Good morning, Las Vegas. This weekend does not need much selling. Downtown Summerlin brings back the Parade of Mischief, Chick-fil-A Centennial Hills throws its first fall festival, and the Las Vegas Book Festival fills the Historic Fifth Street School. Pick one anchor, then use the day-by-day list for the rest.
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In today's Northwest Digest:
Parade nights in Downtown Summerlin
Books and authors downtown
A free northwest fall festival
Marlin Mack
Which are you doing this weekend?
COMMUNITY
Early Voting Starts Saturday. Do the Two-Minute Check First.
Early voting starts Saturday, Oct. 17, which makes this weekend the first chance to finish the general-election errand before Election Day on Nov. 3.
The useful move comes before you leave home. Nevada's online voter service lets you confirm that your registration and address are current. Clark County's election page carries the voting-site and ballot-drop information, and site hours can vary. Check both, then decide which stop fits the rest of your Saturday.
If your plan is to vote by mail, do not let the envelope become desk furniture. The state recommends mailing a completed ballot at least a week before Election Day. An official drop box is the cleaner late option. You can also track the ballot through the state's MyBallot service.
No speech, no partisan scorecard, no heroic sticker selfie required. This is simply the weekend when a two-minute check can prevent a wasted drive later.
EVENTS
Week Ahead
Thursday, October 15
7:01-8:31 a.m. | LeTip of Desert Springs: Business visitors can meet the chapter at Red Rock Country Club. Contact the chapter before attending. Request a visit →
5 p.m. | Star Wars Thursdays: Power 9 Games in North Las Vegas runs free Legion and Shatterpoint play. See details →
5:30-9 p.m. | HallOVeen at the Magical Forest: Opportunity Village opens the gates at 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Admission starts at $24, and children 3 and younger enter free. Get tickets →
6 p.m. | Free Commander Night: Many Realms hosts a no-cost Magic: The Gathering Commander session. See details →
Friday, October 16
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Storytime with Sierra: Chick-fil-A Centennial Hills adds a cow appearance and a free Icedream cone for each child. See the event →
Noon-3 p.m. | Marina Pendleton Trio: Acoustic bluegrass fills the Bristlecone Bar at Lee Canyon. The set is free and all ages. See the schedule →
4-8 p.m. | Friday Roundup at The Ranch: Horses4Heroes opens its northwest ranch on Miller Lane for an evening of food, friends and farm animals. A $5 donation comes back as a $5 credit, and kids 5 and under are free. See details →
5-8 p.m. | Great Summerlin Pumpkin Patch: Trails Park gets one more evening of pumpkins and fall activities. Check access before driving over. Check access →
5-9 p.m. | Skye Canyon Food Truck Friday: Dinner rolls into the Skye Fitness lot, with GoodHood Burgers among the posted trucks. See the lineup →
6 p.m. | Parade of Mischief: The free Halloween parade takes Park Centre Drive for about 30 minutes. Arrive early if you want a curbside spot. See parade details →
6-8 p.m. | Shagadelics: The Summit hosts the band for a $20 show. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and Sun City access applies. Check access →
🍽️ Today's Deal: Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar: Late-night food and drinks start at $4 from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Summerlin location. Hours and selections can vary. See the menu →
Saturday, October 17
7:45 a.m. | Arbor Day 200 Tree Giveaway: North Las Vegas gives away 200 trees at Craig Ranch Regional Park, first come and limited to one per person. See giveaway details →
8-10 a.m. | Boardwalk Bird Walk: A Red Rock ranger leads an easy morning search around Red Spring. Registration may be required. Register →
9:30-11:30 a.m. | Painting in the Park: Red Rock supplies the scenery for a guided watercolor session. Registration may be required. Register →
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Las Vegas Book Festival: The free festival brings authors, panels and family programming to the Historic Fifth Street School. See the schedule →
Noon | Fall Mixology with Sips in the Desert: Skye Center hosts a hands-on cocktail class with champagne and a charcuterie spread. Tickets are $55 and advance registration is required. Register →
4-7 p.m. | Chick-fil-A Centennial Hills Fall Festival: The restaurant's first fall festival brings live music, vendors, mini pigs, face painting and trick-or-treating for kids in costume. Admission is free. See the event →
6 p.m. | Parade of Mischief: Saturday offers a second pass at Downtown Summerlin's free Halloween parade. See parade details →
6-9 p.m. | Fall Wine Walk: The Resort at Summerlin pours more than 33 tastings with bites and live music. General admission is $75, VIP is $100. Get tickets →
7:30 p.m. | Farewell to Cashman Field: Las Vegas Lights FC hosts Lexington SC in the last match ever at Cashman Field, a downtown Las Vegas landmark since 1947. Expect a light show, one final round of fireworks and jersey giveaways. Tickets start at $22, and bundles from $40 include a mini stadium replica. See details →
🍽️ Today's Deal: Shucks Tavern & Oyster Bar: Get $4 off lamb chops and $5 glasses of house wine from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dine-in only. See the specials →
Sunday, October 18
8-11 a.m. | Kraft Mountain Loop: A ranger leads the Red Rock loop while the morning is still cool. Registration may be required. Register →
Noon-3 p.m. | Marina Pendleton Trio: The free acoustic bluegrass weekend closes at Lee Canyon's Bristlecone Bar. See the schedule →
2-3 p.m. | Postcards from Red Rock: Make a canyon-inspired postcard at the visitor center. Registration may be required. Register →
2-4 p.m. | MicroArt, Lichen Nature Journaling: Take a close look at desert lichen through drawing and observation. Registration may be required. Register →
5-6:30 p.m. | Connect Through the Lens: A guided photography hike uses the late light at Red Rock. Registration may be required. Register →
🍽️ Today's Deal: Pancho's: Cantina tequila pours are 50% off from 3 p.m. to close. Alcohol is 21+. See the menu →
Monday, October 19
8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Smith's Vaccine Clinic: The Skye Center clinic takes appointments and walk-ins. Use code SKYEVAC26 when booking. Book an appointment →
8:30-10:30 a.m. | First Creek Hike: A ranger leads a three-mile Red Rock outing. Registration may be required. Register →
4 p.m. | Marinelli Bros. Circus: The traveling show sets up at Cheyenne Sports Complex for a Monday performance. Get tickets →
🍽️ Today's Deal: Hussong's Mexican Cantina: Boca Park happy hour runs 3-6 p.m., with food from $5 to $10 and drinks from $5 to $9. Alcohol is 21+. See the menu →
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IN OTHER NEWS
Grand Park has moved into its house-shopping phase. Summerlin says the village north of Far Hills now has 11 neighborhoods and more than 70 floor plans, ranging from the $400,000s to nearly $2 million. That is a lot of inventory around a park that is still being built in phases. See the village update →
Cactus Bloom is now selling in La Madre Peaks. Richmond American's three single-story plans start above $1.7 million and sit near the planned Scout's Point park. See the floor plans →
The library's October calendar is built for teens who would rather make something than attend another generic Halloween party. TeenTober includes fantasy reading lists, crafts and branch events across the district. Browse TeenTober →
Local Weather Forecast
The hard wind is front-loaded. Thursday and Friday stay sunny but gusty, then the weekend settles into the mid-70s with lighter wind and cool mornings. Check the NWS forecast →
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Markets
Thursday
Fresh52 at Skye Canyon | 2-8 p.m. | Lower Skye Fitness lot, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive. See market details →
Friday
Garden Farms at Centennial Hills Hospital | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Main lobby, 6900 N. Durango Drive. See market details →
Saturday
Las Vegas Farmers Market at Downtown Summerlin | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Pavilion, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. See market details →
Monday
Fresh52 at Sun City Summerlin | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 9107 Del Webb Blvd. See market details →
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Thursday
Round Bar, The Resort at Summerlin | DJ Rusty's Dance Party | 9 p.m.-midnight | See venue details →
Rocks Lounge, Red Rock | Live entertainment | evening | See details →
T-Bones Lounge, Red Rock | Live entertainment | during dinner service | See details →
Lucky Bar, Santa Fe Station | Live entertainment | evening | See details →
Friday
Bristlecone Bar, Lee Canyon | Marina Pendleton Trio | noon-3 p.m. | See the schedule →
The Summit, Sun City Summerlin | Shagadelics | 6-8 p.m., $20, Sun City access applies | Check access →
Round Bar, The Resort at Summerlin | SJ & the Ruckus Duo | 7 p.m. | See venue details →
Rocks Lounge, Red Rock | Live entertainment | evening | See details →
T-Bones Lounge, Red Rock | Live entertainment | during dinner service | See details →
Lucky Bar, Santa Fe Station | Live entertainment | evening | See details →
Saturday
Bristlecone Bar, Lee Canyon | Marina Pendleton Trio | noon-3 p.m. | See the schedule →
Round Bar, The Resort at Summerlin | The Klique Band | 7 p.m. | See venue details →
Rocks Lounge, Red Rock | Live entertainment | evening | See details →
T-Bones Lounge, Red Rock | Live entertainment | during dinner service | See details →
Lucky Bar, Santa Fe Station | Live entertainment | evening | See details →
Sunday
Bristlecone Bar, Lee Canyon | Marina Pendleton Trio | noon-3 p.m. | See the schedule →
Rocks Lounge, Red Rock | Live entertainment | evening | See details →
T-Bones Lounge, Red Rock | Live entertainment | during dinner service | See details →
Lucky Bar, Santa Fe Station | Live entertainment | evening | See details →
Monday
Rocks Lounge, Red Rock | Live entertainment | evening | See details →
T-Bones Lounge, Red Rock | Live entertainment | during dinner service | See details →
Lucky Bar, Santa Fe Station | Live entertainment | evening | See details →
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