# Westgate Holiday Tree Lighting & First Skate of the Season > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Tue, Nov 24 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Fountain Park at Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N Sunset Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-friendly plaza; ice skating suitable for ages 3 and up with skate aids - Price: Free admission to tree lighting, stage shows, and snowfall; $15–$20 for ice skating with rentals - Organizer: Westgate Entertainment District - Official page: https://westgateaz.com/event/tree-lighting/ - 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/westgate-holiday-tree-lighting-and-first-skate-of-the-season--listing-07b3d0c248445245f8798fb8 ## About 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. 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