What Is Happening in Summerlin, Henderson and Las Vegas This November

What Is Happening in Summerlin, Henderson and Las Vegas This November

Eight Ways to Kick Off the Holiday Season

By November, the summer heat is a memory and the social calendar fills up fast. The days are cool enough for all desired outdoor activities, the first holiday lights switch on all over the city, and if the snow cooperates, the lifts at Lee Canyon start turning around Thanksgiving. Tom and Serena picked eight ways to make the most of it, from a Grand Prix watch party to a Thanksgiving morning 5K, all off the Strip and easy to reach from Summerlin, Henderson, or Las Vegas.

Read the September roundup: What Is Happening in Summerlin, Henderson and Las Vegas This September.

Holiday lights in the Ethel M cactus garden
Holiday Lights

Holiday Cactus Garden Lights

Thursday, November 5 | 5:00 PM
Ethel M Chocolates, Henderson

More than a million lights fill the cactus garden nightly through January 3. Opening night is free, then entry is $3, with guests 65 and up and under 2 free.

Dia de Muertos altar at Springs Preserve
Culture

Día de Muertos at Springs Preserve

November 6 to 8 | 5:00 PM
Springs Preserve, Las Vegas

Altars, mariachi, traditional food, and art vendors. Saturday is sold out, so reserve Friday or Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $9 for kids.

Hockey game at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson
Hockey

Henderson Silver Knights

November 6 to 27
Lee's Family Forum, Henderson

Seven home games this month, including a 1:00 p.m. matinee on Black Friday. Single-game tickets start at $19 for a night of hockey close to home.

Trail runners in Red Rock Canyon
Trail Running

Red Rock Canyon 100K and 50K

Saturday, November 14
Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

Runners take on 17K, 50K, and 100K courses through the sandstone of Red Rock Canyon. Sign up to race, or come out early to cheer the starts in front of the visitor center.

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Skiers on the slopes at Lee Canyon
Skiing

Opening Day at Lee Canyon

Friday, November 20 (target date)
Lee Canyon, Mount Charleston

Lee Canyon aims to open November 20, snow permitting, with a new West Bowl chairlift and five new trails. Book online a day ahead to save up to 35%.

Christmas light maze at Las Vegas Ballpark
Holiday Lights

Enchant at Las Vegas Ballpark

Opens Friday, November 20
Las Vegas Ballpark, Summerlin

The Christmas light maze returns for a sixth season with an ice skating trail, a snow slide, and Santa. Popular nights sell out, so book early.

Outdoor watch party crowd at Water Street Plaza
Racing

Grand Prix Watch Party

Saturday, November 21
Water Street Plaza, Henderson

The City of Henderson hosts its Las Vegas Grand Prix watch party downtown. Want to be trackside instead? Visit f1lasvegasgp.com for race tickets.

Runners at a Thanksgiving morning 5K
Thanksgiving

Life Time Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 26 | 7:30 AM
Las Vegas Ballpark, Summerlin

Start Thanksgiving with a 5K from Las Vegas Ballpark to Life Time Summerlin, or walk the Family Mile at 7:40 a.m. Registration is $66.75 for the 5K and $45 for the mile.

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