Festive Events
at Westgate Entertainment District
There’s no place like Westgate for the holidays!
Step inside our magical winter wonderland with fun & festive events for the entire family!
• Tuesday, November 21 – Holiday Tree Lighting, First Snowfall & Skate Westgate
• Tuesday, November 21 - Sunday, January 7 – Skate Westgate
• Tuesday, November 21 - Sunday, December 24 – Visit Santa
• Tuesday, November 21 - Sunday, December 31 – Nightly Snowfall
• Friday, November 24 - Saturday, December 23 – Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
• Sunday, December 17 – Santa Hustle 5K & Half Marathon
• Sunday, December 17 – Chabad West Valley Menorah Lighting
• Sunday, December 24 – It’s Snowing Every Hour!
Holiday Tree Lighting,
First SnowFall & Skate Westgate
Tuesday, November 21
Fountain Park, 6:30pm
Celebrate the start of the holidays & watch as Fountain Park magically transforms into a winter wonderland! After a festive skating performance, help us break the ice at Skate Westgate, our real ice skating rink! Plus, visit with Santa as he makes his official arrival, enjoy the lighting of our brand new 36-foot holiday tree & experience the very first snowfall of the season.
Santa will be available for photos from 7-9pm. Visit westgateaz.com/santa for details.
Skate Westgate will be open from 7-10:45pm. Visit westgateaz.com/skate for details & pricing.
SKATE WESTGATE
November 21 - January 7
Fountain Park
Kids & adults can partake in a timeless holiday tradition – outdoor ice skating on our real ice rink! Make magical memories with your loved ones as you glide through an unforgettable winter wonderland. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re performing pirouettes or strapping on skates for the first time.
Visit westgateaz.com/skate for hours & pricing.
Visit Santa
November 21 - December 24
Fountain Park
Visit Westgate Entertainment District for photos with Santa! Share wishes, snap pictures & receive a FREE GIFT.* Plus, don’t forget to bring your paws to see the Claus on select days! Photo packages are available for purchase, but are not required. All guests will receive one (1) free downloadable photo.
*While supplies last.
Visit westgateaz.com/santa for hours.
Nightly SnowFall
November 21 - December 31
(excludes Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day)
Fountain Park, 7pm & 8pm
Join us as Fountain Park is transformed into a living snow globe with nightly 8-minute snowfall shows at 7pm & 8pm! Plus, enjoy snowfalls every hour from 11am-8pm on Christmas Eve.
Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Fridays & Saturdays
November 24 - December 23
WaterDance Plaza, 5-9pm
Hop in, take a spin & be whisked around Westgate Entertainment District on a magical & memorable carriage ride! The carriage pick-up & drop-off destination will be in WaterDance Plaza (across from Gila River Arena). On Arizona Coyotes home game nights, the pick-up & drop-off will be in front of AMC Theatres.
Free holiday carriage rides are offered first-come, first-served.
Santa Hustle 5K & Half Marathon
Sunday, December 17
WaterDance Plaza, 8am
Santa Hustle is coming to town! Jingle all the way through a 5K or half marathon course with candy & cookies, festive music, creative Christmas images & so much more!
Visit santahustle.com/arizona for details & to register.
Use promo code WGSH to save $5 off registration.
Chabad West Valley Menorah Lighting
Sunday, December 17
Fountain Park, 5pm
Join Westgate Entertainment District & Chabad West Valley to celebrate Hanukkah with a Grand Menorah lighting, complete with activities, raffle prizes, games for children & live entertainment. Traditional latkes, hot cocoa & cider will be served.
Jingle & Mingle
Book Now
Take note, holiday party planners… Hosting a holiday affair requires advance preparation, date designation & making a reservation! We’ve got your all-inclusive answer to holiday party entertainment. Pro Tip: book now!
Visit westgateaz.com/party to book now.
Live Music
Every Friday & Saturday Night
6:30-9:30pm
Enjoy free concerts every Friday & Saturday
night at Fountain Park.
Visit westgateaz.com for lineup.
