It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Boulder City, Laughlin and Mesquite celebrate the season with festive parades, spectacular holiday lights and family fun with Santa Claus.
Boulder City
Boulder City Santa Express (16 – 17, 20 – 21)
Take a ride through a winter wonderland during a magical train ride with Santa.
The 45-minute unforgettable experience features storytelling, hot chocolate and cookies, and a visit from St. Nick.
Laughlin
John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” (Dec. 28 – 31, Jan. 1, 2023)
John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only tribute show endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates.
Each live concert performance includes more than two hours of unbridled, high-voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the ’50s era at Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino.
Christmas on the Colorado Boat Parade (Dec. 17)
Come one, come all to see the beautiful lights twinkle against the Colorado River hosted by the Laughlin and Bullhead Area Chambers of Commerce.
The fun starts at 6 p.m. and is followed by an after-party on Community Park Beach at 7:30 p.m.
11th Annual Christmas Tree Silent Auction (Nov. 27 – Dec. 20)
Aquarius Casino Resort and Edgewater Casino Resort are spreading holiday cheer with their 11th Annual Christmas Tree Auction benefitting the Feed A Family initiative.
Guests and visitors can enjoy the silent auction that will feature 15 decorated and displayed Christmas trees, adorned with festive ornaments, shimmering lights and individual themes.
The Nutcracker (Dec. 15-18)
The holiday season comes to life at Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino for the Anaheim Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, the classic heartwarming tale of Clara and her Nutcracker doll who changes her woeful winter into a feast in Candyland.
Mesquite
Christmas Boutique (Nov. 14 – Dec. 30)
Find the perfect gift at the VVAA Annual Christmas Boutique at the Mesquite Fine Arts Center.
Choose from unique gifts and art created by local artists.