Kansas children eligible for adoption and other children being served by the Kansas Department for Children and Families and its providers will help Kansas Governor Sam Brownback flip the switch on the Governor’s statehouse Christmas tree Friday night. The lighting ceremony is open to the public. It will take place on the second floor of Kansas Capitol at 6 p.m.

The children will help decorate the tree before the lighting ceremony. Ornaments recognizing organizations and agencies that support children through the adoption process will be used to decorate the tree.

The festivities also will include a performance by the Heritage Christian School choir and an appearance by Santa Clause.