Your Westerville Week - December 8-14, 2025.
Westerville Week: December 8–14, 2025
A cold December week ahead, but plenty is going on in town. Highlights of the week are Soup for Shelter, Progressive Christmas Concert, and a live Nativity in Uptown.
Ongoing all week
Winter Reading Challenge, Westerville Public Library
When: Daily, roughly 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Where: Westerville Public Library, 126 S State St
A season-long reading program for all ages. Pick up a log or register online, track your books, and work toward small prizes while you wait out the dark evenings.
Model Trains on Display, Westerville Public Library
When: Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., through Sunday, Dec. 14
Where: Westerville Public Library, 126 S State St
Electric model trains circle detailed holiday villages and tiny landscapes in this free display, with volunteers from the Columbus Area N-Scalers operating the layouts and answering questions. A steady, kid-friendly crowd-pleaser.
Holiday Art Mart, Java Gallery at Java Central
When: Open during café/gallery hours, through early January
Where: Java Central, 20 S State St
Local artists fill the gallery walls and shelves with small works, prints, and gifts. A good stop if you are already in Uptown for coffee and want to do some low-key holiday shopping.
Prom Swap: Accepting Donations
When: Daily during library hours
Where: Westerville Public Library, 126 S State St
The library is collecting gently used formalwear, shoes, and accessories through the winter for a spring prom swap. Teens can drop off dresses, suits, and ties now and plan to “shop” the collection later at no cost.
Monday, December 8
Winter Reading Challenge and Model Trains, Westerville Public Library
All the ongoing library programs above are in full swing today, a valuable option for families looking for something indoors after school or work.
Tuesday, December 9
Homework Help Center
When: 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Where: Westerville Public Library
A quiet, structured space for students to work with support before evening practices and rehearsals.
Ongoing items from the library and Holiday Art Mart continue throughout the day.
Wednesday, December 10
Homework Help Center
When: 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Where: Westerville Public Library
Mid-week session for students catching up before the weekend rush.
Library exhibits and the art market remain open for drop-in visits.
Thursday, December 11
Board of Zoning Appeals – Canceled
When: Scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Where: Westerville Justice Center, 229 Huber Village Blvd
Homework Help Center
When: 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Where: Westerville Public Library
Model trains, Winter Reading, Holiday Art Mart, and the prom-swap donation drive all continue today.
Friday, December 12
Soup for Shelter
Friday, December 12, 5–7 pm, Westerville Senior Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave). Tickets are $20, available online only, with a 300-ticket limit and no door sales. Your online confirmation is your ticket and includes a handcrafted bowl, soup, bread, cookie, and drink.
Progressive Christmas Concert
Friday, December 12, 7:00–9:15 pm. Tickets $15. Walk between Church of the Master, Church of the Messiah, and First Presbyterian Church to hear live Christmas performances. Musicians from Grace Evangelical Lutheran and Central College Presbyterian Church also take part.
Live Nativity
Friday, December 12, 6:00–8:30 pm at Church of the Messiah, 51 N State St. A walk-through Live Nativity with actors and animals, open to all ages.
Westerville Division of Police Blood Drive
When: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Hosted by Westerville Division of Police (see city calendar for exact location)
The city calendar lists a community blood drive organized by the Division of Police. A daytime opportunity for residents to donate before the weekend.
High School Sports: Friday Night Basketball
Westerville North boys vs. Delaware Hayes
When: 7:30 p.m. (varsity tipoff)
Where: Westerville North High School
OCC boys basketball under the gym lights as North hosts Delaware Hayes. JV typically plays earlier in the evening.Westerville South girls vs. Big Walnut
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Westerville South High School
South’s girls host Big Walnut in conference play. A family-friendly option for local sports with a short drive and familiar faces in the stands.
Model trains, Winter Reading, Holiday Art Mart, and prom-swap donations continue through the day.
Saturday, December 13
Repair Cafe: Sewing & Mending
If you have a favorite item you can’t bear to part with, the Repair Cafe at the Westerville Public Library offers the perfect Saturday stop. From 1:00 to 4:00 pm on December 13, sewing specialists and generous volunteers will help you mend clothing and fabric items while you learn new skills over a cup of tea or coffee. Whether you bring something to fix, want to watch and learn, or hope to lend your own sewing know-how, the space is open to everyone. Tools and common materials are provided, creating a low-pressure, community-driven environment for saving what still has life left in it.
Location: Meeting Rooms A & B (Combined), Westerville Public Library
Model Trains on Display, Westerville Public Library
When: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Westerville Public Library
Saturday hours for the train exhibit often draw the busiest crowds. Families can linger longer at the layouts and talk with hobbyists about the equipment.
Christmas for the Generations, Otterbein Cowan Hall
When: 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Cowan Hall, Otterbein University
An afternoon program of Christmas music and readings presented at Cowan Hall. The Arts Council listing frames it as a multigenerational concert that pairs familiar carols with narration, designed as a community celebration.
All is Calm, All is Bright, Church of the Master UMC
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Church of the Master United Methodist, near Otterbein
A seasonal music program at Church of the Master, with a program built around peace-themed Christmas music.
Holiday Art Mart and other ongoing library programs remain available throughout the day.
Sunday, December 14
Uptown Scrooge: Abridged!, Good Medicine Productions
When: Performances at 12:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., and 4:45 p.m.
Where: At Java Central, 20 S State St
Good Medicine Productions’ interactive version of A Christmas Carol.
Westerville Holiday Concert, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Westerville
Regional listings show this as a community holiday concert with choirs and instrumental ensembles, presented at Grace. A traditional Sunday-afternoon music option..
Movie Night: The Polar Express
When: 5 p.m.
Where: 74 S Spring Rd, Westerville
A screening of The Polar Express, where attendees are encouraged to wear pajamas, bring blankets, and settle in for the film in a church or community room setting.
Library trains, Winter Reading, Prom Swap donations, and the Holiday Art Mart all continue today, with the train exhibit wrapping up its run at 5 p.m.
Weather for Westerville, OH:
The week begins with calm, cold weather before a stretch of unsettled conditions settles in. Monday brings mostly sunny skies with a high near 29, followed by a quiet night with temperatures dropping to around 16. Clouds increase Tuesday as southwest winds strengthen, pushing the high to about 39 with gusts near 28 miles per hour.
By late Tuesday night, moisture moves in, bringing a 50 percent chance of rain. Steadier rain arrives on Wednesday with temperatures climbing into the mid-40s. As colder air returns Wednesday night, rain may flip to light snow before tapering. Snow chances continue on and off Thursday through Friday as temperatures fall each day. Highs slide from the low 30s into the upper 20s, while lows drop sharply toward the end of the week, bottoming out around 9 degrees Friday night.
The weekend stays cold and mostly cloudy, with highs near 20 °C on Saturday and 19 °C on Sunday.
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