Meet amazing desert critters as you explore the Origen Museum. Learn the unique survival strategies animals in the desert use to survive in a harsh environment. Just drop-in while enjoying the Origen galleries. Indoors. Weekends and select holidays to September 24 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Kids of all ages are invited to drop by the Nevada State Museum's Education Room on Saturday afternoon through August 5, from  noon to 5 p.m., for hands-on, drop-in activities. Families can explore Nevada topics through demonstrations, activities and workshops. There's a different topic each time, and you can find that info on their website.  No registration required and all programs are free with admission.

Summer Fun Camps are back at Springs Preserve, with new, learning- and nature-based adventure themes each of the nine weeks. It's a different topic each week but every camp week includes: cool museum explorations; acting with Drama Kids International; swimming Fridays at the YMCA; guest speakers; fun crafts, awesome games and cool theme projects. For ages 6 - 12 only. 

Join a naturalist for an eight-part series celebrating  the Mojave Desert on Wednesdays through August 2 at Red Rock Canyon. Ages 6-8 can learn about mammals, reptiles, plants, geology, weather, and more through hands-on exploration with games and crafts. There will be snacks. Kids can attend whichever sessions interest them but do have to register in advance.

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This exhibit highlights artists who use cardboard as the main medium source for their artwork. Free. Las Vegas City Hall Grand Gallery, 495 S. Main St., first floor, artslasvegas.org

The award-winning artists of the West Coast Drawing collective present their original drawings. Free. Art Gallery at Sahara West Library, lvccld.org

Gilcrease Orchard in the northwest part of the Las Vegas Valley has fruit and vegetables for sale. You can purchase from their stand or pick your own on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon. Check their website to see what's available. They also have apple cider.

Larry Gallagher’s musical chronicles the 1960s through the perspective of six young women. $25. Las Vegas Little Theatre, lvlt.org

Artist Jennifer Henry transformed the windows on First Street into a simple but stunning skyscape employing the everyday materials of paper and plastic. Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., 702-229-ARTS