Strip Pool Areas Transform for the Winter

This week, two Strip hotels announced they are transforming their pool areas for the winter into fun activities for the whole family. We also have a couple winners, and we all win with temps dropping into the 80s.

In today’s edition:

• In Case You Missed It [Video of Trop Implosion]

• Winter Wonderland at Fontainebleau w/Ice Rink

• New Roller Skating Rink at Venetian

• Jose Andres’ Bazaar Meat is Moving

• Slots Jackpot Worth $516,008 Won at Henderson Casino

• Finally, in the 80s!

• 📸Photo of the Week: GO Pool Renovation at Flamingo

HISTORY

In Case You Missed It - Watch the Trop Drop

Thanks to @KerryBilicki for this grand finale of the fireworks and drone show and the Tropicana Implosion of both towers. The end of an era!

HOLIDAYS

Winter Wonderland at Fontainebleau w/Ice Rink

Fontainebleau is transforming the six-acre pool deck into a Winter Wonderland with weekly movie nights, ice skating, and fire pits.

They’re also hosting four Santa Brunches December 14, 15, 21, and 22 with a cookie decorating station and a special appearance from St Nick. Ugly holiday sweaters are encouraged. 😉

Show Dates are…

• November 27, 2024 through January 5, 2025

• Tickets start at $25 available starting October 18

• Fontainebleau Rewards members can get in free for up to 5 guests

• For dedicated seating reserve a firepit or cabana

👉Check out the full Winter Wonderland activities

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

New Roller Skating Rink at Venetian

Venetian is converting Tao Beach and the two pools for the winter into Flipper’s Roller Boogie, a 3,250 square feet roller skating rink. Here are the details:

• November through January 2025

• $20 for one hour - $75 for unlimited

• Bring your own skates or rent for $5

• Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 8pm

Jose Andres’ Bazaar Meat is Moving

Award Winning Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres has been at the Sahara for 10 years. But it’s closing early next year and moving over to the Palazzo.

It will keep the menu, cocktails, and presentations Bazaar Meat is known for. It is the latest addition to the Venetian’s huge renovation.

👉See the full $1.5 Billion Renovation at Venetian here

💰WINNERS

Slots Jackpot Worth $516,008 Won at Henderson Casino

$259,000 Winner with Pai Gow Poker

WEEKEND

Your Upcoming Weekend Highlights

Music

• Garth Brooks at Caesars Palace | Oct 12-13 | Tickets $165+

• Marshall Tucker Band at Golden Nugget | Oct 11 | Tickets $89+

• Eagles at Sphere | Oct 11-12 | Tickets $414+

• Best Friends Forever festival at Downtown Events Center | Oct 11-12 | Tickets $211+

• Hans Zimmer at T-Mobile | Oct 12 | Tickets $31+

• Junior H at Mandalay Bay | Oct 12 | Tickets $128+

• Gino Vannelli at Westgate | Oct 12 | Tickets $69+

• Skillet at Virgin | Oct 12 | Tickets $63+

• Keith Urban at Fontainebleau | Oct 11-12 | Tickets $77+

• Earth Wind & Fire at Venetian | Oct 11-13 | Tickets $101+

• David Perrico at The Smith Center | Oct 11 | Tickets $40+

• Spider-Man at The Smith Center | Oct 12 | Tickets $40+

• Judas Priest at Planet Hollywood | Oct 16 | Tickets $59+

Comedy

• Tumua Tuinei at Cosmopolitan | Oct 12 | Tickets $67+

• Sistahs The Hocus Pocus Parody at Alexis Park | Oct 12-13 | Tickets $43+

• Ray Romano at Venetian | Oct 11-12 | Tickets $45+

Sports

• Raiders vs. Steelers at Allegiant Stadium | Oct 13 | Tickets $250+

• Vegas Golden Knights vs St. Louis Blues at T-Mobile | Oct 11 | Tickets $49+

• Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile | Oct 13 | Tickets $39+

Other

• Pride Parade at 4th and Bridger Downtown | Oct11 | Free

• Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival at Sunset Park | Oct 11-12 Tickets $ 25+

• Wine Walk at Town Square | Oct 12 | Tickets $70+

SHOWS

Going on Sale Friday, October 11

• Eagles at Sphere | (Added Dates) Feb 14-15-21-22 | Tickets $250+

• Coldplay at Sphere | June 6, 2025 | Tickets $174+

🌞WEATHER

Finally, in the 80s!

📸 PHOTO OF THE WEEK

GO Pool Renovation at Flamingo

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Till next week!

Jenn