What better way to ring in the New Year than in Las Vegas!

If you are going be sure to check out the events below:

Fireworks on the Strip:

America's Party: Las Vegas New Year 2012 Includes a spectacular fireworks show by Fireworks by Grucci of New York, fired from the roofs of the Tropicana, MGM Grand, Aria, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island (TI), The Venetian and the Stratosphere.

LATE BREAKING NEWS:  The Tropicana has been added to the list of hotels hosting fireworks tonight.  The musical selection will be LMFAO, Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Adele. ZZ Top's version of "Viva Las Vegas" is the grand finale of the $500,000 show.

 A total of over 56,000 explosions lasting more than 8 minutes will occur up and down the Strip.

An estimated 314,000 people are expected to party down tonight, Las Vegas-style.  Will you be one of them?

Temps will be in the mid-40s with winds expected about 10 mph.  So be sure to take a sweater or a light jacket.

Police will enforce bans on glass and metal drink containers and a curfew for minors during the celebration. The ban on anything but plastic containers runs from 6 p.m. today through 6 a.m. Sunday on the Strip and in downtown Las Vegas. The curfew on the Strip, which applies to anyone under 18 without a parent or guardian, starts at 9 p.m. today and ends at 5 a.m. Sunday. Police also asked revelers not to carry large backpacks or bags or engage in "celebratory gunfire."

The Nevada Highway Patrol will close Interstate 15 offramps that lead to the Strip at 5 p.m., and all streets and alleys leading to Las Vegas Boulevard will close about 45 minutes later. Sahara Avenue, and Desert Inn and Russell roads across Las Vegas Boulevard will remain open.

At 6 p.m., elevators and escalators leading to pedestrian bridges on the Strip will be closed. At 6:15 p.m., Las Vegas police will start erecting barriers on the Strip and close it down to all traffic by 6:30 p.m.

The Fremont Street Experience will be closed at 5 p.m. before reopening for live entertainment at 6 p.m.

Street sweepers will move through the resort corridor at 2 a.m., and Las Vegas Boulevard is scheduled to reopen to traffic between 3 and 4 a.m.

Fremont Street Experience:

There will be Rock and Roll under the canopy to celebrate the New Year.  Acts such as Rock Sugar, Red Not Chili Peppers, Rolling the Stone, Led Zepagain and others will be rocking Fremont Street.  Tickets are $30 and the fun begins at 6:00 pm.  The Performance Schedule is listed at the Fremont Street Experience website.

Other Happenings:

Artisan Hotel:

Champagne Toast at Midnight

Keeping your champagne glasses bumping all night are our resident djs
M!KEATTACK & STELLAR

The dinner & Party includes:

1. Four course dinner at mood restaurant
2. A glass of champagne
3. Entry to New Year’s Eve Party

 

Reserve today!

Seatings of dinner are 8:30, 9:00 & 9:30. NYE Party entry cover is $30 for men & $20 for women from 8pm – 2am. No cover after 2am.

There is also a party going on in the Lounge at the Artisan.  For more information go here.

Hyde Lounge Bellagio:

Make plans for a first of its kind New Year’s event, with the grand opening of the Hyde Lounge Bellagio in Las Vegas.  The high-end, exclusive lounge will feature 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, with an expansive terrace the fountains of Bellagio.

ARIA:

• New Year’s Eve 2012 at HAZE Nightclub at Aria Resort - $125 per person gets you VIP access and a champagne toast. Tables start at $3,000 for six guests. LMFAO will host this party

Bellagio:

• The Bank at Bellagio will bring in the New Year with Bruno Mars -$150 per person or $2500 for a table for six

The Mirage:

• RHUMBAR at the Mirage - Strip side outdoor New Year’s Eve party

•        1OAK Las Vegas opens at the Mirage on New Year’s Eve 2012 – Fergie will host the party and DJ  Jesse Marco will be on the decks.

Cosmopolitian:

• Kaskade at Marquee for New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas - Head to the Cosmopolitan for Kaskade and a huge party in Las Vegas. $200 per person

The Venetian:

• Kim Kardashian at Tao and New Years at LAVO. After midnight tickets are interchangeable and you get two clubs for one price.

The Stratosphere:

• Level 108 Party at Stratosphere - This is the place to be with a view of everything that is happening on the Las Vegas strip along with food and an open bar. $199 per person

We'll continue to update as the big day gets closer.

Ongoing holiday events and displays

Glittering Lights, formerly the Gift of Lights, is again at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The holiday drive includes 2.5 miles of lights and more than 400 animated displays. Proceeds from the entrance fee goes to various charities.

For the 18th year, the Ethel M Chocolate factory’s cactus garden is again decorated with about 500,000 lights. The free display is open until Jan. 1.

The Magical Forest features lights and displays, entertainment, a train and even an enchanted carousel, plus, it benefits Opportunity Village, which serves adults with intellectual disabilities. The forest is open from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The Venetian and Palazzo have decked the halls with a Winter in Venice theme, complete with costumed characters, an ice rink and light show. Guests can enjoy seasonal treats like eggnog cupcakes, warm apple cider and hot chocolate. Enjoying the display is free and the ice skating is available for an additional cost. The winter wonderland is open through Jan. 8.

Henderson’s Winterfest; Henderson presents its first nighttime light parade (Saturday, 5 p.m.) as part of its annual two-day wintry celebration. Santa arrives Friday night for the official tree lighting (6 p.m.), with roving carolers and other entertainment also scheduled.

Santa in the Shipwreck: This holiday season, Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay gets in the spirit with Santa in the Shipwreck. In addition to the Reef experience, children can share their last-minute wishes with the traditional Santa in the aquarium’s shipwreck exhibit. Santa will have a little help again this year from Santa Jaws, the attraction's mascot Sharky, who will be dressed up for the occasion. Throughout the day, Santa Jaws will “swim” by for photo ops. Photos with Santa Jaws are complimentary with the Shark Reef Aquarium admission.

Winter Wonderland display: Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is decorated for the season with a 42-foot Shasta white fir decorated with 13,5000 lights. Other elements of the display include floating ornaments in a lazy river, animated penguins and a trio of topiary polar bears with fur coats made of 35,000 white carnations. Conservatory guests are invited to visit with Bellagio horticulturists designated as “Mr. and Mrs. Green Thumb” from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. daily to receive holiday decorating tips along with additional information about the exhibit.

Mystic Falls Park Holiday Laser Light and Water Show: Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall celebrates the holidays with its Mystic Falls Laser Light and Water Show, complete with visits from Cowboy Santa and Mrs. Claus. The free 15-minute winter laser light spectacular will take place at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. nightly through January 1. Pose for photos with Cowboy Santa and Mrs. Claus on Thursdays and Fridays from 4-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 8 p.m. Photo packages start at $11.

Santa Train: The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City hosts its 10th Annual Santa Train event the first three weekends of December. Santa and Mrs. Claus ride the train and visit with the passengers. The train runs every hour on the hour from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Underwater Santa: Underwater Santa returns to the Silverton Casino Hotel in the resort’s 117,000 gallon aquarium. Santa will be posing for photos, offering guests and families a chance to get creative with their annual holiday photos.

Saturday, Dec. 10:

Santa Tea: Simon Restaurant & Lounge at Palms Place invites families for an afternoon of treats and festive activities at the annual Santa Tea to benefit Communities In Schools of Nevada. Children can get their photo taken with Santa, decorate gingerbread cookies, participate in holiday games and enjoy festive music while enjoying Simon’s seasonal favorites. Executive Chef Kerry Simon will dish out some of his famous plates including mac 'n cheese, tea sandwiches, fresh sushi and his signature holiday junk food platters as well as hot cocoa for children and refreshing cranberry mojitos for parents.

Michael Grimm: Singer-songwriter and winner of Season Five of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Michael Grimm, will play an exclusive engagement in the Flamingo Showroom this month. The performances will feature original music from Grimm, including the new holiday song “It Must Be Christmas Time,” as well as other holiday favorites. He will also perform classic covers and will take requests from the audience.

Sunday, Dec. 11:

Flapjacks with Santa: Enjoy a holiday breakfast with the big guy in red while supporting a good cause. Head to the Applebees at 5010 S. Fort Apache Rd. for a breakfast of all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, bacon, juice and coffee plus photos with Santa, raffles and giveaways. A portion of the proceeds benefit the All Fur Love Animal Society. Please contact info@allfurloveanimalsociety.org for tickets.

Tuesday, Dec. 13:

Film showing of 'The Nutcracker': Galaxy at the Cannery Theatre presents the timeless classic George Balanchine's The Nutcracker performed by the New York City Ballet. The performance will be broadcast one night only.

Holiday Spectacular: Springs Preserve hosts its annual Holiday Spectacular featuring thousands of colorful, eco-friendly LED lights, food, live nightly entertainment, cookie decorating, photos with Santa Claus plus train and reindeer (pony) rides for the little ones. New this year is a 1,000-square foot skating rink where, for an additional cost, holiday revelers can skate across the “ice.”

Friday, Dec. 16:

Night at the Museum: The Polar Express: Enjoy a story with Santa, holiday crafts and fun inside the Origen Museum. Parents can drop children off while they get a little free time. Children can enjoy a pizza dinner, snacks and cocoa while watching Polar Express. The event is open to children ages 5-12.

Saturday, Dec. 17:

The Magical Snowman and the Snow Queens holiday show: The Sobe Ice Arena at Fiesta Rancho hosts The Magical Snowman and the Snow Queens annual winter holiday show that features local figure skaters of all ages. The show will collect food to benefit the Salvation Army. General admission is $9, but a discount of $2 is offered in exchange for a donation of at least three canned goods.

Children’s Holiday Treat Production Class: First Food & Bar hosts a Children’s Holiday Treat Production Class from 10 a.m. until noon where children can come to First’s private dining room and create a holiday treat for free. Hot chocolate with candy canes and marshmallows will also be served. From 1-5 p.m., Chef Sammy D from First will be roasting chestnuts on site at the Winter in Venice event in front of the Venetian plus he'll be serving up hot apple cider, hot chocolate and chocolate cookie dough truffles.

The City of Henderson will host its annual WinterFest celebration, December 9-10, 2011 at the Henderson Events Plaza and Henderson Convention Center, both located at 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. This year's them will be An Old-Fashioned Christmas Delight as the event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities including an official tree lighting ceremony with Santa Claus, gingerbread house displays, Scrooge and Friends roaming performances and introducing a new EVENING LIGHT PARADE!  Admission for all activities is complimentary.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Please note, items listed in the event schedule can change or be cancelled without prior notice.  

ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday, December 10: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Two Stages of Live Entertainment, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Enjoy performances by a number of school choirs and local entertainers on the Candy Cane Stage or the Snowflake Stage.

Scrooge & Friends, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.: The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company takes on the role of the infamous holiday character, Scrooge, along with his friends, while they stroll the Events Plaza and Water Street District singing classic carols and performing a number of skits.

Children’s Art Display Reception, 1 p.m.: Browse the artistic pieces created by our local school children and presented by art teacher, Jane Marquez, at the Henderson Convention Center.

Evening Light Parade, 5 p.m.: Henderson’s Water Street District will illuminate for the first-ever evening light parade. Watch as floats, marching bands and other unique entries proceed down the historic roadways of our premier city.

Las Vegas Area Holiday & Christmas Light Displays 2011

North Las Vegas 2011 Christmas Tree Lighting Event...
North Las Vegas 2011 Christmas Tree Lighting Event will take place on 12/1/2011 at 4 pm. This will be the formal grand opening of the new North Las Vegas City Hall. Join The North Las Vegas Mayor and City Council in the celebration that will include entertainment and refreshment for all. A beautiful holiday event for the entire community to ring in a season of holiday goodwill and a Happy New Year. Activities will be held in the courtyard area and is free.
Location: North Las Vegas City Hall
Address: 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North North Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 633-2613
Website: www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

The Annual Christmas Parade of Lights on Lake Mead...
The Annual Christmas Parade of Lights on Lake Mead will be held on 12/3/2011 at 7 pm. There will be over 50 boats from 16 feet to 75 feet all aglow with sparkling holiday lights. The boats will sail along the shore of Boulder Beach from the Lake Mead Marina to the Hemenway Launch Ramp and then returning to the Lake Mead Marina There will be 10 individual classes of boats and awards will be presented in each class. This is an unforgettable family holiday experience just in the beauty of seeing the holiday lights reflecting in the water from the all the decorated boats. This is a free event for observers with no entry fees for participating boats. This event is sponsored by the Lake Mead Boat Owners Association.
Location: Lake Mead
Address: Boulder Beach Lake Mead, Nevada
Phone: 271-4083
Website: www.lmboa.org

Holiday Spectacular and Christmas Light Show...
Holiday Spectacular is a beautiful winter wonderland event being held at the Springs Preserve on 12/3-12/4, 12/10-12/11 and 12/17-12/23/2011. Performance time is 5 pm until 9 pm. The whole family will enjoy the thousands of LED lights featuring train and reindeer rides (pony) for the smallest family members. Join in the fun of holiday arts and crafts while delighting in yummy holiday treats. There will be photos with Santa available and ice skating too! Prices for Adults are $8, Children 5-12 are $5 and Children under 5 are free. Ice skating fees are $5 for a 20 minute session.
Location: Springs Preserve
Address: 333 South Valley View Blvd Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 822-7700
Website: www.springspreserve.org

Winter in Venice at The Venetian and The Palazzo...
Winter in Venice will be presented by The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas from 11/21/2011 through 1/8/2012. This 49 days of winter celebration is a first time event for Las Vegas and includes an ice skating rink above the outdoor Grand Canal, a 65-foot LED holiday tree with guests strolling among candy cane stilt walkers, jugglers, magicians and puppets. Each evening guests can enjoy the "Nightly Holiday Spectacular" including music, lights, and the unforgettable ending as an angel lights the holiday tree. Show times are 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:30 pm and 10:30 pm at The Venetian‘s Doge‘s Palace and is free for everyone. For those wanting to take a turn on the skating rink, packages are available for $49 that include one gondola ride, ice skate rental, and 30 minutes of skating along with a souvenir Winter in Venice photo and hot chocolate. Skating only prices are $19 per person with the rink open daily from 11 am until 11 pm.
Location: Venetian and Palazzo Las Vegas
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 414-1000
Website: www.Venetian.com

Ethel M Christmas Lights...
The Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden offers the opportunity to get into the full swing of the holiday from 11//16/2011 through 1/1/2012 at their Ethel M Chocolate Factory. Aglow with over 500,000 holiday lights, their three acres of desert landscaping and cacti come alive this season with special 3-D effects. Special glasses are available for purchase in the Ethel M store. Santa stops by for a visit each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 pm to 9 pm and photos with Santa are available for purchase. The lights come on each night from 5 pm to 10 pm. Bring the entire family for a beautiful night of holiday twinkle, see the factory, enjoy some hot chocolate and take home some "to-die-for" chocolates. The Holiday Cactus Garden is free to tour.
Location: Ethel M Chocolate Factory
Address: 2 Cactus Garden Drive Henderson, Nevada
Phone: 435-2655
Website: www.ethelm.com

The Opportunity Village Magic Forest...
The Magic Forest presented by Opportunity Village will be celebrating 20 years of magic beginning on 11/23 through 12/31. The whole family will delight in taking a stroll through this amazing forest of holiday lights and decorations. Enjoy the view of the forest on the Forest Express passenger train, laugh at the blur of lights while swirling around on the Enchanted Carousel and end up at the Gift Box Cafe enjoying a delicious funnel cake and hot chocolate. Don‘t forget the raffle at the Gingerbread House! Take advantage of the wonderful gifts available at the Gift Cabin. All proceeds benefit people with disabilities at Opportunity Village. General Admission (no rides) are Adults 13 and over $9.75, Children under 13 $7.75, Children 3 and under are free. Passport prices (entry and unlimited rides) are Adults 13 and over $16.25 and Children under 13 $14.25. Seasonal passes are also available. Hours of operation are: Sunday through Thursday 5:30 pm until 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 5:30 pm until 10 pm.
Location: Opportunity Village
Address: 6300 W. Oakey Blvd Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 259-3741
Website: www.opportunityvillage.org

MonteLago Christmas Lights Display...
MonteLago Christmas Village Holiday Celebration will begin on 11/26/2011 at 5 pm with their spectacular tree lighting ceremony in addition to the opening of the Ice Skating Rink (open 12 pm until 9 pm), the arrival of Santa and his Elves, a holiday performance of ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas‘ by the Sin City Opera and ending with a Holiday Concert featuring favorite holiday songs. Grown-up elves can enjoy The Spirit of Christmas Cocktail Walk on 12/2/2011 at 5 pm until 11 pm. On 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/21 and 12/24 the entire family can see Santa and his Elves (12 pm until 2:30 pm), strolling carolers from the Sin City Opera (1pm until 4 pm). On 12/3 there will be a special Holiday Fireworks show held at 9 pm. On Sunday 12/11 kids can have fun at the ‘Free Children‘s Holiday Cookie Decorating‘ at 12 pm until 3 pm. The Sin City Opera will delight the whole family with their performance of Menotti‘s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors‘ on 12/18 at 4 pm until 7 pm in addition to their performance of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas‘ on 12/21 at 4 pm until 7 pm. The tree lighting ceremony and holiday entertainment is free to all ages. Ice skating fees are $15 for Adults and $12 for children. Toy donations are accepted to support Help of Southern Nevada.
Location: The Village Lake Las Vegas
Address: 15 Costa di Lago Henderson, Nevada
Phone: 564-4766
Website: www.lakelasvegas.com

Free Christmas Activities at Town Square...
Holiday Nights & Lights will be held every Wednesday night at Town Square Park from 11/23/2011 through 12/21/2011 at 6 pm until 7 pm. Join in the free family fun when local community groups put on performances from holiday musicals to school choirs by elementary to high school students from schools in Las Vegas. The performances are free and certain to provide holiday spirit all around!
Location: Town Square
Address: 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 269-5001
Website: www.mytownsquarelasvegas.com

Mystic Falls and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony...
Mystic Falls located inside Sam‘s Town Hotel and Casino provides a delightful holiday experience for your whole family when it transforms itself into a wonderland of holiday fun and music during the holiday season. This indoor park will have their tree lighting ceremony on 11/23/2011 that includs thousands of lights lit upon a 30 foot Christmas tree. Enjoy displays that include polar bears fishing in a pond set among holiday tunes. There will be a free 15 minute show nightly at 6 pm, 8 pm and 10 pm through 12/31/2011. Cowboy Santa arrives on 11/25/2011 and photos with Santa will be available for purchase until 12/23/2011. This event is free!
Location: Sam‘s Town Hotel and Casino
Address: 5111 Boulder Highway Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 637-4665
Website: www.samstownlv.com

Bellagio Christmas Lights and Carolers...
Bellagio‘s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens will give locals and tourists a holiday experience that is unforgettable. This winter display is free for all to enjoy! It features a polar bear family made with white carnations and a flying reindeer made completely of whole pecans. The sculpted rocking horse is surrounded by an whimsical working train. All this highlighting the 42-foot Shasta Fir tree sitting in the center covered with thousands of holiday lights. The display can be viewed from 12/6/2011 through 1/2/2012. "Mr. and Ms Green Thumb" will be available daily from 10:30 am until 11:30 pm to answer all your questions about this amazing holiday display. While at the Bellagio, the Fountains at Bellagio is a must see, and hear, during the holiday season. The whole family will enjoy their stroll out front of the Bellagio taking in the wonder of the fountains dancing to holiday music. This year you will enjoy such holiday music favorites as Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night, It‘s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and Santa Baby.
Location: Bellagio Hotel and Casino
Address: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 693-7111
Website: www.bellagio.com

Annual Heritage Street Holiday...
Annual Heritage Street Holiday will be on display on Heritage Street located at the Clark County Museum beginning on 11/14/2011 through 1/16/2012. Take the family on a trip back in time and follow through the decades from the 1900s to the 60s as you view these historic homes decorated with trees and ornaments of the different times. Enjoy the progression of our American ornaments and decorations from the crocheted lacy ornaments and cotton snowmen to the tinsel covered trees and color light wheels of the 60s. Both fun and educational, this event is a great family fun filled day! This exhibit is open daily (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) from 9 am until 4:30 pm. Admission is Adults $2, Seniors (50+) $1, Children 3-17 $1, with Children under 3 free!
Location: Heritage Street, Clark County Museum
Address: 1830 S. Boulder Highway Henderson, Nevada
Phone: 455-7955
Website: www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/parks/Pages/clark-county-museum.aspx

Glittering Lights...
Glittering Lights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be from 11/18 through 1/1/2012. Hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday 5:30 pm until 9 pm and Friday through Sunday 5:30 pm until 10 pm. This attraction will give the whole family 2.5 miles of lights to drive through among 400 twinkling animated displays of holiday fun. Celebrating it‘s 11th year, this year will include Santa‘s Village with a heated snow castle tent and snow making machines providing a winter wonderland for pictures with Santa, the Nutcracker and Frosty while drinking a cup of hot chocolate! The cost is $15 per vehicle with the first 15,000 vehicles to receive a gift bag of goodies. $2 discount coupons can be found at Walgreens, Lowes, or visiting the website.
Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Address: 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N Las Vegas
Phone: 926-7402
Website: www.VegasGlitteringLights.com

If you are spending Thanksgiving in the Bright Light City, we've got some the info you are looking for regarding events and dining.

Events

Turkey Day 5K, 6:30-9:30 a.m. Nov. 24, Fremont Street Experience, $20-$30, All Ages
The very first Turkey Day 5K is sponsored by Life Time Fitness and will benefit Three Square. All participants are asked to bring at least three non-perishable food items to donate at drop boxes on race day. More info at www.turkeyday-5k.com.

Thanksgiving Services

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-2241.

Thanksgiving Eve Service, 7 p.m. Nov. 23, First Henderson United Methodist Church, 609 E. Horizon Drive, Henderson.

Thanksgiving Dinners

Alize, Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, multi-course Thanksgiving menu with foie gras soup, scallops, free-range turkey and more, 4-9 p.m., $85 per person, 702-951-7000.

Andre's, Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, a sophisticated Thanksgiving menu with lobster and corn soup, sea scallops, free-range turkey or wild salmon or suffed pork tenderloin, $75 per person, 4 to 9 p.m., 702-798-7151.

The Barrymore, Royal Resort, 99 Convention Center, traditional family-style Thanksgiving dinner, 702-735-6117.

Central Michel Richard, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, French twist to Thanksgiving, three course meal, $50 per person, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 702-650-5921.

The Cosmopolitan
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, $75 per person prix-fixe menu, 2-7 p.m., 702-736-0808

Comme Ca, family-style, prix-fixe dinner, $49 per person, 4-11 p.m., 702-698-7910

Scarpetta, numerous festive additions to classic a la carte Italian menu, 4-11 p.m., 702-698-7960

STK, organic traditional turkey dinner, proceeds to benefit Three Square Food Bank, $48 per plate, $14 dessert, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, 702-798-7990

Wicked Spoon, Thanksgiving-inspired additions to the buffet, $29 or $37 with unlimited mimosas or Bloody Marys for brunch or $40 and $48 for unlimited champagne or wine for dinner. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.

DJT, Trump Tower, 2000 N. Fashion Show Drive, traditional Thanksgiving dinner, $39, 3-10 p.m., 702-476-7358.

Hash House A Go Go, Plaza hotel, M Resort and Imperial Palace locations, special menu items including pumpkin bisque, roasted turkey breast, stuffing, green beans, grilled pork, peach cobbler and more, $5.95 to $19.95. Limited reservations accepted.

Hash House A Go Go, West Sahara location, Turkey Dinner To Go Go, serves six people, $89.95, must order by Nov. 21, 702-804-4646.

Mon Ami Gabi, Paris, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, choice of salmon or turkey dinners, 4-11 p.m., $45 per person, 702-944-4224.

Simon, Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, traditional Thanksgiving menu served family-style, $55 per person, noon to 7 p.m., 702-944-3292.

Feast and Festival Buffets will feature many traditional Thanksgiving favorites such as turkey, green beans, sage stuffing, pumpkin ravioli, caramel apples and more. Buffet hours remain the same and vary by property. Price also varies by property.

Pasta Cucina will put an Italian twist on the holiday, Aliante Station, Boulder Station and Texas Station, $14.99.

Terra Rossa at Red Rock Resort and Terra Verde at Green Valley Ranch Resort will offer a gourmet Italian food experience with individually crafted menus. Prices range $10-$48 at Terra Rossa and $10-$28 per dish at Terra Verde. Terra Rossa will open at noon and Terra Verde will open at 11:30.

Cabo Mexican will offer a south-of-the-border spin on the Thanksgiving meal. A decor and ambiance similar to Senor Frog,  Cabo Mexican will offer guests an exciting Thanksgiving dinner. Cabo opens at 11 a.m. at Boulder, noon at Sunset, 3 p.m. at Aliante and 4 p.m. at Palace. Cost for the platter is $13.99 per person.

All Grand Cafes will offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, chestnut stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams and pie. The special will be offered befinning at 11 a.m. Cost is $15.99 at Red Rock where there will be a prime rib option, an additional soup.salad course and more desert options. Cost is $9.99 at the other properties.

Austins Steakhouse, Texas Station, traditional turkey dinner, open at 3 p.m., $33.

Texas Star Oyster Bar, Texas Station, swordfish and squash soup, open at noon, $24.

The Broiler Steak & Seafood, Palace Station and Boulder Station, traditional turkey dinner, $19 Palace Station, $19.99 Boulder Station.

China Spice, Green Valley Ranch, turkey or ham dinner, open at 5 p.m., $19.99.

Amigo's Mexican Cantina, Fiesta Henderson, classic turkey dinner, $9.99.

Oyster Bar at Sunset Station, roasted turkey, open at 11:30 a.m., $20.

Tides Oyster Bar, Green Valley Ranch, Virginia ham dinner, open at 11 a.m., $24.

Sonoma Cellar Steakhouse at Sunset Station, MRKT at Aliante Station and Charcoal Room at Santa Fe, roasted turkey dinner, MRKT and Charcoal open at 3, Sonoma open at 4, $25.

Hank's Fine Steaks, Green Valley Ranch, traditional turkey dinner, a la carte menu, open at 4 p.m., $8-$35.

T-Bones Chophouse, Red Rock Resort, turkey or salmon, a la carte menu, open at 3 p.m., $8-$42.

Fuego at Fiesta Henderson, traditional turkey dinner, open at 4 p.m. $24.

Texas de Brazil, 6533 Las Vegas Blvd. South, roasted turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce and sweet potato casserole in addition to regular menu and specialty cocktails, noon to 10 p.m., 702-614-0080.

Ravella at Lake Las Vegas, Bottomless Champagne Thanksgiving Day Feast, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., prime rib of beef, organic turkey, herb stuffing, a seafood station, desserts, $45 per adult, $20 children. 702-567-4700.

Ravella at Lake Las Vegas, Thanksgiving To Go, Thanksgiving spread for 5 people, $120, must be ordered by Nov. 19, 702-567-4700.

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225, S. Fort Apache Road, Thanksgiving favorites such as roasted turkey, stuffing and corn in addition to regular "Rodizio" menu. $36.99 lunch; $45.99 dinner; $28.99 salad bar only. Holiday hours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. lunch and 3-9 p.m. dinner, 702-804-1400.