Monday, January 19, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (City of Westerville) | All day
City offices are closed for the holiday.
2026 Westerville MLK Breakfast Celebration | 8:30–10:30 a.m. | Renaissance Westerville (409 Altair Pkwy.)
Community breakfast program recognizing Dr. King’s legacy.
Arts Council of Westerville Meeting | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Westerville Public Library (Meeting Room B)
Public meeting covering Arts Council plans and upcoming programs.
Westerville Public Library Winter Reading Challenge | Ongoing (Dec. 1–Feb. 28) | Westerville Public Library
All-ages reading challenge with logging and prize options during the winter season.
Prom Swap: Accepting Donations | All day | Westerville Public Library
Donation drop-off days for formalwear ahead of the library’s prom season program.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting | 7:00 p.m. | Westerville Justice Center (229 Huber Village Blvd.)
Public meeting with council business and time for community attendance.
Future in Focus: Annual Meeting Morning Presentation | 10:00–11:00 a.m. | The Medallion Club (5000 Club Dr.)
Westerville Area Chamber morning program with networking and a featured presentation.
Westerville Public Library Baby Storytime | 9:30–10:00 a.m. | Westerville Public Library
Short storytime geared to babies with songs and early literacy activities.
Westerville Public Library Toddler Storytime Special: ProMusica | 11:00–11:30 a.m. | Westerville Public Library
Music-forward toddler storytime with a guest component from ProMusica.
Westerville Public Library Period Party | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Westerville Public Library
The program focused on menstrual health education and practical resources.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Westerville City Schools High School Information Night | 6:00–8:00 p.m. | District-wide (hosted at high schools)
Family night for incoming students to learn about programs, scheduling, and activities.
Westerville Writers Group Feedback Circle | 7:00–8:00 p.m. | Westerville Public Library (Meeting Room D)
Writers share pages and receive structured feedback in a small-group setting.
Sip & Sketch: Moonlit Wonderland | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Good Vibes Winery (2 S. State St.)
Guided sketch session with supplies and prompts for a themed evening.
WACKY Kids and Youth Art Workshop: Tinfoil Mono-printing | 6:00–8:00 p.m. | The Point at Otterbein (60 Collegeview Rd.)
Hands-on art workshop for kids and teens using simple printmaking techniques.
Drama Kids | 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Westerville Public Library
Youth theater class focusing on performance basics and confidence-building activities.
Westerville Public Library Preschool Storytime | 9:30–10:00 a.m. | Westerville Public Library
Storytime for preschoolers with stories, movement, and early learning routines.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
City Council and Westerville City School Board Meeting | 7:00 p.m. | Westerville Justice Center (229 Huber Village Blvd.)
Joint public meeting between city leaders and the school board.
Warhawk Academic Boosters Meeting | 6:30–8:00 p.m. | Westerville Central High School (Media Center)
Parent and community group meeting supporting academic programs at Central.
Friday, January 23, 2026
Dry Capital of the World: The Prohibition Archive in Westerville | 7:00–8:30 p.m. | Westerville Public Library
Program tied to the library’s Prohibition archive and local history collection.
Westerville North Student Directed One Acts | 7:00–10:00 p.m. | Westerville North High School (Auditorium)
Student-led theater showcase featuring short plays and performances.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Live Music at Java Central Cafe | 7:00–9:30 p.m. | Java Central Cafe (20 S. State St.)
Public live-music set in Uptown with seating available on a first-come basis.
Laurie Berkner Storytime | 10:00 a.m. | Westerville Public Library
Family storytime featuring music and movement inspired by Laurie Berkner favorites.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
The Little Gym at the Westerville Library | 1:00 p.m. | Westerville Public Library
Movement and play session designed for toddlers and young children.
Local Sports
Tuesday, January 20
Westerville Central JV Girls Basketball vs Olentangy | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Westerville Central High School
Conference-season home game.
Westerville Central Varsity Girls Basketball vs Olentangy | 7:00–9:00 p.m. | Westerville Central High School
Varsity matchup at Central.
Westerville South Varsity Girls Basketball vs Dublin Scioto | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Westerville South High School
Home game for the Wildcats.
Westerville South Varsity Girls Basketball vs Dublin Scioto | 7:00–9:00 p.m. | Westerville South High School
Second listed varsity time on the school calendar.
Wednesday, January 21
Otterbein Women’s Basketball vs Wilmington | 7:00 p.m. | Rike Center (Westerville)
Home conference game for the Cardinals.
Otterbein Men’s Basketball at Wilmington | 7:00 p.m. | Wilmington, Ohio
Road conference game for the Cardinals.
Friday, January 23
Westerville North JV Girls Basketball vs Delaware Hayes | 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Westerville North High School (Main Gym)
Home game on the North calendar.
Westerville North Varsity Girls Basketball vs Delaware Hayes | 6:15–8:15 p.m. | Westerville North High School (Main Gym)
Varsity matchup at North.
Westerville South Freshman Boys Basketball vs Big Walnut | 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Westerville South High School (Main Gym)
Home freshman game.
Westerville South Varsity Girls Swimming vs Teays Valley | 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Westerville South High School (Westerville Rec Center)
Girls swim meet listing on the South calendar.
Westerville South JV Boys Basketball vs Big Walnut | 6:00–8:00 p.m. | Westerville South High School (Main Gym)
Home JV game.
Westerville South Varsity Boys Basketball vs Big Walnut | 7:30–9:30 p.m. | Westerville South High School (Main Gym)
Home varsity game.
Westerville Central Freshman Boys Basketball vs Pickerington North | 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Westerville Central High School
Freshman game at Central.
Saturday, January 24
Otterbein Men’s Wrestling: OAC Quad | 1:00 p.m. | Rike Center (Westerville)
Conference quad meet hosted at Otterbein.
Otterbein Men’s Track and Field at Muskingum Meet #2 | 11:00 a.m. | New Concord, Ohio
Away meet entry on the 2026 indoor schedule.
Otterbein Women’s Wrestling at Indiana Tech Warrior Open | Continues | Fort Wayne, Indiana
Multi-day tournament listing on the women’s wrestling schedule.
Nearby Cities News Briefs
Gahanna
Utility rates. A 6.1% utility rate increase takes effect in 2026. Residents and businesses should watch for updated billing details and any public information on how the increase is applied.
Park’s safety. New Automated External Defibrillators are being installed in public parks.
Powell
Library Park maintenance. Seasonal tree work is scheduled at Library Park. Expect periodic work zones and short-term access changes.
2026 events. The city has released its 2026 event lineup.
Hilliard
Big Darby Accord. The city published a draft update and opened a public review window. This is a chance for residents, property owners, and stakeholders to weigh in before changes move forward.
Grove City
Columbus Street construction. The city announced construction focused on storm and sanitary sewer upgrades. Expect traffic impacts tied to utility work and excavation.
Dublin
2026 goals adopted. The city has adopted its 2026 goals, setting priorities that will guide planning, budgeting, and projects this year.
Reynoldsburg
Frost Fest. Parks and Recreation highlighted Frost Fest, scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Sources: gahanna.gov. cityofpowell.us. hilliardohio.gov. grovecityohio.gov. dublinohiousa.gov. reynoldsburg.gov.
Weather outlook for Westerville. Sunday night, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Tonight. Sunday night
Snow mainly before 3 a.m. Low around 22.
Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, gusts up to 20 mph.
80% chance of precipitation. Snow totals under 1 inch.
Monday. Jan. 19. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Chance of snow mainly before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy.
Temperature falling to around 13 by 5 p.m.
West wind 13 to 18 mph, gusts up to 32 mph.
Wind chills as low as -3. 30% chance. Snow under 0.5 inch.
Monday night. Jan. 19
Partly cloudy. Low around 5.
Wind chills as low as -6.
West wind 8 to 11 mph, gusts up to 21 mph.
Tuesday. Jan. 20
Sunny. High near 20.
Wind chills as low as -6.
West wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday night. Jan. 20
Partly cloudy. Low around 13.
South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday. Jan. 21
Chance of snow before 1 p.m., then chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy.
High near 38. 40% chance. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday night. Jan. 21
Chance of rain and snow before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy.
Low around 21. 30% chance.
Thursday. Jan. 22
Partly sunny. High near 25.
Thursday night. Jan. 22
Partly cloudy. Low around 12.
Friday. Jan. 23
Mostly cloudy. High near 28.
Friday night. Jan. 23
Mostly cloudy. Low around 13.
Saturday. Jan. 24
Chance of snow. Mostly cloudy. High near 21.
30% chance.
Saturday night. Jan. 24
Chance of snow. Mostly cloudy. Low around 4.
40% chance.
Sunday. Jan. 25
Chance of snow. Partly sunny. High near 15.
30% chance.
Heads-up: The sharpest travel risk looks like late Sunday night into early Monday, plus wind and wind chill on Monday.
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