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July in Las Vegas is hot and families are seeking out activities that are inexpensive and a reprieve from the heat of the summer. We hope the following will provide your family with fun in the Las Vegas sun while being easy on your pocketbook.
EXPLORE TREES INSIDE AND OUT
The Springs Reserve located at 333 S. Valley View, Las Vegas, NV has a brand new exhibit offered throughout the entire summer until September 5. The exhibit provides a fun way for children and families to learn about trees and their connection to our environment. Kids can jump into a giant bird's nest, soar over treetops, climb inside a larger-than-life tree and even dress up as their favorite woodland character. The exhibit is open daily 10 am to 6 pm. Adults are $9.95, Seniors 65+ are $8.95, Children 5-17 are $4.94 and children under 5 are free. Visit their website at www.springspreserve.com
LIONS, MONKEYS, AND LOTS, LOTS MORE
Children and their parents will be thrilled to visit the only zoo in Las Vegas. Located at 1775 N. Rancho Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park provides visitors with an assortment of animals in see in their natural habitats. Spend the day enjoying exotic birds, apes, chimpanzees, reptiles and many endangered wild cats. The Zoo is opened daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Adults are $9, Children 2 to 12 and Seniors are $7, and children under 2 are free. Their website at www.lasvegaszoo.com offers a printable coupon for $2 off a child's admission.
MMMMM CHOCOLATE
Enjoy the free tour of The Ethel M. Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Garden located at 2 Cactus Drive, Henderson, NV. The factory is open daily 8:30 am to 4:30 pm offering a tour through their see-through chocolate factory. The entire family can see how chocolate candy and chocolate bars are made. Free chocolates for everyone at the end of the tour while escaping from the heat in their Chocolate Lounge. And should you decide to purchase chocolates, don't worry, they won't melt. The factory provides miniature cooler packs keeping your goodies cool. Before you leave, stroll through the three acres of the Botanical Cactus Garden filled with more than 300 different kinds of plants. For additional information, visit their website at www.ethelm.com.
MUSEUM FUN AND EDUCATION
Experience the excitement of a simulated atomic test at the Atomic Testing Museum located at 755 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV. Children and their parents will be amazed at the history of nuclear testing at our very own Nevada Test Site. The museum's exhibits provide information about the historical figures involved in atomic testing and how our state played a role.
The hours of operation are 9 am to 5 pm daily. Adults 18 and 64 are $12; seniors, Military, and Children 7 to 17 are $9, Children 6 and under are free. The museum's website for more information is www.atomictestingmuseum.org.
RACING - BIKES AND HORSES
South Point Hotel Arena and Equestrian Center is offering free events for the entire family in July. The National Barrel Horse Races are being held July 7 - 10. The BMX 2011 National Races are being held July 15 -17. The South Point Hotel Arena is located at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV. These events are guaranteed to provide an exciting time for your family. Please visit their website at www.southpointeventscenter.com for up to date event times.
MAGIC AND MIME
Leland Faulkner's "World of Wonder" will be presented for all ages to enjoy at the Charleston Heights Art Center located at 800 S. Brush Street, Las Vegas, NV. The event takes place on July 6 from 10:30 am to 2 pm. This actor's imagination will take the entire family for a journey around the world while being charmed with the mime's skill and the conjuror's craft. Tickets are $3 for individuals and $10 for a family four pack. For more information visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov.
AARON NIGEL SMITH OF "BETWEEN THE LIONS"
The Children's Downtown Series at the Historic Fifth Street School located at 401 S. 5th Street, Las Vegas, NV proudly presents the fun of the award-winning artist Aaron Nigel Smith. The performance is being held on July 14 from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Aaron is touring with PBS Kids "Between the Lions" show and the National Education Association's "Read across America". Ticket prices are $3 for individuals and $10 for a family four pack. For additional information regarding the performance visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov and for additional information regarding the artist visit www.aaronnigelsmith.com.
GNOMEO AND JULIET
The Jewel Box Theater inside the Clark County Library located at 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV is presenting the family movie "Gnomeo and Juliet". This timeless story features the music of Sir Elton John and takes your entire family into the secret world of garden gnomes. Be tickled pink by the flamboyant flamingoes and thrilled at the lawnmower races. The movie is being shown on July 23 at 2 pm and admission is free. Visit the library's website at www.clarkcountylibrary.gov.
DIVE IN MOVIE NIGHT
The Pavilion Center Pool at 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV presents "Dive in Movie Night" on July 8 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Admission is $3 per person. Take a dip in the pool, lounge in a deck chair or float around the pool while watching a movie on a really big screen. Tables and umbrellas will be provided along with a concession area. A family movie will be provided and you can find out more information at www. lasvegasnevada.gov.
DA PLANE! DA PLANE!
For a free and interesting time for the entire family, you really can't beat the runway viewing area at McCarran International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the Nation. Open 24 hours and parking is free. Pack a picnic dinner, wait till the sun goes down, bring some lawn chairs or sit in your car while watching various airplanes take off and land. Tune your FM radio to 101.1 and you can listen to the conversations between the pilots and the air traffic control tower. The area is located on Sunset Road, about 1/5 mile West of Eastern Avenue.
The North Las Vegas Airport has an open-air deck where small planes, helicopters and blimps take off and land. You can listen to the tower communicate with the pilots as they take off and land through the speaker outside. All is totally free, including parking. Walk around the lobby of the airport where pictures tell the history of this airport since it was built in 1941. There is also a landscaped picnic area to enjoy the view outside. The airport is located at 2730 Airport Drive, North Las Vegas, NV off Rancho Drive, 1 mile north of the Fiesta Casino.
SKATE! SKATE! SKATE!
Stay cool and have fun at either one of the two indoor Crystal Palace Skating Rinks located at 4680 Boulder Highway or 3901 N. Rancho, Las Vegas, NV. They are offering a Summer Skating Pass for $15 for six skating sessions through August 31. Skating times are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday hours are 2 pm to 5 pm. The entire family will have a blast while getting fun exercise.
Just a reminder that Las Vegas in is the desert, and we can become dehydrated easily, especially children. Bring lots of water and go have loads of summertime fun!
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