Visiting Vegas? These are the Las Vegas events in December you shouldn’t miss.
Visiting Las Vegas in December? These are the best things to do in Las Vegas this December.
To help you plan your time here, we’ve put together a monthly guide of all the happenings in December and organized them by date and category.
These are all December-only or events limited to a few months, but if you want things to do available year-round, check out our ultimate Vegas bucket list, bucket list experiences, top Las Vegas shows, and indoor activities.
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Last Updated: December 26, 2022
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Weather in Las Vegas in December
- Average Temp in Las Vegas in December: high of 60° F, low of 27° F
- Rainfall: 0.5 inches
- Humidity: 46%
We love Las Vegas in December. Not only is the weather nice and cool (and even cold at times), which is perfect for outdoor adventures, but the holiday events make the city extra magical. We’ll cover some of the holiday events in this post, but be sure to check out our more detailed post here.
Early December is relatively quiet, but as you get closer to the holidays, it does get busier so hotel rates aren’t any lower.
Top 5 Things to Do in December in Las Vegas
These are our top 5 we recommend this month
- Bellagio Conservatory Winter Display (Nov 19, 2022 to Jan 1, 2023)
- Ethel M Holiday Display (Nov 4, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023)
- Adele, Caesars Palace (Dec 2-24, 2022)
- UFC 282, T-Mobile Arena (December 10, 2022)
- Tenacious D, Virgin Hotels (December 30-31, 2022)
Holiday Things to DO in Las Vegas in December
December 3: Parade of Lights on Lake Mead, Lake Mead
December 3: Las Vegas Great Santa Run, Fremont Street Experience
December 9-24: Nevada Ballet Theater The Nutcracker, The Smith Center
December 31: Hard Rock Cafe – New Year’s Eve Party
December 31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks, The Strip
December 31: New Year’s Eve at Fremont Street Experience
Here are more holiday events happening throughout December
- Bellagio Conservatory Winter Display (Nov 19, 2022 to Jan 1, 2023)
- Enchant Christmas, Las Vegas Ball Park & Resorts World (Nov 25, 2022 to Jan 1, 2023)
- Ethel M Holiday Display (Nov 4, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023)
- Glittering Lights, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Nov 10, 2022 – Jan 8, 2023)
- Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den Speakeasy with Christmas Decor
- Holiday Lights at the LINQ
- Ice Skating at The Park, The Cosmopolitan (Nov 15 – Dec 25, 2022)
- Mystic Falls Holiday Display, Sam’s Town (Nov 25 – Dec 23, 2022)
- Snow Carnival at M Resort (Nov 23, 2022 – Jan 8, 2023)
Things to Do on Christmas Day
Unlike most cities, almost everything on the Strip is open on Christmas Day. That gives you a ton of choices for shops, casinos, bars, restaurants, buffets, and more. Here are our top 5 recommendations. Check out this post for food recommendations on Chirstmas Day.
- Bellagio Conservatory Winter Display (Nov 19, 2022 to Jan 1, 2023)
- Ethel M Holiday Display (Nov 4, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023)
- Holiday Lights at the LINQ
- Snow Carnival at M Resort (Nov 23, 2022 – Jan 8, 2023)
- Ice Skating at The Park, The Cosmopolitan (Nov 15 – Dec 25, 2022)
Best Places to Celebrate New Years
- Rooftops to Watch the Fireworks
- ARIA Resort & Casino
- Caesars Palace
- MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
- Planet Hollywood Resort & Casion
- Resorts World Las Vegas
- The STRAT Hotel
- Treasure Island
- The Venetian
- Live Performance to Ring in the New Year
- Durand Jones & The Indications, Brooklyn Bowl
- The Killers, The Cosmopolitan
- Chris Brown, Drai’s Nightclub
- Bush, Sugar Ray, The Wallers, Sugarhill Gang, All-4-One, Tag Team, DJ Skribble, Fremont Street
- Bruno Mars, Park MGM
- Kevin Hart, Resorts World
- Pitbull, Resorts World
- Gwen Stefani, The Venetian
- Tenacious D, Virgin Hotels
- DJ Sets for the New Year
- Lil Jon, JEWEL Nightclub at ARIA
- Steve Aoki, OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars
- DJ Pauly D, Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmo
- Illennium, Hakkasan at MGM Grand
- Tiesto, Zouk at REsorts WOrld
- T. Genasis, TAO Nightclub at The Venetian
- The Chainsmokers, XS Nightclub at Wynn
- Other New Year Parties
- AREA15 New Year’s Eve Experience
- Legacy Club Light Up the Night at Circa
- The Ice Rink’s Fireworks Viewing Part at The Comsmo
- THe FOundation Room at Mandalay Bay
- Midnight in Munich at Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas
More: Your Essential Guide to Christmas in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Shows December 2022
- December 1: Lonestar, Golden Nugget
- December 1: El Tri, Virgin Hotels
- December 1-10: Barry Manilow, Westagte
- December 1-30: Freestyle Love Supreme, The Venetian
- December 2: Tanya Tucker, Golden Nugget
- December 2: Elle King, Brooklyn Bowl
- December 2-3: George Strait, T-Mobile Arena
- December 2-3: Cody Jinks, The Cosmopolitan
- December 2-3: Gary Allan, Virgin Hotels
- December 2, 8, 11: Aerosmith, Park MGM
- December 2-10: Luke Bryan, Resorts World
- December 2-24: Adele, Caesars Palace
- December 3: Andrea Bocelli, MGM Grand
- December 3: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Golden Nugget
- December 3: The Lemonheads, House of Blues
- December 3: Kirk Whalum, Santa Fe Station
- December 3-10: ZZ Top, The Venetian
- December 3-11: Miranda Lambert, Planet Hollywood
- December 4: Ray Wylie Hubbard, Golden Nugget
- December 4: Santa Jam: Tyler Hubbard, Matt Stell, Jackson Dean, Ashley Cooke, & Danielle Bradbery, Palms
- December 4: Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen, Virgin Hotels
- December 4: Holiday Spectacular, Santa Fe Station
- December 5: Ronny Milsap, Golden Nugget
- December 6: Tracy Lawrence, Golden Nugget
- December 6: Koe Wetzel, Virgin Hotels
- December 7: Aaron Tippin, Golden Nugget
- December 8: The Bellamy Brothers, Golden Nugget
- December 8: Yuridia, House of Blues
- December 9: Jamey Johnson, Golden Nugget
- December 9: Cody Johnson, Mandalay Bay
- December 9: Turnpike Troubadours, Brooklyn Bowl
- December 9-10: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Virgin Hotels
- December 9-24: Nevada Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker, The Smith Center
- December 15: The Allman Family Revival, Westgate
- December 15-17: Social Distortion, House of Blues
- December 16: Rod Wave, T-Mobile Arena
- December 16: Maneskin, Virgin Hotels
- December 16-17: Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness And Performance Weekend, Planet Hollywood
- December 16-17: David Foster, Wynn
- December 16-17: David Blaine, Resorts World
- December 17: Five Finger Death Punch & Brantley Gilbert, Mandalay Bay
- December 17: Ultimate Garth Brooks – Garth Brooks Tribute, Santa Fe Station
- December 18: Anuhea, Brooklyn Bowl
- December 21: Jinjer & POD, House of Blues
- December 22: Peppa Pig’s Adventure, The Orleans
- December 23: Dolly Parton Tribute, Santa Fe Station
- December 24: Moein, The Cosmopolitan
- December 25: Googoosh, The Cosmopolitan
- December 30: Night Ranger, Golden Nugget
- December 30-31: Bruno Mars, Park MGM
- December 30-31: Tenacious D, Virgin Hotels
- December 31: The Original Misfits, Mandalay Bay
- December 31: Wanted: A Tribute to Bon Jovi, Santa Fe Station
- December 31: Durand Jones and the Indications, Brooklyn Bowl
- December 31: 80s New Year’s Dance Party: The Spazmatics, South Point
More: 9 Las Vegas Shows You Can’t Miss
Comedy & More
- December 1, 8: Steve Trevino, The Mirage
- December 2, 3, 9, 10, 23, 24: Ron White, The Mirage
- December 2: Jeff Dunham, Planet Hollywood
- December 3: Bobby Bones, Wynn
- December 7, 9, 10: Jim Gaffigan, Wynn
- December 8: Leanne Morgan, Wynn
- December 9-10: Adam Sandler, The Cosmopolitan
- December 16-17: Ray Romano & David Spade, The Mirage
- December 26-28: Jon Lovitz, Tropicana
- December 27-30: Gabriel Iglesias, The Mirage
More: 101 Things to Do in Las Vegas Bucket List
Conventions + Events in Las Vegas in May
- November 28 – December 2: Amazon Web Services – Re:Invent 2022, The Venetian
- November 28 – December 4: Summit, Park MGM
- December 1-2: Carerrtech Vision 2022, Las Vegas Convention Center
- December 1-10: Cowboy Christmas 2022, Las Vegas Convention Center
- December 1-10: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Christmas Exposition, Las Vegas Convention Center
- December 2-4: Annual Symposium & Comprehensive MRO Training, Harrah’s
- December 4-8: ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition, Mandalay Bay
- December 5-9: Western CPE Conference Vacation, Flamingo
- December 7-8: National Ground Water Association Expo and Annual Meeting, Las Vegas Convention Center
- December 7-8: The Irrigation Association Show & Education Conference, Las Vegas Convention Center
- December 7-10: American Bar Association Criminal Tax Fraud, Caesars Palace
- December 11: Santa’s Workshop, Boulder Station
- December 14-16: Colorado River Water Users Association Annual Conference, Caesars Palace
- December 15-18: 2022 Olympia, The Venetian
- December 18: Crafter’s Christmas, Suncoast
Sports
- December 1-10: National Finals Rodeo, Thomas & Mack Center
- December 2: 2022 Pac 12 Football Championship, Allegiant Stadium
- December 4: Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers, Allegiant Stadium
- December 7: Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Rangers, T-Mobile Arena
- December 9: Vegas Golden Knights vs Philadelphia Flyers, T-Mobile Arena
- December 10: Las Vegas Clash: Arizona vs. Indiana & UNLV vs Washington State, MGM Grand
- December 10: UFC 282, T-Mobile Arena
- December 10-12: Jack Jones Hoopfest, Mandalay Bay
- December 11: Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins, T-Mobile Arena
- December 16: Las Vegas Desert Dogs, Mandalay Bay
- December 17: Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Islanders, T-Mobile Arena
- December 17: UNLV Rebels vs San Francisco , Thomas & Mack Center
- December 18: Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots, Allegiant Stadium
- December 19: Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres, T-Mobile Arena
- December 21: Vegas Golden Knights vs Arizona Coyotes, T-Mobile Arena
- December 22: UNLV Rebels vs Southern Mississippi, Thomas & Mack Center
- December 23: Vegas Golden Knights vs St. Louis Blues, T-Mobile Arena
- December 31: Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators, T-Mobile Arena
- December 31: UNLV Rebels vs San Diego State, Thomas & Mack Center
What to Eat in Las Vegas in December
Whether you’re looking for fruits and vegetables at the farmer’s market or you want to eat farm to table, this is what you will find in season in Las Vegas (zone 9a).
- Fruits in season – pomegranates
- Vegetables in season – beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsnips, peas, radish, salad greens, spinach, swiss chard, turnips, winter squash
More: 49 Best Places to Eat in Las Vegas
The Best Farm to Table Restaurants in Las Vegas
Here are some of the best farm-to-table restaurants in Las Vegas to check out:
- Sparrow + Wolf, Chinatown (New American, 💰💰💰)
- Honey Salt, Westside (New American, 💰💰)
- Carson Kitchen, Downtown (New American, 💰💰)
- CRAFTkitchen, Anthem (New American, 💰💰)
- The Black Sheep, Southwest (New American / Vietnamese, 💰💰)
- Yardbird, The Strip (Southern / New American, 💰💰)
- True Food Kitchen, The Strip (Vegan / New American, 💰💰)
- Kitchen Table, Henderson (Breakfast & Brunch, 💰💰)
Tips for Visiting Las Vegas in December
- Want to avoid crowds? Don’t come during Labor Day, and the Life is Beautiful festival weekend. Weekdays and early mornings, in general, are quieter than nights and weekends.
- Pack layers – it will get cool at night, and AC is always pumping indoors. I keep a light jacket in the car year-round.
- Don’t forget sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, or any other gear for sun protection if you’re doing outdoor activities. We don’t plan on being back in Red Rock until October for hiking and November for climbing.
- Visiting on a budget? These are the top 25 free things to do in Las Vegas.
- Buy tickets early to popular shows and events. They sell out quickly!
- Save money on last-minute tickets at Tix4Vegas booths at Bally’s Grand Bazaar Shops, Showcase Mall, and Casino Royale if you’re flexible with shows (most likely not the popular ones). Tickets on Demand has permanently closed.
- Read all the fine print before you go. Some shows have limitations on what you can bring in (for instance, no large bags).
- Stay on the Strip if you want a quintessential touristy Vegas experience. Here are the top things to do on the Las Vegas Strip.
- Stay in Downtown Vegas if you want to hang out with locals in East Fremont. Here are the top things to do in Downtown Las Vegas (DTLV)
- Arrive early at the shows/events. Casinos can be a maze to navigate. In addition, it usually takes longer than you think to get from one spot on the strip to another.
What to Wear in Vegas in December
It’s cold in December, but if you’re in the sun, it can still be warm, so layers are key.
- Bring layers – layers are essential for visiting Las Vegas. As the temperatures get hot outside, they crank up AC inside. These are our favorite travel jackets.
- Dressy clothes – pack them if you plan on clubbing or eating at nicer restaurants. You will see a mix of tourists in casinos dressed both up and down.
- Shoes – If you’re going out at night, you’ll probably bring heels or dress shoes, but make sure you bring a pair of comfortable travel shoes. The casinos are massive, and you walk a lot to get from place to place.
Looking for what to wear to the airport? These are our ideal airport outfits and in-flight essentials.
Best Places to Stay in Las Vegas
Is December the Best Time to Visit Las Vegas?
If you’re mostly going to be indoors on the Strip, visit any time of the year since the temperature won’t matter.
For outdoor activities like hiking and climbing, you should visit between November and March. But if you’re here for the pool parties and lake life, this is the time!
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Do any of these things to do in Vegas in December interest you? Let us know if we missed anything! If you’re holding an event and would like to be added, please email us at hello [at] localadventurer.com.
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