Magical Forest at Opportunity Village

06/20/2024

Life's a birch, but Summer makes it all pine-tastic! 🌲

Happy first day of Summer from all the creatures inside the Magical Forest!

image: an oversized rabbit statue surrounded by pine trees inside the Magical Forest.

06/10/2024

The Magical Forest... where the concrete jungle of the neon city meets the leafy greens of a forest oasis. 🌲🌲🌲

image: a bright red and white tree house surrounded by pine trees inside the Magical Forest.

05/27/2024

Adding a little magic to your Monday. ✨️🌹

image: trees and decorations in the Magical Forest lit up at night.

05/07/2024

Stay up to date with all the Opportunity Village fun and upcoming Magical Forest events by visiting OpportunityVillage.org/events

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05/07/2024

04/27/2024

Sips & Sounds at the Magical Forest is only a few hours away!

Who's ready to join us for the ultimate wine walk through the Magical Forest?!

Be sure to grab your tasting notes and event booklet to keep track of all your favorite tastings. 🍷

image: pages from the Sips & Sounds at the Magical Forest wine tasting and event program booklet. Flowers can be seen in the background.

04/27/2024

Happy Spring Fest at the Magical Forest day! 🌺

It's time to rise and shine and enjoy the Magical Forest in all its Springtime glory!

Here's a little guide to help you find your way around the Spring Market so you don't miss a single thing!

As a reminder Spring Fest is taking place today, Saturday April 27, from 9am to 3pm at the Magical Forest!

🌷See you soon!

image 1: a map of Spring Fest at the Magical Forest
image 2: a list of vendors that will have booths at the Spring Market during Spring Fest at the Magical Forest

04/27/2024

🌷 Spring is blooming, and so is our excitement to welcome Silver Lady Soap to Spring Fest at the Magical Forest!

Come see their line of handcrafted natural soaps and find your new favorite bathing essential during the Spring Market, taking place at the Magical Forest from 9am to 3pm.

See you soon!

image: A graphic highlighting products offered by a vendor during Spring Fest at the Magical Forest. ⁠

04/27/2024

Today's the day!

Join us today from 9am to 3pm for Spring Fest at the Magical Forest: ⁠
🎟️ Admission is free, ride wristbands available to purchase at the door for $10⁠
Come enjoy the Spring Market, entertainment, food, games, rides, children's activities and more!⁠

Tonight, enjoy a 21+ Sips & Sounds event from 6-9:30pm⁠
🎟️ General admission is $40
Enjoy wine tasting through the Magical Forest from 6-7:30pm followed by a jazz and soul concert inside Camelot Hall.

See you there! ⁠

https://www.opportunityvillage.org/events/spring-fest

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image 2: a purple graphic that shares details about the Sips & Sounds event taking place at the Magical Forest on April 27.⁠

04/26/2024

🌟 Brace yourselves, folks! We've got someone new, ready to shake things up and bring some new excitement to the Magical Forest!

See their big debut at Spring Fest at the Magical Forest! 🎉

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04/26/2024

Last full day to pre-order your ride wristbands for Spring Fest at the Magical Forest and tickets to Opportunity Village's Sips & Sounds wine tasting and concert event!

⭐️ Order online, at: https://www.opportunityvillage.org/events/spring-fest

image: a child riding a carousel at the Magical Forest. A clown statue can be seen in the foreground.

04/26/2024

Calling all sticker fans! We're thrilled to announce that AFK Design Co. will be joining us at Spring Fest at the Magical Forest!

🌸 Come visit up on April 27 between 9am - 3pm and visit their booth in the Spring Market to browse their assortment of eco-friendly bamboo wood stickers.

See you there!
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image: A graphic highlighting products offered by a vendor during Spring Fest at the Magical Forest. ⁠

04/25/2024

Get ready to be dazzled by Mahika Aura at Spring Fest at the Magical Forest!

They're bringing their collection of natural and ethically sourced crystals, hand-made into beautiful jewelries to share with you during the Spring Market!

🌷 Don't miss out on the chance to add a touch of natural beauty to your spring wardrobe.

We'll see you at their booth on April 27 from 9am to 3pm! ⁠

image: A graphic highlighting products offered by a vendor during Spring Fest at the Magical Forest. ⁠

04/25/2024

We are days away from Spring Fest at the Magical Forest!!! 🙌

Join us April 27 from 9am - 3pm for a free family fun event. Come stroll through the Spring Market, participate in children’s activities, or enjoy entertainment, rides, and carnival games throughout the day. There will be food and beverages available for purchase, and the community is invited to learn more about Opportunity Village during Spring Fest.

Program services, volunteer, and hiring information will be available. In addition, there will be shredding bins onsite for those who want to bring paper to shred, and a Thrift Store donation truck will be ready for anyone looking to drop off thrift store donations on their way into Spring Fest at the Magical Forest.

image: a rail road crossing sign. Details from Opportunity Village's Magical Forest can be seen in the background.

04/25/2024

Introducing one of our paw-sitively amazing vendors for the upcoming Spring Fest at the Magical Forest!

Show your pup some love with all-natural treats from Zoomies Barkery. No preservatives, additives, or fillers! Just pure, wholesome goodness! Vegan & gluten-free dog treats!🐶🦴

🌷 Mark your calendars and get ready to explore what they have available during our Spring Market on April 27 from 9am to 3pm.

image: A graphic highlighting products offered by a vendor during Spring Fest at the Magical Forest.

04/24/2024

With VIP tickets sold out, make sure you grab general admission tickets for Sips & Sounds while they’re still around.

Let’s raise a glass to an evening of wine tasting through the Magical Forest and great tunes from Steph Payne and Las Vegas Jazz Syndicate! 🍷

Wine tasting from 6-7:30 p.m., concert from 7:30-9 p.m.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://www.opportunityvillage.org/events/spring-fest

image: a blue stemless wine glass with the 70th anniversary logo for Opportunity Village on it. Text reads details for Sips & Sounds at the Magical Forest.

04/24/2024

Attention Vegas Residents: Come take advantage of a free shredding and donation drop during Spring Fest at the Magical Forest.

This free admission event will feature onsite shredding bins for those who want to bring paper to shred, and a Thrift Store donation truck will be ready for anyone looking to drop off thrift store donations!

Bring the whole family and enjoy a Spring Market, children’s activities, and enjoy entertainment, rides, and carnival games throughout the day.

📅 Saturday, April 27
🕘️ 9am - 3pm
📍 The Magical Forest - 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146

Learn more about Spring Fest at the Magical Forest online at OpportunityVillage.org/events

image: a graphic featuring an image of paper shredding on the top of the graphic and an image of donations sorted into boxes on the bottom of the graphic. Text reads, "free shredding and donation drop off during Spring Fest at the Magical Forest."⁠

04/23/2024

Grab the kiddos and get ready for some family fun at the Magical Forest.

This daytime event will feature a Spring Market, entertainment, food, games, rides, and children's activities, including birdhouse decorating, sand art, face painting, a Magical scavenger hunt, and more!

In addition to live entertainment, families can also enjoy excitement from a balloon artist, bubble fairy and roaming characters including face painters!

✨️ Saturday, April 27
✨️ 9am - 3pm
✨️ Free admission, ride wristbands available for purchase
✨️ The Magical Forest - 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146

🌷https://www.opportunityvillage.org/events/spring-fest🌷

image: a graphic displaying three photos of children's activities and items available during Spring Fest at the Magical Forest.

04/22/2024

Get ready for some springtime fun in the Magical Forest!

🌷Spring Fest at the Magical Forest:
All ages event from 9am - 3pm
✨️Free admission, ride wristbands available for purchase✨️

This daytime event will feature a Spring Market, entertainment, food, games, rides, children's activities and more!

🍷Sips & Sounds at the Magical Forest:
21+ event from 6-9:30pm
✨️General admission is $40

This evening event features a wine tasting through the Magical Forest. Food options available for purchase, and from 6-7:30pm enjoy a jazz and soul concert inside Camelot Hall, featuring Emmy-winning recording artist, songwriter, and actress Steph Payne and Las Vegas Jazz Syndicate.

Learn more and pre-order your tickets online at OpportunityVillage.org/events

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04/21/2024

Enjoy 90 minutes of jazz and soul inside Camelot Hall during Sips & Sounds at the Magical Forest.

The performance will feature Emmy-winning recording artist, songwriter, and actress Steph Payne & Las Vegas Jazz Syndicate.

📅 Saturday, April 27
🕕️ 6-9:30pm
🎟️ General admission is $40, with VIP ticketing options available
🍷 21+ event

Pre-order your tickets today: https://www.opportunityvillage.org/events/spring-fest

image: a purple graphic featuring event details for Sips & Sounds at the Magical Forest and featuring Entertainment by Steph Payne & Las Vegas Jazz Syndicate.

04/21/2024

Whether you're craving some classic Magical Forest diner food or are looking to try out some exclusive Spring Fest flavors, our chef is ready to cook up some delicious food options for everyone attending Spring Fest at the Magical Forest!

📅 Saturday, April 27
🕘️ 9am - 3pm
🎟️ Free Admission, ride wristbands available for purchase
📍 The Magical Forest - 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146

Preorder your ride wristbands, here:
https://www.opportunityvillage.org/events/spring-fest

image: a close up photo of a neon diner sign with a giant arrow. A palm tree and the sky can be seen in the background.

04/20/2024

VIP tickets for Sips & Sounds are sold out!! With just one week to go, make sure you purchase general admission tickets before they’re gone.

Join us for an evening of wine tasting and music from Steph Payne and Las Vegas Jazz Syndicate on April 27. Wine tasting from 6-7:30 p.m., concert from 7:30-9 p.m.

🎟️ https://www.opportunityvillage.org/events/spring-fest

image: a graphic featuring details for Sips & Sounds at the Magical Forest and how to purchase tickets.

04/20/2024

We would not be celebrating 70 years of employing, empowering and serving people with disabilities without the Las Vegas community. 🎉 That's why we are offering free admission to Spring Fest at the Magical Forest as a thank you to our incredible community who continues to support the Opportunity Village mission.

Join us Saturday, April 27 from 9am -3pm and stroll through the Spring Market, participate in children’s activities, drop off some donations for the OV Thrift Store or documents for shredding, or enjoy entertainment, rides, and carnival games throughout the day.

📅 Saturday, April 27
🕘️ 9am - 3pm
📍 The Magical Forest - 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146

image: a red and white treehouse in the Magical Forest. Text on the image reads, "free admission to Spring Fest at the Magical Forest."

04/19/2024

Looking for the perfect date night idea that also gives back to the community?

Join us for Sips & Sounds at the Magical Forest, a brand new event from Opportunity Village. 🍷 Enjoy a wine tasting event through the Magical Forest followed by a jazz and soul concert from Steph Payne & Las Vegas Jazz Syndicate.

📅 Saturday, April 27
🕕️ 6-9:30 p.m.

This is a 21+ event. General admission is $40 per person, and each attendee will receive a custom wine glass, and VIP ticketing options available for preorder online.

💙 All proceeds will go to support Opportunity Village in its mission to empower, employ, and serve people with disabilities in our community.

Preorder your tickets online at OpportunityVillage.org/events

image: a blue stemless wine glass featuring Opportunity Village's 70 anniversary logo.

04/19/2024

Ever wonder what your visit to the Magical Forest events support?

Since 1954, Opportunity Village has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities find the very best version of themselves. Through workforce development, community employment, day services, inclusive housing, arts and social recreation, they are able to find new friends, realize future career paths, seek independence and community integration, and unleash creative passions. Opportunity Village thrives with the funding from our social enterprises, signature events, such as those held at the Magical Forest, and the generous philanthropy of our donors and community partners.

Together, we are successfully empowering, employing, and serving people with disabilities – positively impacting lives.

Learn more about upcoming events at OpportunityVillage.org/events

image: a group of five people standing on playground equipment in Sean's Park at Opportunity Village.

04/18/2024

Something…or someone... is making their way into the Magical Forest…. 😉

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04/18/2024

There's more than one iconic castle in Las Vegas and our favorite one is right here in the Magical Forest.

Come enjoy some fairytale fun with live entertainment, family fun, a Spring market and community event from Opportunity Village on Saturday, April 27 from 9am - 3pm at the Magical Forest.

Admission to this all ages event is free, with ride wristbands available for purchase ahead of time or at the door.

🎟️Pre-order your ride wristband online, here: https://www.opportunityvillage.org/events/spring-fest

image: the top of a brightly painted castle at the Magical Forest. Pine trees can be seen in the foreground.