First Friday
October is First Friday's sixth anniversary. Join more than 50 artists, food vendors and musicians at Colorado and Casino Center. Hours are 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., make sure you check the map to see where you need to go.
October 8
Mad Hatter Day Family Workshop
Centennial Hills Community Center is hosting a fun family activity from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Make hats of all styles from household items and craft supplies followed by a tea party with juice and cookies. $5 per family; call 229-6729 for more information.
October 10
Free Movie in the Field
Lied Community School at 5340 Tropical Parkway is presenting a recently released family film under the stars at 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be available for sale, call ahead for movie title: 229-5072.
October 11
Lunch With Witch Wanda
Enjoy a Halloween lunch with Witch Wanda, complete with pictures, Halloween sandwiches, games, pumpkin painting and witches brew. Fee is $12 and only a parent and paid child may attend. Ages 3-8, register by October 4 by calling 229-1607. Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N Cimarron Road.
October 15
B-O-O Bag Workshop
Bring a solid-color pillowcase and create your own custom Halloween bag! Tickets are $5 each, refreshments provided. Robison Community Center, 4794 Harris Ave, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 16
Las Vegas Youth Orchestra Opening Concert
The Las Vegas youth orchestra ensemble will be performing their first concert of the season starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, 720 Twin Lakes Drive. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for students, seniors and disabled.
October 17
Spooky Cookie Fun Workshop
Create your own fun, tasty cookies at the Cimarron Rose Community Center from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 each and advance registration is required by calling 229-1607.
October 17
Monster Mania Carnival
Carnival games, prizes and more will be available for the whole family at Becky Community School (9110 Hillpointe Rd) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All ages welcome, tickets are $5.
October 18
Creepy Critter Pumpkin Carving
Cimarron Rose Community Center (5591 N Cimarron Road) is hosting a Halloween party, complete with costume contest and an annual pumpkin carving party. Tickets are $20 per family and include one large pumpkin. The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. Call 229-1607 for more info.
October 19
Ballroom Dance Championships
Just like Dancing With The Stars! See a Super Star Professional Rhythm Exhibition with US National Professional Rhythm Finalists Decho Kraev and Bree Watson. Tickets are $40 and the event takes place at Green Valley Ranch from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Open to all ages. Call 256-3830 for more information.
October 23
First Friday Sensational 6th Year Anniversary Fundraiser
Join the organizers and artists of First Friday, Las Vegas's premiere arts event, to help raise money to benefit First Friday. From 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., you can participate in a Silent Art and Entertainment Auction and a live auction while listening to live music with some appetizers and drinks. Event tickets are $60 online, $75 at the door.
October 24
Howling Halloween Carnival
A haunted house, carnival games with candy prizes, an eating contest, a pumpkin patch, performers, and treat vendors are among the spooky-fun offerings at Mirabelli's Halloween event! Open from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue. Wristbands are $5 each, all ages are welcome. Call 229-6359 for further info.
October 28
The Great Pumpkin Patch
Johnson Community School (340 Villa Monterey) is presenting a pumpkin carving workshop complete with prizes for the scariest, cutest and coolest pumpkins. Each family will be provided one pumpkin. Tickets are $15 per family and all ages are welcome. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m.
October 29
Free Haunted Halloween Carnival
The Doolittle Community Center at 1950 North J Street are hosting a free Halloween carnival from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Includes a haunted house, carnival games, and lots of fun!
October 30
Trunk or Treat
A small carnival and a safe night of trick or treating are provided courtesy of Gibson Community School at 3990 W Washington Ave. Tickets are $3 per person and the event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
October 30
Free Haunted Halloween Carnival
Dress in costumes and enjoy free games, contests, prizes and trick or treating at the Stupak Community Center at 300 W Boston Ave. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., all ages welcome.
October 30
Halloween Carnival
Robison Community School at 4794 Harris Ave is hosting a carnival with games, costumes, prizes and refreshments. Come dressed up and enjoy .25 cent carnival booths. All ages welcome.
October 30
Halloween Haunted House & Carnival
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E Stewart Ave, is hosting a scary haunted house and small carnival games for kids from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All ages welcome, $3 tickets. Call 229-4600 for more information.