Awaken your inner child during Dia del Niño

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr. 24, 2012 - WHAT: Las Vegas, NV - Set amidst a picturesque 180 acres, a long cherished celebration will come to life on Saturday, April 28, as the Springs Preserve hosts its third annual Día del Niño (Children's Day") event. This event that will bring forth the child in all of us is made possible in part by generous support from: Cox, NV Energy, El Tiempo, Telemundo Las Vegas, Wells Fargo - companies committed to offering Las Vegas Valley youth a wide array of cultural and educational experiences.  

Centered around the theme of "candy land", children of all ages will enjoy clowns and magicians, dancing and singing groups, interactive games, traditional Mexican food and drink, hands-on arts and crafts workshops and much more! This family friendly event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children 5-12, children 4 and under are free. For tickets and information visit us on-line at springspreserve.org  

WHERE: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. (Between U.S. 95 and Alta Drive)

WHEN: Saturday, April 28 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

MEDIA: For Dia del Niño event information contact: Angelica Maralason (702) 258-3838 (Office) / (702) 858-2709 (cell), angelica.maralason@springspreserve.org
For general Springs Preserve information contact: Dawn Barraclough / Jim Johnson 702-822-7733 / 702-822-7737, dawn.barraclough@springspreserve.org / jim.johnson@springspreserve.org

ABOUT SPRINGS PRESERVE: Located three miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Springs Preserve is the best place to explore the Las Vegas Valley's vibrant history through interactive science and nature exhibits, botanical gardens, hiking trails and animal shows. Indoor experiences include exhibition galleries dedicated to showcasing art and traveling exhibitions of local and national significance, on-site technologically advanced learning centers and interactive museum exhibits, and the Springs Cafe operated by the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas. The Preserve also hosts seasonal special events including concerts, arts shows and holiday experiences. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.