Las Vegas Turkey Trot: Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam
Eat all the delicious turkey and stuffing with none of the guilt after participating in this annual fun run and walk along the old railroad bed in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Distances include half marathon, 12K, 5K and 1-mile. Visit www.bbscrun.com/lasvegasturkeytrot to register. 7:30 a.m.
City of Henderson’s Third Thursday Party on the Plaza
Every third Thursday, the Henderson Events Plaza is the place for two hours of games, music, food trucks and fun for all ages. Visit www.cityofhenderson.com for details. 5:30 p.m.
Earth’s Prehistoric Aquatic Aquarium
Australian theater company Erth Visual & Physical Inc. performs this student matinee blending enormous life-like puppets, technology, acting, science and comedy together for an educational and fun experience. Visit www.thesmithcenter.com for info. 6 p.m.
UNLV Rebel Football
Cheer on the team with a loud Rebel yell at these home games against Hawaii (11.16) and San Jose State (11.23). Call 739-FANS or visit www.unlvtickets.com for tickets and info. 1 p.m.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, Half Marathon and Health & Fitness Expo
Take in the glow of the neon lights and get energized to the rockin’ rhythm of live bands during this nighttime running event featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. Check out the Health & Fitness Expo in the days leading up to the main events. Visit www.runrocknroll.com for registration and info. Event begins 3 p.m. 11.16
Today for Tomorrow Fundraising Gala for Communities in Schools of Nevada
Communities in Schools of Nevada hosts another highly anticipated foodie event featuring a mouth-watering culinary lineup from the Cosmo’s roster of award-winning chefs, electrifying entertainment and a lively dance floor. Tickets and more info at www.cisnevada.org. Time TBA
New Vista’s Brew’s Best Beer Fest
Head to the longest running open-air beer festival in Southern Nevada for an afternoon of unlimited samples from both local and national breweries, entertainment, activities and games. Visit www.newvistanv.org for tickets. 2-6 p.m.
Henderson Stroll ‘n’ Roll
A section of Paseo Verde Parkway will be closed to car traffic, making way for the community to enjoy a health-forward street fair, music, entertainment and vendors by bike, skates, skateboards and, simply, feet. Visit www.cityofhenderson.com for info. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Big Smoke
Cigar Aficionado proudly announces its 24th annual Big Smoke Las Vegas weekend featuring two Big Smoke evenings and exciting daytime seminars with Aficionado editors and renowned cigar makers from across the industry. Visit www.thebigsmokes.com for tickets and info. Starts 5:30 p.m. on 11.15
Sunset Garden Club of Nevada Meeting
Join professional gardeners and aspiring green thumbs for monthly meetings covering a variety of horticultural and design topics. November’s special guest speakers are Rosalind Cline and Michele Noe. Visit www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org for info. Noon
