Music, dance and ice sculptures bring cool things to do in Westerville

Marla K. Kuhlman, ThisWeek
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A tree-lighting ceremony and Rudolph 5K Run and Christmas Parade with Santa Claus ushered in the holiday season the weekend of Dec. 2, and the season continues with full slate of activities, from ice sculptures to a walking tour with Scrooge.

Westerville resident Calvin Ulery, 2, examines an ice sculpture during the tree-lighting ceremony in uptown Westerville on Dec. 4. The evening included strolling performers, a production of "Scrooge" and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Westerville resident Calvin Ulery, 2, examines an ice sculpture during the tree-lighting ceremony in uptown Westerville on Dec. 4. The evening included strolling performers, a production of "Scrooge" and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

For a list of seasonal events, holiday shopping and dining guides, check out Uptown Westerville Inc.'s website at uptownwestervilleinc.com.

Here are 5 holiday things to do in Westerville:

  • Ice, ice, baby: An uptown ice-sculpture tour, presented by the Uptown Merchants Association, brings 30 lighted-ice displays from 5 to 11 p.m. Dec. 16. The sculptures remain on display in uptown until melted.

  • Sounds of the season: Listen to music in the atrium at the Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., from 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 18. Musicians Gary Puckett and Jane Van Voorhis perform seasonal music on the banjo and cello, respectively.

Members of the SupaFun Band, from left, Johnny Bauchman, Rob Maccabee, Johnny Polansky and Will Horner perform as toy soldiers during the tree-lighting ceremony in uptown Westerville on Dec. 4.
Members of the SupaFun Band, from left, Johnny Bauchman, Rob Maccabee, Johnny Polansky and Will Horner perform as toy soldiers during the tree-lighting ceremony in uptown Westerville on Dec. 4.

  • Bah Humbug!: Good Medicine Productions presents "Uptown Scrooge," a theatrical performance that utilizes innovative storytelling, improvisation, music and audience interaction to share the story of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Audience is guided through the streets and shops of historic uptown Westerville by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. The fun starts at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18. Go online for tickets at onthestage.tickets/show/good-medicine-productions.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus, played by Westerville residents Tim and Amy Pressler, make a special appearance during the tree-lighting ceremony in uptown Westerville on Dec. 4.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus, played by Westerville residents Tim and Amy Pressler, make a special appearance during the tree-lighting ceremony in uptown Westerville on Dec. 4.

  • All aboard!: Model trains from electric models to hand-operated ones, controlled by an app, are on display at the Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. 17.

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