Hop, skip or stroll from shop to shop tonight, as the Heart of Cary hosts the Downtown Cary Shop Hop from 5 to 8 p.m.

That's right, downtown is open late tonight, as more than 20 shops and restaurants take part in the fun, offering refreshments, store discounts and the chance to win prizes.

Shops are located throughout downtown Cary, in Ashworth Village, Chocolate Smiles Village and other "hop-spots."

Did we mention the food truck, live music and demonstrations? All there for you to enjoy, too!

Hop the C-Tran to get from shop to shop, and grab a punch card along the way — visit five shops and you’re eligible to win more prizes from downtown merchants!  

Best of all, you can kick off your holiday shopping by keeping your dollars local!