Looking for the best things to do in Las Vegas this weekend? From exciting events and live entertainment to unique experiences, food and drink, and plenty of ways to make the most of Sin City, there’s always something happening here. Whether you’re a local looking for weekend plans or visiting Las Vegas and wondering what’s on, we’ve rounded up some of the most unmissable things to do around the city right now. Here’s what to add to your Las Vegas weekend itinerary!
Don’t miss Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve
Springs Preserve’s Haunted Harvest runs October 22–25 from 6 PM. Expect trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and spooky surprises in the “Bootanical” Garden. It’s a fun, family-friendly Halloween event, with tickets costing $14 for non-members, $8 for Value members, and free for kids 2 and under. Tickets must be purchased online in advance, are limited, and are nonrefundable!
Ready to rock?! Metallica will headline a Life Burns Faster residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas throughout October, performing unique 2-night ‘no repeat’ shows on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Visit the ARTE MUSEUM
Immerse yourself in ARTE MUSEUM Las Vegas, where nature is reimagined through breathtaking digital art, immersive soundscapes, and custom scents for a truly multi-sensory experience beyond time and space. After exploring, relax at ARTE CAFE, where tea culture meets media art. This is the perfect for art lovers, families, and anyone seeking an unforgettable, highly Instagrammable cultural escape. Grab your tickets here.
Gilcrease Orchard in Centennial Hills is opening its fall harvest this weekend on September 26. Explore a winding corn maze, take a scenic wagon ride through the fields, or visit the chicken coop and desert tortoise habitat. Of course, the star of the show is the pumpkin patch. You can even bring your own shears to cut the perfect pumpkin directly off the vine. Afterward, you can relax in the shaded concession area with live music. Don’t miss their famous apple cider and fresh apple cider donuts.
If you’re ready to lean into Halloween mode early, THE WAKE 2026 returns to The Beverly Theater with a 31-day lineup of classic horror films in October. The theater is offering a Slash Pass – 50 movies for $100 – plus VIP perks and a Slash Pass+ with popcorn.
Each season, the talented Horticulture and Engineering teams transform the 14,000-square-foot Botanical Gardens into a showcase of inspiring sights, sounds, scents and colors. The fall one just dropped, themed ‘Casting Tranquility’ Autumn Artistry. It’s always free to visit!
Hofbräuhaus brings the spirit of Bavaria to the city, with Oktoberfest celebrations running from September 11 through October 31. Enjoy an authentic German celebration featuring live entertainment every night, celebrity keg tappers on weekends, traditional Bavarian food specials, games, and Oktoberfestbier – brewed to match the beer served in Munich.
Explore a Farmers Market
Wherever you are in or around Vegas – there’ll be a great weekend market nearby. These following days you can explore the one at UnCommons, bringing a mix of fresh seasonal produce, handcrafted gifts, fresh-baked goods, locally made sauces and more.
If you’re closer to Summerlin, head to The Pavilion for fresh produce, artisanal bread, beautiful flowers, and so much more.
Pachi-Pachi is an intimate, 80-capacity neon-drenched Japanese-themed gastrobar in Downtown Las Vegas. It blends immersive art, vintage pachinko, and a custom Pioneer Pro Audio sound system with theatrical food and cocktails. It’s new, it’s cool, and you should check it out.
El Yaquesito on W Washington Ave in Las Vegas was named one of The New York Times’ “41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States” for its authentic Sonoran flavors and regional specialties, like their famous cahuamanta. Go check them out!
The Evel Knievel Experience is a new 31,000-square-foot immersive attraction celebrating the daredevil’s life. It features a self-guided 90-minute tour of artifacts, the restored Big Red truck, and interactive exhibits. Designed for all ages, it blends history and entertainment beyond the Strip.
“Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” is a new permanent attraction at The Shops at Crystals in Las Vegas This 25,000-square-foot immersive experience features full-scale reproductions of all 34 of Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes, alongside life-sized sculptures of masterpieces like David and the Pietà. A major highlight is the cathedral-like ‘Last Judgment Room’ complete with atmospheric audio. It’s a stunningly close look at the historic artwork with general admission starting at $32.
Charleston Peak Winery in Pahrump, Nevada is a 9-acre Mediterranean-style estate about an hour from the Vegas Strip. It features guided tastings, artisan pairings, bistro fare and behind-the-scenes tours. Don’t forget the wonderful mountain views!
If you’re looking for a sweet weekend plan, the Museum of Ice Cream opened its largest location in Las Vegas at AREA15. The 30,000 sq ft immersive experience features 14 interactive installations and an included all-you-can-eat ice cream buffet with over 20 flavors!
Maroon, led by James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi, debuted at SAHARA Las Vegas this past April. The Afro-Caribbean, live-fire restaurant features a custom jerk pit, whole smoked fish, jerk-spiced chicken and a speakeasy-inspired rum room. It’s the most-awaited new spot in town!
Club parties taking place this weekend in Vegas
At Encore Beach Club at Night, catch Hugel with Support by Juany Bravo on Friday, and The Chainsmokers on Saturday.
If you head to Omnia, you can party along with Steve Aoki on Friday an Zedd on Saturday.
At Hakksan, on Friday there’s DJ Boof, and Oohgeesy comes on Saturday.
“Discovering King Tut’s Tomb” is an immersive, self-guided exhibition at the Luxor Hotel that recreates the famous 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb by archaeologist Howard Carter. Through detailed replicas of the burial chambers, treasures, sarcophagus, and iconic gold death mask, you can learn about ancient Egyptian culture, mummification, mythology, the importance of the Nile and gold, and the life and legacy of the young pharaoh. It’s a great family-friendly experience that combines historical storytelling, multimedia displays, and optional virtual reality elements – grab your tickets below!
Catch a show in Las Vegas
Beyond the Strip’s long-running residencies, touring acts, comedians, artists and more roll through Vegas regularly, playing everywhere from arenas to intimate showrooms.
Here’s who’s playing this weekend:
- WEEZER: The Gathering with The Shins and Silversun Pickups at T-Mobile Arena on Friday, October 23.
- Charli XCX at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, October 23.
May is the perfect time for outdoorsy activities, juuuust before temperatures get Vegas-crazy. If you’re looking for the most scenic yoga flow in Southern Nevada, head up to Mt. Charleston for Mountainside Yoga at Lee Canyon. It’s the perfect excuse to move mindfully, while enjoying the fresh mountain air that’s a solid 30 to 40 degrees cooler than the city. Classes take place on Sundays at 10 AM all through the month.
If you’re looking for an easy, family-friendly outing this weekend, visit the Southern Nevada Art Museum in Las Vegas to see curated exhibits featuring Picasso, Rembrandt, Dalí, Chagall and contemporary artists like Peter Max. The museum offers a great, community-focused experience. Tickets are currently live! Grab yours below.
Going to the cinema is always fun; and a great way to escape the heat, now that we’re officially entering that season. Grab your besties, your SO, or just yourself, and catch the latest titles. Tickets below!
If you’re looking to get out of town for a few hours this weekend, Rhyolite is just 2 hours from Vegas and packed with eerie concrete ruins. Besides, make sure to check out Tom Kelly’s Bottle House, the Cook Bank, the Train Depot and the Goldwell Open Air Museum. Bring water, snacks and fuel as there are no services on site.
The Bristlecone Pine Glacier Trail in Nevada’s Great Basin National Park has recently earned a spot on National Geographic’s “100 Hikes Of A Lifetime U.S.A.” list. This alpine trail starts at a 10,000-foot elevation and takes hikers through a grove of ancient bristlecone pines – some dating back thousands of years. Just past these historic trees lies Wheeler Peak Glacier, the only remaining glacier between the Sierra Nevada and the Rocky Mountains. This high-elevation hike is an ultimate summer bucket-list destination.
Step into Felix and Penelope’s bizarre birthday party for an unforgettable mix of theatre, magic, and craft cocktails. If you’re looking for something totally different to do this weekend, check out Oddyssey Manor at AREA15. This new immersive venue blending surreal theatre, craft cocktails, and live performance in an interactive 80-minute walkthrough set inside a mysterious manor. Tickets start at $79 for a package that includes five cocktail tastings and two full-sized drinks, with Saturday nights offering an after-dark rave called Oddyssey Noir.
As Vegans, we’re pretty lucky – this city is romantic every single day, in every way. From gondola rides to candlelight concerts, a spa day or a museum visit, the possibilities are endless. Check this article for some inspo!
Visit the newly renovated Valley of Fire State Park this weekend in Vegas
Valley of Fire State Park has officially unveiled its impressive new visitor center, along with a newly upgraded gift shop and a 200-seat amphitheater. The expansive new complex represents an investment of more than $30 million and was designed to enhance the visitor experience, encourage learning, and inspire future generations to connect with Nevada’s rich history and natural beauty.
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition at Luxor takes you on a journey into the heart of Titanic. You’ll see over 350 real artifacts recovered from the ocean floor and amazing re-creations of Titanic’s most iconic rooms. Starting this month, you can also take the ‘Ship of Dreams guided tour’, or join the ‘Titanic Adventure for Kids’ – a playful, interactive scavenger hunt designed for young explorers. Grab your tickets here!
Be mesmerized by Wizard of Oz at Sphere
The classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz got a full-on immersive makeover for Sphere. In partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, Google, and Magnopus, Sphere uses its well-known cutting-edge technology to enhance the original film. Of course, you can expect this project to stay true to the tale’s magic.
The perfect outing for anyone who loves literature but hates homework. If you’re looking for a low-key way to spend the weekend in Vegas, this simple, relaxed book meetup has no assigned reading: attendees order a drink, read together in silence for an hour, then may stay to chat or swap recommendations. All reading formats are welcome. Learn more below!
For a late-night change of pace this weekend, check out The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, which combines a vintage barber shop facade with a speakeasy experience. Guests must navigate a janitor’s closet door for entry into a lively bar featuring themed live music each night, from karaoke to Wild West Wednesdays. It’s also known for exceptional cocktails, especially whiskey-based creations. Reservations are recommended.
Ice Age Fossils State Park, opened in early 2024, offers an extraordinary peek into Las Vegas’s prehistoric past, featuring trails and exhibits that highlight its transition from lush wetlands to desert. Visitors can explore megafauna trails and witness ancient fossil finds, reflecting a rich history that continues to unfold. The park serves as a testament to geological change and the ongoing discovery of Ice Age life.
