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With the theme of an “Old-Fashioned Christmas Delight,” WinterFest returns to Henderson to celebrate the holiday season.
The three-day event is scheduled for Dec. 13-15 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Admission is free.
For the second year, the city is hoping to host its evening light parade, which is scheduled at 5 p.m. Dec. 15.
The Clark County Museum isn’t just honoring the holidays but is also paying tribute to Las Vegas’ history during the season with its annual Heritage Holiday celebration.
During December, the museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, is expected to take its historical homes on Heritage Street, which depict certain Las Vegas houses throughout the decades, and decorate them with traditional ornaments, lights and fixtures true to their time.
Every year The Lakes Festival of Lights rings in the holiday season in a fun way for families from across the Las Vegas Valley. This year’s event is slated for noon to 10 p.m. Dec. 8 at the intersection of Lake East Drive and Lake Sahara Drive.
The talent will be stacked tall this weekend at Community Lutheran Church. After a five-year hiatus, “The Living Christmas Tree: A Celebration of Christmas in Song” is scheduled to return, featuring singers standing in rows resembling a Christmas tree.
The Nevada Ballet Theatre is scheduled to perform “The Nutcracker” for the first time in The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15.
The monthly First Friday arts festival returns from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday to the 18b Las Vegas Arts District. For more information, visit firstfridaylasvegas.com. Many area galleries plan exhibits opening Friday, and several are also open for preview Thursday. Activities and exhibits include:
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If former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Myron Leavitt were still alive, he would have told the city of Las Vegas not to name a park in his honor, according to family members.
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Homeowners can take certain steps to make their homes appear occupied to prevent burlaries and other crimes targeting their properties during holiday travel.
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