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!
• Saturday, November 3 - Sunday, January 13 – Skate Westgate
• Tuesday, November 20 – Holiday Tree Lighting, First Snowfall & Skate Westgate
• Tuesday, November 20 - Monday, December 24 – Visit Santa
• Tuesday, November 20 - Monday, December 31 – Nightly Snowfall
• Friday, November 23 - Saturday, December 22 – Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
• Sunday, December 16 – Santa Hustle 5K & Half Marathon
• Wednesday, December 5 – Chabad West Valley Menorah Lighting
• Sunday, December 24 – It’s Snowing Every Hour!
Holiday Tree Lighting,
First SnowFall & Skate Westgate
Tuesday, November 20
Fountain Park, 6:30pm
Celebrate the start of the holidays & watch as Fountain Park magically transforms into a winter wonderland! Enjoy classic caroling & live entertainment, Skate Westgate, our real ice skating rink, 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 11am-10:45pm. Visit westgateaz.com/skate for details & pricing.
SKATE WESTGATE
November 3 - January 13
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 20 - 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 20 - 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 23 - December 22
AMC Theatres Roundabout, 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 at the AMC Theatres roundabout.
Free holiday carriage rides are offered first-come, first-served.
Santa Hustle 5K & Half Marathon
Sunday, December 16
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 WGEARLY5 to save $5 off registration.
Chabad West Valley Menorah Lighting
Wednesday, December 5
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.
