Outdoor ice skating rink surrounded by glowing holiday lights and festive decor
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Westgate Holiday Tree Lighting & First Skate of the Season

Tue, Nov 246:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Tuesday, November 24, 2026; 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tree Lighting at 7:00 PM; Nightly snowfall and Skate Westgate open daily through holiday season (rink closed on Thanksgiving Day, reopens Black Friday)

Fountain Park at Westgate Entertainment District6751 N Sunset Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305 · 12.3 mi approx. from PhoenixDirections

All ages welcome; stroller-friendly plaza; ice skating suitable for ages 3 and up with skate aids

With admissionFree admission to tree lighting, stage shows, and snowfall; $15–$20 for ice skating with rentals

About this adventure

Glendale's Westgate Entertainment District kicks off the winter holiday season during Thanksgiving week with its annual Holiday Tree Lighting and the grand opening of Skate Westgate, an authentic real-ice outdoor skating rink installed in Fountain Park. The festive evening features energetic dance troupes, live stage performances, and the grand arrival of Santa Claus on an antique horse-drawn sleigh. Families can gather around the interactive fountain to witness the illumination of the 36-foot holiday tree adorned with thousands of synchronized ornaments. Nightly snowfall shows begin with magical white flurries falling over the plaza. Children and parents can take their first skate of the winter season with rental skates and beginner balance aids available on-site.

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