# Westfield Grand Junction Plaza Tree Lighting & Winter Market > Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Where: Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S Union St, Westfield, IN 46074 - Ages: All ages (Free community celebration) - Price: Free admission; market purchases separate - Organizer: Westfield Welcome & City of Westfield - Official page: https://www.westfieldwelcome.com/events - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/westfield-grand-junction-plaza-tree-lighting-and-winter-market--listing-b54f21ff04078cbead7b641f ## About Westfield's signature civic park, Grand Junction Plaza, transforms into a festive holiday hub for the annual Tree Lighting and Winter Market. Set against modern architectural pavilions, wetlands boardwalks, and a tranquil creek, the celebration gathers the community for holiday music, seasonal shopping, and family festivities. Over 30 artisan market vendors showcase handcrafted toys, holiday wreaths, pottery, and locally baked goods. Children can meet Santa and his live reindeer, make pinecone ornaments in the heated pavilion workshop, and watch dazzling ice-sculpting demonstrations on the main lawn. As twilight falls, the mayor leads the community countdown to illuminate the grand 30-foot Norway Spruce, activating thousands of sparkling canopy lights that reflect across the plaza's water features. Food trucks serve hot cocoa, gourmet grilled cheese, and cider donuts. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The modern plaza is engineered for full universal accessibility with smooth wide concrete paths, bridges, and boardwalk ramps. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Climate-controlled family restrooms and a private lactation room are available inside the Grand Junction Plaza Pavilion building. • Age Suitability: Tailored for all ages, especially families with young children and strollers. • Sensory Tips: Outdoor venue with spacious lawn seating allows easy distancing; music from the performance pavilion is balanced and family-friendly. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Fishers Holiday Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/fishers-holiday-tree-lighting-and-winter-wonderland--listing-50c45c63f06a5527486dd006) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, Fishers · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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