Winter Fest & Tree Lighting
Visitors can enjoy live musical performances and take photos with Santa. The celebration includes the presentation of the Good Neighbor Award along with the lighting of the plaza's giant Christmas tree. Ice skating is also available on-site at the rink.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Ages
All ages welcome
Neighborhood
Downtown Valparaiso
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Eat at a downtown restaurant before the festivities and keep the receipt, because it gets you discounted admission at the Ice Rink.
- Bring the kids for free photos with Santa, which are part of the evening along with the live music and the tree lighting.
- Stay for the whole celebration: the musical performances, the Good Neighbor Award presentation and the lighting of the giant Christmas tree.
- Dress warmly, because the celebration and tree lighting happen outdoors on Central Park Plaza on a late-November evening.
Special Events & Promotions
- Discounted Ice Rink admission with a receipt from a downtown restaurant, for Small Business Saturday
Links & Contact
Run by Valparaiso Parks and Recreation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at Winter Fest?
There are musical performances, free photos with Santa and the Good Neighbor Award presentation. The night ends with the lighting of the plaza's giant Christmas tree.
Is it good for kids?
Yes, all ages are welcome, and photos with Santa are free.
Can we go ice skating?
Yes. For Small Business Saturday, the Ice Rink gives discounted admission to anyone who shows a receipt from a downtown restaurant.
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