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Hot August Nights Announces New Event in Virginia City
Venue Addition Creates Wave of Excitement for Car Enthusiasts. Hot August Nights brings Nevada history to life when the streets of the historic Comstock town of Virginia City fill with a bevy of classic cars Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. In advance of the 29th annual Hot August Nights […]
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Mother’s Day in Nevada
Whether you want to indulge in delicious deserts, dine at beautiful buffets, spend some time in the spa, or even ride the railroad tracks, Nevada has you covered this Mother’s Day. Take a look at some of the special offers across the state for mothers everywhere: Carson City With a rhythmic “choo-choo,” the Virginia and […]
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The Legends of the Game Celebrity Tour 2015
Since 1996, the Legends of the Game Celebrity Tour has created a weekend of golf, entertainment, dining, and gaming fun, plus a whole lot of giving back to the Reno area. May 29-31, the tradition continues with more than 40 sports celebrities taking part in the tournament, set to be held at LakeRidge Golf Course—designed […]
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No. 1 Disc Golf Course in Las Vegas Opens this Memorial Day
Las Vegas’ best disc golf course is nowhere near the city’s neon; it’s in the mountains surrounding the city, just 35 miles to the north at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort (LVSSR). Voted the No.1 disc golf course in Las Vegas, the 5,800-foot course sits among the aspen and bristlecone pines in the beautiful Humboldt-Toiyabe […]
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Las Vegas Celebrates Elvis
Priscilla Presley to Join Opening Weekend Events Celebrating Graceland’s First Permanent Elvis Exhibition Outside of Graceland at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Elvis Presley’s Graceland will celebrate the April 23rd grand opening of its new permanent exhibition, theater showroom, and wedding chapel in Las Vegas at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino with star-studded, red […]
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International Camel & Ostrich Races Returns to Virginia City
Races take place at the new Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds. Historic Virginia City’s biggest annual event of the year is all new for 2015. Having outgrown its current venue, the 56th annual International Camel and Ostrich Races, presented by Dolan Auto Group, is moving to the new Virginia City Arena & Fairgrounds in Virginia […]
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First Parklet To Open in Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas will welcome the city’s first parklet, a small public area that allows passersby to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the city around them. Replacing a single parking space, the parklet will be installed on Friday, April 17, followed by an unveiling ceremony on Tuesday, April 21. Located at the corner of […]
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Meet Jackson the Burro
On Saturday, April 25 at noon, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park guests can meet Jackson the wild burro. Jackson was born in Red Rock Canyon, just a few miles south of Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Jackson was adopted in 2012 and now works to improve public awareness about his relatives and other wild creatures here in Nevada. If […]
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Henderson Gears Up for Spring Events
Crazy Spokes Saturday, April 11 Registration: 9-9:45 a.m. Fair: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 25-Mile Bike Ride: 10 a.m. 6-Mile Family Fun Ride: 10:30 a.m. Location: Mission Hills Park Address: 551 E. Mission Dr. Henderson, NV 89002 Phone: 702-267-2171 Let’s get crazy for a celebration of one of the world’s greatest inventions – the bicycle! Dress to impress in your most colorful […]
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Nevada State Museum Presents Nevada Wildflowers
On April 11, spend your Saturday at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City studying and learning about the local wildflowers. Take part in many different activities designed to help you better identify some of the wildlife we see everyday around town and on the hiking trails: dissect specimens, sketch plants, press flowers, collect maps and guides for […]
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All Aboard this Mother’s Day 2015
With a rhythmic “choo-choo,” the Virginia and Truckee Railroad will come alive this Mother’s Day weekend (May 9-10) as the vintage diesel engines offers a chance to take a trip back to the Wild West. Anyone can take mom to brunch, but there are extra points for style. These special edition train rides from Nevada’s capital, Carson […]
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Golf Fest Tees Off in Las Vegas
On Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, Golf Fest comes to Las Vegas at The TaylorMade Golf Experience. Golf trick-shot artist Craig Hocknull will be performing his remarkable Outback Golf Show at 3 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday, as well as a golf hypnosis seminar featuring award winning sports hypnotist Elliot Roe at 1 […]
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Camp Broadway comes to Las Vegas Summer 2015
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts brings Camp Broadway to Las Vegas for its fourth year with two signature programs: Classic Camp for students ages 10-17 and Shining Stars Camp for students aged 6-9. Classic Camp features five days of musical theater programming from June 15-19. Shining Stars Camp features five half days—choice of morning or afternoon sessions—of musical theatre creative […]
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Nevada Northern Railway Opens for 2015 Season
The Nevada Northern Railway provides a bona fide window into the old West, and it opens for the season on April 11. Rides on the authentic steam and diesel trains are scheduled every weekend through the fall, and daily during the summer. The April 11 kickoff also includes lodging options, where guests can stay the night either in the historic caboose or […]
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Six Baby Lions Born at The Lion Habitat Ranch
The Lion Habitat Ranch in Henderson is home to more than 40 lions, birds, and the first baby giraffe in Nevada. However, on April 1, the reserve welcomed six new cuddly residents. In an incredibly rare event, six baby lion cubs were born to mom, Pebbels. The Lion Habitat Ranch has been a part of […]
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Reno Jazz Festival and more at the University of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts presents its biggest month of the year with more than 25 events on the calendar—enough to go to a different event almost every single day. A few of the month’s highlights include a performance by the 2015 School of the Arts Visiting Artist in Residence, […]