Kids can get into the holiday spirit without the mess in the kitchen. First Food & Bar inside the Palazzo is offering a free holiday treat class. The class is from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday. Parents need to make reservations. Kids will be able to decorate gingerbread cookies and other holiday treats.

Call the restaurant at 607-3478 to make a reservation. The activity is open to kids of all ages.

The chef from First Food & Bar will carry the holiday cheer into the afternoon. Chef Sam DeMarco will be in front of the Venetian from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, as part of the Winter in Venice activities. He will be roasting chestnuts along with serving hot chocolate and cider. The event is also free and open to all ages.

Communities In Schools of Nevada (CIS) invites families for an evening of fall activities at the inaugural Scarecrow Festival on from 6-10 p.m. on October 21 at The Sports Center of Las Vegas.

CIS has gathered seasonal favorites for children of all ages to participate in as parents mix and mingle and enjoy live entertainment while benefiting the organization that is part of a national dropout prevention network. Rounding out the evening is a spread of tastings prepared by restaurants from The Cosmopolitan.

Seasonal activities include the hay bale maze, decorating pumpkins, playing festive games, completing challenges on the climbing wall and hitting in batting cages to win prizes. Costumes are encouraged, as the most creative attire will win highly coveted awards.