Free things to do in Las Vegas this week

Walking the Las Vegas Strip, you can people-watch, check out the Fountains of Bellagio or their Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, free circus acts at Circus Circus’ Midway, and a slew of other free experiences.

Looking for more? Pick up a copy of neon at a store near you or visit the go guide.

Here are a few other free events and experiences happening this week:

Buckles & Barrels for Bailey

The 15th annual charity barrel race will take place at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday in the South Point Arena, free admission. southpointarena.com; bucklesandbarrels4bailey.com

Cadillac Ride & Drive

Drivers 18 and older with a valid license can test-drive or ride along in a brand-new Cadillac or experience the all-electric lineup, including the Escalade IQ, Vistiq, Lyriq and Optiq, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday through Sunday at The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, free. summerlin.com

Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden

The 3-acre garden features more than 300 species of desert plants and is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily at 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson, free. Ethel M’s also offers a free self-guided factory viewing aisle to view production 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ethelm.com/locations/henderson-flagship

Movies, Beats & Eats

Featuring the film “Lilo & Stitch” on a big screen, music, food trucks, $3 concessions and more, 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, free admission. The film begins after sunset. cityofnorthlasvegas.com

Night Swim

For ages 21 and older, featuring table games, DJs featured cocktails, viewing of fireworks on Fridays, and more, 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Sept. 26 at The Tank at the Golden Nugget, free admission. goldennugget.com/las-vegas

Auto Oasis

Paddock Auto Club’s premium outdoor showcase features a curated display of automotive culture from timeless classics to modern marvels, music and more, 6-9 p.m. the last Friday of the month at UnCommons, 6880 Helen Toland St., free and open to the public. uncommons.com

Premier Speedcubing League

Featuring speedcubers competing in head-to-head showdowns, music, giveaways, an open cubing zone and more, 3-6:30 p.m. Monday at Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St., free to watch and compete. downtowncontainerpark.com; start.gg/tournament/psl-las-vegas/details