Las Vegas Christmas Town
Cowabunga Bay Water Park, 900 Galleria Dr.
Entertainment and attractions include a 40-ft. dancing tree, over 3 million sparkling lights on
display, the Polar Express Train Ride, Jingle Bell Sledding Hill, Yuletide Laser Tag, Santa’s
Cozy Cottage, Blitzen’s Bounce House Bonanza, the ‘Let it Snow’ Spectacular, Rudolph’s Save
Christmas Paintball and so much more. Tickets at www.lasvegaschristmastown.com. Sun-Fri
5:30-9 p.m.; Sat. 5-10 p.m.
Holidays at Town Square
Town Square, 6605 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Register online for a no-fuss visit with Santa and a photo in his quaint little cabin. There will also
be nightly snow fall in the square and other activities throughout the season. Visit
www.mytownsquarelasvegas.com for info.
Operation North Pole
Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Ste. 220
This one-of-a-kind, interactive holiday experience takes children and their families on an
enchanted adventure through the Candy Cottage, the Elf Workshop, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, the
elves snowy playground and Santa’s office. Each child will receive hot cocoa and cookies.
Purchase tickets at www.opnorthpole.com. No time listed.
Nevada Conservatory Theatre: Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost
Judy Bayley Theatre @ UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy unfolds on stage as the King of Navarre and his three loyal
school friends’ oath to study, fast and give up sex for three years is tested by the arrival of the Princess of France and her three witty ladies. Visit for tickets. 12.1, 7 & 8 at
7:30 p.m. and 12.2 & 9 at 2 p.m.
Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel
Windmill Library Theatre, 3987 Paradise Rd.
Opera Las Vegas performs this classic story based on a Grimm’s fairy tale complete with a
scheming witch, a children’s chorus, a ballet of animals, and an amazing gingerbread house in
the forest. Visit www.operalasvegas.com for tickets. 5 p.m.
Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha Holiday Craft Fair
4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha presents this annual craft fair where guests can shop for holiday
items, enjoy food and bring the kiddos for the children’s fair. Admission of $1 includes a raffle
ticket for door prizes. Call Patty Yamano at (818) 219-6982 for more info. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
13th Annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run
Downtown Las Vegas
Put on your red suit and participate in this long-time local tradition and fundraising event
complete with live entertainment, fabulous vendors, parachuting Santas and the celebrated 5K
run and 1 mile Kris Kringle Jingle Walk. Register at www.opportunityvillage.org. 10 a.m.
Santa’s Electric Night Parade
Boulder City
Boulder City invites you to partake in their annual holiday extravaganza! Check out a parade of
spectacularly lit floats, bands, marching groups and along the quaint streets of BC. Visit
www.visitbouldercity.com for info. 4:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Philharmonic’s A Classic Holiday
Reynold’s Hall @ The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave.
The LV Phil brings home the holidays with beloved music and carols of the season, featuring
guest conductor Richard McGee, vocalists Kristen Hertzenberg and Travis Cloer, and Las Vegas
Master Singers David Weiller. Visit www.lvphil.org for tickets and info. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Totally 80s Night
Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place
Dress in your bright, funky 80s best for a night of totally radical fashion, music, dancing and fun
in support of kids in the community and programs that enrich their lives. Tickets include a
signature cocktail, light bites, a retro candy bar, karaoke, glow-in-the-dark graffiti, rad science
demos and more. Visit www.discoverykidslv.org for info. 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
