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The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow
Some displays use flashing lights and fog; all areas are ADA accessible.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 14 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Wed Oct 14 7:00 PM (sensory- night); Thu Oct 15 6:30 PM-10:00 PM; Fri Oct 16 6:30 PM-10:00 PM; Sat Oct 17 6:30 PM-10:00 PM; Sun Oct 18 6:30 PM-10:00 PM
WhereHeritage Park, 60 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Barktoberfest
Metro Parks: fun for you and your canine best friend.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15, 2026 · 4:00–7:00 PM
WhereRocky Fork Metro Park, 7180 East Walnut St, Westerville (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Guest Artist: John O'Conor, piano
Otterbein says its professional and student concerts are open to the public and free of charge.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WhereRiley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, Otterbein University, 170 W. Park St., Westerville (Franklin County)
CostFree
Uptown Ghost Story Tours
A walking ghost story tour of Uptown Westerville by Good Medicine Productions with Uptown Westerville, Inc.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 7 PM & 9 PM; Sat Oct 17 7 PM & 9 PM; Fri Oct 23 7 PM & 9 PM; Sat Oct 24 7 PM & 9 PM; Fri Oct 30 7 PM & 9 PM; Sat Oct 31 7 PM & 9 PM
WhereOtterbein Cemetery (back, at Walnut & Grove), 174 S Knox St, Westerville (Franklin County)
Cost$25
Halloween Scream-along with Eric Nassau
Halloween Scream-along with Eric Nassau at Westerville Public Library in Westerville.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 10:00–10:45 AM
WhereWesterville Public Library, 126 S State St (Franklin County)
CostFree
Historic Window Restoration Breakfast
Historic Window Restoration Breakfast at Blendon Lodge #339 in Westerville.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 9:00–11:30 AM
WhereBlendon Lodge #339, 130 S State St, Westerville (Franklin County)
CostDonations accepted
Medieval Makers Market
Birdie Books' first Medieval Makers Market, with handcrafted goods from local artisans and live entertainment.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
WhereBirdie Books, 74 N State St, Westerville (Franklin County)
CostFree entry; some activities paid ($)
Westerville Symphony: Masterworks I
Westerville Symphony at Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, Otterbein University in Westerville.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM
WhereFritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, Otterbein University, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Fourth Friday: Midnight Madness
Fourth Friday: Midnight Madness at Uptown Westerville (State Street) in Westerville.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM
WhereUptown Westerville (State Street), State Street (Uptown corridor) (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: none printed via uptownwestervilleinc.com
Stand Up Comedy Show at North High Brewing
Encore Comedy brings comics from around Ohio; every show has a different lineup.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 8:00–9:30 PM
WhereNorth High Brewing Westerville, 250 S State St (Franklin County)
Cost$12.51
Wizards & Wands Festival: 4th Friday Celebration
Schedule includes the Giant Bubble Show (Circus Pop!), Magical Illusions (The Alans), COSI Science LIVE, Ottertuned a cappella, and Columbus Zoo animals.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 4:30–9:00 PM
WhereWesterville Public Library, 126 S State St (Franklin County)
CostFree
Faculty Recital: Jim Bates, double bass
Otterbein says its professional and student concerts are open to the public and free of charge.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WhereRiley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, Otterbein University, 170 W. Park St., Westerville (Franklin County)
CostFree
Otterbein Opera Theatre
Otterbein Opera Theatre at Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, Otterbein University in Westerville.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30 – Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Fri Oct 30 7:30 PM; Sat Oct 31 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 1 2:00 PM
WhereRiley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, Otterbein University, 170 W. Park St., Westerville (Franklin County)
Cost$10 adults; $5 seniors (65+) and children under 12; free for Otterbein students, staff, and faculty
Otterbein Mixed Ensembles: Commercial Music
Otterbein says its professional and student concerts are open to the public and free of charge.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WhereRiley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, Otterbein University, 170 W. Park St., Westerville (Franklin County)
CostFree