Silent night? Not in Las Vegas, where there are lots of things to do on Christmas

By Kailyn Brown

Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 | 2 a.m.

You spend weeks — or days, if you're a procrastinator — preparing for the holiday season, but what is there to do once the presents are opened? In Las Vegas, the special day doesn't have to end after the gift exchange. The city offers several activities for the entire family to enjoy on Christmas Day, from bowling to shopping to thrill rides and more. Here’s a look of some of the places that are open on the holiday:

Bowling centers

• Suncoast Bowling Center opens at 8 a.m. and will remain open for 24 hours. Holiday rates are $3.50 per game or $12 for all you can bowl from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. There is also a $3.50 shoe rental fee. Address: 9090 Alta Drive. Phone: 702-636-7400

• Orleans Bowling Center is a 24-hour facility. Rates start at $3.75 per game, plus $3.50 for shoe rental. Address: 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Phone: 702-365-7400

• Silver Nugget Casino lanes are open from 9 a.m. to midnight. At the cheapest rate in town for the holiday, bowling is $1.00 per game between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $2.50 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., $3.00 for cosmic bowling, which features dance music (probably Christmas music as well) and colored flashing lights to create a party-like atmosphere. Shoe rentals are $2.75. Address: 2140 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Phone: 702-399-1111, ext. 313

• Sam’s Town Bowling Center will also be open for 24 hours. Holiday rates are $3 per game, plus a $3.50 shoe rental fee. Cosmic bowling begins at 9 p.m. for $3.50. Address: 5111 Boulder Highway. Phone: 702-454-8022

• Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas offers bowling for all ages from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Linq Promenade. Up to eight people in a group can bowl for 30 minutes for $25 per lane. There is also a $4.95 shoe rental fee. Address: 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Phone: 702-862-2695

• Santa Fe Station Bowling Center is open from 10 a.m. Christmas Day to 1 a.m. Dec. 26. Rates start at $3.95 per game and $3.95 for shoes. Cosmic bowling $4.75 per game. Address: 4949 North Rancho Drive. Phone: 702-658-4996

• Wild Fire Casino & Lanes offers bowling from 9 a.m. Christmas Day to 2:30 a.m. Dec. 26. Rates are $3.50 per game and for shoes. Cosmic bowling runs from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. for $4.50 per game. Address: 4451 E. Sunset Road, Suite #1. Phone: 702-685-2100

• Red Rock Lanes offers bowling from 8 a.m. Christmas Day to 2 a.m. Dec. 26. Prices are $4.25 per game and $3.75 for juniors (10 and younger) and seniors (50 and older). Shoe rentals are $4.00. Address: 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Phone: 702-797-7467

• The Bowling Plaza at South Point is open 24 hours. The casino offers bowling for $3.50 per game and $3.50 for shoes. Address: 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Phone: 702-797-8080

• Sunset Station Strike Zone offers bowling from 10 a.m. Christmas Day to 2 a.m. Dec. 26 at $3.95 per game and $3.95 for shoes. Cosmic bowling is from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Address: 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. Phone: 702-547-7467

• Texas Star Lanes are open from 7:30 a.m. Christmas Day to 2 a.m. Dec. 26, with rates at $1.50 per game from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $3.95 per game from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., $4.50 per game from 9 p.m. to midnight and $1.50 from midnight to 2 a.m. Shoe rentals are $3.95. Address: U.S. Highway 95 and West Lake Mead Boulevard. Phone: 702-288-7728

Movie theaters

With the recent opening of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and new films featuring such stars as Will Smith ("Concussion"), Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg ("Daddy's Home") and Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro ("Joy"), this weekend promises to be a busy one at the movies. Hours of operation vary as they are based on film showings at each theater. Full can be found at Fandango.com or theater websites. Prices are subject to change due to the holiday as well. The following theaters are open on Christmas Day:

• Regal Cinemas Aliante 16 & IMAX offers matinees before 4 p.m. for $9.00 for adults and $8.00 for children ages 3 to 11 and seniors. Prices go up to $11.50 for adults after 4 p.m. Address: 7300 North Aliante Parkway. More information: aliantegaming.com/entertainment/movies/

• AMC Town Square 18 offers movies for $4.49 before noon; $7.39 for adults and $5.89 for kids (2 to 12) and seniors (55 and older); and $8.89 for adults after 4 p.m. There are also military and college student discounts. Location: Town Square shopping center, Las Vegas Boulevard and the 215 Beltway. Phone: 702-362-7283. More information: amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/las-vegas/amc-town-square-18

• Galaxy Cannery 16’s matinee prices before 4 p.m. are $8.75 for adults and $8.25 for children (2 to 11) and seniors (65 and older). Evening prices go up to $11.25 for adults. Phone: 702-507-5700. More information: cannerycasino.com/galaxy-luxury

• Eastside Cannery offers matinees for $8.75 until 6 p.m. After that, the price increases to $11.75 for adults. Seniors (65 and older) and children (2 to 11) are $8.25 all day. Address: 5255 Boulder Highway. Phone: (702) 703-6929. More information: eastsidecannery.com/

• Regal Cinemas Texas Station 18 offers matinee pricing of $8.50 before 4 p.m., when the regular price of $11.50 kicks in. Seniors (ages 60 and older) are $8.50, and kids (11 and younger) are $8.00 all day. Location: U.S. Highway 95 and West Lake Mead Boulevard. Phone: 702-631-1000. More information: texasstation.sclv.com/Entertainment/Movies.aspx

• Century 16 Santa Fe Station movies are $8.50 for adults before 6 p.m. and $10.75 during the evening. Prices are $7.25 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and $7.50 for kids. Address: 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Phone: 702-655-8178. More information: santafestation.sclv.com/Entertainment/Movies.aspx

• Cinemark Century 16 South Point and XD shows movies for $7.75 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and $7.50 for children (ages 1 to 11) all day. Matinee movies are $8.50 for adults, and evening prices are $11.25. Discounts are available for seniors who have a loyalty card. Location: South Point Casino, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Phone: 702-260-4061. More information: southpointcasino.com/entertainment/movies

• AMC Rainbow Promenade 10 offers movies for adults for $4.29 before noon, $7.09 from noon to 4 p.m. and $8.59 from 4 p.m. to closing. Prices for seniors (ages 60 and older) and kids (ages 2 to 12) are $4.29 before noon, $5.59 between noon and 4 p.m., and $7.09 from 4 p.m. to closing. Address: 2321 N. Rainbow Blvd. Phone: 702-636-2869. More information: amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/las-vegas/amc-rainbow-promenade-10

• United Artists Showcase Theatre 8 will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Matinee prices are $10 for adults before 4 p.m. and $12.50 after. Movies are $9 all day for kids (ages 3 to 11) and seniors (ages 60 and older). Address: 3769 Las Vegas Blvd. South. More information: fandango.com/uashowcasetheatre8_aacus/theaterpage

• Century 18 Sam's Town movies start at $8.50 before 4 p.m. and $11.25 in the evening for adults. Kids are $7.50 and seniors are $7.75 all day. Address: 5111 Boulder Highway. Phone: 702-547-1732. More information: samstownlv.com/entertain/movie-theater

• Regal Cinemas Sunset Station 13 & IMAX pricing is $8.50 before 4 p.m. and $11.50 after for adults. Films are $8.50 for kids (ages 11 and younger) and seniors (ages 60 and older). Address: 1301 W. Sunset Road. Phone: 702-454-1186. More information: sunsetstation.sclv.com/Entertainment/Movies.aspx

• Regal Cinemas Downtown Summerlin 5 prices are $12.50 before 4 p.m. and $14.75 after, $11.50 for seniors and children (ages 3 to 11) all day. Address: 2070 Park Centre Drive. Phone: 702-641-9005 More information: movies.eventful.com/theaters-showtimes/downtown-summerlin-5-/T0-001-000007721-4

Snow activities

What better way to enjoy the winter holiday than a day in the snow? Families can go sledding at Mount Charleston for free or rent equipment and get coaching at the Lee Canyon Ski Resort.

• Lee Canyon Ski Resort, which was formerly known as the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort, offers several snow activities for the entire family to enjoy. Snow tubing starts at $16.99 and is offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-day ski passes are $43.99. A one-day snow experience, which includes an all-day unrestricted lift pass plus a choice of skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard, bindings and boots is $82.99. Children ages 3 to 12 can also participate in a full-day program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $93.99. Discounts are available for all of the packages online. Address: 2275 Kyle Canyon Road. Phone: 702-872-5500. More information: http://www.mtcharlestonresort.com/mount-charleston-nevada/mt-charleston-hike-ski-weather/ski-snow-snowboard-las-vegas.php

Sightseeing, museums & shows

• Glittering Lights is a 12-year tradition at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway that displays some of the most dazzling Christmas decorations and lights. Located at 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North, the holiday site is open from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $20 per person. There’s also a $2 discount for those who donate clothes to Goodwill. The site will be open until Jan. 3. More information: glitteringlightslasvegas.com

• CSI The Experience allows visitors to get hands-on experience to see what its like to be a crime scene investigator. Located inside the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, the attraction allows visitors to work in two state-of-the-art forensic crime labs for $28 (plus a $3 service fee). CSI The Experience is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the last entry is at 8 p.m. Phone: 702-531-3826. More information: mgmgrand.com/en/entertainment/csi-the-experience.html

• The Shark Reef Aquarium is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Mandalay Bay. Holiday prices are $22 for adults, $16 for children (ages 4 to 12) and $20 for seniors (ages 65 and older). Phone Number: 702-632-4555. More information: sharkreef.com

• Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens transforms its 14,000 square-foot floral playground into a winter wonderland site. Showcasing a 42-foot White Fir tree, more than 30,000 flowers, 7,000 lights, polar bears and penguin figures, a snow tunnel and more, the Bellagio is the go-to site to see on the Strip during the holidays. It's open 24 hours, and there's no admission. More information: bellagio.com/en/entertainment/conservatory-botanical-garden.html

• Winter Parq at the Linq rings in the holiday with an array of events and festivities for all ages. Located in the Linq’s Promenade, Winter Parq features an hourly live entertainment show from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and simulated snow showers every 30 minutes. Christmas alsowill be “Elf Takeover Day” where elves will go onto the High Roller and surprise guests with special giveaways. The holiday event is free, but there’s a charge to ride the High Roller. Phone: 702-322-0560. More information: caesars.com/linq/events/winter-parq#.VnWsV8r8c7I

• Jabbawockeez at MGM Grand will be performing their new show at 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Christmas Day. Tickets range from $79 to $119. Phone: 702-531-3826. More information: mgmgrand.com/en/entertainment/jabbawockeez.html

Ice skating

• At Cosmopolitan Ice Rink, the resort's Boulevard pool is transformed into a 42,000-foot ice skating rink. Located on the Las Vegas Strip, the rink features real ice and man-made snow showers. All-day skating passes are $10 for locals and $15 for visitors, plus a $5 skate rental fee. There’s also an optional $10 skating aid rental fee. The rink is open from 3 p.m. to midnight. Phone: 702-698-7000. More information: cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/experience/icerink.aspx

• SoBe Ice Arena at Fiesta Rancho offers indoor skating at one of the cheapest rates in town. Public skating sessions are offered from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for $7, and there's a $3 skate rental charge. Address: 2400 North Rancho Drive. Phone: 702-631-7000. More information: fiestarancho.sclv.com/Entertainment/SoBe-Ice-Arena.aspx

Shopping

• Premium Outlet Malls, including both locations, will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the holiday. The North Premium Outlet mall is located at 875 S. Grand Central Parkway and the south location is at 7400 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Phone: 702-474-7500 (north), 702-896-5599 (south). More information: (north) premiumoutlets.com/outlet/las-vegas-north; (south) premiumoutlets.com/outlet/las-vegas-south

• Miracle Mile Shops will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Located inside Planet Hollywood, the shopping center includes stores like Guess, French Connection, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Marciano and many more. Phone: 702-866-0703. More information: miraclemileshopslv.com/shop/store-directory/

• The Forum Shops will be open from 10 a.m. to midnight. The mall is located inside Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino and offers specialty shops, such as H&M, Nike, Fendi, Christian Louboutin, Burberry and Balenciaga. Phone: 702-893-4800. More information: caesars.com/caesars-palace/things-to-do/forum-shops#.Vnmx8sr8c7I

• The Shops at Crystals, at Aria Resort and Casino, will be open from 10 a.m. to midnight. Crystals features stores including Fendi, Gucci, Hermes, Christian Dior and more. More information: theshopsatcrystals.com/#

Rides & games

• Thrill rides at Stratosphere, which features Sky Jump, Big Shot, Insanity and X-Scream, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Prices are subject to change due to the holiday. Tickets: 702-383-5210. More information: stratospherehotel.com/Activities

• The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade at New York-York, the first rollercoaster to feature a “heartline” twist and dive maneuver, will be open from 10:30 a.m. to midnight. Prices are $14 per person or $60 for a family four-pack, which includes four individual ride tickets and two photos. Las Vegas locals also receive a $10 discount with a valid Nevada I.D. (only valid on individual tickets). There’s also an arcade inside the casino. Phone: 702-740-6616. More information: newyorknewyork.com/en/entertainment/the-big-apple-coaster-and-arcade.html

• SlotZilla Zip Line at the Fremont Street Experience offers one line 77 feet up for $20 and one 114 feet up for $40. dMore information: vegasexperience.com/slotzilla-zip-line/

• Gameworks at the Town Square shopping center will be open from 11 a.m. Christmas Day to 1 a.m. Dec. 26, offering bowling, billiards and several arcade games. Phone: 702-978-4263. More information: gameworks.com/play/gameworks-las-vegas-play

• Adventure Dome at Circus Circus features 25 rides and attractions, including the El Loco roller coaster and a Spongebob Squarepants 4-D experience. All day ride passes are $31.95 each (for visitors 4-feet and taller) and $17.95 for children under 4-feet. Adventure Dome will be open from 11 a.m. to midnight. More information: adventuredome.com/

• Live Escape Adventure offers a challenge to navigate out of rooms with names like Pharaoh’s Curse, Wrongfully Accused and Payback. The attraction normally costs $40 per person for one room, but there’s a holiday discount of $15. Live Escape Adventure is open from noon to 6 p.m. Phone: 702-405-6355. More information: liveescapeadventure.com/