Baseball & Family Fun: Northwest Las Vegas Events This Weekend

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In today’s Northwest Digest:

Baseball in the valley
Biking all over
A world record attempt

Let’s get to it.

— Marlin Mack

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HISTORY

Our Rich Baseball History

With the Athletics playing their first home games in Las Vegas we thought it fitting to explore the surprisingly longstanding history of pro baseball in the valley

The first pro team to arrive was the Las Vegas Wranglers in 1947. Vegas had a population of just 20,000 at the time and somehow managed to have 2,000 of them attend their first home game. Can you imagine 1/10th of any population attending a single event!?

The next year in 1948 they debuted the original Cashman field and just one year after that hoisted the championship trophy. Just 3 years later they would cease to exist. The Las Vegas Pirates would then emerge for a brief appearance in 1957 before relocating to California halfway through the following year.

There was a long silence until the Triple-A Stars would come to town in 1982 after relocating from Spokane and start play at the new Cashman field in ‘83. The team was an affiliate of the Padres for nearly the next two decades winning a couple of championships in this span.

Following an affiliate change to the L.A Dodgers the team would rebrand as the fan favorite 51s. Their affiliate charter would not be so steady and switched to the Blue Jays for a 3 year stretch before winding down with the Mets, but not before winning back-to-back Pacific Conference Southern Division titles in 2013 and 2014.

And finally a major shakeup brought us the Las Vegas Aviators (a nod to Howard Hughes’ legacy) along with the new Las Vegas Ballpark and affiliation with the Athletics who are now coming to down with their own ballpark in 2028. What a full circle moment.

What was your first baseball game in the valley? Send me a reply below.

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EVENTS

Week Ahead

Thursday

🧑‍🌾Skye Canyon Farmers Market | Skye Fitness Lot | 4 - 8 p.m.
New summer hours have been announced for the Skye Canyon Farmers market, but all of your favorites will still be in attendance.

🥒Details & Dinks | The Courts LV | 12 - 4 p.m.
Two paddles one ball or however the saying goes. If you’re looking to workout and socialize with a game of pickleball, but need to get your car detailed then you’re in luck. The Courts LV is offering on-site car detailing while you play. No word on detailing pricing.

🏒Meet and Greet Watch Party | Rouge Room | 4:30 p.m.
Cheer on your Vegas Golden Knights along with form Knights defensemen Deryk Engelland. After our win stick around for the live DJ afterparty at one of the best nightlife spots in Summerlin.

Friday

🚵‍♀️Group Ride Vegas | Mt. Charleston | 5:30 a.m.
Escape the heat and join a group bike ride of more than 4,500 ft as you navigate Lee Canyon and Mt. Charleston

🪴Moss n Sip | Rooting for you | 6 - 8 p.m.
Mix your green thumb and artistic skills with this guided workshop where you’ll create your own moss art. Bonus is that there will be great people, music, discounts, and drink specials. $50

🧢Athletics vs. Rockies | Las Vegas Ball Park | Various
Part two of our first foray of MLB play in Las Vegas takes places this weekend as the Athletics host a triple header against the Colorado Rockies.

📚 Book Club | Desert Vista | 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Saturday

🩺 CPR World Record Attempt | Allegiant Stadium | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
This is outside of our bounds but too cool not to share. Step on to the field of Allegiant stadium and be part of a world record attempt at the most people performing CPR in a 12 hour stretch.

🧺 A's Farmers Market Takeover | The Pavilion at Downtown Summerlin | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Las Vegas A's take over the Downtown Summerlin farmers market with baseball-themed activities, giveaways, music, and team appearances.

🚵‍♂️ Bike Fest | Lee Canyon | 12 - 5 p.m.
Celebrate mountain biking culture, set the fastest times, and win great prizes at this free event with live music.

🧘 International Day of Yoga | The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin | 6 p.m.
TruFusion leads an outdoor evening with flow, yin yoga, breathwork, and meditation. Social, low-pressure, and easy to attend solo.

🌺 Killah Kine Mākeke | Centennial Hills Park | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The island-style market brings food, vendors, and community energy to Centennial Hills Park for an easy evening park outing.

🏞️ Free Adventure Day at Nevada State Parks | Nevada state parks
All 27 Nevada state parks are free to enter for Free Adventure Day, celebrating Nevada's natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and public lands.

Sunday

🧘 Sound Bath with Terry Mahoney | Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum | 12:30-2 p.m.
A 16+ summer-solstice-inspired sound bath inside the museum galleries.

🌵 Garden Class - Cacti & Succulents | Springs Preserve | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Get ready to get your hands dirty with this interactive class where you’ll learn how to master these resilient desert plants.

Freedom 250 Watch Party | Various | 5 p.m.
There are 3 main ways to watch the fights: Most any local sports bar, the sports books (Santa Fe, Red Rock, Marietta, and Suncoast), or even your local theater (Cinemark Century Santa Fe Station 16, Cinemark Century Suncoast 16 and XD, Regal Red Rock).

Monday

🏜️Teen Naturalist: Soil Science | Red Rock Canyon | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Get your future horticulturist out of the house with this FREE hands-on program where they’ll explore soil science, desert plant survival, and soil sampling.

⚪ Bocce Club | Desert Vista | 2 p.m.
Join the residents in Sun City for a rousing game of Bocce Ball.

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