Family-friendly events to check out in Las Vegas this week

Believe it or not, there are still people out there who think everyone in Las Vegas lives in hotels and we’re just a city of casinos, but millions of families have been raised in Southern Nevada. With unique attractions, parks, events and classic happenings you can find in other cities, there’s always something to do with the kids. Check out our listings of what’s family-friendly in Las Vegas this week.

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Note: This list is updated as of Jan. 30.

Community event

Henderson is hosting a birthday celebration for the community mosaic at Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. The free event will recognize artist Sierra Slentz and community members and feature dessert and family-friendly craft activities. cityofhenderson.com

Game night

Featuring board games, video games, card games and more all-ages activities, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., free. thelibrarydistrict.org

Glowfest

Celebrate Lunar New Year through Feb. 22 with interactive lights, entertainment, children’s play areas, activities and more, 5-10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Feb. 11 and daily Feb. 12-22 at 2600 Paradise Road, single-day passes start at $16 at glowfest.com. Ages 5 and younger are free.

Public skate

Skaters of all ages can take to the ice 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, 1-3 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 1-3 p.m. Sundays at Las Vegas Ice Center, 9295 W. Flamingo Road, $15, includes skate rental. lasvegasice.com

Valentine’s Celebration Craft & Gift Show

Featuring original crafts, unique gifts, food, drawings and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, free. lvcraftshows.com

Valentine’s Day photoshoot

Families can have a professional photo taken and receive two free photo printouts and all digital copies, 2-5 p.m. Wednesday at the East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E. Bonanza Road, free. No appointment needed. thelibrarydistrict.org

Watch party: Knights vs. Ducks

Hockey Knights in Vegas hosts the all-ages, unofficial watch party for the Golden Knights featuring a food truck, cash bar, drawings and more, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday at The Space, 3460 Cavaretta Court, free. thespacelv.com