The Guide

The Pahrump Chili Cook-off Festival started providing family 13 years ago, and that continues this year with a carnival, live music, a car show, a kids drag races, adult and kid challenges, and of course, chili tasting!

The chili tasting will be held between 10 am and 4 pm Saturday and Sunday, with the carnival 4 pm to 11 pm on the 21st, 10 am to 11 pm on the 22nd, and 11 am to 5 pm on the 23rd. Free admission, but you pay for carnival things and chili.

Easter egg hunts for ages 3-12: An egg hunt not in the pool at 9 a.m. for ages 3-6. A shallow pool egg hunt at 9:45 a.m. for ages 7-10. A deep pool egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. for ages 7-12.

Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Take a plastic bucket or bag for each child to hold eggs. Each child will get to take the eggs they've collected, prizes included.

The Pahrump Chili Cook-off Festival started providing family 13 years ago, and that continues this year with a carnival, live music, a car show, a kids drag races, adult and kid challenges, and of course, chili tasting!

The chili tasting will be held between 10 am and 4 pm Saturday and Sunday, with the carnival 4 pm to 11 pm on the 21st, 10 am to 11 pm on the 22nd, and 11 am to 5 pm on the 23rd. Free admission, but you pay for carnival things and chili.

The Pahrump Chili Cook-off Festival started providing family 13 years ago, and that continues this year with a carnival, live music, a car show, a kids drag races, adult and kid challenges, and of course, chili tasting!

The chili tasting will be held between 10 am and 4 pm Saturday and Sunday, with the carnival 4 pm to 11 pm on the 21st, 10 am to 11 pm on the 22nd, and 11 am to 5 pm on the 23rd. Free admission, but you pay for carnival things and chili.

The City of Henderson's annual Arbor Day celebration is all about the positive impact of trees. Among other things, the winners of the 4th grade Arbor Day poster contest will be recognized. Henderson has been named a certified Tree City USA for the past 34 years. There are over 30,000 trees in the community.

Ever been to a festival at Desert Breeze Park near Spring Valley and the Lakes? They have a few regularly on the calendar. Some folks growing up here might have attended an Extreme Thing rock concert there over the years. Last year there was Paws in the Park, a dog-centric festival. This month, there’s Tacos and Tamales, which celebrates Mexican food and culture, lucha libre wrestling, games, live painters and more. That event will make the debut of the park’s new Event Center, which basically dedicates space expressly for events. By space, we mean a 12 acre fenced venue with nearly 6 acres of grass. This also means important production infrastructure like facilities for the talent, a box office, power for stage amps, and more. It’s a pain to set up a whole festival in a park without the necessary things built into the area, so this solves that problem for a park that host events literally year round.

The Friendship Circle Las Vegas pairs teenage and young adult volunteers with physically and intellectually challenged children, teens, and young adults who could use a new friend. This event will raise funds for their programs and raise awareness to help create a more inclusive community for individuals with disabilities.

There will be a 1-mile fun walk at 11 a.m., The free community carnival, starting at noon, will include celebrity guest appearances, zip line, trackless train, mind winder ride, mechanical bull, rock climbing wall, air jumpers, video game truck, and petting zoo. This year, the carnival will also feature a DJ, a bar, and toddler zone.

The walk and carnival are free and open to the public, although donations are encouraged. Corporate sponsorships are welcomed.

It will be a fun day filled with gardening and conservation speakers, native desert foods, kids games, a free seed exchange, and lots of vendors with food, plants and trees, soaps, crochet clothing, and more. Plus, information about being good stewards of the lands we live on.

Lunch will be the miracle, drought-resistant desert tepary beans with avocado, cilantro, and green onion garnish with a side of mesquite cornbread. Snacks will also be available, as will prickly pear lemonade...take your own glass or get a special Mason jar.

Free admission, but there's a charge for lunch, snacks and drinks and tickets for those should be purchased in advance.

This free, outdoor event is family-friendly and packed with live music, food, vendors and entertainment. Kids of all ages can sing, dance and enjoy activities and performances from amazing music artists. The festival will feature five acts: 123 Andrés Band, Pierce Freelon, Smith and Yarn, Elena Moon Park and Friends, and Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats!

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. This is an outdoor event, so dress for the weather. Free, but more info at Get Tickets.

The free annual Kizuna Society Japanese Spring Festival will have a wide range of cultural demonstrations and workshops, including music, dance, martial arts, and origami. Also, food! No pets, please.