Dates to know for Las Vegas’ holiday attractions
With the holiday season quickly approaching, here are some dates to remember for your Las Vegas holiday favorites.
Las Vegas Christmas Lights Map
Curated and created by locals, the Las Vegas Christmas Lights Map is a free guide of local attractions and homes with the best holiday decor in town!
To add a home that is not already on the map, email info@vegasfamilyevents.com or text 702-608-0215.
Christmas in Color at Cowabunga Bay Water Park
Dates: Open until Jan. 1
Address: 900 Galleria Dr., Henderson
Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m. nightly
While it may be too cold out to hit the pool, you can still head to Cowabunga Bay in Henderson to enjoy over a million holiday lights synched to music from your car.
Tickets can be purchased online. General admission, which is one ticket per vehicle, is $35. Party Pack tickets are $55 and include entry for one vehicle, two light wands, four 3D glasses, two lightblub necklaces and an air freshener. Some proceeds go toward the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Menorah lighting at Clark County Government Center
Date: Dec. 21
Address: 500 S. Grand Central Parkway
Time: 5 p.m.
A menorah lighting ceremony will be help in the rotunda of the Clark County Government Center. Attendees can enjoy jelly donuts and other refreshments with event host Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft and Rabbi Levi Harlig of Chabad of Southern Nevada.
The Dancing Dreidels dance troup are scheduled to perform after the menorah lighting according to a Clark County news release.
The event will also be livestreamed to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for those unable to attend.
Rose Rooftop at Resorts World becomes ‘Igloo’
Dates: Open until Feb. 11
Address: 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Hours: 5 p.m. to midnight
The Rose Rooftop at Resorts World is bringing back its yearly transformation into a winter wonderland with seasonal cocktails, treats, decor, fire pits and giant private igloos.
Featured ‘Igloo’ cocktails include the Naughty List, POLAR eXpresso and the White Christmas Margarita, among others, according to a Resorts World news release.
To make a reservation or for more information, visit zoukgrouplv.com/roserooftop.
Light the World Giving Machine in Downtown Summerlin
Dates: Nov. 16 through Jan. 1
Address: 1980 Festival Plaza Dr.
What if you could donate to charity with just the press of a button?
The Giving Machine, a vending machine that allows customers to give back during the holiday season by donating money for meals, school supplies, medicine and more. The machine is set up at Downtown Summerlin until New Year’s Day.
The machine will be doubling all donations made to local charities on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Customers can donate by using a credit card, or Apple and Google Pay.
Last year, the Downtown Summerlin Giving Machine raised $739,786 dollars across seven charities. Donations range from $5 to $250. Nonprofits benefiting from the vending machine this year are Three Square Food Bank, Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada, HELP of Southern Nevada, Project 150 and Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, according to a Giving Machine news release.
Tivoli Village’s Holiday Tree Lighting
Date: Starting Nov. 21
Hours: 6 to 8 p.m.
Address: 400 S. Rampart Blvd.
Tivoli Village transforms into a holiday wonderland with a 40-foot-tree and horse-and-carriage rides offered on select dates throughout December.
The Magical Forest at Opportunity Village
Dates: Nov. 25 through Dec. 31 , open Thursday through Sunday. Closed Christmas Day.
Hours: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Address: 6300 W. Oakey Blvd.
The Magical Forest will be back for its 31st season with photos with Santa, food trucks, rides and more.
All money spent at the Magical Forest goes to Opportunity Village, which provides programs and services for over 3,000 people with disabilities, according to Opportunity Village’s website.
Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Dates: Nov. 10 through Jan. 8 , open Sunday through Thursday.
Hours: 4:45 to 9 p.m.
Address: 7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd. For directions, go to glitteringlightslasvegas.com/directions. Glittering Lights asks visitors to not use GPS.
See millions of holiday lights from the comfort of your car while also giving back to the Southern Nevada community at the annual Glittering Lights display. Goodwill of Southern Nevada will be collecting clothing and household goods and accept donations to help connect Southern Nevadans to jobs. Concessions will support local Boy Scout troops.
A drive through the display takes approximately 40 minutes, and tickets are per car, so load up the whole family, even your pets! Glittering Lights also offers a $2 military discount with valid ID, according to Glittering Lights’ website.
A Living Nativity featuring members from local churches and other groups will also be on display on select days.
ANYDAY tickets, which will allow you to visit any day from Nov 10 through Jan. 8, are $39. For more details on extended wait dates, season tickets and weekday value tickets, visit glitteringlightslasvegas.com.
The Rock Rink at Downtown Summerlin
Dates: Nov. 11 to Jan. 16 . Closed Christmas Day.
Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays.
Address: 1825 Festival Plaza Drive.
Every year, Downtown Summerlin transforms its 8,000-square-foot lawn into a winter skating wonderland for all ages.
Skate rentals start at $16, and rides on the holiday train which circles the rink and 40-foot holiday tree are $5 per person. Time on the rink is limited to 75 minutes, according to Summerlin’s website.
For tickets, visit summerlin.com/events/the-rock-rink.
Enchant at Resorts World
Dates: Nov. 19 through Jan. 1
Hours: For the most up-to-date list of daily hours, visit enchantchristmas.com/las-vegas-nv-resorts-world-guest-information. Hours change weekly.
Address: 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
What if you could go through the world’s largest Christmas light maze, ice skate, shop, watch live performances and meet Santa all in one location? At Enchant on the Strip, you can.
Visitors can also enjoy s’mores, homemade donuts and more at The Village, Enchant’s shopping center.
Adults can also enjoy cocktails, mocktails and wine at the Tipsy Tree Lounge, according to Enchant.
Tickets start at $44 for adults and $23 for children.
For more information, visit enchantchristmas.com.
Enchant at Las Vegas Ballpark
Dates: Nov. 25 through Jan. 1
Hours: See enchantchristmas.com/las-vegas-nv-ballpark-guest-information for details.
Address: 1650 South Pavilion Center Drive.
For locals and others interested in avoiding the Strip, but still wanting a grand, magical holiday experience, there’s Enchant at the Las Vegas Ballpark.
Enchant at Las Vegas Ballpark, like the location on the Strip, features a Christmas light maze, ice skating, and a shopping village.
General admission tickets start at $34 for adults and $20 for children, making it a less expensive alternative to the Strip experience.
Immersive Nutcracker at The Shops at Crystals
Dates: Nov. 19 through Dec. 30
Hours: See ticket availability at immersive-nutcracker.com.
Address: Level three at 3720 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
From Lighthouse Immersive, the company behind Immersive Van Gogh, there’s “Immersive Nutcrack: A Winter Miracle,” which retells the story of The Nutcracker with Peter Tchaikovsky’s iconic music.
See a life-sized nutcracker, immersive projections and get photo ops for the entire family.
Basic admission is $34.99 per person, with other family packs available.
Bellagio Conservatory’s Winter Display
Dates: Nov. 19 through Jan. 1
Hours: Open all day, every day.
Address: 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Check out the Bellagio’s 7-foot, 440-pound gingerbread house at the hotel-casino’s holiday showcase. Just remember to keep your hands (and mouths) to yourself!
Chocolate trees fill the scene, along with a sweet scent that fills the space.
Gingerbread cookies, chocolates and other sweets are available at the Bellagio bakery located behind the south flower bed of the display from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Ice Rink at the Cosmopolitan
Dates: Nov. 15 through Jan. 2 .
Hours: Open Friday through Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m., and during the same hours Wednesday through Sunday from Dec. 19 through Jan. 2.
Address: Boulevard Tower, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Level 4.
The 4,200-square foot rink is $30 per person, and $20 for locals, first responders with ID and military Monday through Thursday. The rink is open for skaters of all ages.
WinterFest on Water Street Plaza
Date: Dec. 1 and 2
Hours: Tree lighting at 5 p.m. on Dec. 1, and parade at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2.
Address: 240 S. Water St., Henderson.
Henderson is welcoming in the holiday season with its annual Winterfest parade — back for the first time since 2019.
The tree lighting ceremony features Christmas carolers, photo-ops with the Water Street tree and hot cocoa. Bring the whole family, for free!
For a full list of special events taking place in Henderson throughout the holiday season, visit cityofhenderson.com.
Holiday Cactus Lights at Ethel M Chocolates
Dates: Nov. 4 through Jan. 1
Hours: 5 to 10 p.m.
Address: 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson.
See a variety of cacti decorated with holiday lights for only $1 per person. All proceeds will go toward Help of Southern Nevada and Three Square Food Bank. Photos with Santa and a food truck will also be available.
