# Goodyear Holidays on the Square & The RinQ > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Dec 4 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Goodyear Civic Square Park, 1900 N Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395 - Ages: All ages (free family synthetic ice skating; stroller friendly civic park) - Price: Free admission and free ice skating including complimentary skate rentals (30-minute sessions); free visits with Santa. - Organizer: City of Goodyear Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.goodyearaz.gov/events - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 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/phoenix/activities/goodyear-holidays-on-the-square-and-the-rinq--listing-50a98ac5907800c47f8a78fa ## About Goodyear Civic Square Park transforms into a festive holiday hub for 'Holidays on the Square,' featuring themed celebration nights, visits with Santa Claus, and the debut of 'The RinQ'—a public synthetic ice skating rink with completely free skating and free skate rentals. Families can stroll through the brightly illuminated park past glowing oversized ornaments, admire the city's 30-foot decorated Christmas tree, watch outdoor holiday movies under the stars, and indulge in treats from gourmet food trucks. 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