Good morning, Las Vegas. This weekend is jam-packed with events, the weather has been sublime and there’s no time like the present. Plan on clearing your calendars and spending all day outside the house.

In today’s Northwest Digest:

Let’s get to it.

— Marlin Mack

The 10th annual Las Vegas Bluegrass Festival transforms Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre into a day‑long celebration of bluegrass and Americana. Headliner Sierra Hull, a six‑time Grammy‑nominated mandolin phenom, tops a stacked lineup of acts including Chatham Rabbits and Honey Buckets. Pack a blanket or low‑back chair and browse the artisan marketplace for folk art and jewelry, then refuel on festival favorites like barbecue, burgers, sweet treats and margaritas. Kids will love the hands‑on art activities and pop‑up recreation games. It’s all free, but outside food, drinks and pets are prohibited. Arrive early to snag a spot on the lawn and enjoy music from 11 a.m. until the sun goes down.

If Centennial Hills has bluegrass, then nearby Lone Mountain Park brings the Old West to life. The Great Northwest Country Fest invites families to a free, country‑themed afternoon at the Lone Mountain Equestrian Park. Enjoy live country music from Jasmine Rayne, Matt Cooper and Sam Riddle while you wander through the market and sip on complimentary barbecue. Kids will love the petting zoo, games and interactive activities, and the gunfighters show adds a Wild West flourish. With free admission, plenty of free food and a relaxed community vibe, this family friendly event is sure to win you over.

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For a taste of Latin America head to Desert Breeze Park in Spring Valley, where the two‑day Tacos & Tamales Festival promises culinary bliss. Local food trucks and restaurants serve up traditional street‑style tacos, handmade tamales and creative twists on classic recipes. Beyond the food, the festival features live music, Lucha Libre wrestling, a spray‑paint art battle, a kids’ market and carnival rides. Adults can sample tequila and cerveza during special tastings and watch cooking demonstrations. The event runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday until 8 p.m.; tickets are available online, with upgrades for alcohol tastings and multi‑day passes.

Start the week with Fitness on the Lawn at Downtown Summerlin — free yoga, HIIT and bootcamp classes every Tuesday at 7 p.m.; bring your mat, towel and water

FIT4MOM Las Vegas hosts prenatal/postnatal fitness classes on The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin in the morning, offering a supportive community for moms

VGK Skate & Watch Party from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at City National Arena. Enjoy themed open skate with VGK Cast appearances, music, food, drinks, and prizes. Free bleacher seating for non-skaters. Limited capacity.

Celebrate Bruno Mars Day with a parade along the Strip: festivities start at 1 p.m. near the Bellagio fountains and proceed to Toshiba Plaza, where Park Avenue will be renamed Bruno Mars Drive. The event includes proclamations from local officials and kicks off Mars’s Romantic Tour.

A trio of festivals, See our section above for details on fun for all ages.

Get ready for some fun at the annual Touch-A-Truck event, coming back on Saturday, April 11, 2026! From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Downtown Summerlin will be buzzing with excitement. Kids will have the chance to explore and climb aboard all sorts of big vehicles, from emergency response units to big rigs and construction trucks. Tickets are available at the door for just $10. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of adventure!

Cheer on the Vegas Knight Hawks as they play their home opener at Lee’s Family Forum against the Jacksonville Sharks at 4:30 p.m. The event features free parking and a $5 concession menu

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In other news. . .

🏘️ Monument Hills Master Plan: Las Vegas city leaders are moving forward with Monument Hills, a planned 940-acre development in Ward 6. This project includes homes, shops, parks, and public facilities. A key part of the plan is to set aside about 350 homes for military families from Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases, making sure they have affordable housing near their jobs.

🛣 The Beltway Widens: Clark County officials have announced a big roadwork project to help reduce traffic on the 215 Beltway. The plan involves adding more lanes and building new ramps to make it easier for cars to move along the 215 Beltway and Charleston Boulevard.

👨‍🎤 Bruno Mars Day: To celebrate the singers new residence and his long-standing (and notorious) relationship with Las Vegas a free parade will take place on April 10th at 1:30 pm. Go check it out for free as they drive down a portion of the Strip, ending at the Toshiba Plaza

🐂 The Rodeo Rides in: The Clark County Fair & Rodeo comes to Logandale once more. This 5 Day event brings some of the top athletes in the business. For us spectators their’s plenty of entertainment, carnival rides, and games to keep busy between events. The fun starts at 10 am each day and lasts well until the night ending at 11 pm on some night. Check it out from Wednesday April 8th to the 12th.

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Gilcrease Orchard | 7 - 10 AM

Bruce Trent Park Farmers Market | Outdoor | 2 - 8 PM

Gilcrease Orchard | 7 - 10 AM

Skye Canyon Farmers Market | Outdoor | 2 - 6 PM

Gilcrease Orchard | 7 - 10 AM

Siena Community Yard Sale | 8 AM - 12PM

Las Vegas Farmers Market at Downtown Summerlin | 9 AM - 2 PM

The Las Vegas Farm | 9 AM - 4 PM

Market in the Alley Downtown Summerlin 10 AM - 4 PM

The Las Vegas Farm | 9 AM - 4 PM

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Rocks Lounge | Renee Hale’s Las Vegas Legends | 2 PM

Market Grille Cafe | Isabella Vallin | 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening

T-bones Chophouse | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM

Market Grille Cafe | Darrin Michaels | 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Summit Restaurant | Yukon Jack | 6 - 8 PM

Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening

Rouge Room | FREAKQUENCY w/ Stretch Armstrong | 9 PM

4949 Lounge | Live DJ | 10 AM - 4:50 PM

T-bones Chophouse | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM

The Charcoal Room | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM

Market Grille Cafe | Darrin Michaels | 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Desert Wind Coffee Roasters | Jazz club | 6 - 10 PM

Round Bar | Live Entertainment | 7 PM - Midnight

Wineaux | Live Music | 7:30 PM

Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening

Chrome Showroom | The Spazzmatics | 9 PM

Rocks Lounge | Yellow Brick Road | 9 PM

Rouge Noir | Rouge Noir: Casa Tech Takeover | 9 PM

Stoney’s North Forty | Paige & the Overtones | 10 PM

4949 Lounge | Live DJ | 10 AM - 4:50 PM

T-bones Chophouse | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM

The Charcoal Room | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM

Market Grille Cafe | Darrin Michaels | 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Round Bar | Live Entertainment | 7 PM - Midnight

Wineaux | Live Music | 7:30 PM

Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening

Chrome Showroom | Frankie Moreno | 8 PM

Rouge Room | Live DJ | 9 PM

Rocks Lounge | Empire Records | 9 PM

Sambalatte | Live Entertainment | Morning - Early Afternoon

Stoney’s North Forty | Chatham Rabbits | 9 PM

T-bones Chophouse | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM

Sambalatte | Live Entertainment | Morning - Early Afternoon

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