Are you ready to get in the holiday spirit?
Living in the Henderson community, there’s something festive to do literally every day.
Make the most out of this December in Las Vegas by having the ultimate, sugar plum dancing, gingerbread iced, red and green all over holiday season:
Dec. 1
Participate in The Las Vegas Great Santa Run— registration includes a full Santa suit and a medal.
Dec. 2
Enjoy the Whiskey Toasted Almond cocktail at Andiron Steakhouse in the Downtown Summerlin Mall.
Dec. 3
Walk through the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village.
Dec. 4
Give to Ellis Elementary’s efforts to purchase 403 new pairs of shoes for Kit Carson Elementary’s at-risk students. Drop off a $20 check — written to “Ellis Elementary” — at the Solista Community Center by Dec. 7.
Dec. 5
Drive to the House on Robindale to watch the free music and light show.
Dec. 6
See some snow and take a photo with Santa at Town Square.
Dec. 7
Attend the WinterFest North Pole Adventures: Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Dec. 8
Go to the Holiday Village at Inspirada farmers’ market, which includes a Resident Craft Market in the morning. Afterward, spend your afternoon at the WinterFest North Pole Adventures.
Dec. 9
Visit the Cowboy Christmas event.
Dec. 10
Get one of the seasonal cupcakes — chocolate peppermint or gingerbread cupcake— at the Sprinkles ATM.
Dec. 11
Enjoy the Holiday Dinner Show at Tournament of Kings.
Dec. 12
Sip on a Jolly Bean Café winter special drink: order either a Cinnalatte or Peppermint Latte/Mocha.
Dec. 13
Learn from the experts on how to make and pair cocktails with cookies at Wynn’s Cocktails & Cookies class.
Dec. 14
Buy a ticket to the Mariachi Sol De Mexico de Jose Hernandez: Merry-ACHI Christmas or attend Henderson’s Candy Cane Festival with a little one.
Dec. 15
Pick from the City of Henderson multiple festive options: participate in second annual Reindeer Dash 5K Run, have breakfast with Santa and his elves at the Whitney Wonderland, or visit the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve for a Bird Mobile Tour with Santa.
Dec. 16
Gather a car full of friends and family and head to the drive-through light display, Glittering Lights.
Dec. 17
Walk the Holiday Cactus Garden, get a photo with Santa, and nibble on something sweet at the Ethel M Holiday Chocolate Factory.
Dec. 18
Skate at the outdoor ice rink at the Cosmopolitan.
Dec. 19
Attend a holiday parade at Downtown Summerlin.
Dec. 20
Get the hot chocolate at JinJu Chocolates— it may be the best in Vegas.
Dec. 21
Listen to the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Choir perform Christmas carols in traditional Dickensian garb.
Dec. 22
Watch a Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” under the stars for free.
Dec. 23
Ride the Santa Train.
Dec. 24
Watch the Bellagio fountains dance to holiday music.
Dec. 25
Stay in. Watch and holiday movie and relax at your Inspirada home with friends and family.
Dec. 26
Order the Mint Latte at Illumilatte Brew Society.
Dec. 27
Sip on on the Written in the Leaves cocktail —ginger, green tea, yuzu-infused baijiu, lemon, sake, soju, and hot water — at the Velveteen Rabbit.
Dec. 28
Attend the Water Street District’s Last Friday event.
Dec. 29
View the winter exhibit at the Bellagio Conservatory Botanical Garden.
Dec. 30
Walk the neighborhood to find the house with your favorite Christmas lights.
Dec. 31
Celebrate New Years! Kids can enjoy the New Year’s Eve Lock-In and grown-ups can ring in the New Year at Cosmopolitan’s rooftop party.
Our Henderson community is brimming with fun ways to ring in the holidays and New Year. Make this season special by taking the time to experience moments only available this time of year. Bookmark our events calendar to stay updated on happenings all year.