Springs Preserve Events

"SPACE: A Journey to our Future" launches
you into the future of space exploration.

Throughout the year, the Springs Preserve offers a wide variety of events and activities for the kids and adults. Visit SpringsPreserve.org or call (702) 822-7700 for more information on any of the events listed below.

SPACE: A Journey to Our Future

Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in a centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars!

"SPACE: A Journey to Our Future" launches you into the future of space exploration. It's an out-of-this-world, interactive experience, and it's exclusively at the Springs Preserve for a limited engagement.

Located in the Origen Museum, "SPACE: A Journey to Our Future" is open daily through May 13, 2012, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free for members or included with general admission. Visit the Springs Preserve website for more information.

Black History Month Festival

Commemorating the contributions of African-Americans to Southern Nevada's history and culture, the Springs Preserve presents its third annual Black History Month Festival.

Held on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this family-friendly event includes a children's film festival, historic black Las Vegas photography exhibit, live music and dance performances, arts and crafts, a fire truck tour, food and drink vendors, and much more.

Admission is $5 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. Visit the Springs Preserve website for more information.

Wings over the Springs

The raptors of Wings over the Springs are back, giving visitors of all ages the chance to experience live, face-to-face interactions with hawk eagles, falcons, owls and more. You’ll witness dramatic, free-flight presentations and learn about the roles of these magnificent birds of prey in sustaining our environment:

Eurasian Eagle Owl
Saker Falcon
Barbary Saker Falcon
Gyr Falcon
Lanner Barbary
African Hawk Eagle
Barbary
Red Necked Falcon
African Crow Raven

Shows take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekends and school holidays through May 28, 2012.

Entry is free for members or with general admission. Visit the Springs Preserve website for more information.

Run Away with Cirque du Soleil

Join dozens of artists from Cirque du Soleil's Las Vegas shows and more than 1,000 community members on Saturday, March 24 from 7:30 a.m. until noon for the 11th anniversary of Run Away with Cirque du Soleil at the Springs Preserve, A ONE DROP World Water Day Event!

In addition to the 5k run or 1-mile fun walk, participants will enjoy live entertainment by Cirque du Soleil musicians, massage therapy, a warm-up with Cirque performers, and activities for children.

Before March 1, admission is $35 for 5K and $25 for 1-Mile Walk. After March 1, admission is an additional $5 each for 5K or 1-Mile Walk. Visit the Springs Preserve website for more information.

Farmers Market

Every Thursday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Springs Preserve, shop for a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs, as well as nuts, dairy products, coffee, and more, all grown and produced locally or regionally.

Bet on the Farm! is a sustainable local farmers market created by B&B Hospitality Group partners Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. The market is certified by the Green Restaurant Association, a national non-profit organization that provides a convenient and cost-effective way for restaurants, manufacturers, distributors, and consumers to become more environmentally responsible. It also is a member of Slow Food USA, a grassroots movement that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.

The farmers market is located on the upper level of the Desert Living Center. Admission is free, however vendors accept cash only.

Visit the Springs Preserve website for more information.

About the Springs Preserve

The Springs Preserve is the best place to explore the Valley's vibrant history through interactive science and nature exhibits, botanical gardens, hiking, trails, and live animal shows.