Now that the weather is cooling off, plan to grab the family and enjoy one of the many activities and events that the city of Las Vegas has planned this fall. There are events planned for children, families and seniors. Below is just a small sample of what is planned during the next two months. For a complete list, check out the Holiday Happenings Calendar .

Thanksgiving Dinner (Ages 50+)
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 4 p.m.
Advance registration required
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702

Gobble, Gobble Dance (Ages 50+)
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 5 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $4
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454

Thanksgiving Fun Workshop (ages 4-10)
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 4 to 5 p.m.
Register at least two weeks in advance.
Fee: $5
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Ave., (702) 229-2542

Many Thankful Thoughts Workshop (ages 5-15)
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5 to 6 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $15
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482
Make a mini-book with thoughts to share at Thanksgiving. Enjoy a corn-on-the-cob eating contest.

I Am So Thankful Family Workshop (all ages)
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register in advance.
Fee: $5 per family, includes supplies and light refreshments
Centennial Hills Community Center Community Room, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-6729.
Celebrate the season by making your own “I Am So Thankful” jar and enjoying a holiday treat! 

Thanksgiving Lunch (ages 50+)
Thursday, Nov. 20, noon.
Advance registration required.
Fee: $7
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.

Thanksgiving Dinner (ages 50+)
Thursday, Nov. 20, noon.
Advance registration required.
Fee: $7
Derfelt Senior Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6601.
Enjoy a traditional feast with hot cider and coffee.

Dancing Flames Pumpkin Pie Candle-Making Workshop (ages 50+)
Thursday, Nov. 20, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Advance registration required.
Fee: $5 per candle
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.

Basketball Turkey Shoot (ages 5-13)
Friday, Nov. 21, ages 5-7 at 4 p.m.; ages 8-10 at 5 p.m.; ages 11-13 at 6:30 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359.
Shoot some hoops to try to win your Thanksgiving turkey.

Turkey Leftovers Potluck (ages 50+)
Monday, Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: Free with a dish to share.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Bring a dish made from your holiday leftovers plus a copy of the recipe to share.
 
Gingerbread House Contest (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $3
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Form a team of three to four people to create the best gingerbread house.

Holiday Make and Take Workshop (ages 3+)
Friday, Dec. 5, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Advance registration required.
Fee: $15
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
Create holiday crafts and memories. Take family photos with a special guest, too.

Holiday Craft Show (all ages)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free admission for shoppers; Vendors $15 per table, $20 with electricity
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359.
All crafts are handmade and nothing is priced over $35. Vendors, call to reserve space.

Little Pastry Chef Presents Winter Wonderland Cake Workshop (ages 8-15)
Monday, Dec. 8, 5 to 6 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $15
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
Learn to make snowflakes, snowmen and more.

Breakfast with Santa (ages 50+)
Thursday, Dec. 11, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $3
East Las Vegas Community Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515

Parents’ Shopping Night (ages 5-12)
Friday, Dec. 12, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Register at least two week in advance.
Fee: $10
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Ave., (702) 229-2542.
Kids enjoy games, crafts and pizza.

Breakfast with Santa (ages 1 -12)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 to 10 a.m.
Advance registration required
Various locations