The Last Weekend of Summer 2019 at Las Vegas

Summer has officially come to an end. But having fun doesn't end. Most especially at the entertainment capital of the world. Two of the largest music festivals are happening on this last weekend of summer. Life is Beautiful and I Heart Radio Music Festival.

Life is Beautiful Festival  LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL encompasses 18 city blocks in Downtown Las Vegas, extending from 7th to 11th Streets and from Mesquite to Carson Avenues. The festival entrances are located at Fremont & 7th street and Fremont & 11th Street. PARKING LOT CLOSURES: The Zappos Parking Lot Sept. 11 to 27 The Llama Lot Sept. 12 to 26 John E. Carson Parking Lot Sept. 13 to 24 Backstage Bar & Billiards Parking Lot Sept. 16 to 24 The Downtowner Parking Lot Sept. 16 to 25 El Cortez Cabana Suites Parking Lot Sept. 16 to 25 El Cortez Paid Parking Lot Sept. 17 to 23 Place on 7th Parking Lot Sept. 17 to 24 Post Office Parking Lot Sept. 20 to 23 BUS ROUTES: Bus routes for the area will have detours during the week leading up to the festival and the days of the festival itself. Please be sure to check the RTC website for more information. Please note the following routes will change: ●        Route 113 ●        Route 207 ●        Route 215 ●        Deuce ●        BHX ●        HDX ●        SDX

Road Closures Sept. 20 at 12:01 a.m. to Sept. 23 at 11:59 p.m. Carson Avenue from 6th Street to 7th Street 7th Street from Bridger Avenue to Carson Avenue 6th Street from Bridger Avenue to Ogden Avenue Fremont Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to 6th Street (pedestrian access only; no thru traffic) *All road closures are subject to change. COMMUNITY SHUTTLE: The Life is Beautiful Community Shuttle will run continuously from Wednesday, Sept. 18, to Monday, Sept. 23. STOPS Stops will be identified with signage in area community members can wait. 8th Street & Mesquite Avenue 9th Street & Stewart Avenue 11th Street & Carson Avenue 8th Street & Bridger Avenue 6th Street in front of El Cortez Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Boulevard & Mesquite Avenue HOURS Please note that the shuttle does not run between the hours of 2 and 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21: 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next day) Sunday, Sept. 22: 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next day) Monday, Sept. 23: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enter to win our giveaway

Last weekend to post your Best of Summer Photo Contest to win family four-pack tickets to Potted Potter. Click here to follow and post your picture on your facebook page. Ticket value for the family four-pack tickets is almost $400.

Events

Don't forget to check our event calendar to find your family fun every day. Highlighted events on this weekend and the following week:

• Fall Family Wellness Event
• FREE Museum Day by Smithsonian Magazine
• The Bitchy Waiter Show
• Storytime Event at Barnes and Noble
• Learn To Play Guitar Using Rocksmith
• Children's Storybook Adventures in the Square
• Preschool Play & Learn
• Little Books and Little Cooks

September 28 is National Public Lands Day. It is a Free Entrance Day for most National Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas and other participating federal sites. Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada. Read on the 40 State & National Parks and Recreation Areas Day Trip from Las Vegas

School Programs, Sports for Kids and Adults

Safety and Ignite Registration for 2019-2020 School Year
Registration open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, excluding holidays.
Cost: $20 registration fee per child, per account; plus $7 per morning session and/or $10 per afternoon session.
Safekey Office, 416 N. Seventh St.
Safekey is available to students in grades K-5; Ignite is available at select middle schools for students in grades 6-8. Visit the Safekey/Ignite webpage or call 702-229-KIDS (5437) for the list of participating schools and more information.

Click here to read more.

Public Health Advisories from Southern Nevada Health District

• The outbreak of West Nile Virus and St. Louis Encephalitis Virus in Local Mosquitoes Amid Increasing Human WNV Disease Cases
• Hepatitis A Outbreak in Clark County
• CDC – Summary for vaccination of adults against measles with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines

Things  to Know

• Download The Free Southern Nevada Community Preparedness App To Help You Stay Prepared
• NASA Event: Send Your Name to Mars on #Mars2020 Rover

Getting Active

• Free Apps to Get Moving and Get Active
• Do You Wish You Could Take More Walks?
• 11 Tips For Hiking with Toddlers

As always, I am so honored and privileged to be your local publisher of all the fun and cool things to do in Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas. 

XOXO, 

Donnah

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