Family events in Westerville, OH

Presented by Fifth Third Bank, this weekly lunchtime gathering at Columbus Commons brings together a lineup of ten of the city’s best food trucks, serving a wide range of delicious options. Attendees can bring their dogs, meet up with friends, or enjoy a solo meal in the sunshine. The mix of trucks changes each week, offering a fresh variety of flavors.

Little ones can delve into rhythm, singing, and music with Kindermusik instructors from Learn, Sing & Grow. Designed for ages 0 to 5, this library program requires no registration. Support is provided by the State Library of Ohio using federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Westerville’s monthly community festival transforms historic Uptown as State Street closes to make room for music, food, and neighborhood fun. This edition highlights a School Spirit theme. Expect a summer concert series at City Hall, lively entertainment, food trucks, pop-up vendors, and the Uptown DORA, along with plenty of restaurants and retail shopping throughout Uptown Westerville.

Westerville Parks and Recreation Civic Theatre presents Disney’s Camp Rock, the Musical. Tickets must be purchased in advance online and are $10 for ages three and up. One performance will include ASL interpretation.

Colony Cats & Dogs will bring adoptable cats and kittens to Petco Upper Arlington. Every cat has been tested for FIV and FeLV, vaccinated, microchipped, spayed/neutered, and dewormed, so they are ready for new homes. An approved application is required to complete an adoption.

St Agatha Church hosts its yearly picnic, continuing a simple tradition for the church community.

The 5th annual Sloane Swanton Research Run features a 5K run or walk for all levels, along with a lighthearted kids fun run of about 100 meters. A virtual 5K option is also available for anyone who cannot attend in person but still wants to support research into pediatric chordoma. The event honors Sloane and her journey after a 2021 diagnosis of pediatric clival chordoma, a one in a million brain tumor with no established treatment protocol, especially for children. Her treatment has included two brain surgeries and three rounds of chemotherapy, and she was placed on a ventilator. The run shares Sloane’s story and encourages support for research on this rare disease.

The Columbus Toy & Game Show returns to the Ohio Expo Center’s Lausche Building as one of Ohio’s longest-running gatherings for toys, video games, trading card games, and collectibles. Browse more than 400 vendor tables offering a wide range of items for every kind of collector. Activities include arcade machines set to free play, face painting, and appearances by the Columbus Ghostbusters and the Rebel Legion. Concessions will be available from Schmidt’s Sausage Haus. The event welcomes collectors of all ages and provides family-friendly fun. Attendees can track down long-sought pieces, discover unexpected finds, and spend the day alongside hundreds of fellow collectors.

This open play time features complimentary rides on the carousel, parachute activities, building with large blue Imagination Playground blocks, and space to kick a soccer ball. There is also plenty of room for self-directed fun.

Enjoy a public skating session with a budget-friendly admission offer. Two skaters can enter for $10, and single admission is $6. Skate rental is available for $6. For questions or ticket information, call 614-239-7202.

Connect with fellow fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon video games at VGMX’s Pokémon League. This casual gathering welcomes all ages and experience levels, creating a friendly space to play and meet others who enjoy collecting and gaming. For questions or concerns, contact Ellen at professorellensevents@gmail.com.

This special day opens the play area to older brothers and sisters so they can take part instead of watching from the sidelines. They can build, dig, and explore right alongside their younger sibling. Older siblings of any age are welcome when accompanied by a sibling who is 7 or younger, and the older child’s admission is handled the same as for ages 7 and under. It is offered every third Wednesday from opening to closing hours, and no special reservation is needed. Shared play helps grow confidence, problem solving, and resilience at every age. It also keeps families together rather than splitting up or leaving older kids at home, and gives big kids a chance to be positive role models, creative leaders, and stronger builders. Older children must be accompanied by a sibling age 7 or under.

This bi-weekly meetup in Central Ohio brings together Modern Alternative Mamas for conversation and connection. Attendees share stories about motherhood, womanhood, personal values, and day to day life in a relaxed, supportive setting. A kid-friendly space is available so little ones can play while adults enjoy herbal tea and meaningful chats. The focus is on offering a safe, welcoming community where questions are encouraged and new friendships can grow.

This farmers market at the Conservatory features locally grown produce, fresh-baked goods, specialty foods, handmade items, and health and beauty products from vendors. EBT is accepted for eligible purchases, and EBT shoppers can receive bonus dollars for fresh fruits and vegetables through the Produce Perks Columbus program. Children can participate in VEGGIE CHAMPS, a weekly activity that awards Veggie Bucks to spend at the market. The market runs in rainy weather, but will be canceled during hazardous conditions such as high winds, lightning, or extreme heat.

Start climbing with an introductory class at DICK’S House of Sport designed for beginners ages 6 and up. Certified coaches provide a safety briefing and gear walkthrough, then lead guided climbs on the indoor wall. Participants receive step by step instruction and encouragement with a focus on building confidence, improving technique, and developing strength. The session welcomes both kids and adults and offers a supportive setting for new climbers as well as anyone looking to refresh the basics.