Hello Summerlin! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: UNLV loop station vote, Hot Wheels monster trucks live glow-n-fire, and Peter and the Wolf + 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.
New training hub opens: NSU opened a 16,500-square-foot campus in Henderson this week, launching Nevada’s first anesthesiologist assistant program with simulation labs and operating rooms, a 27-month master’s track for 26 students -- get the full story.
Airport parking changes ahead: Las Vegas airport parking will increase July 1, with caps up to $38 and economy to $14, higher valet and reserved fees, funding modernization across more than 17,000 spaces -- see the parking fee changes.
Campus transit debate intensifies: Regents approved a Vegas Loop station at UNLV with one opposing vote. Built at Boring Company expense, students get 25% off, faculty and staff 10%, despite safety and environmental concerns -- check the UNLV station vote.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Climb, glide, repeat: If the kids need to climb something that isn’t your furniture, Fox Hill Park has wild adventure play structures, zipline-style thrills, and a mellow disc golf course, plus those sweet valley views that make weeknights feel like weekends. Bring water and your sense of play.
Press start therapy: Ditch the Strip crowds and slide into Chinatown for Game Nest Arcade, a legit Japanese-style hangout packed with rhythm, racing, fighting, and co-op shooters plus Kafe Nesto’s boba and bites. Perfect for a low-key weeknight reset when you just need buttons, not brain fog.
Leafy little escape: Rooting For You is a family-run plant nursery and creative studio where you can browse happy houseplants, then stick around for a Succ n Sip, terrarium night, or even open mic in the plant lounge. Bonus, they also do stylish plant installs for homes and offices that need more calm.
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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.
🐺 Peter and the Wolf @ Summerlin Library (Las Vegas) | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:30 PM – Remember when stories had strings attached? The Fratello Marionettes bring Peter and the Wolf to life with lovingly hand-crafted puppets, live charm, and zero screen glare. It is free, family friendly, and a surprisingly good excuse to borrow the grandkids.
🤝 Craft Connections @ Board & Brush Creative Studio - Centennial Hills (Las Vegas) | Thursday (6/25) at 6:30 AM – Your walls deserve better than another big-box print, so try Board & Brush Centennial Hills for a DIY night where you make something, snack, sip, and feel competent. Ladies night energy, all ages welcome, registration required, and code CONNECTHER makes it 10 bucks, materials included.
🧙 The Wizard of Oz @ Sphere (Las Vegas) | Friday (6/26) at 2:00 PM – Oz at Sphere goes full Vegas, with seat rumbles, wind, scents, intense visuals, and the kind of pyrotechnics Auntie Em never warned you about. It starts exactly on time, no late seating, so click your heels early, then hold onto your Toto, and your nerves.
🎬 Fresh Wind Sunset Cinema @ Fresh Wind Community Church (Las Vegas) | Friday (6/26) at 7:00 PM – Whether you bring lawn chairs, blankets, or watch from the car, this free family movie night offers PG favorites, a bounce house, and $1 to $5 snacks under the Vegas stars. At Fresh Wind Community Church, expect wholesome vibes locals actually enjoy, not Strip chaos.
🚗 Vegas Classic Car Festival @ Ahern Hotel (Las Vegas) | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Because we like our classics shiny, not our locals crispy, this two-day car fest hides out in Ahern’s shaded garages. Hot rides, music, vendors, giveaways, a night party, a Rev & Roll market with 50+ for sale, food and drink specials, awards.
🛻 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire @ Orleans Arena (Las Vegas) | Saturday (6/27) at 11:30 AM – Nothing beats watching giant toy trucks glow, roar, and flatten stuff while a fire-breathing, car-crushing robot dinosaur steals the show. Expect FMX riders, favorites like Bigfoot and Bone Shaker, plus the new Rhinomite charging horn-first, and a level of volume your teenager only dreams of.
🥁 World Beat Drum Circle: A Family Drumming Experience @ Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center (Las Vegas) | Sunday (6/28) at 3:00 PM – Trade your to-do list for a drum and join a free, family-friendly world beat drum circle that promises better vibes, and maybe better immune systems. No rhythm required, kids are welcome, and instruments are provided. Seating is first come, so channel your inner metronome early.
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07 — The Summerlin report Weather forecastToday — High: 100°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 25%
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 6 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 102°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 0%
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