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Things to do in Las Vegas - October
Important Dates in October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
It’s also National Pizza Month. Stay tuned for lots of deals.Â
October 5 – National World Teacher’s Day
October 7 – International Walk to School Day
October 9 – Indigenous People Day
October 9 – No School for CCSD Students
October 10 – No School for CCSD Elementary Students
October 13 – Friday the 13th
October 27 – No School (Nevada Day observed)
October 28 – Make a Difference Day
October 30 – National Candy Corn Day
October 31 – Nevada Day (the actual day)
October 31 – Halloween
Things to do in Las Vegas - October
Home Depot WorkshopÂ
Saturday, October 7, 9am – 12pm
Your Local Home Depot storeÂ
October Project: Rescue Float Plane
Lowe’s DIY Workshop
Saturday, October 14, 10am – 1pm
Your local Lowe’s storeÂ
October project: Heroic Fire TruckÂ
Sidepiece Buy One Get One Half Off DealÂ
Buy one 14″ inch pizza and get a second for half off every Monday in October.Â
Offer valid on dine in, delivery, and take out.Â
The Mine Experience
ADMISSION IS FREE THANKS TO NV ENERGY
Saturday, October 7, 9am – 2pm
McCaw Mines, 57 Lynn Lane
FIND ALL HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN LAS VEGAS HERE
STEAM Saturdays with the Neon MuseumÂ
Saturday, October 21, 10am – 12pmÂ
The Neon MuseumÂ
October Theme: Let’s Make Music
Build your own instruments, find out how sound travels, and see how music relates to our museum collection. Don’t let this opportunity to have a blast with music and learning pass you by!Â
Admission for Steam Saturdays is $5 per person. Children age 6 and younger are FREE.Â
STEAM Saturdays is a Neon Museum program that offers fun make-and-take activities, hands-on learning, and demonstrations designed to promote creative and critical thinking. This series is offered to families once a month from 10am-12pm.
Do you love colors? Want to learn how they work and how to use them? Then join us for a colorful event where you’ll explore the science and art of color. You’ll learn how to mix colors, create optical illusions, and make your own rainbow. Don’t miss this chance to brighten up your day with creativity
Las Vegas Natural History MuseumÂ
Daily events at the museum including shark feedings, story times, art & crafts.Â
Discovery Children’s MuseumÂ
Open daily, Discovery Children’s Museum offers Daily Discoveries, special programming, and exhibits all month long.Â
Sunday, October 1 – Member Morning Fall into FunÂ
Saturday, October 7, Free Music Workshop with Amanda FratusÂ
Saturday, October 21 – Flood Safety Event
Saturday, October 21 – Free Art Workshop with Bonnie Kelso
Springs Preserve
Open Thursday – Monday, 9am – 4pm
Toddler Time
Monday, Thursday, Friday
11am – 12pm
Crack a Geode & Fossil Dig
Fossil Dig and Crack a Geode activities are $5 for Springs Preserve members or $6 for non-members.
Desert Tortoise WeekÂ
Themed Toddler Time, demonstrations from zoologists, and tortoises crafts and activities.
The Butterfly Habitat
The Butterfly Habitat at Springs Preserve is expected to open the end of September, pending weather.Â
Haunted Harvest
Find info on this event and more on the Vegas Family Guide Halloween Event Headquarters!
Clark County Wetlands ParkÂ
October Sunday Storytime with a Librarian
Sunday, October 8, 11am – 12
Sunday, October 22:Â 11am – 12pm
Wetlands Critters and Crafts
Sunday, October 15 – 12pm – 2pm
REGISTER HERE
Wetlands Watercolor for Kids
Sunday, October 1, 11am – 12pm
REGISTER HERE
Movies on the GreenÂ
Seating begins at 7pm
Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Reserve your spot here.Â
October 7, Hocus Pocus (1993)
October 14, The Addams Family (2019)
October 21, Audience Choice (Click here to vote.)
October 28, Hotel Transylvania (2012)
Fitness on the GreenÂ
Sundays, 10am – 11amÂ
The District at Green Valley RanchÂ
Yoga with Athleta | October 15
Boxing with Mayweather Boxing | October 22
Cycling with Cycle Bar* – October 1 | October 29Â
*Join Cyclebar Henderson for a 10 minute warm up on the green followed by a walk to the studio for a 30 minute cycle class. Shoes and towels provided, all levels welcome.
Movies on the Square
Fridays at SundownÂ
Town Square Las Vegas
October 6 – Lightyear
October 13 – Sonic 2
LaLa Photography at McKee Ranch
Lala Photography is now booking fall sessions at McKee Ranch. These October photo sessions sell out quickly so don’t miss out! McKee Ranch mini sessions are $59 and include 3 digital images.Â
Las Vegas Lights
Soccer in Summerlin!
These games will be at the Las Vegas Ballpark!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 730pm
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
San Diego Loyal SC
Henderson Silver Knights
Opening Night
Friday, October 20, 7pm
Presented by Dollar Loan Center
Saturday, October 21, 1pm
Friday, October, 27, 11am
Sunday, October 29, 1pm
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UNLV Hockey
The UNLV Hockey team practices at least three times per week, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons at 3pm.
All home games at City National Arena, home of UNLV Hockey, and the Home of the Vegas Golden Knights.Â
Game tickets are priced at $15 each
Friday, October 13, 730pm
Saturday, October 14, 730pm
Friday, October 20, 7pm
Saturday, October 21, 7pm
Thursday, October 26, 7pm
Friday, October 27, 830pm
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Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights home game schedule for October 2023. All games are at T-Mobile Arena. Tickets start at $25.Â
Tuesday, October 3, 7pmÂ
Thursday, October 5, 7pm
Tuesday, October 10, 7pmÂ
Saturday, October 14, 7pm
Tuesday, October 17, 730pm
Tuesday, October 24, 8pm
Friday, October 27, 3pm (Nevada Day)
Monday, October 30, 7pmÂ
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Vegas Golden Knights Mites at Night
Mites at Knight presented by AAA Insurance is a fun scrimmage designed to highlight the efforts of our youth hockey community. All of the players currently play in the 8U (Mites) league at one of the rinks in the Las Vegas Valley. Players are selected based on age to ensure that all age-eligible children have a chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to skate during the intermission of a Vegas Golden Knights home game.
October Schedule
Friday, October 14, 7pm
vs Anaheim Ducks
Friday, October 27, 3pm
Chicago Blackhawks
Vegas Golden Knights Kids Club
Kids Club gives a younger generation of fans a fun opportunity to celebrate being a Golden Knights fan! Membership cost is $50 and is good for one year.
Kids Club is made for kids ages 2-14 and includes a one-of-a-kind Kids Club kit with cool items to show off your Vegas Golden Knights pride!
Members will also have access to exclusive Kids Club events and ticket offers throughout the year.
Pizza Hut + Vegas Golden Knights
Save 31% on your orders with code VGKWINS.
The code is valid the day after a Vegas Golden Knights win. Valid in store or at PizzaHut.com
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Gilcrease Orchard Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch
Open through October 31 for the Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch.Â
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from 7am – 2pm
Tickets are required for Saturday and Sunday.Â
Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased HERE.Â
Children under 5 years are free.
Gilcrease Orchard is the only u-pick pumpkin patch in Las Vegas.
Desert Tortoise Week Â
There are several events in partnership with US Fish & Game to celebrate Nevada’s State Reptile, the Desert Tortoise.Â
Learn about the Desert Tortoise
Follow the most iconic Desert Tortoise, Mojave Max
What to do if you find a desert tortoise
Under authority of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it is legal to have a pet desert tortoise as long as you didn’t take it from the wild. All desert tortoises in Nevada, whether in captivity or not, are considered wildlife and therefore belong to the people of the State of Nevada.
If you would like to legally adopt a pet desert tortoise, please visit www.tortoisegroup.org for more information. And, if you currently have a pet desert tortoise, please consider spay/neuter, or at the very least separating mating pairs to avoid unintentional backyard breeding.
Desert Tortoise Fact Sheet
Desert Tortoise Week Events in Las Vegas
ROaD’s App Field Trip Training for Identifying Tortoise Sign and Raven Monitoring
October 2, 9am – 12pm
Join Tortoise Group to learn how to become a citizen scientist and collect data using the ROaD’s App while out hiking or exploring the desert. Visit tortoisegroup.org to find out more about the app.
Contact:Â sarahmortimer@tortoisegroup.org
Location: Jean and Roach Dry Lake Beds, Sloan, NV (meet at intersection of Knight Ranch Rd. and Las Vegas Blvd., just south of Seven Magic Mountains)
Springs Preserve
The Springs Preserve is partnering with the Clark County Desert Conservation Program for a week of activities and specialty programming centered around Nevada’s state reptile.
Tortoise-themed Toddler Time stories, crafts and activities for kids ages 5 and under, 11am – 12pm during regular Toddler Time on Monday, October 2, Thursday, October 5, and Friday, October 6.
Drop-in to a demonstration from the Springs Preserve zoologists and tortoise craft activities
Visit the tortoise habitat at Red Rock Canyon
National Night Out
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
This national event happening annually and brings together community and law enforcement.Â
Multiple LVMPD commands, Henderson PD, and North Las Vegas PD will be hosting events around the valley.Â
CLICK HERE FOR EVERY NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT
Book Signing with Ben ClantonÂ
Wednesday, October 4, 6pm
Paseo Verde Library, 280 S Green Valley ParkwayÂ
Join Henderson Libraries for a book signing with Ben Clanton, the author of the Narwhal and Jelly books.Â
Station 91 Open House – Henderson FD
Saturday, October 7, 10am – 1pm
Station 91, 2901 Democracy Drive, Henderson
Art in the Park – Boulder City
Saturday & Sunday, October 7 – 8, 2023
Boulder City, Nevada
This year’s event will be spread across 4 parks in Boulder City with hundreds of artists, vendors, food, and more.Â
Admission is FREE.Â
Art in the Park is one of the largest outdoor art festivals in the Southwest and is the largest fundraiser for the Boulder City Hospital Foundation. The art festival benefits Boulder City Hospital is held over two days in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The festival is free to the public, and although Boulder City’s population is just over 16,000, the event draws over 100,000 visitors every year.
Henderson Symphony Orchestra – The Princess Bride
Friday, October 7, 8pm
Water Street PlazaÂ
FREE event.Â
Summerlin Library Fall FestivalÂ
Saturday, October 7, 10am – 2pmÂ
Downtown Summerlin
Enjoy live music, food trucks, pumpkin decorating, face painters, balloon artists, stilt walkers, jugglers, DIY crafts, psychic readings, 3D chalk art, huge book fair and craft vendors!
Daniel Tiger Be My Neighbor Day
Saturday, October 7, 10am – 2pm
Downtown Summerlin
Vegas PBS Daniel Tiger Be My Neighbor Day is on  The Lawn in Downtown Summerlin. Daniel Tiger Be My Neighbor Day is a free outdoor event that promotes being a caring neighbor.
Attendees can engage in community-faced acts of kindness and take part in family-friendly activities. PBS KIDS’ beloved characters Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat will be on stage for guest appearances throughout the day.
Bon Odori Dance Workshop
Saturday, October 7, 1230pm – 130pmÂ
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center
FREE workshop, first come, first served. Space is limited.Â
Learn to Bon Odori and dance together at Aki Matsuri.Â
Age of Chivalry Renaissance FestivalÂ
October 13 – 15, 2023
Sunset Park, Las Vegas
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pmÂ
Get more details and tickets HERE
This three-day outdoor festival has brought more than 35,000+ locals and visitors together for a long weekend full of fantasy and medieval fun as Sunset Park is transformed into a magical wonderland.
The Age of Chivalry is an immersive Renaissance era experience with numerous villages and guilds, activities, historical reenactments, fantasy creations, live performances, and an array of foods and beverages – truly an event that is fun for the entire family. The festival boasts more than 100 artisans from throughout the U.S. and Canada including gold and silver smiths, stained glass designers, costume makers, wood workers, toy makers, leather workers, perfume blenders, potters, armor makers and many more.Â
Summerlin Festival of Arts
October 13 – October 15, 2023
Downtown SummerlinÂ
9am – 4pm every day
Summerlin Festival of Arts is celebrating its 27th year with an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination located in the heart of the Summerlin master planned community.
The three-day event features the works of more than 100 celebrated fine artists thoughtfully selected by a panel of art experts. The festival includes children’s activities and entertainment making it one of the most beloved annual events in Southern Nevada.Â
Las Vegas Oktoberfest
Friday & Saturday, October 13 – 14, 4pm – 10pm
1110 E Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas
Open to All Ages.
The annual Oktoberfest Celebration will have Live Music – Traditional Dance Performances – German Food.
FREE ADMISSION- All Ages.
Food and Drink are available for purchase. Grilled bratwurst, pork Schnitzel, Potato Pancakes, German Potato salad, apple strudel, pretzels.German Beers, Jagermeister, German Music.
For more Information; 702-201-1448 or
GermanAmericanSocialClubNV@mail.com
Please bring cash or an ATM Card.
NASCAR Weekend
October 13 – October 15, 2023
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Single-day tickets are available for:
- Friday, Oct. 13:Â Â Star Nursery 150 ARCA Menards Series West Race at The Bullring
- Saturday, Oct. 14:Â Â Alsco Uniforms 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Race
- Sunday, Oct. 15:Â Â South Point 400Â NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race
Kids 12 and under get in FREE for Friday & Saturday and are just $10 on Sunday with a ticketed adult!
Military discounts are available on single-day tickets. Prices will increase 10 days prior to the event date.
Pleistocene PaloozaÂ
Saturday, October 14, 9am – 12pm
N. Durango & W. Moccasin Rd.Â
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Celebrate National Fossil Day at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. Pleistocene Palooza is an interactive outdoor event for all ages.Â
Bring the family to check out live animals from the Pleistocene epoch like the camel and llama and see our mounted horse patrol in action!
Get sworn in as a Tule Springs Fossil Beds Junior Paleontologist and earn your official Junior Paleontologist badge!Â
Bunnies Matter Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 14, 10am – 3pm
Floyd Lamb Park a the Bunny BarnÂ
Heritage Fall FestivalÂ
Saturday, October 14, 11am – 2pmÂ
Heritage Park Senior Facility, Henderson
Significance of the Night of the Dead
Saturday, October 14, 2pm – 5pmÂ
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center
Free workshop for ages 4 and older.Â
Learn how to create an offering and make decorations for the offering. Registration is required at www.clarkcounty.gov/parks
Aki Matsuri Japanese FestivalÂ
Saturday, October 21, 11am – 9pm
Water Street Plaza, Henderson
Presented in partnership with the Japanese Festival Association of Nevada, the 14th annual Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival returns to Water Street Plaza!
During this immersive festival experience, guests will enjoy:
- Authentic Japanese food and goods
- Live entertainment
- Haiku contest
- Ikebana (flower arrangement)
- Bon Odori
- Sake pavillion
- Kids activities
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Las Vegas Book FestivalÂ
Saturday, October 21, 10am – 6pmÂ
Historic Fifth Street SchoolÂ
401 4th Street, Downtown Las Vegas
When We Were Young FestivalÂ
Saturday, October 21
Las Vegas Festival Grounds
Jazz Picnic
Saturday, October 21, 1pm – 5pm
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center
FREE Jazz concert.Â
INTERNATIONAL OBSERVE THE MOON NIGHT
Saturday, October 21, 7pm – 9pm
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Telescopes will be provided for viewing the Night Sky—no experience is necessary! Learn about lunar science and exploration. You can also become a Junior Night Sky Explorer by completing a set of stellar activities to earn your badge.
RSVP Required—Space is limited: Sign up at the Corn Creek Visitor Center or Email tusk_information@nps.gov with your name & the number of people in your party. RSVP will be open until we reach maximum capacity of 30 participants.
Making Strides Las Vegas
Saturday, October 22
Red Rock Casino Resort &Â Spa
Over the past three decades, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) campaign has united communities, companies, and individuals and has grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement.
These 3- to 5-mile noncompetitive walks provide a supportive community for courageous breast cancer survivors and people living with metastatic breast cancer, caregivers, and families alike.
Dia de los Muertos at the Smith Center
Sunday, October 22, 2pmÂ
The Smith Center
Sugar Skull: A Dia de los Muertos Musical Adventure
Wednesday, October 25, 630pm
The Smith Center
SUGAR SKULL! A DÃa de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores. Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of DÃa de Muertos. Meet Sugar Skull, a charismatic skeleton with a secret or two. With her skeletal new friend, Vita dances with ancient ancestors, sings with a sorrowful sorceress, escapes the trickster Chaneques, and even meets the famous Catrina Calavera. But can this clever youth gather the missing pieces needed for her family ofrenda before it’s too late? Featuring an 8 person multi-talented cast of musicians, actors, and dancers.
Pumpkin Park Grand Opening
Thursday, October 26, 3pm
405 Drake Street, Henderson
Join the City of Henderson at the Grand Opening of Pumpkin Park and Community Gardens.
Vintage Market Days of Southern Nevada
October 27 – October 29, 2023
The Lawn at Downtown SummerlinÂ
Follow Vegas Family Guide on Instagram for a preview of this event.Â
Great Las Vegas Taco Festival & Car Show
October 27 – October 29, 2023
Craig Ranch Regional ParkÂ
Get ready for the ultimate culinary and automotive extravaganza as The Great Las Vegas Taco Festival & Carshow, the biggest taco festival in Nevada, returns to Craig Ranch Park from October 27th to 29th. Bigger and better than ever before, this sensational festival, now in its 7th year, showcases an array of mouthwatering taco creations from the finest local restaurants and food trucks. Don’t miss out on this amazing event that combines delicious food and stunning cars in one unforgettable experience!
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