Bring the kids for scoopfuls of fun at the Springs Preserve's Ice Cream Festival

Family-friendly event slated for Saturday, May 12

For Immediate Release: Apr 24, 2012

LAS VEGAS (April 24) - Bring the kids-and your inner kid-for sweet creamy treats by the scoopful as the Springs Preserve hosts its annual Ice Cream Festival, Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cool off with your favorite flavors and toppings at stations serving up cones, sundaes, ice cream novelties and root beer floats. There also will be entertainment for the little ones, including airbrush tattoos, carnival games, souvenir photos and a bubble play station.

Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Children four and younger are admitted free. Advance tickets are $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for kids when purchased at www.springspreserve.org or at the Springs Preserve box office. Springs Preserve members receive half off admission. Regular admission prices will apply for access to museums and galleries.

The Springs Preserve Ice Cream Festival is made possible through the generous support of MGM Resorts International, NV Energy, Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes and Connections Academy.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.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 a technologically advanced learning center and interactive museum exhibits, and the Springs Café. The Springs Preserve also hosts seasonal special events including concerts, arts shows and holiday experiences. Visit www.springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.