Your Westerville Week - December 29, 2025, thru January 4, 2026
Monday, December 29, 2025
Countdown to the New Year (Westerville Public Library)
9:30–10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Children celebrate early with stories and activities, along with a balloon drop.Winter Reading Challenge (All Ages)
All day
Reading program continues through the winter for children, teens, and adults.
Girls Basketball: Westerville Central vs. Jonathan Alder
Noon (JV) and 1:30–3:30 p.m. (Varsity)
Westerville Central High School Main Gym.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Noon-Lite Madness at the Westerville Community Center
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Preschool celebration with crafts, snacks, and a noon countdown.Winter Break STEM Challenge at Inniswood
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Hands-on science and building activities for school-age children.Girls Basketball: Westerville North JV vs. Worthington Christian
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Holiday Hours
City and library facilities operate with adjusted hours. Visitors should confirm closing times before arriving.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
OhioHealth First On The First 5K
11:00 a.m. start
Otterbein University campus hosts the annual New Year 5K run and walk.New Year’s Day Holiday
City offices and schools are closed.
Friday, January 2, 2026
Bingo at Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Family-friendly games with prizes.Acoustic Open Mic at Java Central
7:00–10:00 p.m.Westerville North Basketball vs. Westerville Central
Approx. 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Freshman and JV boys play Central. Varsity girls face Worthington Christian.
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Balloon Mystery Magic Show
10:00–10:45 a.m. and 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Westerville Public Library. Interactive family magic show with Erica Carlson.Girls Basketball: Westerville North JV vs. Mount Vernon
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Westerville North High School.Boys Basketball: Westerville North vs. Westerville Central Varsity
7:30–9:30 p.m.
City rivalry game at Westerville North.Live Music at Java Central
7:00–9:30 p.m.BONE at Fenders
9:00 p.m.
Classic rock show at Fenders.
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Quiet Sunday with no special city or school events listed. Most activity consists of regular worship services and business hours.
Looking Ahead
Westerville City Council Organizational and Regular Meetings
Tuesday, January 6, evening
Westerville Justice Center.Board of Zoning Appeals
Thursday, January 8, evening
Westerville Justice Center.Planning Commission
Wednesday, January 28, evening
Westerville Justice Center.Westerville City Schools: Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Monday, January 12, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Early Learning Center.Westerville City Schools Board of Education Organizational Meeting
Monday, January 12, evening
Details to be confirmed on BoardDocs.
Weather for Westerville
Cold, breezy weather sticks around to start the week, with a few chances for light snow along the way. Monday brings mostly cloudy skies with on-and-off snow showers and flurries through the day. Highs stay near 28, but strong west winds will make it feel colder, with gusts up to 45 mph. Any snow should stay light, with less than half an inch possible. A few snow showers could linger into Monday night before tapering off, with lows around 21.
Tuesday stays mostly cloudy and cold, with highs near 28 and lighter winds compared to Monday. Tuesday night remains quiet and cloudy, dipping to around 23. On Wednesday, there’s a slight chance for snow in the afternoon as temperatures climb to the low 30s. Snow becomes more likely Wednesday night, especially before 1am, with lows near 21.
New Year’s Day keeps the unsettled pattern going with another chance of snow and highs around 26. Conditions turn quieter Thursday night, clearing out a bit with temperatures dropping to around 12. Friday looks mostly sunny but still cold, topping out near 26, before clouds return Friday night.
The weekend brings a modest warm-up. Saturday and Sunday both look partly sunny with highs reaching the mid-30s, making for a more comfortable finish to the week.
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