MGM Springfield to Host Tree Lighting, Open Outdoor Skating Rink on Nov. 28
SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield will usher in the holiday season on Friday, Nov. 28 with its annual tree lighting ceremony, marking the opening of Holiday Winter Wonderland on Armory Square, featuring the city’s only outdoor skating rink.
Festivities kick off at 5:15 p.m. with special appearances by the New England Patriots cheerleaders, Pat the Patriot, Red Sox mascot Wally, the Springfield Thunderbirds’ own Boomer, and Santa Claus himself.
At 5:30 p.m., MGM Springfield will welcome Westfield native and The Voice semifinalist Madison Curbelo as she performs holiday favorites from the Armory Square Stage.
Visitors can enjoy a hot chocolate or festive adult beverages available in our outdoor Lion’s Den winter cabin, located next to the skating rink. Local favorite Jeannie’s Weenies will be serving up its signature all-beef hot dogs with fresh toppings, plant-based options, and sweets.
A brief welcome program will begin at 6 p.m., led by the MGM Springfield team and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. The official tree lighting and grand opening of the skating rink will immediately follow.
Throughout the season, MGM Springfield invites guests to enjoy a festive experience at Armory Square, including a coordinated holiday tree light and music show with magical snow, that will be on display every hour, on the hour, from 2 to 10 p.m., seven days a week. This season, the ice skating rink will remain open until Jan. 4, 2026. Tickets for the ice rink can be purchased in person.
