Here is a list of Things to Do this weekend March 13-14, 2010 with your Kids. Have fun doing crafts or exploring the universe.
Crafts for kids: Lakeshore Learning
Make a different craft each week:
March 13 – Pot O’ Gold Bank
March 20 – Bird Feeder
March 27 – My Puppet Pal
When: Saturdays, 11am-3pm
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store
1243 W Warm Springs Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: Free
Tel: 702-396-2890
website: LakeshoreLearning.com
Story Time – Drop-In
Open to the first 30 people with a storytime pass, availible at the children’s desk 30 minutes prior to the program.
When: Saturday, March 13, 10am-10:30am & 10:45am – 11:15am
Where: Paseo Verde Library – Storyroom
280 S. Green Valley Parkway
Henderson, NV
Ages: All ages - Baby/Toddler
Cost: Free, need to register
website: www.mypubliclibrary.com
Tel: 702-492-6581
Beginning Chess Series Session I
Free Chess Instruction! Sessions I-IV of a 4 part beginner’s series. William Ward President of the Kansas City, Missouri Chess Club and tournament director will present a fundamentals of chess series, open to ages 10 and up. In a series of four one hour sessions the student will learn how the pieces move, combinations, attack and defense, as well as the purpose of the game and chess etiquette. Registration required. Call 207-4261 to register, or register online at www.mypubliclibrary.com
When: March 13, 1pm-2pm @ Conference Room & 2:30pm-3:30pm @ Vestibule
Where: Green Valley Library
2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy
Henderson, NV
Ages: Teen-Adult
Cost: Free
Tel: 702-207-4260
website: www.mypubliclibrary.com
American Girls
Let’s learn more about Kaya! She was a Native American girl from the Nez Perce tribe. Come here her stories, make a craft and play a game.
When: March 13, 2:30pm-3:30pm @ Conference Room
Where: Paseo Verde Library
280 S. Green Valley Pkwy
Henderson, NV
Ages: Teen-Adult
Cost: Free
Tel: 702-492-6581
website: www.mypubliclibrary.com
Craft Me a Story: Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!
Join us for an exciting half hour of stories and songs. After the storytime, let your artistic talents shine as we complete a craft based on the stories. Each month we’ll have a different theme.
When: Saturday, March 13, 11-12:00 noon
Where: Spring Valley Library
4280 South Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Ages: 0-8
Cost: Free
Tel: 702-507-3820
website: lvccld.org
Shillelaghs and Shamrocks
Cead mile failte (A hundred thousand welcomes) to this exciting Irish song and story fest. Hear how Finn McCool outwitted the Scottish giant, marvel at traditional tales of fairies, leprechauns, and banshees, and maybe even dance an Irish jig. There’ll be blarney galore, guaranteed.
When: Saturday, March 13, 11-12:00 noon
Where: Spring Valley Library
4280 South Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Ages: 6-11
Cost: Free
Tel: 702-507-3820
website: lvccld.org
2nd Annual Amazing Race Internet Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate the end of Teen Tech Week with our Internet scavenger hunt! You’ll pair up and see who can race around the world to the finish line fist. Prizes will be awarded. Registration required. Limit 16.
When: Saturday, March 13, 3:00-5:00pm
Where: Clark County Library
1401 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Ages: Teens
Cost: Free
Tel: 702-507-3400
website: lvccld.org
Story Time – Maisy Loves to Read – Drop-In
Please join us for a special story hour featuring Lucy Cousins’ beloved mouse. We will be reading, coloring and making Maisy magic. A great program for Preschoolers.
When: Saturday, March 13, 2:00pm – 2:45pm
Where: West Charleston Library – Storyroom
6301 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Ages: 0-11
Cost: Free, need to register
website: www.lvccld.org
Tel: 702-507-3940
44th Annual Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade
The family-friendly event will include a parade, carnival with games and rides live entertainment, car show and more. Parade is on Saturday from 10am-Noon and proceeds from Ocean Ave. to Victory Rd. along Water Street
When: March 13, 10am-10pm, March 14, 10am-5pm (carnival open until 8pm)
Where: Water Street District
Henderson, NV
Ages: All
Cost: Free – Carnival Tickets: 1 Ticket -$1, 24 Tickets – $18, 40 tickets – $30 – $25 All Day Arm Band Saturday and Sunday
website: www.hendersonlive.com
Mario Kart Tournament
Think you have mastered MarioKart? Come test your racing skills against other drivers and see who the best is! Prizes awarded. Registration required
When: Saturday, March 13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Enterprise Library – Storyroom
25 E. Shelbourne Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Ages: Teens
Cost: Free, need to register
website: www.lvccld.org
Tel: 702-507-3760
Blacks in Hollywood and Film – Workshops for Youth
Join us for the 2nd Annual BLACKS IN HOLLYWOOD AND FILM – Workshops for Youth highlighting Black History Month and the arts. The goal is to expose, enlighten and educate children, their families, and adults of the inner-city community on the history and contributions of African American Actors, Actresses, Writers, Musicians, Singers, Directors, Producers, etc., in the medium of film/movies. Mr. Nate Bynum, UNLV Professor of Theatre in collaboration with Ms. Rahyme Cornell, Voice Over Instructor, Theatre Dept., UNLV, Mr. Clarence Gilyard, Actor and Instructor of Theatre, UNLV; Ms. Terilyn Shropshire, Film Editor, Emmy Nominee and Film Award Winner; Ms. Dee Dee Jasmin, legendary actress, singer and dancer in film, television and on stage; and other film/business professionals will facilitate the workshops and film series. Co-sponsored by the Las Vegas Chapter of the Links, Inc. For more information, please call the West Las Vegas Library at 702-507-3989. Free and open to the public.
When: March 13, 3pm
Where: West Las Vegas Library @ Conference Room-A/B
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Ages: Kids & Teens
Cost: Free
Tel: 702-507-3989
website: www.lvccld.org
Natural History museum – Treasures of Egypt
Visitors have a unique opportunity to explore an Egyptian mummy by using state-of-the-art technology that allows the user to “scan” a mummy replica in real time and view actual medical imaging taken of a real mummy.
When: Ongoing Daily, 9am-4pm
Where: 900 North Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Ages: All
Cost: $10.00 Adults, $8 Seniors, military and students, $5 Children ages 3-11. FREE Children 2 and under
Tel: 702-384-3466
website: lvnhm.org
Home Pool Safety Workshop for the Parent/Day Care Provider
City of Henderson aquatic staff will teach participants about sun and backyard pool safety. The workshop is designed to provide homeowners, apartment pool users and day-care professionals with the information and awareness they need to keep family members and guests in a safe aquatic environment..
When: Saturday, March 13, 9:00-12:00 Noon
Where: Heritage Park Aquatic Complex
310 S. Racetrack Rd.
Henderson, NV
Ages: Ages 14 and up
Cost: $25 per person – includes a certificate of completion. Register online at cityofhenderson.com
website: cityofhenderson.com
Lies’a Discovery Museum – Berenstain Bears
Growing up with the Berenstain Bears, an interactive exhibition based on the beloved children’s book series by authors Stan and Jan Berenstain and developed by Lied Discovery Museum.
When: Saturday, March 13, Ongoing this Spring
Where: Lied’s Discovery Museum
833 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Ages: All
Cost: $7.50 per child, $8.50 per adult
Tel. 702-382-KIDS (5437)
website: cityofhenderson.com
Gardening with the Family
Bond as family and create a garden at the same time. Learn how to keep kids interested in gardening, from radishes to pumpkins. Our planting schedule will have you harvesting something from the first radish through the holidays.
When: March 6, at 8:30-10:30am
Where: Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View
Las Vegas, NV
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $10 adults, $8 children 5-17 – Members take $2 off
Tel. 702-822-7700
website: www.springspreserve.org
Natural History museum – How to Train your Dragon 3D
Special event in conjunction with DreamWorks & Paramount Pictures: To celebrate the new family film: How to Train Your Dragon 3D. The Museum and DreamWorks will be offering the first 200 people an opportunity to create your own Dragon Training Shield or Sword and Advanced Screening Passes.
When: Ongoing Daily, 9am-4pm
Where: 900 North Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Ages: All
Cost: $10.00 Adults, $8 Seniors, military and students, $5 Children ages 3-11. FREE Children 2 and under
Tel: 702-384-3466
website: lvnhm.org
Planetarium: Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Two children build a rocket out of a refrigerator box and take a fantastic journey through the solar system with the help of a magical book and vivid imaginations. An original production of the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City, UT, in Digistar™. Produced with state of the art 3-D animation and a Dolby 5.1 soundtrack with spectacular effects created at George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch. The program has a running time of approximately 40 minutes. It is suitable for all ages.
When: Ongoing each Saturday, starting March 6, at 3:330pm, no late seating
Where: Planetarium and Observatory
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV
Ages: All
Cost: General Admission $6, Children under 12 $4
website: csn.edu/planetarium
Join us in celebration of our 15th Annual Shoes for Children Drive and Benefit Performance as the Shoes for Children’s co-founder “Sweet Lou Collins” welcomes The Soprano Sisters, classically trained performance vocalists and divas of color, Nicole Pryor, Kimberly Kidd and Joël Rene. This dazzlingly talented trio presents an afternoon of impressive vocals and musical interludes much like the female counterpart to Broadway’s Three Mo Tenors. A little bit of Blues and Jazz but all with a classical undertone.
