Las Vegas Farmers Market at The Gardens Park
The Las Vegas Farmers Market at The Gardens Park brings fresh produce and handmade products from more than a dozen vendors throughout the western United States to Summerlin every Tuesday.
Regularly featured items include fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs; homemade salsas and sauces; soaps, lotions and other beauty products; crafts; and a variety of prepared food items.WHEN
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - Tuesday, December 28, 2010
4-8 p.m. every Tuesday
WHERE
The Gardens Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive
PRICE
Free
For more information, visit www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com or call 702-562-CORN (2676).
Community Cooking Classes at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Get inspired by chefs from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas at bi-monthly community cooking classes designed to educate and entertain food lovers of all ages and skill levels.
The community cooking classes are designed for recreational and "weekend" cooks who share a passion for delicious and beautifully prepared food. They are intended to be fun and engaging and an ideal way to spend a Saturday morning! Upcoming classes include: March 20: Spring Feast April 10: Culinary Basics: Proteins and cooking techniques (beef and pork) April 24: Mexican Cuisine May 8: Culinary Basics: Proteins and cooking techniques (poultry) May 22: Wine Sampling June 5: Culinary Basics: Proteins and cooking techniques (seafood) June 19: California CuisineWHEN
Saturday, March 6, 2010 - Saturday, June 19, 2010
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, 1451 Center Crossing Road
PRICE
$85
Classes are limited in size. Early registration is recommended. Register today by calling Jean Woodruff at 702-851-5376 or emailing jwoodruff@vegasculinary.com.
Tour de Summerlin
Cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the 9th annual Tour de Summerlin, a non-competitive bike ride through the master-planned community of Summerlin and neighboring Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The event features three distances, including 10-, 35- and 80-mile rides.
More than 500 cyclists participated in the 2009 event, making it one of the largest and most scenic rides in Southern Nevada. Pre-event registration is strongly encouraged. To pre-register, visit www.tourdesummerlin.com or call 702-252-8077. Tour de Summerlin is organized by McGhie's Ski Bike & Board and is sponsored by Summerlin.WHEN
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - Saturday, April 24, 2010
6:00 a.m. registration
WHERE
The Vistas Community Park: 11311 Alta Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89138
PRICE
$35 - 60, depending on ride and registration date
For more information or to pre-register, visit www.tourdesummerlin.com or call 702-252-8077.
ArtWalk
More than 75 artists will be featured at the 12th annual spring ArtWalk, a weekend-long outdoor art festival in Summerlin. This year's event will highlight mixed media, photography, jewelry, hand-painted apparel, ceramics, glassworks, watercolors and metal works. Live entertainment will be featured throughout the event.
WHEN
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - Sunday, April 25, 2010
10 am to 5 pm daily
WHERE
1970 Village Center Circle
PRICE
Free
For more information, visit http://TrailsVillageCenter.com.
Mad Mud Run
The 2nd annual Summerlin Mad Mud Run is a four mile-course that features a variety of boot-camp inspired obstacles including a low wall, hay bale hurdles, balance beam and of course, a 40-foot long mud-pit.
Youth ages 4- to 12-years-old can participate in the Mudpuppy Splash, a 100-meter course with crawl tubes and a hay bale maze that concludes in the mud-pit. Register today at www.madmudrun.com.WHEN
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - Saturday, May 22, 2010
8:00 am Mad Mud Run; 9:30 am Mudpuppy Splash
WHERE
The Vistas Community Park, 11311 Alta Drive
PRICE
$15 Mudpuppy Splash; $50 - 60 Mad Mud Run
For more information, or to pre-register, visit www.madmudrun.com.
The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade
The entire Las Vegas valley is invited to celebrate Independence Day at the 16th annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, Southern Nevada's largest and most colorful Fourth of July parade. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend.
The parade features more than 60 entries including traditional floats, Macy's-style giant helium balloons, exciting bands and performing groups and a variety of kids' favorite storybook characters. The parade is coordinated by The Summerlin Council, the non-profit arm of the Summerlin Community Association dedicated to the social, educational and recreational enrichment of residents. The parade begins at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in The Trails village of Summerlin. Participants travel south on Hills Center Drive toward the Village Center Circle roundabout before heading west on Trailwood Drive. The parade will end at the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane.WHEN
Saturday, July 3, 2010 - Saturday, July 3, 2010
9:00 - 11:00 am
WHERE
The Trails village in Summerlin
PRICE
Free
For more information on the parade, call The Summerlin Council at 702.341.5500.
