There is no better feeling than being home for the holidays. Create new family memories and traditions at Holidays on the Square at Goodyear Civic Square Park. Holidays on the Square is a three-weekend holiday celebration featuring a new theme each week. Pick and choose your favorite activities or experience them all. There is something for everyone at this new holiday event.
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Week One: Light Up the Holidays
Friday, December 2
Kick off the Holiday Season in Goodyear! Night one of Holidays on the Square features the annual tree lighting, illuminated food truck alley, ornament making, and more. Santa will take the stage as MC while his elves roam the event for s(elf)ies.
Saturday, December 3
Top off your holiday season and enjoy talented string performers featuring Holiday Classics and more! All performed by candle lights – an aural respite that is sure to summon the spirit of the season. Taste of Goodyear Spirits – grab your cocktails before the concert!
Week Two: Santa’s Workshop
Friday, December 9
Embrace the classic holiday nostalgia. Enjoy Christmas classics including a car show, food trucks and a live performance of classic Christmas music!
Saturday, December 10
Kick off the night with a special visit from Santa and Goodyear Fire! Children will receive a commemorative ornament and a candy cane. After visiting Santa Workshop enjoy a classic holiday movie on the lawn!
Week Three: Storybook Christmas
Friday, December 16
Celebrate the art of the season! Art, culture and literature will come alive this evening with an artisan village, live theater featuring children’s holiday classics, food trucks and more.
Saturday, December 17
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the festivities continue with an artisan village, master classes, a gingerbread house contest (enter here!) and live theater featuring Charles Dickens classics. Enjoy a few hidden surprises along the way for the perfect way to wrap up Holidays on the Square.
