Saturday, August 2
Back to School Fair
Mirabelli Community Center; 6200 Hargrove Avenue; Las VegasMirabelli’s Back to School Fair starts at 10:00a.m. and runs until noon. The fair will help kids and their parents gear up for school with school supplies, identification kits, face painting, and informational booths from various educational organizations and agencies across the Las Vegas valley. Participants should register at least one week in advance. For ages 5-18. Call (702) 229-6359 for more information.
Wednesday, August 6
Rainbow Promenade Summer Movies
Rainbow Promenade Theatre; 2321 North Rainbow Boulevard; Las VegasCatch Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium and Alvin and the Chipmunks starting at 10:00a.m. Admission is free and the concession stands will be open.
Thursday, August 7
Movies al Fresco
Lake Las Vegas Resort; 30 Strada di Villagio; HendersonMonteLago Village Resort at Lake Las Vegas continues their Movies al Fresco series with a screening of Eragon at 8:00p.m. The sci-fi movie is rated PG and stars Jeremy Irons and John Malkovich. Admission is free. This is a weekly event at Lake Lake Vegas with various movies starting at 8:00p.m. every Thursday. Call (702) 564-4766 or 800-564-1603 for more information.
Thursday, August 7
Summer Olympic Craft Series
Summerlin Library; 1771 Inner Circle Dr; Las VegasRoll up your sleeves and learn to make a new craft each week! The Summerlin Library celebrates the 2008 Olympics with a new project every Thursday from 3:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. in the Storyroom. For kids ages 3-11. Call (702) 507-3860 for further info.
Friday, August 8
Penny Carnival
Mirabelli Community Center; 6200 Hargrove Avenue; Las VegasBreak out the change jars for Mirabelli’s annual Penny Carnival! The event runs from 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. and will feature carnival activities costing between a nickel and a quarter. Kids between the ages of 4-18 can compete to win candy and prizes. Admission is free, but don’t forget the change! Call (702) 229-6359 for more information.
Wednesday, August 13
Rainbow Promenade Summer Movies
Rainbow Promenade Theatre; 2321 North Rainbow Boulevard; Las VegasCatch Everyone’s Hero and Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer starting at 10:00a.m. Admission is free and the concession stands will be open.
Thursday, August 14
Movies al Fresco
Lake Las Vegas Resort; 30 Strada di Villagio; HendersonMonteLago Village Resort’s Movies al Fresco will be showing Nim’s Island at 8:00p.m. Admission is free, call (702) 564-4766 or 800-564-1603 for more information.
Friday, August 15
Free Movie in the Park
Becker Community School; 9110 Hillpointe Road; Las VegasCome early and bring a blanket, a picnic dinner and a lawn chair and enjoy Bee Movie at the Becker Community School’s Free Movie in the Park. The movie begins at 8:00p.m. and runs about 90 minutes. Sno cones and popcorn will be available for purchase. Call (702) 229-2482 for more info.
Saturday, August 16
Summer Square Dance
East Las Vegas Community and Senior Center; 250 North Eastern Ave; Las VegasTake advantage of a spacious ballroom and learn to square dance! New and old favorites will be taught between 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m. with light refreshments served afterward. Tickets are $3 each, kids under twelve are free. Call (702) 229-1515 for further information.
Saturday, August 23
2008 Red Bull Vegas Am Jam Skatepark Competition Series
Skatecity Indoor Skatepark; 4915 Steptoe, Suite 600; Las VegasThe 8th round of the Am Jam Skatepark Competition begins at 8:00a.m. and runs until 4:00p.m. Spectators get in for free but if you want to compete it’ll cost you $10. Call (702) 229-2296 for more info.
Thursday, August 28
Movies al Fresco Finale
Lake Las Vegas Resort; 30 Strada di Villagio; HendersonMonteLago Village Resort at Lake Las Vegas finishes up their Movies al Fresco series with a screening of Grease at 8:00p.m. The 1960s classic starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is free. Call (702) 564-4766 or 800-564-1603 for more information.
Saturday, August 30
Annual Labor Day Dance
Charleston Heights Arts Center; 800 South Brush Street; Las VegasBreak out your dancing shoes! Saxophonist Carl Grove will provide the music to dance to at the Annual Labor Day Dance at the Arts Center. The event begins at 7:00p.m. and ends at 10:00p.m., and tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the dance. Call (702) 229-6383 for more information.