Las Vegas, Nevada's Eastside: 10 +1 Fun Activities for Families

William Bennett Remote Control Airfield

Are you looking for fun activities east of Las Vegas Boulevard? Here are my favorite picks for families including kid-friendly entertainment and learning experiences.

89115

Lowe's Build & Grow
Kids' Clinics
Build a wooden project, get a free apron, goggles, patch, and more!
2465 N Nellis Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 352-1836

89110

Sunrise Library
Study room, story room and story times, book clubs, art gallery, computers and more!
Clark County Las Vegas Library District
5400 E Harris Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 507-3900

89104

Home Depot
Kids Workshops
DIY projects for all ages!
1401 S Lamb Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 641-9600
MAP

Scrapbook Kyandyland
Scrapbook materials, classes and events
Sahara at Nellis Blvd.
2208 S Nellis Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104 
(702) 894-9300

89142

Hollywood Community Services Center
Classes and Events
Community Center, Skate Park, Picnic Areas, Playground, Fitness Room, Gymnasium, Seasonal Day Camp, Dance & Exercise Rooms, Rooms available for Event Rentals and Neighborhood Services Offices.
Sahara & Charleston Blvd.
1650 S. Hollywood Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 455-0566
CCParks@ClarkCountyNV.gov
MAP
 
Hollywood Aquatic Center
Ten (10) Lane Indoor Competition Pool, Indoor Instructional Pool, Indoor Party Room (available for a rental fee), Outdoor Activity Pool, Outdoor Interactive Play Equipment, Outdoor Water Slides, Outdoor Picnic Space (available for a rental fee)
Sahara & Charleston Blvd.
1550 S. Hollywood Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 455-8508
CCAquatics@ClarkCountyNV.gov
MAP

89122

Wetlands Park
FREE trail walks and FREE Nature Center
YouTube Video: Trail walks
7050 Wetlands Park Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89122
 (702) 455-7522
CCParks@ClarkCountyNV.gov
MAP

Kids Garden Club
FREE gardening classes for children at Star Nursery
Boulder Hwy & East Tropicana
5340 Boulder Highway
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 456-8818
Click Here for a Map/Driving Directions

Sam's Town Bowling Center
Bowling, Mystic Falls Laser Light Show, Calamity Jane's Ice Cream, and Century 18 at Sam's Town movie theatre
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
5111 Boulder Hwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89122 
(702) 456-7777

Bennett Airfield
William Bennett RC Airfield located on the eastern edge of the Las Vegas Valley, just north of Sam Boyd Stadium
YouTube Video: RC Flying 
About Bennett Field
6800 East Russell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 455-8200
prsunsetfrontdesk@clarkcountynv.gov.
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Horseman's Park and Equine Event Center
20 acres of barns, arenas, and picnic areas, Horseman's Park Las Vegas allows one to retreat into the tranquility of equestrian life.
Follow the Calendar of Events
Check out the renovations revealed June 24, 2013
5800 E Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 455.8206
Fax: 702.577.0796

Do You Want a Great Neighborhood? 89130 a Preferred Zip Code to Reside

Homeowners Gravitate to 89130: Convenience, Activities and School Choice 

For Sale: 4501 Shadow Dreams, Las Vegas, NV 89130

The 89130 zip code is an all-around worthwhile location to reside. Homeowners have the convenience of ease of freeway access. Craig Road offers generous space to enter and exit US 95. Rancho Road is another artery for driving ease. Shopping is another convenience. An abundance of shopping options are a well desired amenity in this area. The Rancho Sierra Shopping Center along North Rancho Road offers a Smith's market, TJ Maxx and Dollar Tree. Lowe's, a variety of banks, Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, Fed Ex, Dunkin Donuts, dental care, car wash, pharmacy, animal hospital, restaurants, Kids Club of Las Vegas and much more!

Activities are here. Get outdoors and enjoy over 34 acres at Children's Memorial Park on West Gowan:

• Baseball/Softball Fields (6)
• Basketball Courts (2)
• Bocce Courts (2)
• Concession Stand
• Dog Park (2 dog runs)
• Fitness Course
• Horseshoe Courts (2)
• Jogging/Walking Paths (2)
• Playgrounds (4)
• Roller Hockey Rink
• Tennis Courts (2)
• Picnic Areas (9)
• Restroom Facilities 

The Northstars Dance Academy and Studio schedules a variety of classes to interest the dancer in the family. Excel Self Defense Studios operates along Craig Road. For the child ages 18 months -12 years, Creative Kids Learning Center is a accredited for a variety of programs.

Schools are priority for families. "Home buyers reported school boundaries are important when purchasing a home. The majority of the buyers, 90.53%, who completed the 2013 Realtor.com "Back to School" survey stated school boundaries are important or somewhat important in the decision." Ernest J. May Elementary School offers full day kindergarten, a Parent/Teacher/Student Organization (PTSO), and has made Adequate Yearly Progress. The Challenger School - Los Prados is located on Jones Blvd. and also offers summer programs. 

Summer Fun: FREE Jazz for Las Vegas, Nevada Entertainment

FREE Jazz for Summer Vegas Entertainment

Get outdoors and enjoy the evenings with FREE jazz music this summer season in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.

Get Grooving:

Saturday Night Jazz on the Lake
Lake Las Vegas
Anthony James Baker
Saturday, July 27, 2013
7:00-10:00 pm
The Village at Lake Las Vegas
Lake Las Vegas is the place to be on Saturday evenings for jazz concerts.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a cool and relaxing evening by the lake.
No pets or coolers please.
Admission is free.

Vegas Jazz offers a calendar of events with ongoing jazz concerts across the Las Vegas Valley.

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