Westfield in Lights, presented by the Downtown Westfield Association, returns to Grand Junction Plaza from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2.
The event, hosted by Westfield Welcome, features outdoor activities, carnival games with winter themes, food vendors, retail merchants, and live entertainment. This year’s new addition is ice skating at Grand Junction Plaza.
“Grand Junction Plaza has become a popular community gathering space for many events, and we are thrilled to see it come to life for the holidays,” Mayor Andy Cook said.
A complete list of events is below.
Westfield in Lights
Most activities will take place at Grand Junction Plaza (225 S. Union St.), including free winter-themed games, caricature artists, food vendors, retail merchants, live llamas, and visits from Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, and Mrs. Claus.
The event culminates with the traditional Tree Lighting Celebration beginning at 5:50 p.m. on the main stage. Mayor Cook and special guests will officially light the tree at 6 p.m., which kicks off the holiday season in Westfield.
Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza
The Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza will host two skate sessions during Westfield in Lights. Sessions are 90 minutes long and begin at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Reservations are required; the cost is $10 for ages 10 and under and $12 for ages 11 and above. Skate rental is included in the ticket price. Reserve your tickets at TheIceAtGrandJunction.com.
Free Shuttle & Parking
Due to the popularity of Westfield in Lights, a free trolley service will be operating during the event. The Holiday Trolley will pick up and drop off guests at Christ United Methodist Church (318 N. Union St.), Westfield Intermediate School (17710 Shamrock Blvd.), and Grand Junction Plaza (225 S. Union St.) from 3 to 7 p.m.
Public parking for the event is also available in the parking lot at the southwest corner of Poplar and Park streets and in designated on-street spots along Union and Mill streets.
Westfield Washington Historical Society
If you are unable to see Santa at Westfield in Lights, plan a visit to the Barker Cabin (130 Penn St.) from 1 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 9 or Dec. 16, hosted by the Westfield Washington Historical Society. The public is invited to enjoy the simple and rustic beauty of a one-room log home free of charge.
Letters to Santa
A Letters to Santa mailbox will be available with direct service to the North Pole located at Grand Junction Plaza (225 S. Union St.) beginning at Westfield in Lights on Saturday, Dec. 2 through Dec. 13.
Mailboxes are also located outside Westfield City Services (2728 E. 171st St.), Grand Park Events Center (19000 Grand Park Blvd.), and the Westfield Washington Township Office (1549 E. Greyhound Pass). Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope so Santa can reply promptly.
About Westfield Welcome
Westfield Welcome focuses on community engagement and hospitality for residents, businesses, and visitors. As a department of the City of Westfield, Westfield Welcome hosts more than 35 annual events and provides hundreds of volunteer opportunities yearly. Learn more at WestfieldWelcome.com.