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 Dec. 5.

Cowboy Christmas & Classic Car Show

Featuring a holiday classic car show, arts and crafts, holiday vendors, entertainment, activities and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road, free; to register, visit eventbrite.com or lasvegasnevada.gov/discover.

Family Float Fest Party

The pool party features games, music, an inflatable trampoline and more, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanaza Road, $5. lasvegasnevada.gov/discover

Family Fun Night

Featuring holiday bingo, cookie decorating and more, 6-7:45 p.m. Dec. 12 at Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Drive, $5; advance registration is required. lasvegasnevada.gov/discover

Family Rave

Featuring a daytime disco with music, lights, activities and more, doors open at 1 p.m. Dec. 14 in The Portal, admission is $16.35 each for a family pack (minimum of four); general admission is $19.62. area15.com

First Friday

The cultural open-house monthly art event features artists, live music, entertainment, food, activities and more, 5-11 p.m. Friday in the downtown Las Vegas Arts District on Main Street. ffflv.org

Pool Plunge

Featuring a group plunge, frozen slide rides, ornament decorating, hot cocoa and more, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Silver Mesa Recreation Center & Pool, 4025 Allen Lane, North Las Vegas, $3. cityofnorthlasvegas.com

Tamales and Mariachi Festival

Featuring mariachi music, arts and crafts activities for kids, artisan vendors, food and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza at the Las Vegas Civic Center at 525 S. Main St., free admission. lasvegasnevada.gov/discover

WinterFest

The second day of Henderson’s holiday festival features the Electric Light Parade 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday along Water Street, free. cityofhenderson.com