Are you looking for entertaining events and exciting things to do in Las Vegas in April? Since April is the first entire month of spring, you can enjoy warmer weather conditions in the Mojave Desert without it being too hot. There is still enough cool air to stay comfortable outside before the hot summer heat moves into the Las Vegas area.
As a result, you can experience great indoor and outdoor activities throughout the city and beyond. All you need to do is learn about the best events, shows, adventures, restaurants, and activities to experience in Las Vegas throughout April. Below are the top seven best events and things to do in Las Vegas in April.
Impersonator Shows
Las Vegas is well known for its talented impressionists and celebrity impersonators. In fact, you can often see Elvis impersonators hanging out around hotels and in front of the Las Vegas Sign at the entrance to the Las Vegas Strip. But did you know talented Elvis impersonators perform musical tribute shows to the late King of Rock and Roll?
Elvis Spirit of the King and All Shook Up are the primary Elvis Presley musical tribute shows featuring skilled Elvis impersonators. They do a great job of capturing the voice, movements, and wardrobe of Elvis Presley. When you hear them sing classic songs like “Jailhouse Rock,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” and “Suspicious Minds,” you will feel like the actual Elvis is in front of you on stage.
There are many impersonators Las Vegas shows in April, including the Australian Bee Gees, Legends in Concert, Michael Jackson Live, Purple Reign, and The Rat Pack is Back.
Pinball Hall of Fame
Do you like pinball machines? How would you like to see more than 200 historical pinball machines and arcade games from the beginning to the end of the 20th century?
You can experience these things by visiting the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, which features hundreds of classic pinball machines and arcade games from 1905 to the 1990s. Some pinball machines are still active and allow you to play them for 25 cents per game.
Visiting the Pinball Hall of Fame is a fabulous place to escape the desert sun and enjoy some time indoors with your friends and family.
Mandalay Beach
April is the first month of the year when millions want to swim and enjoy themselves outside after the cold winter months. What better place to swim than the artificial beach created at the Mandalay Bay Hotel?
The Mandalay Beach features a 1.6 million-gallon swimming pool with artificial waves, a lazy river, and 2,700 tons of authentic white beach sand. Whether you want to surf the waves or tan on a lounge chair, you will immediately feel like you’re at an actual beach when you’re at Mandalay Beach.
The Big Apple Coaster
The Big Apple Coaster is a popular roller coaster ride at the New York-New York Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Riders reach speeds of as much as 67 miles per hour and perform 180-degree twists as they pass by recreated iconic New York City landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. The Big Apple Coaster was the first roller coaster in the world to have a 180-degree twist and a stunning 203-foot drop.
Don’t worry if you have to scream because it is entirely appropriate on this ride. Then, when you finish riding the Big Apple, you can visit the Big Arcade room inside the hotel. The arcade features hundreds of classic and modern video gaming machines that are fun for adults and children.
Water Shows
How would you like to see some incredible Las Vegas water shows in April? Cirque du Soleil’s “O” and WOW – The Vegas Spectacular are the two highly recommended water shows performing in Las Vegas in April. Each water shows offers a unique series of performances and stunts you cannot see anywhere else.
The O show features exciting acrobatic techniques and death-defying stunts involving a 1.5-million-gallon pool. Cirque uses visual effects and charismatic performers to tell an original story you will love. And if you sit in the designated splash zone, you may get splashed with water during the water show.
WOW – The Vegas Spectacular is a variety show featuring water stages, theatrical lighting, multimedia magic, physical athleticism, and much more. You can get more details about the WOW and O shows from Vegaslens.com.
Free Live Music Concerts
Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas has free live music concerts every night in April starting at 6 PM. The usual nightly house bands that perform live include Zowie Bowie, Alter Ego, 80’s Station, Tony Marques Band, Spandex Nation, Rock Steady, and many others. The bands often perform on a rotating schedule, so you never know which one will be there on the night you attend.
All you have to do is show up at Fremont Street to enjoy the live music for free. There are three stages for the performers and a gigantic digital display screen called Viva Vision to make it easier for the massive crowds to see the performers. But if you arrive at Fremont Street early, you might secure a better spot to see the performers up close with your own two eyes.
Conclusion
April is a fantastic month to visit Las Vegas because of all the entertaining events, rides, shows, live concerts, and other fun things to do. There is something fun for every type of tourist, regardless of age, gender, or family size. Whether you come to Las Vegas in April with friends and family or by yourself, you will find plenty of things to do regardless.
