The Las Vegas Book Festival is the ultimate celebration of the written, spoken, and illustrated word, and it's happening in Nevada - the state's most significant literary event. For over twenty years, the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, Humanities, and community sponsors have worked tirelessly to bring the joy of books, learning, and reading to Las Vegas. Join thousands of attendees of all ages for a day-long bazaar of books, authors, readings, and workshops - all free and open to everyone. LVBF's programming is to share resources, develop audiences, advance writing skills, and encourage reading. There's something for everyone, from politics to Las Vegas history, romance novels, science fiction, Latino authors, thrillers, and more. LVBF also has a youth component with a children's area, live author readings, and illustrator demonstrations. Come and support the growth and development of the literary community in the Las Vegas Valley.
Explore the exciting world of science with your family at Discovery Children's Museum. You can learn and have fun simultaneously with over 100 interactive exhibits and attractions. Some featured exhibits include The Green Village, Einstein's Corner, and It's Your Choice. For over 33 years, Discovery Children's Museum has been a non-profit organization and the premier interactive museum in Southern Nevada. It offers three floors filled with educational activities to stimulate your child's mind and satisfy their curiosity. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the museum's offerings.
Join Las Vegas Ghost Tours for an unforgettable haunted ghost excursion. Walk among the ghosts of the Vegas Strip and listen to their tales of hauntings at various hotels and hidden locations throughout Vegas. Hear about legendary celebrities like Liberace, Tupac, and Bugsy Siegel, as well as ordinary individuals who were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Las Vegas Ghosts will take you to the source of Sin City's most haunted area, the Las Vegas Strip. Let Las Vegas Ghosts captivate you with fascinating stories during a 60 or 90-minute walking tour of the dark side of the Las Vegas Strip.
The Springs Preserve is a significant Las Vegas cultural institution with various attractions. It combines a museum, gallery, botanical garden, and event venue that covers a vast area. Its exhibits showcase educational information about native animals; visitors can participate in arts and crafts activities and have a lot of fun. The Preserve primarily focuses on the historical and developmental aspects of the Las Vegas Valley and emphasizes the importance of sustainable lifestyles for its future. It features interactive exhibits, a children's playground, art galleries, the Divine Cafe, a gift shop, 3.5 miles of trails, multiple gardens, and space for meetings, conferences, weddings, and other special events.