Local Vegas October Events 2011

Looking for some fun things to do this month? How about checking out Bite of Vegas, an annual local vegas tradition filled with food vendors and live stage performances. Or if you are in a more chivalrous mood, how about taking a day to go see the wenches and drink the mead at the Las Vegas Renaissance Fair! And of course you can’t forget Halloween. Check out our separate featured page dedicated exclusively to Halloween in Vegas.

If you have an event that you’d like to add to our October list, please email us at michele@localvegas.com. We’d love to add your event to our site!

Las Vegas October Events

Las Vegas Bike Fest
When: Sept. 29-Oct. 2
Cost: Vendor Village admission fee is $15 for the weekend/ other fee may apply/Sunday FREE
Where: Vendor Village is at Cashman Center, there are events throughout the Las Vegas Area
Website: http://www.lasvegasbikefest.com

Rocky Horror Picture Show Pre-Halloween Dance Party
When: Oct. 1 10pm
Cost: $9
Where: Regency Tropicana Cinemas
3330 E. Tropicana Ave.
Website: http://www.rhpsvegas.com

Asian Food Festival
When: Oct. 1-2 11am – 11pm
Cost: General Admission $7.00
V.I.P $150
Where: Orleans Hotel and Casino
Website: http://www.lvasianfoodfestival.com

Elton John “The Million Dollar Piano”
When: Oct. 1-2, 6-9, 13-15, 18-19, 21-23 7:30pm
Cost: $55-$250 plus fees & taxes. Eight ticket limit per customers
Where: Caesars Place, The Colosseum
Website: http://www.caesarspalace.com

The Age of Chivalry
When: Oct. 7-8 10am-9pm Oct. 9 10am-4pm
Cost: Adults $10 per day
Seniors (60+) / Children (5-12): $5
Three Day Passes: Adults $25
Senior (60+)/ Children (5-12) $10
Where: Silver Bowl Park
6800 E. Russell Rd.
Website: http://www.lvrenfair.com

5th Annual Family, Fur & Fun Festival
When: Oct. 8 10am-3pm
Cost: Free
Where: Exploration Peak Park in Mountain’s Edge
9700 S. Buffalo
Website: http://www.familyfurandfun.com/

Sam Harris at UNLV, Theism and Atheism
When: Oct. 13 7pm-8:30pm
Cost: Free all ages
Where: Student Union Ballroom at UNLV, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy
Website: http://blackmountaininstitute.org/

Bite of Vegas
When: Oct. 15 10am-10pm
Cost: $9
Where: Desert Breeze Park
8425 Spring Mountain Rd
Website: http://www.mix941fm.radio.com/

Monster Energy Cup Supercross

When: Oct. 15 Doors open 12:30pm for Practice/Qualifying; Show starts 7pm
Cost: Jackpot Seats: $60, Regular Seats: $50
Where: Sam Boyd Stadium
Website: http://www.supercrossonline.com

48 Hours Festival powered by Rockstar Energy Drink
When: Oct. 15-16
Cost: $79.00-$499.00
Where: Luxor Festival Grounds
Website: http://48hoursfestival.com/

Wine Walk
When: Oct. 22 4pm-8pm
Cost: $50 advance $60 at the door
Where: Town Square
Website: http://www.winewalklv.com/

Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Spooktacular
When: Oct. 29 12am
Cost: $9
Where: Regency Tropicana Cinemas
3330 E. Tropicana Ave.
Website: http://www.rhpsvegas.com

Henderson October Events

The Outdoor Picture Show: The Incredibles
When: Oct. 1 7pm
Cost: Free complimentary popcorn
Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php

Music on Main Street, Lit Up Productions
When: Oct. 1 6pm-9pm
Cost: Free
Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com/liveMusic.php

Shakespeare in the Park
When: Oct. 1 7pm
Cost: Complimentary Admission
Where: Sonata Park
Website: http://www.hendersonlive.com/special-events/shakespeare

The Outdoor Picture Show: Rango
When: Oct. 7 7pm
Cost: Free complimentary popcorn
Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php

The Outdoor Picture Show: The Haunted Manison
When: Oct. 8 7pm
Cost: Free complimentary popcorn
Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php

Hispanic International Day Parade
When: Oct. 8 10am – 7pm
Cost: Complimentary Admission
Where: Water Street and the Henderson Events Plaza
Website: http://www.hispanicparadelv.org/

Shakespeare in the Park
When: Oct. 8 7pm
Cost: Complimentary Admission
Where: Discovery Park
Website: http://www.hendersonlive.com/special-events/shakespeare

The Outdoor Picture Show: Mars Needs Moms
When: Oct. 14 7pm
Cost: Free complimentary popcorn
Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php

2nd Annual Nevada Wild Fest
When: Oct. 12-16 3pm – 10pm
Cost: Single Day Admission $9
Children under 3 Free
Carnival Ticket Pricing:
Each carnival ride takes 1-4 tickets.
1 ticket $1.25
25 tickets $22
40 tickets $36
All Day Arm Band purchase advance: $20
All Day Arm Band purchase at gate: $30
Where: Henderson Pavilion
Website: http://nevadawildfest.com/

The Outdoor Picture Show: Hoodwinked Too
When: Oct. 15 7pm
Cost: Free complimentary popcorn
Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php

Shakespeare in the Park
When: Oct. 15 7pm
Cost: Complimentary Admission
Where: Lake Las Vegas
Website: http://www.hendersonlive.com/special-events/shakespeare

The Outdoor Picture Show: Ghostbusters II
When: Oct. 21 7pm
Cost: Free complimentary popcorn
Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php

The Outdoor Picture Show: Beetlejuice
When: Oct. 22 7pm
Cost: Free complimentary popcorn
Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php

Shakespeare in the Park
When: Oct. 22 7pm
Cost: Complimentary Admission
Where: River Mountain Park
Website: http://www.hendersonlive.com/special-events/shakespeare

Mutts on Main Street- Pet Adoptions
When: Oct. 22 11am-2pm
Cost: Free to attend
Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com

The Outdoor Picture Show: Casper
When: Oct. 28 7pm
Cost: Free complimentary popcorn
Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php

The Outdoor Picture Show: Monster House
When: Oct. 29 7pm
Cost: Free complimentary popcorn
Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch
Website: http://www.thedistrictatgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php

Downtown Vegas

All ages Oktoberfest

When: Oct. 1st 2pm-10pm
Cost: Free and open to the public
Where: Centennial Plaza at the Historic Fifth Street School
401 S. Fourth St.
Website: http://www.artslasvegas.org

Third Annual OktoberFrightFest Fremont Street
When: Oct. 3-31 all month long
Cost: Free
Where: Fremont Street Experience
Website: http://vegasexperience.com/

First Friday
When: Oct. 7 6pm-12am
Cost: Complimentary Admission
Where: Downtown
Website: http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org/

Lake Las Vegas

Wine Walk-regular
When: Oct. 1 7pm-10pm
Cost: $30 per person or 2 for $50 all advance tickets are $25 per person
Where: The Village. Lake Las Vegas
Website: http://www.winewalklv.com/

Third Annual Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Race & Festival
When: Oct. 8 all day
Cost: Donations to help raise money for breast cancer services. To join in the race please visit their website for more details.
Where: Lake Las Vegas Marina, Monte Lago Village
Website: http://www.roseregatta.org

“Sweeney Todd” preformed by UNLV Students
When: Oct 9 4pm
Cost: Free
Where: Lake Las Vegas, 15 Costa di Lago
Website: http://www.montelagovillage.com/

Shakespeare in the Park, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
When: Oct. 15 7pm
Cost: Free
Where: Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada di Villaggio
Website:http://www.montelagovillage.com/