Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow Highlights Fall Event Schedule

OCT. 20-24 7-10:30 P.M. HERITAGE PARK 60 N. CLEVELAND AVE.

Back by popular demand is one of the best fall displays in the region: The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow. The event returns this year in its original form as an in-person event with fun for the whole family Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 20-24 from 7-10:30 p.m. at Heritage Park (61 N. Cleveland Ave.)

After the 2020 event was held as a drive-thru because of COVID protocols, Heritage Park will once again be transformed into an autumn wonderland featuring a quarter-mile wooded trail aglow with thousands of carved pumpkins. Outside the trail will be festive games, music and entertainment, food trucks and live, professional pumpkin carving. Volunteer opportunities will be posted at www.westerville.org/volunteer.

Pre-sale ticket information will be available at www.westerville.org/pumpkinglow.

MORE FUN IN THE FALL

In addition, the City of Westerville also will be offering several other events throughout the fall. Doggie Paddle returns to Highlands Park Aquatic Center Sept. 11. Participants can bring their pooch to the facility for a special swim time. Dogs under 25 pounds will be admitted from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and with all dogs allowed from 12-2 p.m. Cost is $5 per dog.

The Summer Concert Series concludes with FO/MO/DEEP, a jazz/funk band, at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Alum Creek Park North while the final three events of the Lunchbox Concert Series will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 7, Sept. 14 and Sept. 21 in the City Hall Courtyard.

Skate Late, a night under the lights on your board, will begin its open session at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Alum Creek Park South while Autumn Arborfest will be conducted Sept. 25 at Alum Creek Park North, offering participants a chance to learn about the benefits of trees in our city from the award-winning Parks and Recreation Department arborist. The annual Ham and Bean Dinner, complete with coleslaw, cornbread and a dessert, will then be offered from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Westerville Community Center.

For more information on these events, visit www.westerville.org/parks.