Westgate Entertainment District transforms into a winter wonderland starting Nov. 25 with the opening of the holiday skating rink, the lighting of the 33-foot holiday tree with over 3,180 sparkling lights, Santa’s official arrival, horse-drawn carriage rides and nightly snowfall.
All season long you can get into the holiday spirit and make Westgate your festive destination with ongoing events taking place through the end of the year. And, take advantage of special holiday savings at select tenants with online coupons available now through the end of the year by visiting http://westgateaz.com/shop/savings/.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony & First Snowfall
Tuesday, Nov. 25
6:30pm at Fountain Park
Photos with Santa from 7-9pm
It’s the official kick-off to the holiday season! Start the evening with a holiday skating performance followed by the lighting of Westgate’s 33-foot holiday tree and Santa’s official arrival. At 7pm it will magically snow for the first time this holiday season!
Westgate Nightly Snowfall
Nov. 25 through Dec. 24 (except for Thanksgiving Day)
7pm and 8pm nightly at Fountain Park
The only place in the West Valley to see it snow nightly is at Westgate Entertainment District! Watch as Fountain Park magically turns into a living snow globe each evening with a snow show twice a night.
Free Holiday Skating
Wednesday, Nov. 26: 11am – 6pm
Friday, Nov. 28: 11am – 9pm
Saturday, Nov. 29: 11am – 9pm
Sunday, Nov. 30: 11am – 6pm
Enjoy FREE skating for children 5 years and older with skate rentals included at Fountain Park. Don’t forget to bring your socks.
Black Friday with the Arizona Coyotes
Friday, Nov. 28
10am – 3pm: Families can play ball hockey in front of Westgate’s WaterDance Plaza and enjoy an exclusive Holiday Flex Pack offer from the Arizona Coyotes that includes an autographed commemorative puck and a player meet-and-greet opportunity.
1-2pm: Kids can skate with an Arizona Coyotes alumni player and enjoy appearances by Howler and Paw Patrol on the Westgate holiday rink at Fountain Park.
FREE Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Fridays and Saturdays
Nov. 28 – Dec. 27
5-9pm at Fountain Park
Enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides around Westgate Entertainment District throughout the holiday season. Instead of just one carriage, this year there will be three that will allow you to hop in, take a spin and be whisked around Westgate.
Chabad West Valley Menorah Lighting
Thursday, Dec. 18
6:00pm at Fountain Park
Celebrate Hanukah with a Grand Menorah lighting along with activities, raffle prizes and games for children. Traditional light bites and latkes will be served.
Visit Santa Claus
Nov. 25 through Dec. 24
Saturdays from Noon -8pm, Sundays from Noon – 6pm, select weekdays from 4-8pm
For the full calendar of Santa’s appearances at Fountain Park, visit http://www.westgateaz.com/santa.
Are you on the good list or the bad list? Come meet jolly Old St. Nick himself at Fountain Park and find out. Share wishes, snap pictures and every child who visits Santa receives a free gift. A photo package is available for $24.99.
For more information about the holiday season at Westgate Entertainment District, visit www.westgateaz.com/holiday.
