Fun Fall Foods - Las Vegas: Kid-Friendly Dining and Activities

Home in Las Vegas, NV 89145 shows how pomegranate trees produce fruit and thrive in the fall season.

Fall: A Season to Dine and Taste Fun Fall Foods 

Fall foods!  Fun fall foods are a favorite way to celebrate autumn in the Las Vegas Valley. Fun fall foods in Las Vegasoffers ideas to experience kid-friendly dining and activities. The fall fruits and vegetables may be unfamiliar or appear less appealing, but life is an adventure! Carpe Diem! Take advantage to tempt your senses and give your body a boost in nutrition, and teach children about delicious, flavorful foods.

The Finds: Fall Dining in Southern Nevada

Try and taste Carrot Parsnip Cakes at Whole Foods Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV 89145

When planning with children, know your neighborhood and the amenities. Families look for great neighborhoods, great schools, and great restaurants!

Here are 10 restaurants to visit October, November and December in southern Nevada.

1. Apple: Mimi's Café serves Fall Harvest Salade with mixed greens, honey-glazed walnuts, dried cranberries, green apples, and crumbled goat cheese tossed in honey Dijon vinaigrette in three neighborhoods. Each visit to Mimi's Café has been a welcoming experience for my family. 1121 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, 7315 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy, Las Vegas and 596 N Stephanie St, Henderson.
2. Brussels Sprouts: Vegetables & Small Plates at Echo and Rig present Brussels Sprouts with Pistachio and Fresh Lemon (P.S. Add Pumpkin Squash, Rosemary & Brown Sugar to your plate!).
3. Kale: Did you know P.F. Chang's offers seasonal menus? The Fall Menu selections include Shanghai Waldorf Salad with chopped kale, Pumpkin Wontons, Harvest Vegetable Quinoa "Fried Rice" (with red quinoa, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and much more), Caramel Apple Wontons, and four more delicious options. 4936 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, and 1095 S Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas
4. Parsnip:  In the Prepared Foods Department take home or enjoy in the dining area Carrot Parsnip Cakes. Fort Apache Whole Foods Market at 8855 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas.
5. Pear: Snacks at The Yardhouse will treat you to crisp and sweet Pear & Gorgonzola Flatbread. Town Square 6593 Las Vegas Blvd S Unit 161, Las Vegas  and Red Rock Hotel & Casino 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas (P.S. Sweet potato fries are on the menu too!).
6. Pomegranate: Rich in antioxidant properties and Vitamins C, A, E and folic acid, experience Pomegranate Chicken, marinated in the fruit juice at the Market Grille Café 7920 W Tropical Pkwy, Las Vegas and 7070 N Durango Dr, Las Vegas.
7. Pumpkin: Mini Pumpkin Pies are ready to devour at Layers Bakery.  Full size raspberry-peach, apple, cherry, blueberry and pumpkin pies are available.  Note: No trans fat, no artificial ingredients, no preservatives, 100% natural AND the bakers use organic flour, sugar, dairy and eggs! A favorite place for me and my family!  665 S Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson
8. Sweet Potato: Herbs & Rye prepare Starter Bites called Sweet Potato Tots. 3713 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas.
9. Swiss Chard: Vegetarian Autumn Squash Soup with butternut squash, pumpkin, cinnamon, honey, cinnamon, curry to name some of the ingredients. Low-Fat Vegetarian Garden Vegetable Soup with Pesto with swiss chard, many vegetables and pearl barley. The Roasted Turkey Harvest Wheatberry Salad has all-natural, antibiotic-free roasted turkey. Panera Bread 7175 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, Boca Park at 740 S Rampart Blvd Ste 3, Las Vegas, and The District at 605 Mall Ring Cir, Henderson.
10. Winter Squash: Butternut Agnoletti with brown butter sage sauce is on the dinner menu at Parma by Chef Marc. I enjoyed a Happy 2nd Birthday dinner for my toddlers with Chef Marc and his staff, Parma is a favorite eatery. 7591 W. Washington Ave Ste 110, Las Vegas.

  

The Fun: Kid-Friendly Fall Food Activities

What is this?

A red fruit, grows on a deciduous shrub or tree, with red jewels inside called arils? It is a pomegranate. The fun in dining in all seasons is to inform children and provide kid-friendly activities about the nutritional value of fruits, vegetables and other foods.  With adults as the guide, their encouragement and  the experiences will teach children to eat better more often.  In addition to exploring restaurants, menus and ingredients, projects are another way to extend the learning of fall foods.

• Recipes, crafts and décor with pomegranates Pomegranate Council
• Go on an apple hunt in Las Vegas "On the Menu: Autumn means apples"
• Play online games, use stickers and shopping planner, and more with Food Chomps
• Learn about healthy cooking and shopping with kids "Fruits & Veggies more matters: Top 10 Ways to Get Kids Involved in Healthy Cooking & Shopping"
• Information and activities for preschoolers, kids, pregnant and breastfeeding women and much more at MyPlate Kids Place at Choose My Plate.gov