Westerville Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Westerville and surrounding areas
Westerville comes alive for Christmas 2025 with Holiday lights twinkling around Uptown and notable spots like the historic Town Center and Alum Creek. Events such as WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio and Christmas on the Square bring holiday attractions, Christmas lights displays, and Santa visits alongside seasonal activities for families. Strolling the Square, visitors find festive markets, live performances, and cozy dining that make the holiday season feel both nostalgic and new.
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Christmas Markets
19 eventsAnnual holiday bazaar benefiting children's hospital with handcrafted items.
Christmas Lights
17 eventsMillions of dazzling LED lights and animated musical shows.
Christmas Shows
10 eventsClassic holiday ballet with enchanting music and choreography.
Christmas Activities
13 eventsMultiple campus Christmas Eve services and New Year's Eve Watch Night tradition.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Columbus Zoo Wildlights
(Powell)
Millions of dazzling LED lights and animated musical shows.
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TWIG Bazaar Benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital
(Powell)
Annual holiday bazaar benefiting children's hospital with handcrafted items.
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Christmas at Kingwood
(Mansfield)
Illuminated gardens and decorated Kingwood Hall
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The Nutcracker
(Columbus)
Classic holiday ballet with enchanting music and choreography.
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Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops
(Columbus)
Holiday Pops concert with symphony, chorus, and children's choir.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas – Live On Stage
(Springfield)
Live stage musical adaptation of the 60th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
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Westerville Christmas Events Map
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Westerville Christmas FAQ
The Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights in Uptown Westerville are major highlights, along with the Snowflake Castle event at Heritage Park.
Westerville is known for its festive Uptown tree lighting, the Parade of Lights, and the Snowflake Castle event, which features Santa’s workshop and family activities.
The Annehurst neighborhood and areas around Old Coach Road are popular for their dazzling residential displays. Uptown Westerville also features festive light displays.
The Uptown Westerville holiday market is a central spot, and local parks or community centers often host seasonal markets and vendor events.
Free activities include viewing neighborhood light displays, attending the Uptown tree lighting, and visiting holiday markets. Many parks also offer festive events at no cost.
Families enjoy the Snowflake Castle event, the Parade of Lights, and visits to Santa at Uptown Westerville. Many light displays and markets are also kid-friendly.