The Guide

The Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival is a weeklong local community event that brings awareness to STEM activities, experiences, resources, and career opportunities throughout Southern Nevada. There are events happening all around town.

Get in touch with your inner scientist at the Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival’s biggest event: The Giant Science and Technology Expo at the World Market Center! It's a full day of one-of-a-kind science and technology experiences and entertainment.

Free, but they would like you to reserve your spot.

Celebrate the magic of butterflies while enjoying a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment for all ages. Experience a butterfly release, explore Jurassic Mariposa with animatronic dinosaurs, enjoy two days of live music, a petting zoo, train rides, stilt walkers, jugglers, and silk aerialists.

Also, you can visit Fairy Village for storytime with Miranda the Forest Fairy, tackle an obstacle course, and learn about butterflies and pollinators in Habitat Row, featuring a 40-foot caterpillar exhibit.

Saturday from 10 to 6 and Sunday from 10 to 4.

The four-day festival features over 30 immersive experiences and special events led by local historian, including guided tours, educational seminars, community events, scenic drives, cocktail parties, and speaker presentations. They will transport you to the Vegas of yesteryear while offering unique insights into its architectural transformation – from a small railroad town to a growing, modern city.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Home + History Las Vegas is the valley’s largest annual heritage festival.

Windy weather in the forecast, so now set for June 14.

The family-friendly sky lantern festival gives guests the opportunity to illuminate the desert sky with biodegradable lanterns to honor a loved one, celebrate a special moment, simply enjoy a breathtaking visual experience with family and friends, or capture mesmerizing social media content. Tickets usually go fast.

Festivities begin several hours before sunset, with the signature lantern launch scheduled to take place at nightfall. Before that, a dance party with live music and food trucks.

Vegas City Opera presents music under the stars, with tunes from "Phantom," "Les Misérables," "Hamilton," and more! Take low-back chairs and blankets to be comfortable on the lawn. Picnics are welcome, too, but please leave the dogs at home.

More info at "Get Tickets."

Celebrate the magic of butterflies while enjoying a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment for all ages. Experience a butterfly release, explore Jurassic Mariposa with animatronic dinosaurs, enjoy two days of live music, a petting zoo, train rides, stilt walkers, jugglers, and silk aerialists.

Also, you can visit Fairy Village for storytime with Miranda the Forest Fairy, tackle an obstacle course, and learn about butterflies and pollinators in Habitat Row, featuring a 40-foot caterpillar exhibit.

Saturday from 10 to 6 and Sunday from 10 to 4.

Best in Show will have 20 or so shelter dogs competing in five categories, with one of them named top dog. And, every one of these friendly pooches will be available for adoption immediately afterwards.

General admission to watch the proceedings is free. There are also VIP tickets, which include a lavish brunch, meet and greets with the canine contestants, and the opportunity to bid in the auction. It's TAF's major fundraising event of the year, with every dollar going to support their lifesaving programs. Various sponsorships are available.

More into cats than dogs? Fosters who can help kittens get ready for adoption are urgently needed.

The four-day festival features over 30 immersive experiences and special events led by local historian, including guided tours, educational seminars, community events, scenic drives, cocktail parties, and speaker presentations. They will transport you to the Vegas of yesteryear while offering unique insights into its architectural transformation – from a small railroad town to a growing, modern city.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Home + History Las Vegas is the valley’s largest annual heritage festival.

Experience a magical weekend of knights in shining armor clashing swords, jousting, epic archery competitions, and thrilling axe throwing contests. Immerse yourself in a realm where history and fantasy meld, where ancient legends and enchanting fables come to life. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with wonder and excitement.