Westgate Entertainment District<\/a> have become a time-honored tradition for many West Valley families and this year, holiday revelers can add outdoor ice skating on a real ice rink to their list of fun activities to usher in the season.<\/p>\nFor the very first time at Westgate, kids and adults can partake in the timeless holiday tradition of ice skating with the debut of \u201cSkate Westgate,\u201d a real ice rink that will run for seven weeks from Nov. 22 through Jan. 8. There will be daily deals, themes and promotions posted on Westgate\u2019s website from participating Westgate restaurants and retailers.<\/p>\n
Just like in New York City\u2019s Central Park, there are few things as charming as seeing horse-drawn carriages stroll along the streets as hooves clip clop and bells jingle. Back again this year is the ever-popular, horse-drawn carriage rides that are brought to Westgate and free to all guests. Adding even more magic to the holidays, snowfall happens twice nightly and Santa Claus is on-hand to listen to Christmas wishes.<\/p>\n
Guests are invited to help break the ice at Skate Westgate on Tuesday, Nov. 22 for the opening of the ice rink after a professional skating performance, Santa\u2019s arrival and the lighting of the 33-foot holiday tree. Close to 4,000 people turned out for this special event last year. Skate Westgate is located along Westgate Boulevard in front of Yard House.<\/p>\n
In keeping with the holiday spirit, parking is free at all five of Westgate\u2019s surrounding lots.<\/p>\n
Skate Westgate Icebreaker & Holiday Tree Lighting
\n<\/strong>Tuesday, Nov. 22
\n6:30 p.m. \u2013 midnight<\/p>\nSkate Westgate
\n<\/strong>Open daily<\/p>\nNovember 23 through December 18
\nSunday \u2013 Thursday: 5:00 p.m. \u2013 11:00 p.m.
\nFriday \u2013 Saturday: 5:00 p.m. \u2013 midnight<\/p>\n
December 19 through January 8
\nMonday \u2013 Sunday: 3:00 p.m. \u2013 midnight<\/p>\n
Daily Deals at Skate Westgate
\n<\/strong>Nov. 28 \u2013 Jan. 6<\/p>\nFree Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
\n<\/strong>Nov. 25 \u2013 Dec. 24
\nFridays and Saturdays:\u00a05:00pm \u2013 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\nFree Westgate Nightly Snowfall
\n<\/strong>Nov. 22 – Dec. 31 (excludes Thanksgiving Day)
\n7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (twice nightly)<\/p>\nFree Visits with Santa Claus
\n<\/strong>Nov. 22 – \u00a0Dec. 24 (excludes\u00a0Thanksgiving Day)
\nFridays and Saturdays: Noon – 8:00 p.m.
\nSundays: Noon \u2013 6:00 p.m.
\nSelect weekdays: 4:00pm \u2013 8:00 p.m.
\nChristmas Eve: Noon \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\nFREE Chabad West Valley Menorah Lighting
\n<\/strong>Dec. 28,\u00a05:00pm<\/p>\nFor more information, visit:\u00a0westgateaz.com\/holiday<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The holiday festivities at Westgate Entertainment District have become a time-honored tradition for many West Valley families 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