Great Upcoming Events

By Jen Smith

NASCAR
March 14–16, Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Everyone’s favorite race (don’t tell F1) is back in Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) has a weekend of events to view the groove. Three days of action-packed racing means that the Ecosave 200 CRAFTSMAN truck series takes place on Friday and the LiUNA Xfinity Series races on Saturday, while the main event culminates on Sunday with the Pennzoil 400 race sponsored by Jiffy Lube. Single-day and weekend packages are available. The festivities kick off with sprint car racing at the Kubota High Limit Racing Series season opener event on March 13 at the LVMS dirt track. lvms.com

Brew’s Best Craft Beer Festival
March 22, The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin

For those who didn’t get enough St. Patrick’s Day brews, one of Summerlin’s signature beer festivals kicks off less than a week later. Brew’s Best Craft Beer Festival is in its 16th year and lives as a true celebration of local craft beer, which the nonprofit New Vista puts on to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Early access admission starts at 1 p.m., and general admission begins at 2 p.m. for the fermented fun. General admission starts at $50, with add-ons like a pretzel necklace available for purchase. newvistanv.org

Touch-a-Truck
April 5, Downtown Summerlin

Car fans can enjoy a family-friendly event that lets everyone sit up front. Family 2 Family Connection is hosting Touch-a-Truck, an interactive car show that lets kids get up close and personal with their favorite vehicles, from public service vehicles to personal rides. The first hour of the event is horn-free for children with sensory issues. Tickets are $8 for presale and $10 at the door. touchatruck.com

Vintage Market Days
April 11–13, The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin

Shop local goods at Vintage Market Days, a national shop series that visits Downtown Summerlin this April. This three-day event takes place outdoors on The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin and offers “upscale, vintage-inspired” goods like jewelry, clothing, select furniture, trinkets and more. Tickets range from $10 to $15 depending on the day, with Friday’s offering exclusive to early buyers. Don’t forget to preorder a themed tote for $7 to pick up on shopping day. vintagemarketdays.com

Funny Bunny Race 2025
April 19, W. Wayne Bunker Family Park

Pre-meal races aren’t just for Thanksgiving. The annual Funny Bunny Race kicks off the day before Easter, where all proceeds benefit the non-profit organization Friends of Parkinson’s. Choose from a one-mile walk or a 5k race, or tune in for a virtual race. The kids’ zone offers a petting zoo and a kid-friendly train. Catch live music set to a featured treasure hunt and other vendors. Tickets are free, so arrive with the little ones in tow to get hopping. friendsofparkinsons.org

Tour de Summerlin
April 26, Downtown Summerlin

When spring returns to Summerlin, the bikes come out for the season, all of which demand a ride at Tour de Summerlin. The event offers three routes spanning 20, 40 and 80 miles, with Downtown Summerlin as the starting and ending points. Every registered rider receives a T-shirt and medal upon race competition, and custom Tour de Summerlin jerseys are available to purchase before race day. Electronic bikes are permitted for the race. Individual registrations are $105 per person, with a $20 fee for children add-ons. tourdesummerlin.com