Las Vegas is simply beautiful in December. The spirit of holidays is in the air everywhere you look. December is one of the coldest months in Las Vegas but temperatures often fluctuate in winter. Expect temperatures to be mild during the day, and then get a bit cold at night.
The month of December in Las Vegas is full of action all month long. The rodeo comes to town for 10 days this month. The National Finals Rodeo has been held in Vegas each December since 1985. This event transforms Vegas as thousands of rodeo fans come to town for the annual event. If are not a rodeo fan, save yourself some money and avoid Vegas during those 10 days.
The Christmas decorations go up the first week of December and stay up till the second week in January. This is a sight to see as the casinos try to out-do each other with decorations, lights and mega-Christmas trees. More and more people consider Vegas for their seasonal celebration. This is a great time to bring the kids to Las Vegas as there are a lot of children activites and family things to do and see at Christmas time.
Just beware that Winter solstice in Las Vegas is in December. That means daylight hours are short this time of the year. Don't worry, Vegas is a 24 hour town and some of the best action happens after sunset.
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo which tranforms Las Vegas and runs for ten-day at the Thomas & Mack Center is considered the SuperBowl of Rodeo with 120 total contestants vying for the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle.
Date: December 5 - 14, 2019For a city that lights up like a Christmas tree every night of the year, Christmas season is taken up a notch or two. The Vegas strip and beyond is full of holiday spirit as the casinos try to out-do each other with decorations, lights and mega-Christmas trees
Date: December 25, 2019Ring in the New Year in Las Vegas with more than 400,000 other revelers as the city closes down the Vegas Strip to traffic and turns into a giant street party, complete with a fireworks show.
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December 7, 2019 Las Vegas Great Santa Run (Downtown)
December 5 - 14, 2019 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
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Las Vegas December 2019 Concerts
Enjoy an evening with Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat. The Grammy-winning superstar brings his passion for telling stories through song to Wynn.
Dates: Dec. 4, 6-7, 10, 12, 14, 2019 & March 4, 6-7, 2020
Performances start at 8 p.m.
Location: Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
Held the night before the opening of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the 33rd Annual Downtown Hoedown at Fremont Street Experience will feature FREE Concerts by top country talents on Dec. 4, 2019, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The Downtown Hoedown will feature free concerts from various artists on Fremont Street Experience's three stages. Free Event
The 33rd Annual Downtown Hoedown lineup includes:
| Artist | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Michelson | 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Main Street Stage |
| Gabby Barrett | 5:40 p.m. – 6:25 p.m. | 1st Street Stage |
| David Lee Murphy | 6:35 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. | 3rd Street Stage |
| Filmore | 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Main Street Stage |
| Dylan Scott | 8:40 p.m. – 9:40 p.m. | 1st Street Stage |
| Rodney Atkins | 9:50 p.m. – 11:20 p.m. | 3rd Street Stage |
Dec 8, 2019
Vegas Golden Knights vs. New York Rangers | Game Time: 4:00PM
Dec 10, 2019
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Chicago Blackhawks | Game Time: 7:00PM
Dec 15, 2019
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Vancouver Canucks | Game Time: 5:00PM
Dec 17, 2019
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild | Game Time: 7:00PM
Dec 23, 2019
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche | Game Time: 7:00PM
Dec 28, 2019
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Arizona Coyotes | Game Time: 7:00PM
Dec 31, 2019
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks | Game Time: 12:00PM
Feel the festive joy before each home game leading up to Christmas with delicious holiday treats from vendors, live entertainment and a visit with Jolly Ole' Saint Nick at The Holiday Experience at The Park
Santa arrives early for Vegas Golden Knights fans who want to visit before a home game with special hours below:
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, December 8
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 10
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 17
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, December 21
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, December 23
High Roller from $22
Eiffel Tower View Deck from $19
FLY LINQ Zipline from $25
Criss Angel MINDFREAK from $69
