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Today: School’s Out for Summer Celebration

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Sarah Vernetti

I usually don’t write about upcoming events, but I couldn’t help but share this one. Today, Monday, June 11 from noon to midnight, head down to Fremont Street for all kinds of fun family activities…and help your local Vegas PBS station in the process. It’s all part of the School’s Out for Summer Celebration.

Experience the Flightlinez zipline attraction and the Fremont Street Experience, while meeting special guests including Curious George, BMX pro Ricardo Laguna and DJ BABYCHINO, the World’s Youngest DJ. Flightlinez and the Fremont Street Experience will donate the net proceeds from zipline rides on Monday, June 11 from noon until midnight to Vegas PBS.

Stop by at noon to see Curious George kick off the festivities and stick around for the fun. Zipline rides are $15 before 6 p.m. and $20 from 6 p.m. until midnight.

Head to 425 Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas to join the celebration. For more information about Flightlinez, call 702-410-7999.

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Clark County Fair in Logandale, Nevada

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Sarah Vernetti

Spending a little over two years in Texas must have left an impression on me. Even though I grew up in the suburbs of a fairly large city, I’ve grown to love county fairs, rodeos, and anything else that involves funnel cake and livestock.

Clark County Fair, Logandale, NV

Our afternoon at the Clark County Fair made me feel like I was back in Texas again. A big western sky, dust and dirt, fascinating animals, and all kinds of less-than-healthy snacks made this an enjoyable way to spend a Sunday.

Our five-year-old daughter was the perfect age for most of the rides, and she particularly liked a little roller coaster that she got to ride on her own without Mom and Dad.

Clark County Fair, Nevada

As for the livestock, we got to see all kinds of interesting animals. We saw an enormous peacock with a huge, beautiful plume of feathers. We also saw some piglets…and their mom who was absolutely enormous. We saw a calf with its mother as well, and several roosters, one of whom cock-a-doodle-doo’ed right at us.

Clark County Fair, Nevada.

We ended our day with some funnel cake and homemade root beer from one of the food stands. On our way out, we let our daughter play one more carinval game, and she won a little stuffed animal that quickly became a sentimental favorite of hers.

Don’t miss out on the fun! Give the fair a try when it comes around again next year.

Clark County Fair. Nevada.

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Tips for Visiting the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Sarah Vernetti

Each year, Opportunity Village puts on a huge holiday celebration called the Magical Forest. Visitors will find millions of twinkly Christmas lights, a train, funnel cake, a carousel, and other fun activities.

This was our first time visiting the Magical Forest. Based on the large crowds, I assume this is a popular holiday tradition for many Las Vegas families. Here are some tips to make your experience even more enjoyable:

–Buy tickets ahead of time or be prepared to wait in line. You can buy tickets online or at local CVS Pharmacies. We didn’t plan ahead, so we had to wait in the ticket line. Luckily, they had six or seven ticket windows open and the line moved at a good pace. But who wants to stand in line when you could be eating funnel cake?

–When purchasing tickets, consider the passport option. The passport tickets include unlimited rides. Purchased individually, ride tickets cost $1 each and most rides require 2-3 tickets. The passport option is a good bet if you plan on taking the train or riding the carousel more than once.

–Speaking of money, remember that it goes to a good cause…buy that popcorn, hot chocolate, and funnel cake!

–The line for the train might be long, so consider arming yourself with snacks before you start waiting.

–Have your camera ready for your walk through the Christmas lights. Our favorite display was the Blue Man Group’s interactive musical tree.

Blue Man Group tree at Opportunity Village

–Bundle up. It might not seem that cold at first, but once you’re out there for an hour or two, you’ll be glad you’ve got your hat and gloves. If you’re visiting from out of town, you might be surprised how chilly it gets in Las Vegas in winter!

Looking for more information on Opportunity Village or other family-friendly holiday events? Check out Vegas Family Events.

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