Vegas is an amazing place to live, so there is no reason for you to ever become bored. Megan Telles returns with a list of events and entertainment available right around the corner! It's 13 reasons to keep your fun local and stay in Vegas this wee Video by ktnv.com

Head on out to The Cosmopolitan Hotel this weekend for fun on ice! The Boulevard Pool has gone through a transformation, making the switch from water to ICE! The ice rink is open now through Sunday, January 20. The rink will offer visitors a chance to skate the night away, grab a drink or two and eat savory food. This is an a special holiday outing open to the public and visitors daily from 3 PM - 11 PM weekdays and 11 AM - 11 PM on weekends. Happy skating!

The most wonderful time of the year has arrived and The Bellagio is getting in the spirit! The annual Conservatory Botanical Gardens will light up this Friday night and every night through January 5. Expect a few extra treats this year -- and I am referring to harpists and carolers. Harpists will play each night from 5PM to 6PM, while carolers will stroll the garden nightly from 4PM to 5PM. This event is FREE and open to the public... hurry and get there this holiday season!

Let's go, UNLV Men's basketball! join the boys this Saturday at 4PM they hit the court at Thomas & Mack Center to challenge the Hawai'i Warriors. The team is coming off a victory over UC Irvine -- so this should be an exciting game. Purchase your tickets today.

Cirque Week kicks off this weekend, for the 3rd year in a row! Join the Cirque Du Soleil family as they bring the Cirque fun to all of you, the whole week through. Purchase your Cirque Week Package today to gain access to an 8-day series of exclusive events. Have you ever wondered how these shows come to life each night, right here in Las Vegas? Then a package deal is just for you. Package prices range from at $150 to $540 -- each with their own special perks.

Support Opportunity Village and Las Vegas residents with disabilities today - by participating in the 2012 Great Santa Run at Town Square! Register today and help earn more money for Opportunity Village so they can continue to do what they do for the community, The Las Vegas Great Santa Run has become a holiday tradition for families and a staple in our city. Registrations opens at 8AM on Saturday morning. The race kicks off at 10AM. Have fun!

Award-winning short films and full-length features are what you can expect at the 9th Las Vegas Latino Film Festival. The fest is being held at College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne Campus and kicks off at 10AM this Saturday. The event is just $5 for college students and $10 for General Admission. VIP reception is held directly after at 5PM with a $20 entrance fee. Enjoy films and features produced and written by talent in the Latino Community.

Yes! One of the great Rock N Roll bands is coming to town this Saturday, 8PM at MGM Grand Garden Arena. It's Steven Tyler and the band, Aerosmith on its Global Warming Tour. Their stop in Las Vegas is for one night only, so hurry and purchase tickets today on TicketMaster.com.

If you need to shop for the holidays, then this weekend is perfect for you. Head on out to the Holiday Craft and Gift Festival at South Point Hotel this Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 10AM each morning. This is a great family-friendly event with crafts, food, Santa Claus, Christmas Train display and more. Print this flyer and get a 2-for-1 on $5 admission. Happy Holidays!

PetSmart Charities and The Animal Foundation are happy to open a brand new daily Adoption Center at the PetSmart in Henderson this Saturday. Over 40 cats and dogs will be in attendance, ready to go home with a new family. The grand opening will unveil a beautiful adoption center staffed by workers from The Animal Foundation who's purpose is to decrease the number of homeless animals and find them good homes, instead. This comes at a great time -- maybe an animal will be a perfect gift for the family this year? Think about it and get out to PetSmart on Lake Mead Blvd. this weekend!

A car show, hay ride and Farmer's market, oh my! This Saturday from 10AM - 2PM get on out to Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs for your chance to join Councilman Steve Ross. Get into the holiday spirit and help local charities in the community. Marines will be there to collect toys for "Toys for Tots" and other organizations will be on hand collecting food for the holiday food drive. Be a part of this year's event and give back to the city of Las Vegas!

The Las Vegas Wranglers Professional Hockey Team is back home in Las Vegas this weekend! After being on the road, they return home for a couple games and a plethora of promotions. This Friday and Saturday the team challenges Orlando. THe Wranglers will have a 70th birthday party for Jimi Hendrix featuring Lenny Hendrix & Band Live! That's jus part of the fun. Purchase your tickets today and be a part of the Wranglers celebrations!

Have you been the the Mob Attraction at the Tropicana yet? This Sunday will be a perfect time to explore, because it's FREE if you do the MOB a favor and bring a new toy with you. All toys will be donated to Help of Southern Nevada. This is a perfect time to visit an give back to the community for the holidays.

Who hasn't ever wanted to run the strip at night? The opportunity is here! The Rock'N'Roll Marathon is going down this Sunday. Marathon is at 3PM and the half-marathon is at 4:30PM. You can visit the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday and Saturday preceding the Sunday event at Sands Expo & Convention Center. You can get all the final information you need to know here!