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As we’re approaching our final week-end before the big day,you may be looking for Las Vegas Christmas Events 2013to share with friends and family. There is no shortage ofoptions, both free and with tickets. Here are some of ourfavorites:

Bellagio Hotel Conservatory – Bellagio changes theirseasonal display several times throughout the year. TheChristmas display is always beautifully done and it’s free to thepublic. This year’s display features Las Vegas’ largest indoorChristmas tree, measuring 45′ tall and 8000 lbs. Grab a hotchocolate at Jean Phillippe Patisserie next-door and marvel atall the cakes and deserts that are decorated for the holiday. After paying a visit to the huge Christmas tree in theConservatory, venture out to see the Bellagio Fountains.

Ethel M’s Cactus Garden in Henderson – This is anotherannual tradition. Local chocolate company, Ethel M decoratestheir cactus garden with millions of lights for the season. Appearances by local performers and Santa of course. Thedecorations will be up through January 1st. The Cactus Garden is lit up from 5-10 p.m. and admission is free.

Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest – This one isn’t free but it’s well worth the cost of admission and the proceedsgo to one of our favorite local charities. Here you’ll see a magical forest with beautifully decorated trees that aresponsored by many of our local businesses. Displays include the North Pole’s fire house, the cookie village and ahuge Christmas tree in the center of the village. Take a train around the forest. Play a round of golf, ride the carouseland grab a yummy treat at Dasher’s Diner.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway “Glit tering Lights“ is the display that was held at Sunset park for many years. Viewover 400 LED, energy efficient lights that line 2.5 miles of the racetrack. This year a live nativity scene has also beenincorporated and is open Thurs-Sat evenings. The light display is open Sunday thru Thursday from 5:30 until 9 andopen Friday and Sat until 10 p.m. Admission is $15/vehicle during the week and $20/vehicle on the week-end.

The Venet ian & Palazzo Present Winter in Venice complete with an ice skating rink. You’ll find these sister hotelsare beautifully decorated and worth

visiting just to view the beautiful scenery. These year’s themefeatures snow flakes, and strolling hosts even offered us a freecup of hot apple cider. There is an ice rink with skate rentalsavailable. While we didn’t venture onto the ice, it was beautifulto watch. Performers include stilt walkers who are dressed ashuge snow flakes. The resort features a 65 foot tall Christmastree that is amaz ing.

Downtown 3rd’s Jingle Bell Block as you might guess ison 3rd Street between Ogden & Stewart, just North of theFreemont Street Experience. You can shop for your tree, enjoytraditional Christmas drinks, shop for hand made gifts and visitSanta’s Village. Afterwards, check out the newly re-openedDowntown Grand Hotel & Casino.

The Drummond/Petit Team wishes everyone a MerryChristmas and Happy New Year.