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City of Las Vegas Halloween & Harvest Happenings 2008
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It’s time to plan October Halloween and harvest fun, and the City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services offers many special events and activities for children and adults. These activities are just a sampling of the many programs available throughout the year. For a full list of classes and activities available, call any of the facilities below or our main office at (702) 229-6297.
(All activities are subject to change. Please call to confirm before attending.
Most centers are closed Oct. 31. Call centers near you for complete list of classes and activities.
Most activities require advance registration. Senior activities require $2 annual membership to
City of Las Vegas Senior Citizen Programs.)
Lunch with Witch Wanda (ages 3-8)
Saturday, October 11, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration closes October 4.
Fee: $12
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Enjoy Halloween-shaped sandwiches and witches’ brew, play games, paint a pumpkin and have your photo taken with Witch Wanda. Only parent and paid child may attend.
B-O-O Bag Workshop (ages 4-10)
Wednesday, October 15, 4 to 5 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Ave., (702) 229-2542.
Bring a solid color pillowcase to make a Halloween bag. Enjoy goodies, too.
Free Family Movie in the Park (all ages)
Thursday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. pre-movie activities; 7 p.m. “Monster House” movie.
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Bring a picnic, blanket or lawn chairs to watch a movie under the stars. Refreshments for sale.
Spooky Cookie Fun Workshop (ages 3-5)
Friday, October 17, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $8
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Monster Mania Carnival (all ages)
Friday, October 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $5
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
Play carnival games, win prizes and more. All ages welcome!
Creepy Critter Pumpkin Carving (all ages)
Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $20 per family; includes one large pumpkin, carving supplies, cookies and punch.
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Dress for a costume contest and join the annual pumpkin-carving party.
Haunted Bone Yard Tour (ages 50+)
Tuesday, October 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $2 transportation fee, $3 entrance fee, plus lunch cost.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
We’ll search the valley for all the haunted spots, then conclude the spooky adventure by walking through the Neon Museum’s historic marquee signs.
Hoedown & Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, October 22, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $4, includes lunch of BBQ pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw and cobbler.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy lunch, chili cook-off, dancing, country-western entertainment and plenty of fun.
Free Chili Cook-off (ages 50+)
Wednesday, October 22, 11 a.m. to noon. Advance registration required.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Prizes awarded for best overall, most original and best taste.
Oktoberfest Celebration & Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, October 22, noon. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6601.
Enjoy bratwurst, sauerkraut, hot German potato salad, sweet and sour beans and Black Forest cake.
Little Goblin Gathering (ages 3-12)
Wednesday, October 22, 6 to 7 p.m. Register at least one week in advance.
Fee: $15
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
Wear your favorite costume as you make a craft and play holiday games.
Howling Halloween Carnival (all ages)
Friday, October 24, 4 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $5 per wristband
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359.
Enjoy the haunted house and carnival games with candy prizes, eating contest, pumpkin patch extravaganza, performers and more. Treats available for purchase. Cosponsored with Charleston Heights and Johnson community schools.
Little Pastry Chefs Presents Becker’s Baking Delights (ages 5-15)
Friday, October 24, 5 to 6 p.m. Register at least one week in advance.
Fee: $25
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
Learn to make a delicious no-bake pumpkin mousse.
Free Halloween Spooktacular (ages 2-12)
Friday, October 24, 5 to 7 p.m.
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 229-3686.
Enjoy the spooky haunted house and scary activities with fun, prizes and entertainment for kids.
Boofest Halloween Carnival & Haunted Graveyard (ages 3-12)
Friday, October 24, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $3
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.
Enjoy games, costume contest and fun. Refreshments available for purchase.
Wicky Witches Kids Night Out (ages 3-12)
Friday, October 24, 6 to 9 p.m. Pre-registration required.
Fee: $15
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
Youth make a craft, eat pizza and play games. Must be potty trained.
East Las Vegas Safe HalloweenFest (all ages)
Presented with La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM, Cricket Wireless and El Tiempo
Saturday, October 25, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Free admission.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Dress in costume and bring the family to enjoy the spooky Safe HalloweenFest, with its costume parade with prizes, trick-or-treat booths, carnival games and monster mash dance contests with prizes. Local businesses and organizations support this event.
Chipmunk Halloween (ages 3-10)
Monday, October 27, 6 to 7 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $12
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
Come dressed as a chipmunk and be ready to create a witchy craft, too.
Autumn Harvest Potluck (ages 50+)
Tuesday, October 28, noon to 2 p.m.
Fee: Free with dish to share. Sign up at front desk for the dish you will bring.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
The Great Pumpkin Patch (all ages)
Tuesday, October 28, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $15 per family
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
This pumpkin-carving workshop offers prizes for the scariest, cutest and coolest pumpkins. One pumpkin provided per family.
Murder Mystery Luncheon: The Mystery at Devil’s Gulch (ages 50+)
Wednesday, October 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $4
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Dress for the costume ball and figure out “who dun it.”
Monster Bash (ages 50+)
Wednesday, October 29, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $4
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Dress in costume to celebrate at this spooktacular party.
Harvest Social (age 50+)
Wednesday, October 29, noon to 2 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $2
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy a potato bar, fresh root beer, pumpkin carving and a performance by the Reader Theatre Club.
Little Goblin Party Workshop (ages 3-6)
Wednesday, October 29, 4 to 5 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Ave., (702) 229-2542.
Dress as your favorite character for an hour of fun.
Mirabelli Haunted FUN House (ages 3-6)
Wednesday, October 29, 4 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $3 wristband
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359.
Enjoy a haunted house that’s not scary.
Free Haunted Halloween Carnival (all ages)
Wednesday, October 29, 6 to 8 p.m.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Bring the family and friends to enjoy carnival games, a haunted house and lots of fun.
Harvest Festival Potluck & Bingo (ages 50+)
Thursday, October 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $2
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 North J St., (702) 229-6125.
Bring a dish and a story to share; then be prepared to play bingo!
Haunted Halloween Party & Mixer (ages 50+)
Thursday, October 30, 11 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6601.
Enjoy fun, games, contests and spooky food. Costumes highly recommended.
Halloween Fright Night Celebration & Costume Contest (ages 50+)
Thursday, October 30, 4 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $5
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Enjoy refreshments, cakewalk, games, and costume contest with prizes.
Halloween Carnival & Goblin Gathering (ages 1-10)
Thursday, October 30, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $2
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
Dress in costume to play carnival games and enjoy treats at this spooktacular event.
Trunk or Treat (all ages)
Thursday, October 30, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-5096.
Enjoy a small carnival and a safe night of spooky trunk-or-treating.
Free Haunted Halloween Carnival (all ages)
Thursday, October 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave., (702) 229-2488.
Dress in costume to enjoy games, costume contests, prizes and trick-or-treating.
Halloween Carnival (all ages)
Thursday, October 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fee: 25¢ per carnival booth
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Ave., (702) 229-2542.
Dress in costume to enjoy games, contests, prizes and more. Refreshments available for purchase.
Halloween Haunted House & Carnival (all ages)
Thursday, October 30, 7 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $3
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Ave., (702) 229-4600.
Wear costumes to enjoy a scary haunted house, with small carnival games for the little ones.
Live Big Band Halloween Dance (adults)
Thursday, October 30, 7 p.m.
Tickets: $10 advance; $12 performance day.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Enjoy dancing to the Big Band tunes of Boyd Coulter and the Good Times Band. Costumes are encouraged, though not required. Please join us for a magical evening.