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Free & Frugal Events This Week In Las Vegas

Posted at 2:54 PM, Mar 04, 2016
and last updated 2016-03-04 17:54:28-05

This week you can be creative, examine history, hang out with your pooch, preview designer picnic baskets and much more. Plus now that the weather is warming up, farmers market season is here!!
 
Bark in the Park
Saturday, March 5th 7-10 p.m.
Cornerstone Park Henderson
Join the tail wagging fun at the 13th annual Bark In the Park. The event features four hours of fun for you and your dog. Watch demonstrations and visit informational and vendor booths, take part in fun contests, and meet lots of beautiful dogs looking for forever homes. All pets must be leashed and handlers must be at least 10 years old. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Admission is free.
 
LGBTQ Center Picnic by Design Preview Party
Saturday, March 5th 7-10 p.m.
MONA – Museum of Natural Art
Are you curious about the second annual Picnic by Design event, coming up on Saturday, April 30 at Symphony Park? If so, join The Center for their Picnic by Design Preview Party. Discover the types of designer picnic baskets and tables that will be available to soon purchase online and then enjoy with friends during the main event.
 
Hammer & Anvil Jewelry Design: 2-Day Workshop
Saturday, March 5th and 12th 2 p.m.
West Las Vegas Community Gallery
Learn basic metal design, working with brass, copper and silver wire including metal plate and basic soldering while creating your own jewelry design. For more information, please call 702-229-4800. Free and open to public.
 
The Mitzvah Project
Saturday, March 5th 7-10 p.m.
Historic 5th Street School
Roger Grunwald presents The Mitzvah Project, a one-person play and lecture that examines one of the most astonishing stories of the Second World War. Admission $10 Advance/$15 door
 
Farmers Market
Thursdays, 4-8 p.m.
The District at Green Valley Ranch
Now that spring is almost here, The District has resumed its weekly Farmers market on Main Street.
 
Wendy Gelbart is a local writer and Las Vegas fanatic. With her family, she enjoys experiencing all of the entertainment our city has to offer and loves sharing the deals she finds as well as show reviews on her blog The Spot featured at www.yellowbucketjanitorial.com/blog.