Events
FALL ART WALK sponsored by Mark Vranesh Studio, featuring artists from Nevada, California, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado and Utah displaying their artwork including paintings, mixed media, jewelry, fiber, sculpture and glass art, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Trails Village Center, 1970 Village Center Circle. Live entertainment by singer and artist Lena Prima will be noon-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (245-6077).
PBR WORLD FINALS will be presented at 6 p.m. today and Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the Thomas & Mack Center, Tropicana Avenue and Swenson Street, $30-$250 (739-3267 or www.pbrnow.com).
THE GREAT CRAFT FESTIVAL featuring exhibits of jewelry, pottery, leather, woodwork, fiber, glass, sculpture, toys, fine art and weaving, live entertainment and food, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Cashman Center Exhibit Hall, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North (386-7100).
POMEGRANATE FESTIVAL featuring local artists and performing groups, live demonstrations of craft and culinary techniques, the Art Attack children's area with arts and crafts, and more 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Saturday at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 1301 Whipple St., Logandale, free (398-7480).
SPRING MOUNTAIN FREE TRAPPERS RENDEZVOUS featuring living history re-enactments, traders and trappers, gunsmiths, artisans, storytellers, competitions, arts and crafts and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today through Sunday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, about 18 miles west off Charleston Boulevard. A "Blast Breast Cancer" cannon shoot will be at noon Sunday. Admission is a $5 fee per car at park entrance (645-2658 or 875-4141).
AMERICAN VAULTING ASSOCIATION'S REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS featuring equestrian vaulting with more than 100 vaulters from 10 states competing 1-8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road (www.americanvaulting.org).
CAR SHOW featuring street rods, custom cars, muscle cars, raffle drawings, live and silent auction, live entertainment, food and more, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 5375 Cameron St., south of The Orleans, between Hacienda Avenue and Russell Road, free (873-6576). Proceeds will benefit American Parkinson Disease of Southern Nevada.
AMERICAN HEROES CHALLENGE featuring 20 teams of military, law enforcement and security professionals participating in the firearms and tactics competition which will include scenarios involving an obstacle course, combat search and rescue, hostage rescue, building searches and other tasks, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday at Desert Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol Club, 12201 W. Charleston Blvd., and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at American Shooters, 3440 S. Arville St. The event is free and open to the public. A vendor village will be onsite for attendees to sample product and participate in demonstrations. Proceeds will go toward the construction of a Veterans Memorial in Las Vegas.
VETERANS DAY PARADE the parade will be presented at 10 a.m. Wednesday and will begin at Fourth Street and Gass Avenue and end on Fourth Street and Stewart Avenue.
'LIGHT UP THE HEART OF A CHILD' the Children's Heart Foundation presents a holiday stroll through the Gift of Lights with holiday carols, Santa Claus, treats and more, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The holiday attraction will be open for pedestrian access only Wednesday. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 day of. Children ages 2 and younger are free. Strollers and pets on a leash are welcome (967-3522). The Gift of Lights will be open Nov. 13-Jan. 3. For more information visit www.giftoflights.com.
SANTA CLAUS' ARRIVAL CELEBRATION featuring a show based on "Twas the Night Before Christmas" at 1 p.m. Saturday followed by a parade to welcome Santa Claus beginning in the Food Court at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. An additional show will be at 3 p.m. in the Food Court. Santa Claus will be available for photo opportunities Saturday through Dec. 24 during mall hours at the lower level Center Court (434-0202).
MARTORANO'S MASTERS MEATBALL-EATING CHAMPIONSHIP featuring contenders competing for the title and $3,000 cash purse noon Sunday at Cafe Martorano at Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road (777-7777).
FIRST FRIDAY First Friday, a monthly cultural open house and street festival in the downtown Las Vegas arts district, will be presented 6-10 p.m. today. Activities are scheduled at the Arts Factory, S2 Art, Nevada Arts Council, the Holsum Design Center, the galleries on Main Street, the Commerce Street Studios and other nearby facilities. A roundtable discussion on the history of military in Clark County featuring Al O'Donnell, former employee of the Nevada Test Site, T.D. Barnes of the Roadrunners veterans' group for SR 71/A-12 pilots and historian Mike Green will be at 6 p.m. at Clark County Government Center Rotunda, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. The discussion will be moderated by Mark Hall-Patton. Free parking and trolley transportation is available at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway with the El Cortez/First Friday Express Trolley available at the El Cortez, 600 Fremont St. (384-0092)
ARTBEAT featuring live music by Cy Curnin, 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).
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.
