Target marks National Arts & Wonder Weekend with free admission to Springs Preserve

Gather up the family and experience the Springs Preserve at Free Family Event as a summertime gift from Target on Saturday, July 17

For Immediate Release: Jul 06, 2010

WHAT:
Las Vegas' premier cultural and historical attraction, the Springs Preserve is offering free admission and fun for the entire family Saturday, July 17, as part of the national Target Arts & Wonder Weekend. During the Target Free Family Event, visitors will have unlimited access to all Springs Preserve attractions, museums and exhibits from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature kids' activities including face-painting and balloon artists, arts and crafts, archaeological "digs", and snacks including snow cones and popcorn. The event will also feature music and entrainment by DJ Baby Chino and a screening of the Disney/Pixar movie, "WALL-E".

The Target Free Family Event at the Springs Preserve is one of many similar events slated for museums and performing arts venues across the country during the Target Arts & Wonder Weekend, July 16-18. The national event is part of Target's efforts to support education in the communities it serves.

WHERE:
Springs Preserve
333 South Valley View Blvd. (U.S. 95 at Valley View, across from Meadows Mall)

WHEN:
Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

INFO:
For more information, call 822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org

MEDIA:
Media interested in covering this event should contact Dawn Barraclough or Jim Johnson at 702-822-7733/7737 or dawn.barraclough@springspreserve.org / jim.johnson@springspreserve.org

About the Springs Preserve
Located three miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Springs Preserve is a 180-acre national historic site featuring botanical gardens, trails, historical structures, restored wetlands, wildlife exhibits, a child's play area and a 1,800-seat amphitheater. Indoor experiences include two exhibition galleries dedicated to showcasing art of local and national significance, on-site technologically advanced learning center and interactive museum exhibits, and the Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck.The Springs Preserve also hosts seasonal special events including concerts, arts shows and holiday experiences. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.