Things to do in Nevada this weekend (Aug. 1-3)

Wild flowers seen on a Red Rock hike. (Courtesy of Red Rock Canyon Las Vegas)

By Jannelle Calderón

July 29, 2025

From art and community fun to outdoor adventure and live theater, there’s something for everyone this weekend from southern to northern Nevada. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive events and news right to your email.

First Friday Las Vegas — Along with the local businesses, artists, and food trucks, this week’s First Friday will feature a community maker space where attendees can help create 10,000 handmade ornaments for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Smokey the Bear and forest rangers will be on-site. The event on Aug. 1 runs 5-11 p.m. on Main Street (Charleston to Coolidge) with the Art Walk being on Boulder and 1st Street. Check out featured artist Tara Banfield and her vibrant oil portraits celebrating Black women.

Ride the Wave Back to School — Community pool party before the start of the school year on Aug. 2, 12-3 p.m. at the Silver Mesa Recreation Center and Pool (4025 Allen Lane) in North Las Vegas. Admission is free.

Early Bird Hike — Join a Bureau of Land Management ranger every Sunday in August, starting Aug. 3, on a guided 2.1-mile hike on the Moenkopi trail in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area from 7-8:30 a.m. Online signup is required to attend the Early Bird Hike. Attendees will receive further instructions via email.
Interpretive programs at are a free public service open to all.

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival — The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor is headlined by productions of “Twelfth Night,” a romantic comedy, and Peter and the “Starcatcher,” the playful Peter Pan prequel. Shows run through Aug. 24, Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Find tickets online.

Jannelle Calderón

Jannelle Calderón is The Nevadan / El Nevadense newsletter editor. A bilingual storyteller, she’s passionate about highlighting the human side of policy and showcasing Nevada’s vibrant cultures. She previously reported for The Nevada Independent and is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Jannelle also writes Vegas Somos, a weekly Spanish-language newsletter dedicated to breaking down the issues that matter most to Nevada’s Latino communities.

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