Experience Magical Things to Do for Christmas in Las Vegas, 2024
Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in the Entertainment Capital of the World! In 2024, Christmas Day falls on a Wednesday, giving visitors an extended holiday weekend to explore all the festive attractions Las Vegas has to offer. With dazzling light displays and holiday entertainment everywhere, the city transforms into a winter wonderland.
Top Las Vegas Holiday Attractions in 2024:
Bellagio Resort’s Holiday Display: The Bellagio’s atrium showcases a holiday display with various decorations that immerse you into a magical winter wonderland.
Glittering LIGHTS Drive-thru Light Show: A definite holiday wonder is hidden in the Las Vegas Speedway: the magical and unique Glittering LIGHTS drive-thru light show! It’s a memorable experience for the whole family.
Enchant Christmas at Las Vegas Ballpark: Join Enchant at Las Vegas Ballpark for a Glittering Winter Wonderland. Enchant at Vegas Ball Park is a spectacular holiday wonderland with millions of lights on dazzling installations, a magical ice skating rink, and more!
Ethel M Chocolate’s Holiday Cactus Garden: The Ethel M Chocolate Factory in Henderson features a cactus garden adorned with over a million Christmas lights and holiday decorations. Visitors can enjoy treats from the Chocolate Factory while strolling through the display.
Winter Wonderland at The Cosmopolitan: The rooftop pool deck is transformed into a winter wonderland with an annual ice rink event. Activities include ice skating, cozy fire pits, s’mores, and seasonal treats.
Great family-friendly shows to see during the holidays!
Looking for some exciting ideas for holiday entertainment? Check out these family-friendly shows in Las Vegas that promise to amaze and thrill you. And the best part? Most of these shows will be open on Christmas Day!
Tournament of Kings Dinner Show: Tournament of Kings, a medieval dinner show with jousting knights and a 3-course meal, is a feast for your eyes and stomach!
The Nutcracker: One of Las Vegas’s favorite holiday traditions returns when the Nevada Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center. The Nutcracker is a truly magical holiday experience you do not want to miss this Christmas season. Get your tickets today!
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater: This show stars 30+ rescued pets, including cats, dogs, parrots, and a miniature horse! They perform with Gregory Popovich, and the show is excellent for all ages.
Piff the Magic Dragon: The show features Piff the Magic Dragon, a quirky magician who delights audiences with his creative magic tricks and mirthful comedy. He is joined onstage by Mr. Piffles, the World’s Only Magic Performing Chihuahua™, and Jade Simone, a dazzling Las Vegas showgirl.
Jabbawockeez: A high-energy dance performance that combines hip-hop, breakdancing, and other styles, featuring dancers in white masks and gloves that highlight their movements.
Blue Man Group: This show is a unique combination of music, comedy, and multimedia theatrics. The performers are bald, blue-painted men who play a variety of instruments, including PVC pipes. The show is known for its humor and audience interaction.
Illuminate: This show is a dance performance that combines technology and dance. The performers wear LED suits that light up in different colors and patterns. The show is known for its unique use of technology and its high-energy performances.
The Rat Pack is Back for the Holidays!: The Rat Pack Is Back takes you back to the golden era of Las Vegas entertainment, featuring iconic music and performances.
Check out these fantastic Christmas Dinner Specials!
- Christmas Brunches: Delight in the spirit of the season with delectable dishes, sparkling ambiance, and a dash of holiday magic at these top-notch brunch destinations on the Strip, downtown, and in local neighborhoods.
- Eiffel Tower: This French restaurant offers elevated cuisine from chef Jean Joho and great views from a fine-dining perch in Paris’s Eiffel Tower. For Christmas, you can enjoy a roasted prime rib with confit fingerling potatoes, green beans, port wine shallots, and black truffle Madeira sauce.
- Fogo de Chão: This Brazilian steakhouse serves a carnivore’s feast with gaucho chefs serving cuts of meats tableside. For Christmas, you can savor a variety of fire-roasted meats, such as lamb chops, filet mignon, and ribeye, as well as seasonal dishes like roasted butternut squash and cranberry relish.
- Carmine’s: This Italian restaurant serves family-style portions of classic dishes. For Christmas Eve, you can order the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes, which includes fried calamari, baked clams, shrimp cocktail, pasta with clam sauce, mixed seafood pasta, shrimp scampi, and salmon oreganata.
- Hofbrauhaus: This German restaurant offers authentic Bavarian cuisine and beer in a festive atmosphere. For Christmas Day, you can indulge in a four-course dinner that includes chunky salmon chowder, breaded fried brie, beef medallions with green peppercorn sauce, and warm cinnamon bread pudding.
- Bottiglia: If you’re in Henderson and looking for a place to enjoy a delicious Italian-inspired Christmas meal, head to the GVR casino, where Bottiglia is serving special dishes. Highlights include a mixed Italian fritter platter, Insalata di Rinforzo, prime rib, and braised lamb ravioli. For dessert, choose between a Sorrento lemon cup and a chocolate profiteroles cup.
Christmas Fun for Adults and Naughty Elfs in Las Vegas!
Let’s be honest; Sin City is also the perfect place for everyone who made it on Santa’s Naughty List this year! This year, the Silverton Casino has brought back its highly popular Bad Elf Pop-Up Bar, which promises a good time, holiday “spirits,” and plenty of naughty hijinks!
Another highly talked-about pop-up holiday bar is the Miracle on Spring Mountain. The original Sand Dollar Lounge (on Spring Mountain Road) transforms into a Christmas-themed bar with festive decor and tasty holiday drinks!
If you’re looking to go clubbing this Christmas season, don’t settle for just one nightclub. Take a Party Bus to several on a club crawl with LA Epic or Turn’t Up Tours!
And if craft beer is your thing, some “hoppy” holiday suds will surely put you in the holiday spirit! Try any of these excellent Local Breweries and Tap Rooms!
