Events that always make a difference.
We believe we can do a lot of good while having a good time. From the exclusive Governor’s Black Tie to our seasonal events and festivals, our charitable events in Las Vegas provide fun and entertainment for all who attend while raising millions of dollars for local organizations serving our community.
Since 2000, our events have raised over $28.5 million for Las Vegas charities.
Since its first charitable event in April of 2000, the Governor's Black Tie has called upon the most philanthropic members of the Las Vegas Community, and to date it has raised over $28.5 million to support numerous, non-profit organizations that work tirelessly to serve children in need and at-risk families throughout Southern Nevada.
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Southern Highlands Tree Lighting (Copy)
Celebrate the Southern Highlands Winter Festival and Tree Lighting, a fun-filled, family evening complete with photos with Santa, food trucks, holiday crafts, carolers, a vendor village, and more! The tree lighting will take place at 5:30pm. Funds raised from the event will benefit Operation Warm Heart, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to the local airmen and their families of the Nellis and Creech military community.
Event Information: www.southernhighlandshoa.com/treelighting
Southern Highlands Tree Lighting
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄✨ Gather the whole family for an afternoon filled with holiday magic and festive cheer.
With your photo pass ($10 for residents, $20 for resident guests), you’ll enjoy a cozy cup of hot chocolate, a printed photo with Santa to take home, and digital photos with Mickey and Pooh Bear – perfect for sharing those holiday smiles!
The fun doesn’t stop there. Everyone can write letters to Santa to send wishes straight to the North Pole, get creative at our DIY craft station making holiday keepsakes, and shop at our Farmers Market filled with seasonal goodies and treats. Don’t miss the Polar Express train rides through our winter wonderland for just $5 per ticket!
Mark your calendars, bundle up, and join us for a magical celebration filled with snow, smiles, and holiday spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!
Governor's Black Tie 2025
Olympia Companies Charitable Foundation hosts the annual Governor’s Black Tie, supported by the Governor of Nevada since its inception. The Governor’s Black Tie continues to be the premier fundraising event in the state raising much-needed funds for eight local charities and has proudly raised more than $28.5 million in 24 years.
The four-day celebration kicks off with the Governor’s Grand Bash highlighted by an exclusive concert from a country music icon, a spirited live auction, and a strolling dinner featuring culinary creations from M Resort Spa & Casino. The event continues with the two-day invitational golf tournament and a formal black-tie reception and plated dinner at Southern Highlands Golf Club that concludes with an impressive ten-minute firework display. On Saturday, the final day of tournament play, Nevada’s First Lady Donna Lombardo hosts the First Lady’s Luncheon event with shopping pop-ups presented by a variety of retailers.
The Governors Black Tie supports eight local charities including Assistance League of Las Vegas, Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada, Candlelighters, Children’s Heart Foundation, DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, Andson, and Opportunity Village.
Money raised over the years through OCCF has sent critically ill children to summer camp, provided school supplies and clothing for children, created a vibrant community youth center, enabled students to access academic and financial literacy classes, financially assisted military families and families of children diagnosed with cancer to name a few.
Southern Highlands Fall Festival
This charitable event is a free festival hosted by the Southern Highlands Community Association. There will be games, raffle prizes, costume contest, field games, vendor booth trick or treating, food, drinks and fun for the whole family! Money raised from this event benefit Boys and Girls Club (an organization that enables young people, especially those who need help the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible, citizens.) and Andson (who provide financial literacy and academic mentoring programs in the Las Vegas Valley.)
Skye Canyon Chalk and Cheers
Skye Canyon welcomes the Las Vegas community to celebrate art, autumn, and inspiration at the 8th Annual Chalk & Cheers. Artist’s will compete in a chalk art competition and community members will see the art in action and vote for their favorites. Bring the whole family for a free and exciting day of festivities including live chalk art contest, art fair, pumpkin patch, and tasty bites from Las Vegas’ best food trucks. Funds raised from the event will be directly donated to CORE, a non-profit, designed to help students and their families reach their full potential, so they can lead choice-filled lives.
2024 Governor's Black Tie
We believe we can do a lot of good while having a good time. From the exclusive Governor’s Black Tie to our seasonal events and festivals, our charitable events in Las Vegas provide fun and entertainment for all who attend while raising millions of dollars for local organizations serving our community.
21st Annual Memorial Day Celebration
Celebrate the 21st Annual Memorial Day event, a fun-filled, family day complete with field games, food trucks, spirits, water slides, a fireworks extravaganza, and more!
Governor’s Black Tie
We believe we can do a lot of good while having a good time. From the exclusive Governor’s Black Tie to our seasonal events and festivals, our charitable events in Las Vegas provide fun and entertainment for all who attend while raising millions of dollars for local organizations serving our community.