fun events this weekend
below are some events to enjoy this weekend. as a reminder, we are typing in all lowercase to support the vegas golden knights #nocaps
friday, june 1
$5 fridays at tule springs
june 1 — july 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
floyd lamb at tule springs, 9200 tule springs rd
cost: $5 entry fee
bring the family down to enjoy $5 horse back rides with horses4heroes, $5–1 gallon plants from nv division of forestry’s las vegas state tree nursery, self-guided tours of the historic foreman’s ranch house, free arts & crafts, games, and activities on the back porch of the foreman’s ranch house (while supplies last.)
bead renaissance show
june 1–3, 10 am. to 6 p.m.
grand ballroom — palace station, 2411 west sahara ave
cost: admission is free
you can explore beads from all over the world, featuring seed beads, gemstones, vintage, handmade and much more.
hamilton: an american musical
may 29 — june 24, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
the smith center, 361 symphony park ave
cost: tickets available online or hamilton app
download the hamilton app on your smartphone, select las vegas and enter the lottery for the chance to purchase tickets to the show for $10. more information available on the hamilton app .
first friday
friday, june 1, at 6:00 p.m.
downtown las vegas, 1025 1st st
cost: admission is free
experience las vegas local art, culture, food, music and community on the first friday of every month.
saturday, june 2
yoga in the park (ages 18–99)
saturday, june 2, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
cost: $10/person; $6 park entrance fee is separate
floyd lamb park at tule springs foreman’s house, 9200 tule springs rd
yoga class designed to promote breathing and flexibility in an outdoor environment that is conducive to our active community. please bring your own equipment.
planting with ms. plant
first and third saturday, june 2 and 16, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
cost: $10 for the month (two classes) per person; $6 park entrance fee is separate
floyd lamb park at tule springs, 9200 tule springs rd
an instructor-led workshop with monthly themes where you learn basic planting/gardening skills. june theme: growing fruits at home. call 702.229.8100 for more information.
las vegas farmers market
saturday, june 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
floyd lamb park at tule springs, 9200 tule springs rd
cost: free and open to the public
call 702.229.8100 fore more information.
ward 4 summer splash 2018
saturday, june 2, noon to 2 p.m.
durango hills community center ymca pool, 3521 n. durango dr
free swimming, dj and games. free refreshments and prizes provided while supplies last. call 702.229.2524 for more information.
shark feeding
saturday, june 2 at 2 p.m.
las vegas natural history museum, 900 n. las vegas blvd
cost: program is free with museum admission
join the museum’s aquarists feed the sharks and stingrays in the marine life gallery shark tank. call 702.384.3466 for more information.
vegas golden knights vs. washington capitals game 3 watch party
saturday, june 2 at 3:30 p.m.
downtown las vegas events center, 200 s. 3rd st
cost: free and open to the public (first come, first served)
bring the family to the downtown watch zone and watch the golden knights skate towards victory on a 72-foot hd video wall. food and beverage will be available for purchase. doors open at 3:30 p.m. and puck drop is at 5 p.m.
desserts in the desert
saturday, june 2, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
cost: $10/desserts only; $25/desserts+cocktails
clark county downtown amphitheater, 500 s. grand central pkwy
enjoy a myriad of desserts and select cocktails while listening to live jazz performances. 20% of the event’s profits go to local charities. more information available online.
movie in the park — see the movie “wonder” (movie starts at dusk)
saturday, june 2 at 7:30 p.m.
cost: free and open to the public
bruce trent park, 8851 vegas dr
bring the family and join councilman steve seroka to enjoy the movie “wonder” under the stars, as well as free popcorn and water while supplies last. food trucks will offer refreshments for sale. lawn seating; bring low chairs and blankets to be more comfortable. call 702.229.2144 for more information.
las vegas lights fc vs. colorado springs switchbacks fc
saturday, june 2 at 8 p.m.
cashman field, 850 n. las vegas blvd
cost: tickets available online
bring the family to the zappos tailgate party at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy food, drinks, llamas, music and activites for all before every match. parking lots open at 5 p.m.
sunday, june 3
crack a jumbo geode
daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
springs preserve, 333 s. valley view blvd
cost: $4 members, $5 non-members with paid general admission
crack open a geode to discover what’s inside.
weekend feature film
sunday, june 3, 3 p.m.
origen museum — springs preserve, 333 s. valley view blvd
cost: free more members or with paid general admission
view natural born hustlers: staying alive — see how animals lie, cheat and steal from one another to survive through the use of illusions and devious tricks.
