Dr. Arya Udry, a UNLV associate professor and a participating planetary scientist on NASA’s 2020 Mission to MARS plans to share her experience in exploring the red planet. Audiences will also get the opportunity to see and touch an actual Martian meteorite. Recommended for ages 8 and older, the program is part of the Las […]
Armed with nothing more than an iPod, two mics, one giant rainbow and some gold sneakers, Koo Koo Kanga Roo puts on an all-ages dance party that invites everyone to join in. While the show is intended for ages 3-7 as part of the library district's summer reading challenge, it's open to all. Seating is […]
Armed with nothing more than an iPod, two mics, one giant rainbow and some gold sneakers, Koo Koo Kanga Roo puts on an all-ages dance party that invites everyone to join in. While the show is intended for ages 3-7 as part of the library district's summer reading challenge, it's open to all. Seating is […]
Celebrate summer reaching with magician John Lewit in all-ages, family friendly and free library shows. John plans to share his more than three decades of experience with audiences at four Henderson-area libraries in June. Check the website for additional dates and locations.
Magician Adam London, of Laughternoon at The Orleans, will amaze audiences with his clever wit and sleight of hand at family-friendly, all-ages magical comedy shows touring several local libraries in June. Visit the website for additional dates and times.
Songwriter/storyteller Norman Foote plans an all-ages family music show packed with puppets, props and humor. He has received a Parent Choice Gold Award and a Juno (Canada's Grammy) for his cd "Love My New Shirt." Norman has written and recorded songs for Disney Records, Shari Lewis, CBC, the Max and Ruby musical and many others. […]
Catch the Fratello Marionettes in several Southern Nevada library shows in July. The San Francisco-based master puppeteers plan free shows of "The Frog Prince" and "Jack & the Beanstalk" at several Henderson and Las Vegas-area libraries. Many performances require passes or reservations, so check the library websites for details. The traditional handmade marionette's have become […]
The five stories featured in "The Carp Who Would Not Quit" include "The Carp Who Would Not Quit," "The Crane Who Was Grateful," "The Rabbits Making Mochi In the Moon," "The Mice and the Musubi," and "The Shisa and The Sea Serpent." These stories are re-tellings of traditional fables featuring Japanese and Okinawan music, language, […]
The Foodie Games: Family Edition is a fun way to bring competition to the kitchen. Registration will include two seats in the kitchen for a child and a parent. Both will make what is on the menu, rate your competitor, and decide a winner. Then, you can take your food home and celebrate. A photo […]
Kids of all ages can speed in for the opportunity to explore more than 50 trucks including fire trucks, trash trucks, constructions trucks, school buses and more at this fundraiser for Family to Family Connection. There will be food, fun activities, and lots of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Hate horns? Then get […]
Sayantani DasGupta —author of "The Serpent's Secret" and the Jane Austen-inspired reboot "Debating Darcy" — is one of more than a dozen authors set to present at the Henderson Reads Book Festival on Saturday, April 20. But you can beat the crowds and see Dr. DasGupta (she's a pediatrician, too) first at the Paseo Verde […]
Jeffrey Brown — the New York Times bestselling cartoonist and author-illustrator of the Jedi Academy series, "Darth Vader & Son," and "Vader's Little Princess" — is one of more than a dozen authors set to present at the Henderson Reads Book Festival on Saturday, April 20. But you can beat the crowds and see him first […]
Silas is from a family of shepherds and has to do right by his mum and granddad as he reluctantly takes on the responsibility of watching their sheep up on the mountain over the winter. But he’s bored, lonely, and missing out on the fun of the annual knitting competition in town, so he cries,“Wolf!” […]
Packed with art, dance, performance, and free hands-on crafting activities, the Clark County Children's Festival is set to celebrate its 29th year at the Winchester. Arrive early to sign up for workshop spots and enjoy all the free entertainment. Activities are spread throughout the park and gardens and inside the center. An outdoor stage features […]
The Valley's biggest kidlit celebration is back with more than a dozen authors of picture books, middle grade books and young adult works ready to read to and meet with children in a cram-packed multi-stage schedule. Presenters set to visit include: picture book authors and illustrators Greg Neri, Kelly Greenawalt, Matthew Holm, Steve Light, and […]
Silas is from a family of shepherds and has to do right by his mum and granddad as he reluctantly takes on the responsibility of watching their sheep up on the mountain over the winter. But he’s bored, lonely, and missing out on the fun of the annual knitting competition in town, so he cries,“Wolf!” […]
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