Ethel M holiday cactus garden
From North Las Vegas to Boulder City, happenings aplenty evoke the spirit of the season by CARLA J. ZVOSEC Kickstart My Heart portraits by AARON MAYES
November NOV. 5-DEC. 24
Adventure to Santa Digital technology and storytelling bring Santa to life in this interactive 12-minute adventure to the North Pole, led by Shrek and his friends, ending with photo opportunities with Ol’ St. Nick. Nov. 5-Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. (closed Thanksgiving Day); Dec. 13-30,
10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily; Dec. 21-23, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily; Dec. 24, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., $40-$74/family. Receive a $5 discount if scheduled Nov. 5-Dec. 5. The Great Hall at Fashion Show Mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., thefashionshow.com
jewelry, essential oils and sports items, as well as antiques and collectibles. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., free admission. St. Viator Parish, 2461 E. Flamingo Road, 702-499-4999 NOV. 6-8
The Craft Festival A 150-booth art and craft show featuring handmade items from 200 independent crafts workers from seven western states. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., $2-$7 (one admission charge is good for all weekend), $4 parking fee. Cashman Center, stevepowers. com/public/LasVegasFallPublic.html NOV. 7
Christmas Bazaar
Paper Poinsettia Wreath Craft
Organized by the St. Viator Women’s Guild, this indoor-outdoor bazaar features fine art, fine craft, photography, clothing,
Learn how to make paper poinsettias and assemble them into a wreath. 1 p.m., $5 deposit/reservation required and accepted at
NOV. 6-8
the Reference Desk until 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, adults and teens. Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Blvd., Boulder City, bclibrary.org NOV. 10–JAN. 1
22nd Annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lighting Ethel M Chocolates’ seasonal exhibit, displayed throughout the 3-acre garden, features more than a half-million lights strung across 300-plus plant species. Cactus Lighting Opening Ceremony: Nov. 10, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., tickets are required and can be picked up beginning Nov. 1 at Ethel M Chocolates; bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive a four-pack of tickets to the event. Holiday Cactus Garden: Nov. 11-Jan. 1, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. daily, free admittance. Santa visits/ photos: 5-10 p.m. Thurs.Sun. Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Garden, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson, 702435-2655
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