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Henderson, NV
153Events this week
21Free things to do
92New spots
88New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Henderson

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 153 events, day by day →

Divine Dealing

Tuesday 11:30am · Mountain View Presbyterian Church

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Tuesday 2:30pm · V Theater

IDA Meet & Greet at SEMA 2026

Tuesday 5pm · Las Vegas

Paces + Pints

Tuesday 6pm · Red Rock Running Company

Piano Man at V3 V Theater - Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Tuesday 6:30pm · Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

New in Henderson

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Purple Penguin Snowcone Shack

Bakeries & Sweets

Cool off close to home: When the desert heat refuses to chill, Purple Penguin Snowcone Shack keeps Henderson happy with fluffy shaved ice, classic snow cones, and creamy ice cream in a rainbow of flavors.

purplepenguinsnow.com ↗

Sunset Station Hotel and Casino

Nightlife

Staycation central, seriously: Sunset Station Hotel and Casino packs a 72-lane Strike Zone bowling center, Regal recliner movie nights, Kids Quest with the Cyber Quest arcade, a chill pool scene, and dining from Sonoma Cellar steaks to The Oyster Bar and Yard House...

sunsetstation.com ↗

Wildhorse Golf Club

Entertainment

Local fairway fix: Since 1959, Wildhorse Golf Club has been a walkable par-70 with a natural-turf range, disc golf, pine and palm-lined fairways, and a lake-guarded 9th that keeps you honest.

golfwildhorse.com ↗

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Most read in Henderson

The five stories Henderson readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Nevada DMV opens largest facility with 6 self-service kiosks

    The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has opened its largest facility in Las Vegas, Silverado, featuring six self-service kiosks designed to expand access to motor vehicle services.

    Full story at kioskmarketplace.com ↗

  2. New Luxury Community Offers Rare Waterfront Living Near the Las Vegas Strip

    Tri Pointe Homes Las Vegas Division President, Klif Andrews, is creating a new luxury community, SouthShore Lake Las Vegas, offering a rare waterfront community near Las Vegas.

    Full story at realtor.com ↗

  3. Family Water Park Shares ‘Difficult Decision’ to Close Permanently After 12 Years

    The Henderson, Nevada, water park, Cowabunga Bay, has announced it will permanently close after 12 years.

    Full story at people.com ↗

  4. Cowabunga Bay will not reopen for 2027 season

    Cowabunga Bay Waterpark in Henderson, Nevada, will not reopen for the 2027 season, according to its ownership group.

    Full story at reviewjournal.com ↗

  5. Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden Lights Return to Henderson

    Ethel M Chocolates in Henderson, Nevada, is set to host its 33rd year's Holiday Cactus Garden Lights display starting on November 5, marking the return of over a million lights to the 3-acre cactus garden.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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