UNLV Rebel Hockey
The UNLV Rebel Hockey team heats up the ice in action packed, back to back matches against Stony Brook University, New York. Visit www.rebelhockey.com for info. 7 p.m.
Viva Las Vegas Casino Night
Join Olive Crest in their mission to help local at-risk children and families. The night includes fun casino games, live entertainment, silent and live auctions and touching stories from Coachella Valley youth. Visit www.olivecrest.org for info. 5:30 p.m.
Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
In conjunction with NFR, vendors from all across the country showcase an array of unique products, including custom jewelry, western wear, boots and spurs, furniture, handmade crafts and more, along with official Wrangler NFR and PRCA merchandise. Visit www.nfrexperience.com/cowboychristmas for information. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Henderson Library Highlights
Dress as your favorite princess, prince or knight for a Winter Evening Ball (12.4; ages 3-10); kick off the holidays with an evening of fun and philanthropy at the Library Tree Lane Gala & Auction (12.6); learn how to make a traditional Norwegian flatbread at the Norwegian Lefse Cooking Demo (12.7); and learn about the latest high-tech safety features for cars at AARP’s Smart DriverTEK Workshop (12.10). Visit www.hendersonlibraries.com for info and more events.
First Friday Downtown Las Vegas
Bring the entire family to enjoy thematic art exhibits, music, food and excellent people watching at this highly popular monthly event in Downtown Las Vegas. Visit www.firstfridaylasvegas.com for more information.
Super Summer Theatre’s In City Series: House of Tomorrow
House of Tomorrow weaves together humorous, yet poignant stories about seniors taking strength from their yesterdays, pursuing the passions of their tomorrows, opening the doors and windows of their lives (a.k.a. their houses) to remodeling, and keeping their dreams big and their hopes high. Visit www.supersummertheatre.org for info. 7-9 p.m.
Stetson Country Christmas
Be part of 26 years of mega-shopping history! The Stetson Country Christmas shopping extravaganza features vendors selling country wares, clothes and gear, a roster of entertainment, NFR celebrity autograph sessions, the 2019 Stage and World Championship Dummy Roping Arena and more. Visit www.countrychristmas.vegas for info. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
National Finals Rodeo
The country’s premier championship rodeo event returns with top contenders in steer wrestling, bull riding, barrel racing and much more, along with ancillary events featuring live music, food and drink, autograph sessions, exhibits and more. Visit www.nfrexperience.com for tickets and information.
Country Music Legends Perform
Put on your cowboy boots and party ‘til the cows come home with some of country’s biggest stars during NFR. Line up includes Terri Clark, Clay Walker, John Michael Montgomery, Charlie Daniels Band, Ronnie Milsap, Tracy Lawrence, Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Jamey Johnson. Tickets at www.goldennugget.com. 10 p.m.
33rd Annual Downtown Hoedown
The Fremont Street Experience kick off Wrangler National Finals Rodeo with a star-studded lineup of chart topping country music sensations. Performers include Jackson Michelson, Gabby Barrett, David Lee Murphy, Filmore, Dylan Scott and Rodney Atkins. Shows are FREE. Visit www.vegasexperience.com for info. 4:30 p.m.
