Contact: Kayla Arnold, Director of Communications 

Email: karnold@westfield.in.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Westfield, IN (November 6, 2024) — Westfield in Lights, presented by the Downtown Westfield Association, returns to Grand Junction Plaza (225 S. Union Street) on Saturday, December 7, from 3 - 6 p.m. The event features outdoor activities, carnival games with winter themes, food vendors, retail merchants, and live entertainment.

"Westfield in Lights is one of our premier community events," stated Mayor Scott Willis. "I may be biased as I love the holidays, but seeing so many families make this an annual tradition is incredible."

A complete list of events is below.

Westfield in Lights – Saturday, December 7

Many activities will take place at Grand Junction Plaza (225 S. Union Street), including free winter-themed games, food vendors, retail merchants, live llamas, and visits from Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer. The event culminates with the traditional Tree Lighting Celebration beginning at 5:50 p.m. on the main stage. Mayor Willis and special guests will officially light the tree at 6 p.m., which signifies the kickoff to the holiday season in Westfield.

Something Splendid

Mrs. Claus will be at Something Splendid (217 Mill Street) during Westfield in Lights. Stop by for a picture and cookies while supplies last. No reservations are required.

Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza

The Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza will host two skate sessions during Westfield in Lights. Sessions are 45 minutes during Westfield in Lights and will begin at 3 p.m., 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required; it is $10 for ages 10 and under and $12 for ages 11 and above. Skate rental is included in the ticket cost. Reserve your tickets at theiceatgrandjunction.com.

Free Shuttle and Parking

Due to the popularity of Westfield in Lights, a free shuttle service will be operating during the event. The Holiday Shuttle will pick up and drop off attendees at Christ United Methodist Church (318 N. Union Street), Westfield Intermediate School (17710 Shamrock Boulevard), and Grand Junction Plaza (225 S. Union Street) from 3 – 7 p.m. Public parking for the event is also available in the parking lot at the southwest corner of Poplar and Park Streets. Mill Street will be closed between Park and Jersey Streets beginning at noon.

Letters to Santa

A Letters to Santa mailbox will be available with direct service to the North Pole at Grand Junction Plaza (225 S. Union Street) from November 29 - December 15. Mailboxes are also located outside Westfield City Services (2728 E. 171st Street), Westfield Fire Department Headquarters/Station 81 (16901 Ditch Road), and the Westfield Washington Public Library (17400 Westfield Blvd.). Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope so Santa can reply promptly.

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About the City of Westfield: Westfield is the fastest-growing city in Indiana and the sixth-fastest-growing city in the country. Westfield is home to more than 50,000 residents in Hamilton County, situated north of Indianapolis. The city is known for its 400-acre Grand Park Sports Campus, connectivity to US-31 and State Road 32, and nationally recognized public schools.