Las Vegas Family Entertainment Examiner

Las Vegas indoor theme park, Adventuredome

Mon, 11 May 2009 12:55:23 -0700

The Big Top.Yep, you bet. America's largest indoor theme park is on the Las Vegas Strip, inside a hotel casino. Circus Circus. This place is a real treat. If you consider the gaming casino, the Midway Arcade with it's fre...

Mac King Comedy Magic Show and Stimulus Plan

Sun, 03 May 2009 21:11:41 -0700

All that glitters is gold and plaid.Good deeds never go unpunished, and good deals never go unnoticed. Mr. Mac King has passed his entertainment stimulus plan for Las Vegas. It will cost the taxpayer nothing, and it will add zero to the st...

Las Vegas 5 Drive-In

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:31:31 -0700

Vintage signage for Las Vegas 5 Drive-In.Remember the drive-in movie theatre? Yes, no . . . maybe so? Open air movie going is a wholesome family event for those who remember. Well, we have one here in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas ...

Cheesecake and a show with your mythological underwater city of Atlantis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:31:23 -0700

There's more than meets the eye with these statues.Which of these wonderfully famous cheesecakes will I have? That's the choice you'll have to make, after finding the lost city of Atlantis in Las Vegas. You see, the Atlantis Fountain Show, wher...

The new Mr. Las Vegas is the older Mystere Las Vegas

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:08:06 -0700

A Peepcock is what I call it.Voted "Best Production Show" eight times since it's been playing on the Las Vegas Strip, the last award in 2007, Mystere is a classic Cirque du Soleil production containing all the exoticism and excitement that ...

Cats and dogs, 10th annual 94.1 mixer 'Pet-a-Palooza'

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:57:46 -0700

Petstacular!Radio Station Mix 94.1 created Pet-a-Palooza 10 years ago as a small animal themed event. It now draws people and animals in the tens of thousands, as well as a few celebrities and corporate sponsors. 2009 Pet-a-Palooza is the...

Win playing carnival games at Circus Circus Midway

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:40:33 -0700

One of the games in the round at the Circus Circus Midway.Win big. Prizes. Giant stuffed animals and the like when testing your luck and skill of a different sort. Give it go at the round of carnival games from the past at the Circu...

Gardens from Around the World at Bellagio Conservatory

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:04:59 -0700

You'll see real buttterflies along with this giant one.Locals know to come to the Bellagio seasonally to check out the gorgeous flower displays at the Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The Bellagio employs around 140 expert horticu...

What it looked like, Earth Hour Las Vegas 2009

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:10:37 -0700

What did it look like? The Las Vegas Strip? For one hour on March 28, 2009. What did you do?

For more info: about Earth Hour and another video click here.

5th Annual Touch-A-Truck

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:00:29 -0700

Do you have a child who loves city heroes like firefighters, paramedics, policemen, and construction workers? Touch-A-Truck is an event that gives kids a chance to meet their hometown heroes, and climb aboard and explore the everyday vehi...

Extreme Thing '09 brings sports and music festival to Las Vegas

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:06:07 -0700

Sponsored by Clark County Parks and Recreation, this youth driven (no alcohol), action sports/music festival spotlights extreme alternative sports like roller derby and skateboarding.Getting it on at Desert Breeze Park, 8245 Spring Mountain Roa...

Las Vegas Strip lights darken for Earth Hour 2009

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:52:27 -0700

What is Earth Hour? It is an event where participants around the world turn off their lights for one hour in order to bring attention to the problem of climate change, and to demonstrate action and commitment to finding solutions.Organize...

Lion King or King Tut? Indoor mini golf gives choice

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:38:00 -0700

Henderson King Putt.Can't get enough of the neon? Good. Head indoors to King Putt Mini Golf and see the glow even at mid-day. There are two locations in the Las Vegas Valley and each has a separate entertainment theme approriate for...

Monster Jam, monster truck world finals 2009

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:14:11 -0700

The 27th date is for the trial runs.Even with the recent tragedies and fan backlash against the industry's perceived failures, monster truck events are still one of the most popular and safest motorsports for spectators. The two incidents...

Merry go-round-and-round the District at GVR

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:06:05 -0700

The Carousel at the District.Green Valley Ranch is a pleasant place made more pleasureable by the addition of something wistful. The carousel at the District is a vintage style merry go-round sure to attract the parents already strolling ...

Circus Circus, circus acts

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:50:41 -0700

Look for the Big Top! There is nothing better than getting something for free. You know the feeling. Almost makes you want to jump up and down, or yell it from the rooftops. Las Vegas has a fair share of free at...

Here now in Las Vegas, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:22:14 -0700

Las Vegas Edition!"Good Morning Cerda Family!" was bullhorned a few days ago from Ty and his designers, but help and contributions are still needed to complete a house for a deserving Las Vegas family. For those who don't know, Extreme...

Stratosphere Observation Deck

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:36:47 -0700

Photo taken by jdnx. Towers are always memorable sights, and usually offer a good time for visitors. You go up and observe the world below at a height that is truly frightening. The Stratosphere, at the north end of the Strip, is no ...

Hike the Las Vegas Springs Preserve garden and trails

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:22:29 -0700

Where it all started?Strolling the Las Vegas Strip is a world class experience in everything advertising. A glittering electric street of dreams. But really, how about taking a walk on the wild side? Located in the exact spot of the...

Criss Angel Believe made me wonder

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:23:35 -0700

Will you believe?The collaboration between Criss Angel, a magician, and Cirque du Soleil is a tantalizing mind turner. Suprisingly, some of the imagined possibilities are brought to life at the Luxor on the Las Vegas Strip. Whose im...