LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — We know things are pricey right now, and we've heard from you that you want to know about free or inexpensive family-friendly things happening across the valley.
So here's a quick roundup of a few things happening around town this weekend.
Concert in the Park - "Mr. Shakespeare's Neighborhood: Comedy of Errors"
Head over to Lorenzi Park on Saturday night to enjoy a fresh twist on a Shakespeare classic with the whole family. You can watch a 75-minute free adaptation of "The Comedy of Errors" with interactive and inventive theatrical storytelling featuring quick changes, puppets and dancing. Organizers say it's for everyone — both die-hard Shakespeare fans and newcomers to the genre. It starts at 7 p.m. at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza. Click hereto register.
Spring Carnival and Egg Hunt at the Ranch
The City of Henderson is hosting a spring carnival and egg hunt at Whitney Ranch Recreation Center on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can enjoy a live DJ, carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, a photo booth and more. Children ages 1-17 can participate in one of the age-appropriate egg hunts. Click here to see the egg hunt schedule.
Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Admission includes egg hunt entry.
Free Family Spring Fling, Pet Paw Parade & Classic Car Show
There's truly something for the whole family at this free event — from a pet parade and classic car show, to an arts and crafts fair, jump houses, food trucks and more.
It's happening at Floyd Lamb Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 19.
Dog Gone Spring Fun!
This event is for all you dog parents! Spend your Saturday morning at Henderson's Heritage Bark Park, where participants will get to greet the Easter Bunny and take photos with their pups.
The event will also offer treats, agility courses, and other activities for dogs. It's recommended that your pet be socialized with other dogs before coming. Registration is per dog. Fees start at $7 according to the City of Henderson's website.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon at 350 S Racetrack Road in Henderson on April 19.
Easter Golf Hunt
Head over to the Par 3 Municipal Golf Course at Brooks and N. 5th Street on Sunday, April 20, for an all-day spring event starting at 8 a.m. for all ages of golfers and disc golfers. It'll feature prizes, music and more.
It costs $15 per player. Spots are limited. Click here to register.
For more information, email cnlvgolf@cityofnorthlasvegas.com.
FoodieLand Food Festival
This multi-cultural food and entertainment event is happening at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway all weekend — Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
It'll feature more than 230 vendors, offering food, arts, crafts, games and entertainment.
While the food will be an extra expense, admission is $10 per day. Tickets will not be sold at the door — you must buy them on Eventbrite. Children 5 and under get in for free.
Click here to see the lineup of food vendors. Free parking is available at the LVMS.
Egg Dive
Spend your Easter Sunday afternoon at the Heritage Park Aquatic Complex in Henderson for an underwater egg hunt. Kids will race by age group to collect the most eggs for prizes and treats. Open swim, arts and crafts and snacks will be available at 1 p.m.
The event as a whole goes from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. Register in advance for a discounted $5 admission price; prices will increase to $8 on the day of the event. Space is limited.
BVP Egg-cellent Adventure
Bring the whole family to Henderson's Bird Viewing Preserve on Sunday, April 20 for a self-guided egg hunt. This is the last self-guided egg hunt for the year. Registered participants will receive a map and sticker set to guide their adventure. When an egg is located, a sticker is placed on your map over that location.
Completed maps can be redeemed for a designated prize in the Bird Preserve Gift Shop.
Registration costs $5 per person.
Hoppin’ Down the Bonnie Lane
This free annual pancake breakfast and egg hunt is happening Saturday, April 19 at Clark County Fire Station 20 at 5865 Judson Ave.
Pancakes will be served from 9 a.m. to noon while supplies last. The fire station will also host an open house that includes demonstrations, raffles, games and crafts.
The egg hunt portion of the event goes from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. outside the Bob Price Recreation Center, which is next to the fire station. Check in for the egg hunt event starts at 9:15 a.m. The egg hunts are offered in 20-minute increments with staggered times for each age group. Participants should bring their own baskets.
For more information call (702) 455-7600.
If you're interested in celebrating our planet ahead of Earth Day, some of those events are happening this weekend as well.Climate reporter Geneva Zoltek put together a roundup of those events for you.
