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City Of Las Vegas 2025 Holiday Happenings
Discover the Holiday Fun!
All activities are subject to change. All centers will be closed Nov. 27-28, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1 for holiday observance. For more details on cultural performances and festivals, visit https://www.LasVegasNevada.gov/Discover or call 702.229.ARTS (2787). Participation in active adult activities (ages 50+) requires a $10 current annual senior programs membership, available at any participating active adult center.
For links to sports and recreation facilities, programs, classes and activities, go online to https://www.LasVegasParksAndRec.com, or for more information call 702.229.PLAY (7529). Most activities require advance registration. Parents can subscribe here to receive a monthly email, or text LV PARENTS to 468-311, about upcoming events and activities for their kids.
Ninja Turkey Trot and Swim (all ages)
Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:30 a.m. check-in; 8 a.m. race begins.
Cost: $10.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702.229.1488.
If you are looking for a Thanksgiving holiday workout challenge - this trot is for you! This is a fun event for the entire family with a half-mile run, 150-yard swim and ninja obstacle course, including the Fun Run *Inflatable! All finishers will receive a ribbon and goodies. *Must take swim test to go on inflatable. No pets. Register online or at the pool.
Holiday Float Fest (all ages)
Saturday, Nov. 15, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 702.229.6309.
Bring the family to dive into the fun. Enjoy epic games, great holiday music and decor, and the debut of a brand new in water inflatable trampoline! Think you've got the bounce? Pass a quick swim test and jump right in. Deck and shallow water games are available for non-swimmers. All ages and swim abilities are welcome. Participants can bring small pool toys (not water guns, throwing balls or water wings) and a single-person float/inflatable (like a donut or small raft) to use in the pool. Stay afterwards to enjoy open swim for the remainder of the day! Pool toys can only be used until 2:30 p.m.; during the remainder of open swim, inflatables will not be permitted in the water. No pets. Register online or in person on event day. Each child under 7 years old or under 48" tall must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older at all times. One parent per one child, no exceptions. All swimmers must wear suitable swim attire. No cut-offs, shorts with frayed edges, jean shorts, leotards, underwear, bras, thong bikinis or T-shirts at any time. Young children must wear an approved swim diaper. Diapers may be purchased at the front desk. Register here.
Ward 5 Annual Holiday Lighting Event
Thursday, Nov. 20, 5 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Cox Communications parking lot, 1700 Vegas Drive.
Enjoy holiday music, hot chocolate and a special performance by the Western High School Choir. Ward 5 Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong and Cox officials will flip the switch to turn on holiday lights and decorations along Martin L. King Jr. Boulevard.
Friendsgiving Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, Nov. 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $10.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702.229.1600.
Register online or at the center by Nov. 19 to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of salad, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, pumpkin pie and rolls. No pets. Register here.
Ward 3 Seniors Thanksgiving Luncheon (ages 55+)
Friday, Nov. 21, 12-2 p.m.
Free to Ward 3 seniors ages 55 and older, with RSVP.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.
Seniors living in Ward 3 are invited to RSVP for a free Thanksgiving luncheon, where they will enjoy live music, a traditional holiday luncheon, raffles and prizes. Space is limited. Advance reservation is required online here, or call 702.229.1515 for assistance in registering. The event is presented with support from Koolsville Tattoo and CenterWell Senior Primary Care.
Family Fun Night (ages 2+)
Friday, Nov. 21, 5:30-7 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 702.229.6359.
Register online here.
Chuck Minker Thanksgiving Classic Car Show (all ages)
Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, 702.229.6563.
Enjoy a free classic car show in the Minker Sports Complex parking lot. There is no entry fee for cars, but pre-registration is required by Nov. 20. Call 702.229.6563 to register your vehicle or register online. Enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs while supplies last. In partnership with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, frozen turkeys will be accepted to help families in need. The event is co-sponsored by the King of Kings Car Club, Addictive, Black Lowriders Association, Dieiitos Car Club and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
No-School Fun Day
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
The city of Las Vegas will offer all-day supervised fun, recreation and enrichment for youth in kindergarten through eighth grade when the Clark County School District (CCSD) has staff development days this fall, winter and spring. Prices vary by location. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Note that No-School Fun Days are subject to change, based on changes to the CCSD calendar.
Fun Day Locations & Costs:
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Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 702.229.1607; ages 5-11; $35/day.
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Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 702.229.6374; ages 5-14; $20/day.
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Dula Community Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702.229.6307. This adaptive recreation camp is for ages 5-18; $20/day.
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Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 702.229.6359; ages 5-11; $35/day.
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Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 702.229.2488; ages 5-11; $20/day.
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Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702.229.1100; ages 5-14; $35/day.
For more information and to register, click here, call 702.229.PLAY (7529) or call one of the centers listed above.
Cowboy Christmas Trip (ages 50+)
Thursday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $5
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702.229.1600.
Enjoy a trip to the Cowboy Christmas show at the convention center. Register here until the van is full.
Teens on the Go Ice Skating & Pizza
Thursday, Dec. 4, 3-7 p.m.
Cost: $10
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702.229.1100.
Teens will enjoy a holiday excursion of ice skating and pizza; $10 fee will pay for staff and transportation. Participants will be required to pay for the activity cost, approximately $30-$40. Van will depart at 3 p.m. from Veterans Memorial Community Center. Register here.
Tamales & Mariachi Festival (all ages)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza at Las Vegas Civic Center, 525 S. Main St.
Kick off the holidays with great food and mariachi performances. Held outdoors on the plaza, this lively event brings together the best of Mexico and Central American Latino culture with a mouthwatering array of tamales from top local vendors and live mariachi performances by Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Las Catrinas and Angelica Vargas with Mariachi Alma del Sol. Enjoy delicious food, exciting music, performances and fun activities for the whole family, plus holiday shopping with artisan and specialty vendors. Don't miss out on this celebration of tradition, flavor and community! Click here to reserve your spot and receive event updates. No pets. Parking will be available in the 500 S. Main St. parking garage, across Main Street, and the connected Symphony Park Garage. Note that some downtown streets will be closed 5 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6 for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run, including most streets from Bridger to Hoover avenues and from Las Vegas Boulevard to Tenth Street. This program is supported, in part, by the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and the state of Nevada.
Ward 6 Cowboy Christmas & Classic Car Show (all ages)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.
Bring the family to enjoy a holiday classic car show, arts and drafts fair, jump house, live DJ music, holiday vendors, entertaining performances, food trucks and holiday activities. Unwrapped toys will be accepted for donation to local charities. Prospective vendors are encouraged to sign up online at https://cityoflasvegas.formstack.com/forms/2025_cowboy_christmas_vendor. Go to https://cityoflasvegas.formstack.com/forms/2024_cowboy_christmas_classic_car_show to register to display your classic car. RSVP here to save your spot and receive event updates. For more information, email [email protected] or call 702.229.5463.
Holiday Float Fest (all ages)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 702.229.6309.
Bring the family to dive into the fun. Enjoy epic games, great holiday music and decor, and the water inflatable trampoline! Think you've got the bounce? Pass a quick swim test and jump right in. Deck and shallow water games are available for non-swimmers. All ages and swim abilities are welcome. Participants can bring small pool toys (not water guns, throwing balls or water wings) and a single-person float/inflatable (like a donut or small raft) to use in the pool. Stay afterwards to enjoy open swim for the remainder of the day! Pool toys can only be used until 2:30 p.m.; during the remainder of open swim, inflatables will not be permitted in the water. No pets. Register online or in person on event day. Each child under 7 years old or under 48" tall must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older at all times. One parent per one child, no exceptions. All swimmers must wear suitable swim attire. No cut-offs, shorts with frayed edges, jean shorts, leotards, underwear, bras, thong bikinis or T-shirts at any time. Young children must wear an approved swim diaper. Diapers may be purchased at the front desk. Register online here.
Annual Adaptive Recreation Holiday Dinner & Dance (ages 14+)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave.
Bring your friends to enjoy dinner, music, dancing, prizes and fun. Advance registration is required by Dec. 1. Desert Regional Center respite vouchers will be accepted. Call 702.229.5177 for more information and reservations. Register online here.
Winter Holiday Tea Party (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $12.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702.229.1600.
Register online or at the center by Dec. 5 to enjoy tea, pastries, finger sandwiches with friends. Dress to impress at this traditional annual holiday tea party. Register here.
Doolittle Holiday Bingo & Cookie Exchange (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 12-2 p.m.
Cost: $5 plus two dozen homemade cookies to share.
Doolittle Active Adult Center, 1930 N. J St., 702.229.6125.
Enjoy holiday bingo with special prizes and making a special cookie box treat for yourself or someone you love. Advance registration required by Dec. 5; registration closes when full. Call 702.229.6125 to register or register online.
Doolittle Holiday/Christmas Experience (ages 50+)
Thursday, Dec. 11, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $35, including transportation and event admission.
Doolittle Active Adult Center, 1930 N. J St., 702.229.6125.
A world of holiday wonder awaits at the Las Vegas Ballpark as you find the holiday spirit together with "Enchant." This venue is cashless; debit or credit card use only. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the ballpark. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. City of Las Vegas senior programs membership ($10/year) and advance registration required. The tour departs at 6 p.m. sharp. Advance registration required by Dec. 4; registration closes when full. Call 702.229.6125 to register or register online.
Holiday Light Tour (ages 50+)
Thursday, Dec. 11, 5-8 p.m.
Cost: $7.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702.229.1515.
Lieburn Active Adult Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702.229.1600.
The van leaves the centers at 5 p.m. Register online.
Family Fun Night
Friday, Dec. 12, 6-7:45 p.m.
Cost: $5/person, including a snack.
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702.229.1100.
Bring the family for an evening of fun! Enjoy bingo and cookie decorating! Register here.
The Corner Open Mic Series Presents Comm-UNITY (ages 13+)
Friday, Dec. 12, 7-10 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702.229.4800.
Share your talents at a unique open-mic event centered on the principles of Kwanzaa. This is a special night dedicated to celebrating community through artistic expression welcoming all art forms, from spoken word, music and beyond. Come share your voice and be part of this harambee. Sign up here.
A Christmas Toy Drive & Classic Car Show
Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-noon.
Entry fee: a new, unwrapped toy.
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702.229.1100.
Bring a new unwrapped toy to gain entrance and view some of the area's finest classic cars and trucks, then take a photo with Santa! All vehicle entries must be registered by Dec. 6; all years, makes and models welcome. Call 702.229.1100 to register or register online.
Open Art Studio: Large 3D Paper Snowflakes
Saturday, Dec. 13; ages 7 & up: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; ages 18+: 1-3 p.m.
Cost $10; Drop-ins welcome.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 Brush St., 702.229.6383.
This is a project-oriented artmaking lesson led by visual artist and instructor Mary Homan. All supplies provided. For more information, call 702.229.ARTS (2787). Register online here.
Fiesta Navideña (all ages)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 12-4 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza at Las Vegas Civic Center, 525 S. Main St.
The city of Las Vegas and 98.1 FM Radio invite everyone to enjoy a fun and festive day outdoors with the family. Enjoy holiday-themed performances, music, food vendors, interactive children's games and a special appearance by Santa Claus. No pets. Parking will be available in the 500 S. Main St. parking garage, across Main Street, and the connected Symphony Park Garage. Save your spot and receive event updates here.
Ward 3 Christmas Posada Festival (all ages)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2-5 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702.229.1515.
Bring the family to enjoy a posada and traditional pastorela, along with photos with Santa, live entertainment, community booths, free champurrado and pan dulce (while supplies last), and a free toy for the first 1,000 children (ages 14 and younger). Children must be present to receive a gift. Refreshments also will be available for purchase, including tamales, pozole and traditional antojitos. Presents with support from 96.7 FM Radio La Campesina, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Telemundo Las Vegas, and other community organizations. Save your spot and receive event updates here.
Stupak Holiday Senior Social (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Free and open to community seniors.
Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 702.229.2488.
Come meet your neighbors and enjoy playing Mexican bingo (with prizes). The event is held in partnership with the Meadows Library. Register online here.
Holiday Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $10.
East Las Vegas Community Center, Ballroom A, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702.229.1515.
Enjoy a holiday luncheon with all the festive trimmings of the season. Advance registration required by Dec. 15; registration closes when full. Call 702.229.1515 to register or register online.
Doolittle Holiday Luncheon (ages 50+)
Thursday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $10.
Doolittle Active Adult Center, 1930 N. J St., 702.229.6125.
Enjoy a holiday luncheon with all the festive trimmings of the season. Advance registration required by Dec. 15; registration closes when full. Call 702.229.6125 to register or register online.
Ugly Sweater Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, Dec. 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $10
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702.229.1600.
Register online or at the center by Dec. 17 to enjoy salad, ham, potato casserole, green beans and dessert. No pets. Register here.
Merry Grinchmas Celebration (ages 2+)
Friday, Dec. 19, 5-7 p.m.
Cost: $6 per person
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 702.229.6359.
Enjoy a festive evening at Mirabelli's Whoville! Bring your whole family and enjoy a night of cookie decorating, ornament making, holiday games and activities, photo opportunities and more! Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Register here. No pets, service animals only.
Winter Wonderland Pool Party
Friday, Dec. 19, 5-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $4 per person, no passes accepted.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, 702.229.1488.
Pack up your swimsuit, towel and goggles, because the pool is ready for you to welcome the holidays! Bring your wish list, snap a picture with Santa down at the pool, and make some Christmas ornaments at Santa's workshop with his elves. End your day with some warm Snowman Soup (hot chocolate)! We will be celebrating all the holidays in one day, so come on out! Our very own Nevada Desert Mermaids synchronized swim club will have a special holiday performance at 6 p.m.! Register here.
NERF Mania (ages 8-14)
Friday, Dec. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $5/person.
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702.229.1100.
Get ready for some epic battles! Players will enjoy a battle royale of Nerf fun, including capture the flag, team and individual competitions. Players must provide their own Nerf gun and the center will provide the darts and goggles. Wear your favorite holiday hat! Register here today, as space is limited.
Ward 1 & Secret Santa Project Drive-Thru Toy Giveaway (ages 1-11)
Saturday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free and open to children ages 1-11.
Masonic Memorial Temple, 2200 W. Mesquite Ave.
Children ages 1-11 must be present in the car to receive a free toy as you drive through the parking lot. No walk-ups, no exchanges. For more information, visit lvsanta.org. Questions? Call 702.229.4609 or email [email protected].
Vegas City Children's Chorus Presents Viva La Popera Holiday Spectacular! (all ages)
Saturday, Dec. 20, 12-2 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza at Las Vegas Civic Center, 525 S. Main St.
Get ready to deck the halls with dazzling melodies. This festive concert delivers a joyful blend of classics and fresh, modern hits - perfect for ringing in the holiday season. From beloved carols to show-stopping pop favorites reimagined with a stunning operatic twist, this show has something for everyone. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of soaring voices, holiday cheer and musical magic that will leave you humming all the way home! No pets. Parking will be available in the 500 S. Main St. parking garage, across Main Street, and the connected Symphony Park Garage. Register here to reserve your spot and receive free event updates.
2025 Winter Break Camps (ages 5-15)
Monday-Friday, Dec. 23-Jan. 3, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. No camp on the holiday Wednesdays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
The city of Las Vegas will offer all-day supervised fun, recreation and enrichment for youth in kindergarten through eighth grade when the Clark County School District (CCSD) takes a winter break. Activities include age-appropriate arts and crafts, sports, games, music, life skills, nutrition, physical fitness and more. Prices vary by location. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Registration is open now online and in person at each community center.
Winter Break Camp Locations & Costs:
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Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 702.229.1607; $100/four-day week for ages 5-11.
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Dula Community Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702.229.6307. This adaptive recreation camp costs $80/four-day week for ages 5-18.
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East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702.229.1515; $80/four-day week for ages 5-11.
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Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 702.229.6359; $120/four-day week for ages 5-11.
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Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1100; $120/four-day week for ages 5-14.
Umoja West African Drum & Dance Master Class Workshop
Friday, Dec. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5.
West Las Vegas Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Experience the powerful art of West African drum and dance in a workshop led by university dance professor Wilfried Souly as we honor the first day of Kwanzaa, UMOJA-Unity. For more information, call 702.229.4800. Register here.
Kujichagulia: 2025 Kwanzaa Celebration and Rites of Passage Graduation (all ages)
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2 to 4 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
West Las Vegas Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702.229.4800.
Bring the family to celebrate Kwanzaa and those graduating from the Rites of Passage program. Enjoy an array of live performances and the official graduation ceremony for the boys and girls. Kwanzaa is a holiday that honors family, community and culture. Celebrated from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, its origins are in the first harvest celebrations of Africa from which it takes its name. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits" in Swahili, a Pan-African language that is the most widely spoken African language. Nia means "to make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community, in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness." For more information, visit https://www.ArtsLasVegas.org or call 702.229.4800 or 702.229.ARTS (2787).
Doolittle Noon Day Countdown to New Year's Eve Celebration (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: $10.
Doolittle Active Adult Center, 1930 N. J St., 702.229.6125.
Bring in the "Noon Day Eve" with your Doolittle Active Adult Center family. Enjoy music, games, reflection and fun as we count down the old year and prepare to bring in the new! Advance registration required by Dec. 26; registration closes when full. Call 702.229.6125 to register or register online.
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