It doesn’t matter where you live, holiday cheer can be found throughout all of Southern Nevada.
One of the area’s most popular holiday attractions is located in Summerlin—Enchant Christmas. Illuminating the Las Vegas Ballpark for its fourth season select evenings through December 28, the world’s largest Christmas light maze returns with an all-new theme this year: Night of the Nutcrackers. Guests can enjoy more than 10 acres of holiday magic, including an ice-skating trail and festive entertainment. enchantchristmas.com/las-vegas
More holiday merriment can be found just steps away from Enchant Christmas at Downtown Summerlin’s Holiday Parade. Taking place every Friday and Saturday through December 20 at 6:00 p.m., the free event runs along Park Centre Drive and features lively holiday music, snow, dancers, nearly 100 local youth performers and an appearance from Santa. Downtown Summerlin also has its own outdoor skating rink—The Rock Rink—open through January 2026 that visitors can enjoy for a nominal fee. summerlin.com
Nearby, Tivoli Village is getting into the holiday spirit with complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides available Thursday through Saturday, December 4 through 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitors to the Summerlin retail center can also purchase some unique presents for those on their holiday gift-giving list at LV Craft Shows’ Nutcracker Night Market. Happening December 4, 11, and 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the free event not only features a variety of vendors selling original crafts but also live entertainment and festive lights. tivolivillagelv.com
Those thirsting for some holiday spirits of the liquid kind will want to head on to Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson for its fifth Winter at the Terrace event. Open through December 27, the pop-up lounge transforms the property’s Backyard Terrace into an inviting winter wonderland where guests can cozy up next to a fire pit or inside an igloo and savor some festive food and beverages, like a drink from the hot chocolate cart. greenvalleyranch.com
Since the holiday season is all about giving, it should come as no surprise that one of Las Vegas’ most beloved holiday attractions allows guests make merry memories while supporting those in need. Running select evenings through December 31, the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village invites guests to stroll through its colorfully lit forest, play mini golf, ride its Forest Express Passenger Train, visit with Santa and enjoy a variety of other jolly activities while their admission fee goes to help more than 3,000 Southern Nevadans with disabilities. magicalforest.org
Two other Southern Nevada favorites are returning this holiday season with some extra holiday magic. Nevada’s largest holiday drive-thru light show, Glittering Lights, illuminates the Las Vegas Motor Speedway through January 4, 2026, with 6 million LED lights along its newly expanded 3-mile course. Now in its 25th year, the attraction can be enjoyed from the comfort of one’s car or, during select nights, on an open-air Santa Tram complete with festive décor, fun games and photos with Santa. glitteringlights.vegas
Additionally, following a 12-year run with its previous version of “The Nutcracker,” Nevada Ballet Theatre will dance back into The Smith Center in downtown Las Vegas select dates December 13 through 28 to perform “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.” Not only will the new show feature the legendary ballet choreographer’s renowned choreography, but it will also be accompanied by set pieces and costumes that reflect the Art Deco spirit of the 1930s. Audiences can follow young Marie Stahlbaum and her Nutcracker Price as they journey through The Land of Sweets, led by revered characters like The Sugarplum Fairy and divertissements like Hot Chocolate. State-of-the-art technology will further illuminate Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s sweeping score, creating an all-new holiday spectacle that is both innovative and timeless. nevadaballet.org/performances/george-balanchines-the-nutcracker