Feel the Heart of the Holidays with Leona Lewis
Experience the magic of the season with Grammy-nominated superstar Leona Lewis at Voltaire, inside The Venetian Resort. Her enchanting Christmas residency, A Starry Night, runs throughout December and continues through January 3, 2026, offering an unforgettable celebration of song and spirit. Let her soaring voice bring beloved hits like “Bleeding Love,” “Better In Time,” and her modern holiday favorite “One More Sleep” to life, filling each evening with warmth, joy and holiday wonder.
Whether you are planning a festive getaway or celebrating close to home, Leona’s performances provide the perfect way to create cherished holiday memories. From twinkling lights to heartwarming melodies, this is an invitation to immerse yourself in the elegance, magic and beauty of the season with one of today’s most iconic voices.
Learn more at https://voltairelv.com/leona-lewis/
The Magical Forest at Opportunity Village Open Through Dec. 31
The Magical Forest at Opportunity Village features unlimited rides, mini golf, the Magical Forest holiday lights walking path and trips on the Forest Express train. Forest goers can also meet Santa in his cabin and indulge in holiday food favorites. Tickets can be purchased online at www.magicalforest.com
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Tivoli Village, and they’re bringing the holiday magic to you!
Join Tivoli Village throughout December for Nutcracker Night Market each Thursday from 4-8 p.m. leading up to Christmas, in collaboration with LV Craft Shows. Stroll through a festive marketplace filled with specialty gifts for your loved ones, live music to set the mood and enchanting meet-and-greets with the Nutcracker and Sugar Plum Fairy. But that’s not all! Elevate your holiday experience with complimentary Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, available every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December through Dec. 20.
Shop, celebrate and create lasting holiday memories. Learn more at tivolivillagelv.com/events/
Western Style Takes Over the Downtown Christmas Expo
The Downtown Christmas Expo again takes over the Plaza’s third floor convention space from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 4-13. The carefully curated shopping event features a diverse array of premium apparel and accessory designers, artisans, jewelers and Western couture. With dozens of Western industry vendors, including its top makers and trend setters, the expo showcases exclusive looks and products. The Downtown Christmas Expo is free to attend and offers parking validation with purchase.
Learn more at downtownchristmasexpo.com
Let South Point Do the Cooking This Christmas
South Point Casino
Make your reservations today for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at South Point Hotel and Casino’s Baja Miguel’s, Don Vito’s, Primarily Prime Rib or Silverado Steak House. The Garden Buffet and Coronado Café will also feature special menus Dec. 24-25.
Learn more at southpointcasino.com/dining/holiday-menus/
Step Into a World of Holiday Horrors
Holidays horrors are being unleashed! On select nights from now through Jan. 3, 2026, Universal Horror Unleashed transforms into a mischievously merry world of winter terrors. Come face-to-face with legendary creatures like the Germanic punisher Krampus, Icelandic troll Grýla, and the sneaky Kallikantzaroi Greek goblins. Snap chilling photos beside Krampus’ skull-stacked throne, Grýla’s cauldron, and the goblins’ rotting hideaway tree, then indulge in seasonal food and drink inspired by these fiendish winter legends.
Keep your eyes peeled throughout the night as these creatures roam by lantern light in a haunting holiday procession. It’s a delightfully wicked holiday adventure, packed with frightful fun and festive thrills, all included with regular admission.
Learn more at universalhorrorunleashed.com/en/us/plan-your-visit/seasonal-horrors/
One-of-a-Kind Holiday Shopping & Events at Nevada State Museums
Skip the crowds and discover holiday magic with the Nevada State Museum stores, where every gift tells a story. Located across the state, these shops are stocked with one-of-a-kind finds—think stunning Native American jewelry, artful pieces inspired by new exhibits, and locally crafted treasures you simply won’t spot at the mall. And for a truly special shopping moment, swing by the Treasures of the Southwest Trunk Show at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, Dec. 12-13. You’ll get exclusive access to curated items from the Lost City Museum, plus mini-talks that reveal the history and meaning behind select pieces.
Looking to sprinkle some fun into your holiday calendar? All aboard the Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City, running weekends through Dec. 21. It’s a vintage ride packed with festive tunes, candy canes and plenty of Santa photo ops. On Dec. 6, make it a museum-hopping kind of day: celebrate Holidays Around the World through crafts and performances at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, and dive into festive creativity at Lost City Museum’s Handmade Holidays—complete with music, treats and a cheerful holiday raffle. Whether you’re hunting for culture, joy or the perfect Nevada-made gift, the museums are ready to help your season shine.
