The Week Ahead: October 12–18, 2026

Planning the week

This week’s supplied calendar starts Tuesday evening, with most events concentrated from Friday through Sunday. There are free family outings, a charity golf tournament, community services and several overlapping Saturday festivals. All times below are Las Vegas local time. Where the listings omit hours, admission prices or a specific venue, those gaps are noted rather than filled in.

Tuesday, October 13

Trunk-or-Treat runs 6–8 p.m. at Galindo Group Real Estate, Las Vegas, with free admission. The activities include trick-or-treating, a bounce house, carnival games and face painting. It’s the week’s first scheduled Halloween outing and a two-hour option for families ahead of the busier weekend.

Friday, October 16

End Period PoverTEE Golf Tournament! starts at 8 a.m. at Siena Golf Club. The tournament supports Project Marilyn’s work to end period poverty across Nevada. Foursomes and hole sponsorships are available. The listed cost is 500+; the supplied information does not specify what that amount covers or give an ending time.

Battle of Champions begins its weekend schedule at 1 p.m. in Las Vegas, with Friday practice followed by two full days of racing. The overall listing ends Sunday, October 18, at 1 p.m.; individual racing-day start times are not supplied. Racer registration is open, vendor opportunities are available and tickets are on sale. Children under 12 are free, but other ticket prices and the specific venue are not listed.

Haunted Neon Nights takes place 4–9 p.m. at Nellis Air Force Base. Its program combines Halloween, neon, music and Fast & Furious-inspired car culture. Admission cost and base-access details are not supplied, so those are important points to check before making plans around this listing.

Parade of Mischief returns to Downtown Summerlin on Park Centre Drive at 6 p.m., with free admission. Presented by Universal Horror Unleashed, the parade runs every Friday and Saturday through October 24. That gives this week’s visitors two evenings to choose from rather than just one.

Skincare and Scripture begins at 6:30 p.m. at NeeziieBabiie Beauty, Las Vegas. The gathering brings together skincare, Scripture, mocktails and sisterhood. Admission is $25 plus tax; an ending time is not provided.

Saturday, October 17

Community Outreach runs 8–11 a.m. in Las Vegas. The morning focuses on neighbors helping neighbors, with free food, haircuts, gently used clothing, hygiene kits and health resources. The supplied listing does not identify a specific site, so confirm the location before heading out for these services.

Las Vegas Book Festival marks its 25th year from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at Historic Fifth Street School. Admission is free. Author discussions and family-friendly activities make up the supplied program, with readers of all ages invited. Its daytime schedule leaves room for an evening event without requiring a late start.

Nuwu Cannabis Cup runs noon–11 p.m. at 1235 Paiute Circle, with admission listed at $25+. Now in its sixth year, the Downtown Las Vegas competition gives cannabis consumers a role in recognizing Nevada products: participants’ judgments and votes help determine the winners.

Desert Waves Film and Music Festival opens at noon at Starbase LV and continues through Sunday, October 18, at 10 p.m. Admission is listed as 75+. The program includes independent films, workshops, a music video lab presented by @desertcactusfilms and a nightly music festival curated by @nothingtodolv. Separate daily session times are not supplied.

Mural Festival takes place 3–11 p.m. in Fremont East, Downtown Las Vegas. The free event is presented by ArtEverywhere, a nonprofit organization, and is described as its first annual mural festival. Its afternoon-to-evening window overlaps with several other Saturday events, making timing worth considering if you want to visit more than one.

Parade of Mischief has its second performance of the week at 6 p.m. at Downtown Summerlin on Park Centre Drive. Admission is again free.

For a weekend outing without a supplied daily timetable, MCKEE RANCH PUMPKIN PATCH offers vendors and activities for different age groups at McKee Ranch, Las Vegas. The listed price is $25 per family, regardless of family size. Weekend activities are advertised, but specific Saturday and Sunday operating hours are not given.

Sunday, October 18

The Sandwhich spot Car Show runs 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at 2601 Windmill, Henderson. The free car show celebrates The Sandwich Spot Henderson’s second anniversary.

Sunday also brings the second racing day of Battle of Champions, whose overall listing closes at 1 p.m., and the continuation of Desert Waves Film and Music Festival at Starbase LV through 10 p.m. Consult the individual listings for session details not included in the supplied schedule.

Coming next

Friday, October 23, brings MCON at 9 a.m. at The Expo at World Market Center, Wrap class at 10 a.m. in Las Vegas, and Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Festival at 5 p.m. at Craig Ranch. Costs are not supplied for these previews.

Parade of Mischief continues at 6 p.m. October 23 and 24 at Downtown Summerlin, free, while MCKEE RANCH PUMPKIN PATCH continues its weekend activities at McKee Ranch, with admission listed at $25 per family.