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.

These are the events we singled out for the week beginning Friday, Sept. 18. Looking for more if this list hasn’t updated? Pick up a copy of neon at a store near you or visit the go guide.

‘Dino Safari’

Families can take a trip to the seven continents that made up Pangea and stand next to 18 giant animatronic dinosaurs at this walk-through adventure at the Springs Preserve. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays through Mondays through Oct. 5. Included with general admission to the preserve: $4.95-$9.95 for locals; $8.95-$18.95 for nonlocals; ages 2 and younger are free. springspreserve.org

Family game night

Featuring a variety of board and card games for ages 5 and older, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas, free. cityofnorthlasvegas.com

Family Rave

Enjoy dancing, activities and more at this daytime disco at 1 p.m. Sunday in The Portal at Area15, 3215 S. Rancho Drive; tickets start at $19.62, family packs are also available. area15.com/events

Pahrump Fall Festival

Featuring a parade, rodeo, music, arts and crafts, food, rides and more, Thursday through Sept. 27 at Petrack Park, 150 N. Highway 160, Pahrump. Admission is free. Rodeo tickets are $15-$20, and carnival wristbands are $35. visitpahrump.com

Public skate

All ages can enjoy two hours of ice skating with rink lights and music 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, W. Flamingo Road, $15. lasvegasice.com

The Village Festival

Featuring live entertainment, cultural performances, food, arts and crafts, vendors and more, 2-10 p.m. Saturday at Orleans Arena, free. orleans.boydgaming.com