Westerville Annual Events
Although Westerville has a plethora of events throughout the year ranging from indoors to outdoors, kid-friendly to adult-only and crafts to workshops, the city also offers a great variety of annual events year-round. Mark your calendar now for these upcoming events every year. The dates may vary, so make sure to check their individual websites for the most up-to-date information. In the warmer months of the year, start your weekend off at the Saturday Farmer's Market and continue the fun with drinks, shopping, live music on the town, a festival on the weekend or a performance throughout the summer. In the winter months, get in the holiday spirit with specialty tours, markets and festive performances.
Browse events by season below.
4th Friday Festival
Fridays | May-Oct.
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.
Farmers Market
Saturdays | May-Sept.
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.
Uptown Friday Nights
1st, 2nd, 3rd Fridays | May-Sept.
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.
Uptown Epic Beer Walk
May - Oct.
Learn the story of the ‘Dry Capital of the World’ and sample great beers from Westerville breweries. This two-hour walking tour focuses on historical information about Westerville and the Anti Saloon League.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Select Sundays| June-Aug.
Enjoy a night of fresh air and music Sunday evenings at Alum Creek Park North amphitheater. Summer concerts always include a lot of fun music and you’re sure to hear one of your favorites!
Uptown Ghost Story Tours
Fridays & Saturdays| Sept.-Oct.
Head out on a walking tour in Westerville and hear stories collected from across the Uptown community and turned into slightly theatrical, largely historical and highly entertaining tours.
WesterBall
February
'Dress to the nines' for this spectacular evening featuring music, dancing, performances, a silent auction, monster art rally, and more. It all benefits the Arts Council of Westerville and local arts and music programming.
Uptown Cookie Walk
March
Talk a stroll through Uptown Westerville and collect a Cheryl's Gourmet Cookie as you visit locally owned small businesses housed in Westerville's historic commercial district.
Westerville Art Hop
April
Make your way through Uptown and take in the work of artists in local shops as well as the 8 true gallery locations.
Taste of Westerville
May
Experience the most delicious culinary offerings from Westerville Chamber members where local celebrity judges will be in attendance, awarding restaurants for Westerville's Tastiest, Best Presentation, and more.
Field of Heroes
May
Join the annual Field of Heroes event, as Central Ohioans remember and honor their personal heroes.
Music & Arts Festival
July
This exciting, fun-filled weekend event features 130+ artists, 30+ performances, 20 unique food vendors, youth entertainment and art show, and a silent auction.
WesterFlora
July
Westerville residents open their beautiful gardens to share with and inspire the community one day a year.
Tapestry of a Town
July
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.
Uptown Clue
June/July
This outdoor walking experience is inspired by the classic board game Clue. Participants go on an outdoor tour of Uptown Westerville guided by various larger-than-life characters and all work together to solve a mysterious crime.
Uptown Untapped
August
The event touts local breweries, restaurants and musicians on the same streets that once connected the Anti-Saloon League with the rest of the country.
Autumn
Arborfest
September
Learn about the benefits of trees in Westerville from the award-winning Parks and Recreation Department arborist and enjoy fun tree-related activities.
Otterbein
Homecoming
September
Bring your spouse, kids and even grandkids and travel back to your college days at Otterbein to reminisce with old friends, relive old memories and have a cheerful weekend celebrating and playing on campus.
The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow
October
Wind your way through an enchanting trail of 1,500 carved glowing pumpkins at this signature fall event.
Wizard & Wands
Festival
October
The Westerville library transforms into a magical wonderland with fantasy-themed décor throughout where guests can embark on fantasy-themed missions to earn points for a prize drawing.
Fall Classic
Regatta
October
A good intro to getting to know the sport of rowing is to come out and support the rowers at the Hoover Fall Classic at Hoover Reservoir happening in October.
Uptown Westerville Snack & Stroll
November
Participating shops feature a snack to be enjoyed while you shop and explore the beautiful shops of Westerville. Grab a drink or cocktail from a participating DORA restaurant to add to this fun event!
Holiday Tree
Lighting
December
Enjoy a night of holiday festivities in Uptown Westerville featuring the holiday tree lighting ceremony led by the big man in red himself!
Progressive Christmas Concert
December
Get into the holiday spirit, see beautifully decorated historic churches, and hear great music! This walking event stops for short concerts at each of the three Uptown Westerville churches - all within about a block of each other.
Rudolph Run & Children's Christmas Parade
December
Join this family-encouraged 5K event and Christmas Parade where you can expect to see Santa, marching bands, community organizations and a number of other organizations walking along the route.
Uptown Holiday
Ice Sculpture
Tour
December
Explore each block in Uptown featuring holiday-themed ice sculptures the last weekend before Christmas.