One weekend. Four communities.

City Hall ballot drop-off stays open through the weekend

Las Vegas City Hall (495 S. Main St.) is a ballot drop-off location Friday–Sunday, Oct. 30–Nov. 1, 8 AM–5 PM. Important: it is NOT an in-person early-voting polling site on those three days. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Nevada Day Celebration at Springs Preserve

▣ Friday, Oct. 30 • 9 AM–4 PM

⌖ Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

Nevada residents get FREE general admission with valid ID. Explore state history, the Nevada State Museum and desert trails; no reservation required. Expect screening and crowds—arrive early.

Dinoween: Monsters & Mischief

▣ Friday, Oct. 30 • 10 AM–3 PM

⌖ Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

Victorian oddities, creepy creatures, real science behind monster myths and family Halloween activities. Included with admission; kids ages 0–11 in costume enter free.

Halloween Safe Night at Doolittle

▣ Saturday, Oct. 31 • 5–8:30 PM

⌖ Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St.

FREE city-sponsored trunk-or-treating, games, bounce-and-climb activities and refreshments while supplies last. A solid neighborhood Halloween stop.

Skeleton Scavenger Hunt

▣ Saturday, Oct. 31 • 9 AM–4 PM

⌖ Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

Help Mr. Bones find his missing pieces around the exhibits. All-ages anatomy scavenger hunt, included with museum admission or membership.

Día de los Muertos Storytime & Craft

▣ Sunday, Nov. 1 • 10:30–11:30 AM (PST)

⌖ Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

A gentle, kid-friendly introduction to remembering loved ones, followed by a take-home craft. Best for children 6 and under; included with admission, limited supplies.

Cowabunga Bay will not reopen for summer 2027

The Henderson waterpark has announced its permanent closure after 12 summers. Cowabunga Canyon in Summerlin remains in operation for 2027; existing 2027 passes will be honored there, and the operator has posted refund guidance for affected customers.

Haunted at the Ranch

▣ Friday–Saturday, Oct. 30–31 • 6:30–9:30 PM each night

⌖ Whitney Ranch Indoor Pool, 1575 C Galleria Dr.

A haunted house with a gentler kid-friendly version, plus lawn games, bounce houses, open swim, treats and a movie. Registration is recommended; preregister to save.

Boo at the Zoo

▣ Friday–Sunday, Oct. 30–Nov. 1 • 11 AM–3 PM (last entry 2 PM)

⌖ Lion Habitat Ranch, 382 Bruner Ave.

Watch animal Halloween enrichment, join scavenger hunts and costume fun, and add a photo to the Día de los Muertos ofrenda. General admission applies; kids 4 and under free.

Monster Mash on Main Street

▣ Saturday, Oct. 31 • 4–7 PM

⌖ The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Dr.

FREE trick-or-treating at participating shops, music, Halloween characters and children’s costume contests. The Splash Pad hosts age-group contests beginning at 5:15 PM.

Zombie Archery Shoot

▣ Saturday, Oct. 31 • 1:30–2:30 PM

⌖ Whitney Mesa Archery Range, 1990 Patrick Ln.

Help the range master take aim at the undead. All skill levels welcome and equipment provided; registration required—check for remaining spots.

Vegas Pumpkin Patch: Halloween Finale

▣ Friday–Saturday, Oct. 30–31 • Fri 4–11 PM; Sat normally 2–11 PM (holiday hours may change)

⌖ Cowabunga Bay parking lot, 900 Galleria Dr.

Last weekend for pumpkins, rides, games and a FREE hay maze. Halloween-night trick-or-treating and a free party are advertised; rides, food and games cost extra. Review the posted security and minor-accompaniment rules.

Craig Ranch Halloween traffic heads-up

The city’s FREE Trunk or Treat (Saturday 6–9 PM) overlaps with ticketed VIVA Taco Fest and the park’s pumpkin patch. These are separate activities at Craig Ranch; allow extra time for parking and check each event’s admission rules.

VIVA Taco Fest

▣ Friday, Oct. 30–Sunday, Nov. 1 • Fri 5–10 PM; Sat noon–10 PM; Sun noon–8 PM

⌖ Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Rd.

Three days of tacos, live music, Lucha Libre, fútbol, Día de los Muertos altars and family culture. Festival admission is $15 for one day; children 43 inches and under are free.

City of North Las Vegas Trunk or Treat

▣ Saturday, Oct. 31 • 6–9 PM

⌖ Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Rd.

FREE entry and no registration required for the city’s Halloween candy stop, with costumes, carnival rides and a car show advertised. It overlaps other events in the park; verify separate ticket requirements.

360 Carshow Weekend at VIVA

▣ Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 31–Nov. 1 • noon–6 PM daily

⌖ Inside VIVA Taco Fest, Craig Ranch Regional Park

Saturday showcases cars of every style; Sunday spotlights lowriders and cultural displays. Spectators need VIVA festival admission; the organizer lists separate registration for display vehicles.

VIVA Los Muertos 5K Glow Run

▣ Sunday, Nov. 1 • organizer’s event page lists 5 PM (PST)

⌖ Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Rd.

Run or walk a glowing Día de los Muertos-themed 5K. The organizer lists $55 registration including race perks and VIVA admission for the runner and one guest. Note: a separate festival FAQ lists 4 PM; confirm start time with organizer.

Craig Ranch Pumpkin Patch: Final Nights

▣ Friday–Saturday, Oct. 30–31 • park calendar lists through Sat 9 PM

⌖ Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Rd.

One last chance for the seasonal pumpkin patch before it closes on Halloween. This shares the park with other events; check onsite hours, costs and parking arrangements.

Nevada Day closures—but Friday early voting continues

Nye County offices and the animal shelter close Friday, Oct. 30 (the shelter reopens Saturday), but early voting continues at Bob Ruud Community Center 10 AM–6 PM Friday. The county commission meeting moves to Wednesday, Nov. 4.

13th Annual Halloween Spooktacular

▣ Saturday, Oct. 31 • 4–7 PM

⌖ Petrack Park, Field A, 150 N. Highway 160

The town’s FREE community trick-or-treat celebration is an easy family stop. Bring costumes and candy bags; details are posted on the official town calendar.

Veterans Community Care & Resource Day

▣ Saturday, Oct. 31 • 9 AM–1 PM

⌖ 270 N. Highway 160, next to the community pool

A FREE daytime resource event for veterans and their families, listed by the Pahrump Valley Chamber. Call 775-537-5051 for details before heading out.

Halloween at Lakeview

▣ Saturday, Oct. 31 • 5–8 PM

⌖ Lakeview Golf Course, 1471 E. Mount Charleston Dr.

A family-friendly trunk-or-treat at the golf course. The town’s tourism calendar confirms the location and time; check with the host for any last-minute changes.

Open Mic Fun at the Elks Lodge

▣ Sunday, Nov. 1 • 11 AM–3 PM (PST)

⌖ Pahrump Elks Lodge, 2220 E. Basin Ave.

A community open mic for a different kind of Sunday entertainment. The Chamber lists the time and lodge; call ahead for participation and entry details.

Relaxing Sound Bath in the Park

▣ Sunday, Nov. 1 • 2–3 PM (PST)

⌖ Walt Williams Drive, Pahrump

Swap the Halloween rush for crystal singing bowls and a relaxing outdoor sound-bath session. Ticketing and exact meeting-point details are available from the organizer link.