Hello Henderson! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Tesla robotaxi rollout, world’s largest swim lesson, and a 12-car showroom garage + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Parking costs are rising: Las Vegas airport will raise parking rates on July 1, adding $1 to $2 across lots. Daily caps become $38 short-term, $20 long-term, and $14 economy to fund upgrades -- check the parking price hike.
Vegas rollout taking shape: Tesla’s gold robotaxi vehicles appear to be gearing up for a Las Vegas Valley launch, with a permit application, hiring underway, and a $3.1 million southwest valley retrofit in progress -- get the full details.
Warehouse powering rapid deliveries: Henderson’s Amazon warehouse is preparing for Prime Day with about 2,600 workers, rushing inventory to fulfillment centers and fueling a fast-turnaround operation and steady year-round job growth -- see the Prime Day prep.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Brighten your week: Family run for three generations, Beautiful Bouquet Florist hand-designs every bouquet and offers same-day delivery around Henderson and Las Vegas, or you can swing by for pickup. Bonus: they even host private floral design classes if you’re feeling crafty.
Local lakeside reset: Need a quick nature break that still feels Henderson? Cornerstone Park circles a calm lake with an easy walking loop, courts if you want to shoot around, pavilions for shady catch-ups, and even exercise stairs for that “I totally worked out” feeling.
Claw your midweek joy: Lucky Ducky Claw Arcade is a locally run, all-ages claw-machine playground where you can actually practice some skill, cheer the kids on, and walk out hugging plush. When the week feels blah, 20 minutes here feels like a tiny victory parade for Henderson parents.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎬 Summer Movie @ Paseo Verde Library | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from the heat and let someone else entertain the kids for 69 precious minutes. They're showing The Land Before Time, rated G, with free air conditioning, so bring the family, bring snacks, and relive your VHS glory.
🏊 World's Largest Swim Lesson @ Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – If your backstroke still looks like a cautious dog paddle, this is your sign. The world's largest swim lesson opens the pools early with a free class, then you can stay for free for games, inflatables, music, Rad Tad, and complimentary popsicles.
🏃 Field Day Frenzy @ Kids Quest at Green Valley Ranch | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Field day fever hits Kids Quest at Green Valley Ranch all month, with goofy games, silly races, and bragging rights challenges for every pint-sized athlete. They’ll dash, craft, and snack like champs, and you might finish a coffee in peace. Big fun, fewer grass stains.
🧙 The Wizard of Oz @ Sphere (Las Vegas) | Friday (6/26) at 2:00 PM – Step into Oz at Sphere, where the tornado rattles your seat, glitter pops, and flying monkeys test your nerves. It starts on the dot, no late seating, so leave the Strip dawdling to the tourists. Big sound, bright lights, and nostalgia cranked to eleven.
🎬 Fresh Wind Sunset Cinema @ Fresh Wind Community Church (Las Vegas) | Friday (6/26) at 7:00 PM – When the sun clocks out, trade the Strip for a free family movie under the stars at Fresh Wind. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, or watch from the car, as kids tackle the bounce house and you enjoy faith-friendly vibes, plus snacks for $1 to $5.
🌀 Beyblade X Locals @ Many Realms Hub (Las Vegas) | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Remember those spinning tops our kids obsessed over? This is the grown-up version, a Beyblade X locals meetup with launchers, friendly taunts, and plenty of let-it-rip moments. Low-stakes bragging rights, high-speed plastic carnage, and surprisingly zen fun.
🐏 Bighorn Sheep Discovery @ Hemenway Park (Boulder City) | Sunday (6/28) at 9:00 AM – Swing by Hemenway Park to chat with Nevada Department of Wildlife about our state mammal, the desert bighorn. They’ll bring binoculars, a spotting scope, and the lowdown on herd behavior and conservation. The sheep might stand us up, but the views and dry humor won’t.
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07 — The Henderson report Weather forecastToday — High: 105°F — Low: 88°F — Precip: 26%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 105. South wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 88. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 107°F — Low: 84°F — Precip: 0%
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