, the 4th Friday Summer Concert Series moved in 2025 to the front lawn of Hanby School, 56 S. State St.

Drone pic of crowd at Fourth Friday festival

Bike parking available behind Los Altos

Pedal to Fourth Friday and into the weekend with style!

Join us for the Fourth Friday Bike Parking event, hosted by Keller Williams Greater Columbus – The Romanelli Group and the Westerville Bike Shop, from 6-9 p.m.

The Fourth Friday bike parking will be at 23 E. College Ave., behind Los Altos.

Ride Uptown, lock up your bikes, and go enjoy 4th Friday!

Professional entertainment

Professional, engaging entertainment always is part of UWI’s Fourth Fridays, too.

Find DJ Matt Ryan of Mobile DJ Entertainment spinning music and emceeing games geared for young people at Uptown’s Rotary Park — the pocket park located at the southeast corner of State and Home streets, adjacent to the Columbus Running Company, 50 N. State St.

Balloon artists Bob Simpson also is regularly featured, wowing kids and adults alike with his creations and vaudeville-style comedic talents.