The main street in Westerville shuts down to traffic every 4th Friday evening from May to October in Uptown. Guests will enjoy entertainment, food trucks, pop-up vendors, restaurants and retail shopping.

The weekly Farmers Market brings Central Ohio grown food and farm products to the Westerville community on Saturday mornings May through September behind the Westerville City Hall building.

The evening event features live music and artists throughout Uptown Westerville. There will be different musicians and artists throughout the season, and many merchants will stay open late.

Meet the Team & Boats

June 3, 10 a.m. | Westerville Crew

Meet the team and the big pink boats on site at the Westerville Crew rowing location. Wear comfortable shoes, boats are located about 1/4 mile from parking area.

BMX Summer Camp

June 5-9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.| Westerville BMX

Campers will learn how to inspect and maintain their bikes, proper helmet fit, safety lessons for riding on the road and skills instruction for the BMX Track. They will also enjoy lunch and bike games and includes a USA BMX membership.

PRIDE Festival 2023

June 10, 2-8 p.m. | Uptown Westerville

Join the Westerville Queer Collective for food, fun, vendors and performances. More info coming soon!

WeRise Celebrates Juneteenth

June 24, 12-4 p.m. | Alum Creek North Park

Join us to celebrate Juneteenth with performances, kids activities, music and more!

WesterFlora

June 25, 12-6 p.m. | Westerville

Westerville residents open their beautiful gardens to share with and inspire the community one day a year.

BMX State Race

June 25 | Westerville BMX Track

Westerville BMX is a USA BMX Sanctioned Program that makes the Olympic Sport of BMX Racing available to people of all ages and ability.

Free Open House

July 1, 10 a.m. | Westerville BMX

Come to a FREE Beginners-only Open House at Westerville BMX to try the fresh alternative to traditional sports. Tour our facility and test-out our track, with no obligation.

Old Fashioned Games at Hanby House

July 1, 1-4 p.m. | Hanby House

Join us on the lawn at Hanby House to play some old-fashioned games. Hanby House will be open for tours. Free and open to the public.

Westerville Music & Arts Festival

July 8-9 | Heritage Park & Everal Barn

This exciting, fun-filled weekend event features 130+ artists, 30+ performances, 20 unique food vendors, youth entertainment and art show, and a silent auction.

BMX Summer Camp

July 10-14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.| Westerville BMX

Campers will learn how to inspect and maintain their bikes, proper helmet fit, safety lessons for riding on the road and skills instruction for the BMX Track. They will also enjoy lunch and bike games and includes a USA BMX membership.

Ice Cream Social at Hanby House

July 22, 1-4 p.m. | Hanby House

Join us on the lawn at Hanby House for an ice cream social to celebrate the 190th birthday of Benjamin Hanby. The Hanby House will be open. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated.

Tapestry of a Town

July 30 | Uptown Westerville

See Westerville at its best with its flower baskets, vibrant businesses and lovely vintage homes on the Tapestry of a Town tour organized by the Westerville Habitat Partnership.

Free Open House

Aug. 12, 10 a.m. | Westerville BMX

Come to a FREE Beginners-only Open House at Westerville BMX to try the fresh alternative to traditional sports. Tour our facility and test-out our track, with no obligation.

Uptown Clue

June 3, 17, July 8, 22, Aug. 12, 26 | Uptown Westerville

Uptown Clue is an outdoor walking tour murder mystery - inspired by the classic board game Clue. Participants are the team of detectives who go on an outdoor adventure of Uptown Westerville guided by an ensemble of larger-than life and usually ridiculous characters. The audience and ensemble all work together to solve an absurd and mysterious crime.

Westerville Education Challenge:
Night of Hope 5K and Family Fun Run

Aug. 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m. | McCann Stadium, Westerville North High School

This 5K and 1 Mile hustle will take place at Westerville North High School on their cross country course and will shine a light on mental health for all in the community.

Westerville Education Foundation: Grow and Glow

Sept. 10 | Minerva Park Middle School

Come for an open house and tours of the new Minerva Park Middle School and enjoy dynamic student performances, engaging activities for families and interactive experiences and booths. Celebrate our students, educators, and community organizations, and support important initiatives happening in our schools.

Otterbein Summer Theatre Presents: Baby

June 15-18, 22-24 | Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall

Three couples on a university campus deal with the painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of the universal experience of pregnancy and upcoming parenthood. There are the college students, barely at the beginning of their adult lives; the thirty-somethings, having trouble conceiving but determined to try; and the middle-aged parents, looking forward to seeing their last child graduate from college… when a night of unexpected passion lands them back where they started.

"Java Central Presents"

July 9, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Westerville Music & Arts Festival

Java Central will be presenting this music event featuring The Brickwalk Nights, Caroline and Dad band and Starlit Ways at the Westerville Music & Arts Festival.

Bluegrass Fest

August 20 12-8 p.m. | Java Central Coffee Roasters

The first ever Bluegrass Fest at Java Central will feature five bands including local banjo icon, Gary Puckett.

Live Music at The Two-One

Every Friday & Saturday 7-10 p.m.| The Two-One Restaurant

Head out to The Two-One Restaurant and Bar inside the Renaissance Westerville Columbus-Polaris for live music every Friday and Saturday night.

5/26 - THEO PERRY
5/27 - PAUL VALDIVIEZ
6/2 - ANDY SHAW
6/9 - JESSE BARR
6/10 - MIKE WOLFE
6/16-17 - DOUG RESENDEZ
6/23 - THEO PERRY
6/24 - ANDY SHAW
6/30 - MIKE WOLFE
7/1 - JESSE BARR
7/7 - HONEY & BLUE MUSIC
7/8 - ANDY SHAW
7/15 - PAUL VALDIVIEZ
7/21 - THEO PERRY
7/22 - JESSE BARR
7/28 - MIKE WOLFE
8/11 - JESSE BARR
8/12 - GEORGE BARRIE
8/18 - THEO PERRY
8/19 - ANDY SHAW
8/25 - MIKE WOLFE
8/26 - BRIAN DOUGLAS DAY

Live Music at Java Central

Every Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.| Java Central Coffee Roasters

Tuesdays: Live Acoustic Jam!

Fridays: Acoustic Open Mic Night

Saturdays: Live Professional Performances spanning various genres including rock, folk, pop, blues, jazz, bluegrass and more!

Lunchbox Concerts

Every Tuesday, June-Sept, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Java Central Coffee Roasters

JUNE 6 - RICK BARR AND FRIENDS
JUNE 13 - MEEK QUARTET
JUNE 20 - LIL' RED AND THE ROOSTER
JUNE 27 - WALLHALLA RAMBLERS
JULY 4 - CHARLES SEALY
JULY 11 - STEVEN STANLEY
JULY 18 - BLUESSWING
JULY 25 - WRYGRASS
AUGUST 1 - RALPH LEESEBERG
AUGUST 8 - FRANK HENNEBERT/CAROLINE AND DAD/OFF THE CHARTS
AUGUST 15 - STRING THEORY
AUGUST 22 - BILL PAGE
AUGUST 29 - 10 CENTS OFF
SEPTEMBER 5-26 - TBD

Makin' Brownies at Hanby House

June 17, 1-4 p.m. | Hanby House

Learn how to bake a brownie outdoors. Hanby House will be open for tours. Free and open to the public.

Pottery Making Demonstration at Hanby House

July 15, 1-4 p.m. | Hanby House

Dave Henry, the Mud Man, will be demonstrating pottery-making on the lawn. Hanby House will be open for tours. Free and open to the public.

Youth Craft Day at Hanby House

Aug. 5, 1-4 p.m. | Hanby House

Youth can make a clothespin doll to take home. Supplies provided. Hanby House will be open for tours. Free and open to the public.

Blues Guitar Workshops

Mondays 6:30-7:30/8 p.m. | Java Central Coffee Roasters

Blues Guitar Workshops with Pascal "Rooster" Fouquet (of Lil' Red and the Rooster)

Create & Sip Classes

Adult Class Schedule | Uptown Art & Clay

Create with Clay while you Sip! All Create and Sip classes are BYOB, cups and openers are supplied.

Kids Classes: Create with Clay

Creative Kids Class Schedule | Uptown Art & Clay

Working with clay is good for a child's development. It encourages the development of sensory and fine motor skills, builds imagination, and boosts self esteem! Sign up your creative kiddo(s) today and get those creative juices flowing!

Business After Hours: Small Business Edition

June 15, 6-7:30 p.m. | COHatch Polaris

This month's theme will focus on celebrating and connecting local small businesses. Come ready for refreshments, drinks, and valuable networking!

Chamber Lunch and Learn - Building Your Brand and Your Business

June 20, 12-1 p.m. | The Westerville Area Chamber

Join Ali Bahns with Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio to explain branding, review and compliant tips as well as the benefits of Accreditation.

Suffragette Isabella Coit Kelton

Aug. 26, 1-4 p.m. | Hanby House

Leslie Blankenship will be presenting a first-person program on Isabella Coit Kelton an important Central Ohio suffragette. Hanby House will be open for tours and William Hanby’s championship of higher education for women will be highlighted. Free event and open to the public.

Westerville Queer Collective: Social Night Hangouts

Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m. | Java Central

Westerville Queer Collective has LGBTQ+ weekly social nights at the Westerville Java Central in Uptown! Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community. Low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.