Jumpstart January

Las Vegas, Jan. 12 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Palace Station Casino, 2nd floor ballroom, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.

Loaded with local crafters, vendors and small business. Free admission

 Come in from the Cold Family Entertainment Series 

Reno. Jan. 12, 19, 26.

 “Come in from the Cold” is held on Saturday evenings in the Western Heritage Interpretive Center at Bartley Ranch Regional Park in Reno. The 2019 series is in January, February, and March. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with performances starting at 7 p.m. Seating is limited to 200, so arriving early at this popular event is a good idea.

 Restless Artists’ Theatre presents “Artificial Jungle” 

Sparks, Weekends, Jan. 11 – 27, 295 20th St,

Chester Nurdiger lives in the back of his pet shop with his mother and his bored wife. One day a drifter comes along and they hire him to work in the shop. Desire is ignited between the bored wife Roxanne and the slick Zachary Slade. They plot to murder Chester and feed him to the piranhas. New York Times calls it “A hilarious comedy.” Website for prices/tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3575022. Phone (775) 525-3074

Snow Play Areas in the Lake Tahoe 

Lake Tahoe

When snow covers the Sierra Nevada around Lake Tahoe, the most inexpensive and arguably most fun family outings are to our many nearby snow play areas. Most are free in Nevada, but even some of the ski resorts are cheap compared to buying lift tickets. California sno-parks do charge fees.

Disney On Ice Las Vegas Dare to Dream

Las Vegas, Jan, 11-13. Thomas & Mack Center

Experience the “Dare To Dream” show live and in person, complete with appearances by all of your favorite  Disney characters – including Anna and Elsa, Snow White and Cinderella, and Mickey and Minnie themselves! For times and tickets, call 888-292-8495.