Spring into Fun: May Activities in Westerville!
Westerville is blooming with engaging family activities this May! From celebrating Mother’s Day to embracing the spirit of Memorial Day, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Field of Heroes
Dive into the details below and mark your calendars for a sensational month of fun and festivity.
Mother’s Day Planting
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Hoover Gardens (182 North Sunbury Rd)
Details: All are invited to Hoover Gardens to create a unique and personalized Mother’s Day gift. Custom paint a terra cotta pot in which you will plant beautiful, summer-long blooming flowers. The cost includes supplies, appetizers, and cold drinks. Visit facebook.com/HooverGardens/events for more information and to register.
Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Alum Creek Park South (535 Meadow Park Rd)
Details: Kids (ages 6-13), bring your bike to this free event, where you will learn bicycle safety and road rules through interactive stations. A local bike shop will examine your helmet fit and ensure your bike is in working order. Learn more and register at parks.westerville.org/registration-rentals/online-registration (Activity #306103)
Fourth Friday Festival
Date: Friday, May 24
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Uptown Westerville
Details: The popular Fourth Friday Festival returns this month on May 24. Stroll the streets of Uptown Westerville while enjoying shopping, food, entertainment, and community. The Westerville Library will feature a Visit with Farm Animals event from 6 to 8 p.m. Find more information here: uptownwestervilleinc.com/uwi-presents/fourth-friday-uptown-street-festivals
Summer Reading Kickoff
Date: Friday, May 24
Location: Westerville Library (126 South State St)
Details: The Westerville Library encourages you to fill your summer with books! Swing by the library to kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with fun activities and visits from favorite characters, such as Bluey, Pete the Cat, Clifford the Dog, or Elephant and Piggie. Register for the Summer Reading Challenge by midnight on May 26 for a chance to win tickets to Kings Island! Learn more: westervillelibrary.org/read-summer
Field of Heroes
Date: Friday, May 24 to Monday, May 27
Location: Westerville Sports Complex (325 North Cleveland Ave)
Details: Remember the true meaning of Memorial Day at the annual Field of Heroes sponsored by the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club. Vibrant American flags will fill the Westerville Sports Complex fields throughout the event to honor our fallen heroes. Visit the website to learn more details and see the full schedule of events: fieldofheroes.org
Indoor Carnival Games
Date: Friday, May 31
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Location: Westerville Library (126 South State St)
Details: On the last day of the month, the Westerville Library will transform into a carnival! Kids can play simple indoor carnival games to earn tickets for prizes, get a temporary tattoo, and dance the afternoon away in a swarm of bubbles. Learn more: westervillelibrary.org/kids