BY 1808Delaware
Weekend Weather
 Friday | 79°68° | Mostly cloudy and humid; thunderstorms in the afternoon |
| Saturday | 80°71° | Cloudy and humid with a couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm; watch for flash flooding |
| Sunday | 81°61° | Cloudy and humid with a couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm; watch for flash flooding |
Here’s your weekend planner for Delaware County and northern Franklin County with day‑by‑day weather for Friday–Sunday, July 18–20. Expect hot, sticky afternoons and a good chance of pop‑up storms—especially late Saturday and Sunday. Keep the umbrella handy and monitor event social feeds for lightning delays.
Friday, July 18
- Snake Week at Deer Haven Park, Delaware (noon–5 p.m.) 🐍 Hands‑on stations, live snakes, and naturalist talks for all ages. Destination Delaware County Ohio
- Friends of the Library Book & Media Sale, Delaware Main Library (4–7 p.m.) 📚 Stock up on gently used books, vinyl, and DVDs—priced to move. Destination Delaware County Ohio
- Nature Nights, Hoff Woods Park, Westerville (6 p.m.) 🦉 Family nature play, crafts, and a twilight hike. westerville.org
- Campfire & S’mores, Highbanks Nature Center (6–7 p.m.) 🔥 Free marshmallows and stories under the trees. Destination Delaware County Ohio
- Uptown Friday Nights, Historic Uptown Westerville (6:30–8:30 p.m.) 🎸 Stroll, shop, and catch live street music. Visit Westerville
- WPRCT’s “CATS,” Westerville North High (7 p.m.) 🎭 Local youth theatre brings the Broadway classic to life; encore shows Saturday night and Sunday matinee. westerville.org
Saturday, July 19
- Main Street Delaware Farmers’ Market (9 a.m.–noon) 🥕 Over sixty growers and makers line E. William St. Main Street Delaware
- Powell Farmers Market, Liberty Square Plaza (9 a.m.–noon) 🌽 Small‑town vibe with big‑time produce. powellchamber.com
- Westerville Saturday Farmers Market, COhatch courtyard (9 a.m.–noon) 🍅 Live music, coffee, and peak‑season berries. westerville.org
- Dublin Market at Bridge Park (9 a.m.–noon) 🛍️ More than 120 vendors plus kid‑friendly buskers. Bridge Park
- Columbus Duck Race, Riverside Crossing Park, Dublin (registration 9 a.m.; race 11 a.m.) 🦆 Charity rubber‑duck sprint down the new water run. Bridge Park
- WPRCT’s “CATS” second evening performance (7 p.m.) 🎭 westerville.org
Sunday, July 20
- WesterFlora Garden & Landscape Tour, Westerville (noon–6 p.m.) 🌸 Self‑guided wander through spectacular private gardens city‑wide. westerville.org
- Summer Concert Series, Alum Creek Amphitheater, Westerville (6:30 p.m.) 🎺 Free outdoor show to close the weekend. westerville.org
- Concerts on the Green, Village Green, Worthington (7 p.m.) 🎶 John Schwab & Molly Pauken play classic‑rock favorites; bring a lawn chair. worthington.org
- WPRCT “CATS” matinee, Westerville North (2 p.m.) 🐱 Final curtain if you missed the night shows. westerville.org
Pro tips
- Friday brings the driest window—ideal for outdoor markets and Snake Week.
- Storm chances rise Saturday afternoon and remain elevated Sunday; pack rain gear and watch radar.
- Farmers‑market parking fills fast; aim for 9 a.m. to snag produce (and pastries) before the rush.
Enjoy the weekend—rain or shine—and explore all that Delaware and northern Franklin counties have to offer!
