Westfield in Lights
Guests can enjoy live entertainment from holiday performance groups on the Main Stage leading up to the Tree Lighting Ceremony. The plaza features retail and gift vendors, food and drink options including hot chocolate and beer, and a Build-A-Buddy activity. Visitors can also take to the ice during designated skating sessions at the Ice Ribbon.
What to Expect
Holiday festival featuring live performances, ice skating, and a tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
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Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Westfield
Food & Drink
Event vendors offer hot chocolate, food, and beer.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-season visitors
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Ice Ribbon Skate Sessions: fee applies.
- Hours: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.; Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m.
- Parking: Parking is available at the public lots at Park St. and Poplar St. and at the parking garage at The Union; the first 3 hours at The Union are free. Free parking is also available at the Westfield Washington Public Library, with a free shuttle to Grand Junction Plaza from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Park free at the Westfield Washington Public Library and ride the free shuttle to Grand Junction Plaza, which runs from before the start until after the tree lighting.
- If you park in The Union garage, keep in mind that only the first 3 hours are free.
- Register for a Santa photo session soon after they are released on November 5, since advance registration is recommended for the library sessions.
- Plan for the skating fee if you want to join one of the three special Ice Ribbon sessions held during the celebration.
- Stay through the afternoon for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Main Stage, and dress warmly for an evening outdoors on the plaza in December.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa photo sessions with Tenth Street Photography at the Westfield Washington Public Library on December 4 and 5, purchased separately and including one digital download.
- Three special Ice Ribbon skating sessions during Westfield in Lights (fee applies).
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should we park?
Use the public lots at Park St. and Poplar St., or the parking garage at The Union, where the first 3 hours are free. You can also park free at the Westfield Washington Public Library on Westfield Blvd. and take the free shuttle to Grand Junction Plaza.
What is there to do before the tree lighting?
Holiday performance groups play the Main Stage. There are also retail and gift vendors, a Build-A-Buddy activity and skating sessions at the Ice Ribbon.
Can we go ice skating?
Yes. Three special skating sessions run at the Ice Ribbon during Westfield in Lights, and a fee applies.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. There are hot chocolate, food and beer vendors on the plaza.
Can we get pictures with Santa?
Tenth Street Photography runs Santa photo sessions at the Westfield Washington Public Library on December 4 and 5. Each session purchase includes one digital download. Sessions are released November 5, and advance registration is recommended.
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