December is finally here and Christmas is just around the corner. The strip will be crowded Christmas day… shops, restaurants, buffets and casinos will be open. For information on Christmas and New Year festivities go to our special Christmas and New Years page!
There are a few shows ending this month. Make sure you see these wonderful shows before the New Year!
The Lion King
When: Plays until Dec. 30, 2011 Tuesday-Friday 7:30pm with weekend shows at 4pm and 8pm
Cost: $71.35-$127.70
Where: Mandalay Bay
Website: http://www.lionkinglasvegas.com
Viva Elvis
When: Daily expect for Monday and Sunday. Also they added Dec. 5, 26, 2011.
Cost: $69.00-$175.00
Where: City Center, Aria
Website: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com
Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Details: 2.5 miles of lights, with more then 400 animated and sparking displays. $2 for goodwill donations gently used items.
First 15,000 vehicles will receive a holiday bag with goodies. Walgreens also offers discounts. Military $2 off with ID.
When: Nov. 18-Jan. 1, 2012
Cost: $15 per car, Buses $1 per person with a $20 minimum. Buses must be under 11 feet high.
Where: Motor Speedway
Website: http://www.vegasglitteringlights.com
The Carousel at The District
When: Sept. 1, 2011- Dec. 31, 2011
Winter hours:
Monday-Friday 3pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-10pm
Sunday 11am-7pm
Cost: Token to the ride can be purchased at the attraction
Where: The Green At the District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.hendersonlive.com
Gifts from the Garden Workshop
Details: 2 hour workshop making fun garden gifts.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in December 8:30am-10:30am
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members with paid general admission
Where: Spring Preserve
Website: http://www.springspreserve.org
Wood Photo Blocks
Details: Make a personalize a wood block photo holder.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in December 10am-5:30pm
Cost: $2 members, $3 non-members with paid general admission
Where: Spring Preserve
Website: http://www.springspreserve.org
Snow!
Details: Kids learn about snow. Learn to make snowflakes.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in December 12:30pm-1:30pm
Cost: $3 members, $5 non-members with paid general admission
Where: Spring Preserve
Website: http://www.springspreserve.org
Ethel M Chocolate Cactus Holiday Garden
When: Nov. 16-Jan. 1, 2012
Cost: Free
Where: 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson
Website: http://www.ethelm.com
Drina Fried Gallery Exhibit
When: Nov. 14-Dec. 16th
Cost: Complimentary
Where: Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 South Green Valley Parkway
Website: htpp://hendersonlive.com
TransWest Ford Henderson 250 Desert Race
When: Dec. 2-3rd
Cost: Free to watch
Where: Henderson Convention Center
Website: http://www.hendersonlive.com
Holiday Spectacular at the Spring Preserve
When: Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-23 5pm-9pm
Cost: $8 Adults, $5 Children. Members save half off. Ice Skating $5 per 20 minute session. Fee for photo with Santa
Where: Spring Preserve
Website: http://www.springpreserve.org
Michael Jackson The Immortal Cirque Du Soleil
When: Dec. 3-27th 7pm & 10:30pm
Cost: $50.00-$175.00
Where: Mandalay Bay
Website: http://www.mandalaybay.com
Michael Jackson Fan Fest
When: Dec. 3-14th 12pm-4pm & 5-9pm
Cost: $35.00-$75.00
Where: Mandalay Bay
Website: http://www.michaeljacksonfanfest.com
Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon
Details: Whether you are a running in the event or not there is plenty to see. There are a dozens of booths for running and
walking gear.
When: Dec. 4th 4pm for the marathon and 5:30pm for the 1/2 marathon
Cost: Register online. There is no registration at the event. Check website fro further details. Free to watch.
Where: Starts near Mandalay Bay
Website: http://www.runrocknroll.competitor.com
Botanical Gardens Tour at Loews Lake Las Vegas every Sunday morning
When: Dec. 4th 9am (Every Sunday morning)
Cost: Complimentary
Where: 101 Monte Lago Boulevard, Lake Las Vegas
Website: http://www.loewshotels.com
National Finals Rodeo
When: Dec. 1st-10
Cost: $80 and up
Where: Thomas & Mack
Website: http://www.unlvtickets.com
First Friday
When: Dec. 2nd 6pm-12am
Cost: Complimentary Admission
Where: Downtown
Website: http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com
Cars and Coffee (Saturdays)
When: Dec. 3rd 8am-10pm Weekly car show with 300 cars on display
Cost: Free to attend
Where: 9510 South Eastern Avenue
Website: http://lavegas.carsandcoffee.info
Las Vegas Great Santa Run
When: Dec. 3rd 8am
Cost: $25-$45
Where: Town Square
Website: http://www.opportunityvillage.org
Holiday Havoc featuring Jane’s Addiction
When: Dec. 7th 7pm
Cost: $41.00-$200.00
Where: The Joint at the Hard Rock
Website: http://www.hardrockhotel.com
Country Fresh Farmers Market
When: Dec. 9th 9am-4pm
Cost: N/A
Where: Across from the Green Valley Resort, in front of the Henderson Pavilion
Website: http://countryfreshfarmersmarket.com
2011 WinterFest Celebration, an Old-fashioned Christmas
When: Dec. 9-10th Friday 6pm-9pm and Saturday 12am-8pm
Cost: Free
Where: Henderson Events Plaza and Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water Street
Website: http://www.hendersonlive.com
Jewish Kosher Poker Tournament
When: Dec. 10th
Cost: $60-$70
Where: The Riviera, 2901 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas
Website: http://www.rivierahotel.com
Memory Lane Music Concert
Details: Music form the ’30s to the ’70s.
When: Dec. 13th 9:30am
Cost: call for info
Where: 10960 S. Eastern Ave.
Contact: 702-629-6704
Minker Madness Dodgeball Tournament (ages 14+)
When: Dec. 14th 4pm-7pm
Cost: $3 per person; $21 per team
Where: Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road
Contact: 702-229-6563
Holiday Carol Luncheon (ages 50+)
When: Dec. 14th 11:30am
Cost: $4 advance registration required.
Where: Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza RD
Contact: 702-229-6454
2nd Annual Lieburn Cookie Exchange (ages 50+)
When: Dec. 14th 2pm
Cost: Free when you bring six dozen cookies. Advance registration required.
Where: Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave
Contact: 702-229-1600
Winter Holiday Brunch (ages 50+)
When: Dec. 15th 11am
Cost: $7 Advance registration required.
Where: Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St.
Contact: 702-2296125
Coyote Ugly, Ho-Ho HoDown (21+)
Details: Open Bar, Take a photo with “bad” Santa. First 500 receive complimentary photo.
When: Dec. 16 Open bar, 6pm-7pm
Where: Coyote Ugly
Website: http://www.coyoteuglysaloon.com/vegas
Holiday luncheon and show (ages 50+)
When: Dec 16th 11:30am
Cost: $5
Where: Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave
Contact: 702-229-1600
Downtown Cultural Series-Firenze Sexet (all ages)
Details: Classical and holiday music.
When: Dec. 16th noon-1pm
Cost: Free and open to the public
Where: Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse Jury Assembly Room, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Website: http://www.artslasvegas.org
Ward 5 Tree Lighting & Movie in Lorenzi Park (all ages)
Details: Bring a blanket, lawn chair and a picnic to enjoy event. “Polar Express” movie begins at dusk.
When: Dec. 16th
Cost: Free
Where: Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
Website: http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/ward5
Free Rudolph Round-up (ages 2-5)
Details: Children will enjoy craft projects and the “Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated video feature.
When: Dec. 16th 6pm-7:30pm
Cost: Free
Where: Veterans Memorial Leisure Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive
Contact: 702-229-1100
Country Fresh Farmers Market
When: Dec. 16th 9am-4pm
Cost: N/A
Where: Across from the Green Valley Resort, in front of the Henderson Pavilion
Website: http://countryfreshfarmersmarket.com
Formula 1 Comes to Vegas/ Kick off party in Support of Big Brother and Big Sisters
When: Dec. 16th 8pm-11pm
Cost: $75.00
Where: Diablos Cantina
Website: http://www.f1comestovegas.com
Breakfast with Santa (grades kindergarten-5th)
When: Dec. 17th 8am-1pm
Cost: Free for invited guest and contributors
Where: Doolittle COmmunity Center, 195 N. J St.
Contact: 702-229-6375
Councilman Coffin Winter Wonderland (ages 50+)
When: Dec. 17th noon-2pm
Cost: must bring a school age child for admission
Where: East Las Vegas Community Senior Center Ballroom, 250 N. Eastern Ave.
Contact: 702-229-6851
Annual Holiday Dance
When: Dec. 17th 7pm-10pm
Cost: $20 per person Advance registration required.
Where: Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave
Contact: 702-229-1600
2011 High School Senior Bowl
When: Dec. 17th 1pm
Cost: General Admission $8
Where: Sam Body Stadium
Website: http://www.unlvtickets.com
Mutts on Main Street-Pet Adoption
When: Dec. 17th 11am-2:00
Cost: Varies. Please look over application on website
Where: The District in Henderson
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com
Formula 1 Comes to Vegas/ Vip Dinner, Disco & Charity Auction
When: Dec. 17th
Cost: $125.00
Where: Haze Nightclub/ Aria
Website: http://www.f1comestovegas.com
The Nutcracker
When: Dec. 17th 2pm and 7pm there will be a total of ten performances until Dec. 24th Check website for more details
Cost: $38.70-$131.70
Where: Paris Theatre
Website: http://nevadaballet.com
Formula 1 Comes to Vegas/ Celebrity Golf Tournament
When: Dec. 18th
Cost: $150.00
Where: Bali Hai Golf Club
Website: http://www.f1comestovegas.com
Holiday Potluck (ages 50+)
When: Dec. 19th 11:30pm
Cost: Free with a dish to share. Advance registration required.
Where: Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive
Contact: 702-229-1702
Winter Break Kids Camp (ages 6-14)
When: Dec. 19-23rd and Dec. 27-30th 7am-6pm
Cost: $75.00 per week
Where: Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron
Contact: 702-229-1607
Advanced Reverse 4 v 4 Volleyball League (ages 16+)
When: Dec. 21st 6pm-10pm
Cost: $100 per team
Where: Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave.
Contact: 702-229-2488
Holiday Celebration Luncheon (ages 50+)
When: Dec. 21st 12:30pm
Cost: $7 Advance registration required.
Where: Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive
Contact: 702-229-1702
Art & Craft Workshop: Ice Cube Candles (ages 50+)
When: Dec. 21st 1:30pm
Cost: $5 Advance registration required.
Where: Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave.
Contact: 702-229-1600
Country Fresh Farmers Market
When: Dec. 23rd 9am-4pm
Cost: N/A
Where: Across from the Green Valley Resort, in front of the Henderson Pavilion
Website: http://www.countryfreshfarmersmarket.com
Kwanzaa-Rite of Passage Graduation (all ages)
When: Dec. 29th 7pm
Cost: Free
Where: West Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Contact: 702-507-3989
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Winter Tour
When: Dec. 29th two shows at 4pm & 8pm
Cost: $32-$60
Where: Thomas & Mack Center
Website: http://www.unlvtickets.com
Dolores Nast Gallery Exhibit
When: Dec. 30- Jan. 27, 2012
Cost: Complimentary
Where: The Gallery inside the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 South Green Valley Parkway
Website: htpp://www.hendersonlive.com
Country Fresh Farmers Market
When: Dec. 30th 9am-4pm
Cost: N/A
Where: Across from the Green Valley Resort, in front of the Henderson Pavilion
Website: http://countryfreshfarmersmarket.com
The Take Over T-Pain, Rick Ross & Friends
When: Dec. 30th 8pm
Cost: $42-$102
Where: Thomas & Mack Center
Website: http://www.unlvtickets.com
