Dinner on the Lawn
Sponsored by Las Vegas Baby Magazine and MC-ed by Mercedes Martinez from 94.1’s “Mercedes in the Morning”, dinner on the lawn features a family-style dinner, silent auction, craft beer and wine, and a photo booth to capture the fun. Reserve your space at www.babysbounty.org. 6 p.m.
Downtown Rocks Concert Series
The 2019 Downtown Rocks Concert Series concludes with Mudfest, featuring hard-hitting performances by Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel and Tantric. Visit www.vegasexperience.com for info. 6 p.m.
Vegas Valley Book Festival
Keynote speakers, festivities for readers of all ages, book signings and sales, a poetry competition and more highlight this year’s event. Details and a full schedule are forthcoming at www.vegasvalleybookfestival.org. Time TBA
The Great Inflatable Race
Jump, dive and bounce on custom-designed inflatables as you make your way through obstacles and this fun-run course. Proceeds benefit the programs of Easterseals Nevada. Visit www.eastersealsnv.org for info. 9 a.m.
Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Annual Denim & Diamonds Gala
Join the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation as they celebrate a decade of hope for families and children mastering autism in Southern Nevada. Event will include a welcome reception, silent auction and fun surprises throughout. Visit www.grantagiftfoundation.org for info. 6 p.m.
Vegas PBS’ Celebrity Chef Cooking Demos
Celebrate PBS’ “America Test Kitchen’s” 20th anniversary with celebrity hosts Elle Simone and Dan Souza. The hosts will hold a special cooking demo a the PBS campus (10.18) and a free public event at the Las Vegas Book Festival (10.19). Tickets at www.vegaspbs.org/tickets.
11th Annual Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Race and Festival
Rowing teams from all walks of life come together at this unique dragon boat racing event to raise funds for St. Rose Dominican’s R.E.D. Rose cancer screening program. Event also features Asian-inspired entertainment and family activities. Register your team at www.roseregatta.org. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 10.12; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 10.13
Family, Fur & Fun Festival
Learn about helping, fostering and adopting abandoned and neglected animals and celebrate the joy of pet stewardship. Festivities include educational and interactive booths, dog sport demos, adoption and fostering opps, arts, crafts, doggy photography and more. Visit www.familyfurandfun.com for info. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Henderson Glow-in-the-Dark Events
Henderson residents ages 5 and older are encouraged to light up their bikes for a family-friendly night ride on the Chimera Golf Club golf cart path for the Glow Bike Ride (10.12) and hit some golf balls on the glowing green at Wildhorse Golf Course (10.18). Golf course festivities also include a bounce house, Frisbee golf and raffle prizes. Visit www.cityofhenderson.com for info. 5:30-7 p.m. on 10.12 and 5-9 p.m. on 10.18
The Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Very Vegas Showcase
The Las Vegas Philharmonic brings you an exciting evening of the very best of Las Vegas, from music of the Rat Pack to songs and works written by extremely talented local performers. Visit www.thesmithcenter.com for info. 7:30 p.m.
