Events
UFC 106: TITO ORTIZ VS FORREST GRIFFIN 2 Doors open at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mandalay Bay Events Center, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $100-$1,000 (800-745-3000).
AMA GEICO ENDUROCROSS FINALS Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday at Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., $39-$49 (284-7777).
WAC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Games start at 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday with the championship game at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. General admission tickets are $45, includes all three days (284-7777).
'LUNCH TRAYS FOR HOME DAYS' to benefit Three Square's backpack program, the art auction and fundraising event will feature lunch trays designed by local artists, live entertainment by DJ 88 and Noize and more than 40 Las Vegas artists at 7 p.m. today at the Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. The event is open to the public.
BREWFEST featuring beer selections from more than 20 different breweries, food and live music by Cornerstone, 5-9 p.m. today at Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $20 general admission, $15 for military, police, firefighters and paramedics with I.D. Proceeds benefit the Southern Nevada Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (822-6920).
VINO DI LAGO featuring wine tasting to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association 2-5 p.m. Saturday at MonteLago Village, 15 Costa di Lago, Henderson, $20 (564-4766).
WARD 5 HARVEST FESTIVAL featuring sack races, face painting, cake walk, a DJ, live entertainment and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave., free.
LAS VEGAS IMPROVISATION PLAYERS will perform their improv comedy show at 7 p.m. Saturday at Grace Valley Church, 1370 E. Robindale Ave., Henderson. Tickets are $10 at the door, doors open at 6:40 p.m. The group is not affiliated with the Grace Valley Church (263-4363).
FITNESS AMERICA FINALS featuring the following final events on Saturday: Ms. Bikini America at 10 a.m., Model America at 1 p.m., Figure America at 5 p.m. and Musclemania America & World at 6 p.m. at Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. The Fitness America Pageant will be at 7 p.m. today. An all day pass is $40 and 2-day pass is $50 (888-770-9000).
ARTBEAT featuring live music by Whitney Duncan, art displays and a children's craft area at 7 p.m. today in the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St., free (267-2171).
LAS VEGAS FARMERS MARKET Hours are 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Gardens Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive; Wednesdays at Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.; and Fridays at Downtown's Fremont East Entertainment District, between Las Vegas Boulevard and Sixth Street (562-2676).
HENDERSON FARMERS MARKET Hours are 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. (579-9661).
HOLIDAY EVENTS
HOLIDAY EVENTS AT TOWN SQUARE Snow in the Square featuring snowflakes and holiday music will be featured through Dec. 23 in the park at Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Hours are 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 7 and 8 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Photos with Santa Claus will be available through Dec. 23. Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. Pet photos will be available for dogs and cats only 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays. The Holiday Nights & Lights community concert series featuring local choirs and music groups from Las Vegas area schools and community organizations will be at 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 23 (www.townsquarelasvegas.com).
GIFT OF LIGHTS the attraction hours are 5-10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and holidays and 5-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays at Sunset Park located at Eastern Avenue and Sunset Road. Admission is $15 per vehicle Fridays through Sundays and holidays, and $13 per vehicle Mondays through Thursdays. A $2 discount will be given to those who donate gently used items to Goodwill of Southern Nevada (455-8200 or www.giftoflights.com).
MAGICAL FOREST featuring the Forest Express passenger trains, a carousel, the Alpine Slide, Santa's Speedway, decorated trees, a gingerbread house, live entertainment, photos with Santa and more, Saturday through Jan. 2 at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Hours are 5:30-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $9.50 for adults and $7.50 for ages 3-11, children younger than 3 are free (225-9627 or www.magicalforest.org).
HOLIDAY SHOW AT SAM'S TOWN the Mystic Falls Park will feature a winter wonderland show with a 30-foot Christmas tree, more than 50 lit trees, three polar bear scenes, holiday music and snow at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. daily Thursday through Jan. 2 at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, free (456-7777).
ICE SKATING RINK the rink is located on the Floating Stage at MonteLago Village, 15 Costa di Lago, Henderson. Hours are noon-9 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays and 3-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children 12 and younger (564-4766).
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY featuring strolling carolers will be presented at 6 p.m. Saturday at MonteLago Village, 15 Costa di Lago, Henderson. The tree lighting ceremony will be preceded by a holiday fireworks show at 5 p.m. Strolling carolers and photos with Santa Claus will be available 2-5 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 19 (564-4766).
ETHEL M'S CHOCOLATE WONDERLAND Hours are 5-10 p.m. daily at Botanical Cactus Garden, 2 Cactus Garden Way, Henderson. Santa Claus will be at the attraction 5-9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through Dec. 20 and Dec. 21-23. Local choirs will perform 5-9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through Dec. 20. Admission is free (435-2655).
SANTA CLAUS AT GALLERIA AT SUNSET Santa Claus will be available for photo opportunities through Dec. 24 during mall hours at the lower level Center Court at Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson (434-0202).
SANTA CLAUS AT EXCALIBUR Santa Claus will be available for photos opportunities 4-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and 4 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 13 and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily Dec. 14-24 in the main lobby at Excalibur, Las Vegas Blvd. South, $25-$80 for photo packages (597-7777).
BLUE DIAMOND BIKE OUTPOST Blue Diamond Bike Outpost, 16 Cottonwood Drive, Blue Diamond; 875-4820. Offers discounted rates on mountain and road bike rentals, as well as guided rides on weekends.
LAS VEGAS VALLEY BICYCLE CLUB INC. 897-7800. Hosts rides on a weekly basis. Helmets are required on all rides.
NELLIS BMX Nellis Meadows Park, 4949 E. Cheyenne Ave.; 453-1663; www.nellisbmx.com. Has BMX racing for all ages every Saturday. Registration takes place noon-1:30 p.m., racing to follow.
RED ROCK HIKING Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, about 15 miles west of Las Vegas off Charleston Boulevard; 515-5350. Has a variety of hikes. Reservations are required for all programs.
