Holiday attractions and events around the Las Vegas Valley
Here is a list of some attractions and events happening this holiday season.
Bellagio
The Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens features a winter wonderland available for viewing 24 hours daily through Jan. 4. Admission is free. bellagio.com
Christmas Town
Cowabunga Bay features the Polar Express train ride, more than 3 million lights, a sledding hill, laser tag, “Let it Snow” light show with snow, obstacle course and more, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 4 at 900 Galleria Drive, Henderson. Tickets are $20 (does not include paintball); ages 2 and younger are free. The Rudolph Saves Christmas Paintball attraction is $10 for 100 paint balls. lasvegaschristmastown.com
Clark County Museum
Heritage Street houses and buildings will be decorated for the holidays through Jan. 3 at 1830 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Self-guided tours require museum admission; $2 for adults and $1 for children. facebook.com/clarkcountymuseum
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The Ice Rink at Boulevard Pool is open noon to 11 p.m. daily through Jan. 5. Holiday hours are noon to midnight (closed New Year’s Eve). All-day skating is $25. Mondays through Thursdays skating access is $15 for locals, military with ID and hotel guests (limit four per room). Admission to the winter wonderland surrounding the rink is free. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/ice-rink 
Downtown Summerlin
The Rock Rink is located on the Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Hours vary. Skate rentals start at $15. Holiday train rides share the same operating hours as the Rock Rink. Rides are $4. downtownsummerlin.com 
Ethel M Chocolates Holiday Cactus Garden
Ethel M’s 3-acre cactus garden is decorated for the holidays and on display through Jan. 5, from 5 to 10 p.m. daily (open until 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve) at Ethel M Chocolates Factory & Botanical Cactus Garden, 2 Cactus Garden Drive. The attraction also features food trucks, an outdoor movie theater playing holiday clips and selfie photo opportunities. Admission is free. 
Fremont Street Experience
The annual 50-foot Christmas tree is displayed below the 49.3 million energy-efficient LED lights of the renovated Viva Vision canopy. A 20-foot grand menorah will be up through the Hanukkah season. Admission is free. vegasexperience.com
Glittering Lights
Las Vegas Motor Speedway is decorated with more than 3 million LED lights on a 2.5-mile course at 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and holidays. Vehicles are $20-$30. A season pass is $75 and a fast pass is $50 on select dates. glitteringlightslasvegas.com 
Magical Forest
Opportunity Village’s holiday fundraiser opens at 5:30 p.m. daily through Jan. 4 at 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. This year’s event features the Forest Express Passenger Train, Cheyenne’s Enchanted Carousel, entertainment and more. Tickets are $15. Passports with entry, unlimited rides and attractions wristband are $22. Ages 3 and younger are free. magicalforest.com
Sam’s Town
Mystic Falls Park’s 25th season features seasonal decor, snow and a winter wonderland-theme and laser light show 5 to 10 p.m. hourly through Jan. 1 at 5111 Boulder Highway. Admission is free. samstownlv.com 
Town Square
Town Square Park will host Noon Year’s Eve from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31 at 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. mytownsquarelasvegas.com
