Las Vegas Events in December 2024

Visiting Las Vegas in December is a guaranteed way to experience unbelievable shows, once-in-a-lifetime concerts, and jaw-dropping holiday displays. These are the biggest and best events coming to Las Vegas in December 2024!

National Finals Rodeo

When you picture Las Vegas events, a rodeo might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it’s time to change that! 2024 marks the 38th year that the National Finals Rodeo, or NFR, is being held in Las Vegas. 

This 10-day event brings out the inner cowboy in everyone who attends. The Thomas and Mack Center is transformed into a rodeo from December 5th – 14th, 2024. Shuttles are available from some of the most popular hotels in the city, making it a breeze to get to this Las Vegas December event.  The Westgate, Golden Nugget, and The Rio are just a few of the big-name hotels off the strip that offer shuttle services to the NFR. 

Pack your boots, and jeans, and embrace your country-lovin side! The strip is filled with NFR-themed decor and performances during the event. If you’ve never experienced this fun-filled event, there’s no better time than now! 

Celebrating the Holidays in Vegas

Las Vegas is the place to be if you’re looking for a unique way to get into the holiday spirit. There’s no shortage of holiday events and displays to see during your stay, but these are some of our favorites. See the full list of Things to Do for Christmas in Las Vegas here.

Oasis Ice Rink at Fontainebleau

Experience the magic of the season at the Strip’s largest ice rink, complete with festive firepits, cozy cabanas, and holiday movie nights. Open daily through January 5.

Boasting two real-ice rinks spanning nearly 8,000 square feet, it’s the largest and most luxurious ice rink on the Strip.

• Operating Hours:
  November 27 – December 19: Weekdays: 5 – 11PM, Saturdays & Sundays: 11AM – 11PM
  December 20 – January 5: Seven Days a Week: 11AM – 11PM
• Admission: Access starts at $25, but Fontainebleau Rewards members (and up to five guests) get in free.
• Skating Fees: $35 for general admission, including skate rentals. Discounts available for locals, military, and first responders.

Bellagio Conservatory Winter Display

The Bellagio is a popular tourist destination because of the iconic Bellagio fountains in front of the hotel, and the gorgeous views don’t stop there. The Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has a 14,000-square-foot Christmas display with trees, twinkling lights, and fresh poinsettias. The conservatory is open 24 hours a day and completely free! The Christmas display is viewable from the end of November through the first week of January.

The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan

Embrace the winter season with a festive and fun ice skating experience located above the Las Vegas Strip at The Cosmopolitan. The rink contains 4,200 square feet of real ice. When you aren’t skating, roast s’mores over a fire and warm up with seasonal food and drinks.

It’s free to enter the area, but you’ll have to pay if you want to go out on the ice, even if you bring your own skates.

Prices are $30/day or $20/day for locals and military (Mon – Thurs).

• December 2 – December 15
  Weekdays: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Weekends: 12:00 PM – 11:00PM
• December 15 – January 5
  Weekdays: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Weekends: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• January 6 – January 12
  Weekdays: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Weekends: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Holiday Extended Hours
  Christmas Eve & Christmas Day | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM New Year’s Eve | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Enchant Christmas at The Las Vegas Ballpark

Enchant Christmas is returning to Las Vegas with one of the best Christmas displays around, but it’s much more than just Christmas lights! Enchant has ice skating, a light maze, Reindeer Games, Santa, a kid’s zone, dinner tickets, and the list just keeps going. The Las Vegas Ballpark becomes a winter wonderland, but it’s only for one month!

See all the details here.

Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates

Ethel M Chocolates is celebrating its 31st annual Holiday Cactus Garden light display. The lights are open nightly from 5 PM to 10 PM through January 4th, 2025. No reservations are required and its free to walk through.

Don’t forget to take a photo with Santa and get a cup of hot chocolate while you’re there!

• Nov. 18th – Dec. 23rd: 5-10pm
• Christmas Eve: Dec. 24th: 5-8pm
• Christmas Day: Dec. 25th: CLOSED
• Dec. 26 – Dec. 30th: 5-10pm
• New Year’s Eve: Dec. 31st: 5-8pm
• Jan. 1 – Jan. 4th: 5-10pm

Big Name Concerts Coming in December

• George Strait at Allegiant Stadium (Dec 7)
• Shaboozey at Virgin (Dec 11)
• REO Speedwagon at Venetian (Dec 18-21)
• Jennifer Hudson at Fontainebleau (Dec 21-22_
• Janet Jackson at Resorts World (Dec 30-31)

Below is the full list of events in December 2024:

December is a busy time for Las Vegas events. The beginning of the month is packed with guests for the NFR, and the end of the month is bustling with holiday fun leading up to NYE. The sooner you plan your trip, the better! It will only get harder to find a great place to stay and Las Vegas events to attend.