What are the best things to do in Anthem and Henderson, Nevada this weekend?

Top verified weekend activities in Anthem and Henderson, NV include hiking the McCullough Hills Trailhead (3555 E Mission Dr, 0.74 miles from Sun City Anthem Center, free dawn-to-dusk access), shopping local produce and baked goods at the Cornerstone Park Saturday Farmers Market (1600 Wigwam Pkwy, Saturdays 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PT, free entry), attending outdoor concerts and matinees at Water Street Plaza Amphitheater (240 S Water St in Downtown Henderson), and joining free adult and senior programs at Paseo Verde Library (280 S Green Valley Pkwy).

What free things are there to do in Henderson, NV for adults and seniors?

Free things to do in Henderson, NV include 27 public City of Henderson trailheads (led by McCullough Hills, Anthem East, Siena Heights, and Cornerstone Park), 150 public parks with walking loops and shaded picnic ramadas, and more than 70 free monthly Adult and Senior programs hosted by Henderson Libraries at Paseo Verde Library, Green Valley Library, and the Heritage Park Senior Facility (including book clubs, yoga, conversational Spanish, computer classes, and live author talks).

Where is the Henderson Farmers Market and when is it open?

In Henderson, Nevada, the Cornerstone Park Saturday Farmers Market operates Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT at Cornerstone Park Pavilion (1600 Wigwam Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89074, about 12 minutes northeast of Anthem). Admission and paved lot parking are free, with level paved walkways around the 31-acre Cornerstone Park lake loop.

What events happen at Water Street Plaza in Henderson, NV?

Water Street Plaza (240 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015) is the City of Henderson's premier outdoor amphitheater and community event venue in the historic Water Street District, hosting weekend concerts, symphonic matinees, cultural festivals, and seasonal markets with both general plaza seating and covered reserved seating.

How many clubs are in Sun City Anthem in Henderson, Nevada, and can beginners join?

Sun City Anthem (2450 Hampton Rd, Henderson, NV 89052) has 61 officially chartered resident clubs spanning Games & Sports (Pickleball, Bocce & Cornhole, Bowling, Paddle Tennis, Tennis, Table Tennis, Mah Jongg, Bridge, Bunco, Canasta), Hobbies & Arts (Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Woodchips, Performing Arts, Book Club, Anthem Authors, Sewing & Quilting), Recreation & Outdoors (Hiking & Outing, Garden, RV), and Social & Cultural groups. Annual club dues typically range from $0 to $35 per year for Sun City Anthem residents.

Which walking trails near Sun City Anthem have mapped public restrooms?

According to the City of Henderson's OpenDataRecreation GIS layers, the closest trailheads to Sun City Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd) with nearby mapped public restrooms are McCullough Hills Trailhead (0.74 mi away; nearest restroom at Anthem Hills Park, 2256 N Reunion Dr, 0.07 mi), Anthem East Trailhead (0.87 mi away; restroom at Anthem Hills Park, 0.08 mi), Siena Heights Trailhead (2.65 mi away; trailhead restroom at 2570 Siena Heights Dr, 0.03 mi), Sandwedge Trailhead (3.96 mi away; restroom at Mountain View Park, 1959 Wigwam Pkwy, 0.02 mi), and Pecos Legacy Park Trailhead (4.4 mi away; restroom at 150 Pecos Rd, 0.01 mi).

What is the SNWA watering day schedule for Sun City Anthem in Henderson, NV?

Per the City of Henderson and Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) watering-group GIS map, Sun City Anthem Center (89052) is assigned to Watering Group E. Group E waters on Fridays only during Winter (Nov 1–Feb 28), Monday/Wednesday/Friday during Spring (Mar 1–Apr 30) and Fall (Sep 1–Oct 31), and Monday through Saturday during Summer (May 1–Aug 31). Sunday watering is never permitted.

LIVE ANTHEM CONDITIONS DESK (35.9754°N, 115.0958°W): NWS Gridpoint VEF/123,89 · EPA AirNow · SNWA Watering Group E

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Morning Walk & Pickleball Forecast (NWS)

7:00 AM PT: 51°F · Wind 7 mph NNE · Mostly Cloudy 9:00 AM PT: 59°F · Wind 6 mph N · Mostly Sunny 11:00 AM PT: 63°F · Wind 7 mph NNE · Partly Sunny

EPA AirNow (Clark County DAQ)

AQI 46 · Good air quality Dominant: PM25

Sun City Anthem Watering Group (SNWA / COH)

Group E · Winter Day: Friday Check all groups (A–E) →

Source #1 · City of Henderson ArcGIS OpenDataRecreation + Resident Checks

Walks, Trailheads & Mapped Restrooms Near Sun City Anthem

The City of Henderson’s public GIS layers tell us the exact coordinates of 27 trailheads, trail surface materials, path widths, and 78 park restrooms. We pair those municipal facts with distance from Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd) and first-time visitor notes on parking, incline, and morning restroom access.

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10 Closest Trailheads to Sun City Anthem Center

Walk #1 · 0.74 Miles from Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd)

Mccullough Hills Trailhead

Free Public Access ($0) Surface: Paved, Soft Surface Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 · 10 ft wide · 8.5 mi mapped network

Nearest Mapped Public Restroom (City GIS): Anthem Hills Park Restrooms 1 (E) — 2256 N Reunion Dr (0.07 mi from trailhead pin)
Surface Material & Footing: CONCRETE, SOFT (Paved, Soft Surface)
What a First-Time Walker Should Know: Closest major trailhead to Sun City Anthem (0.74 mi from Anthem Center off E Mission Dr). Shaded ramadas, trail map kiosk, and dedicated paved lot at the entrance; upper desert loop climbs steadily with little afternoon shade—start before 9:00 AM PT.

Open Trailhead Parking Pin (35.98235, -115.0858) Has restroom or shade status changed? Submit a resident check →

Walk #2 · 0.87 Miles from Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd)

Anthem East Trailhead

Free Public Access ($0) Surface: Paved, Soft Surface Level 1, Level 2 · 15 ft wide · 10.1 mi mapped network

Nearest Mapped Public Restroom (City GIS): Anthem Hills Park Restrooms 1 (E) — 2256 N Reunion Dr (0.08 mi from trailhead pin)
Surface Material & Footing: AC, CONCRETE, SOFT (Paved, Soft Surface)
What a First-Time Walker Should Know: Wide 15 ft multi-use corridor (0.87 mi from Anthem Center) connecting directly to Anthem Hills Park. Nearest mapped public restrooms are inside Anthem Hills Park (2256 N Reunion Dr, 0.08 mi from trailhead).

Open Trailhead Parking Pin (35.98293, -115.08343) Has restroom or shade status changed? Submit a resident check →

Walk #3 · 2.65 Miles from Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd)

Siena Heights Trailhead

Free Public Access ($0) Surface: Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path Level 1–2 (Gentle to Moderate) · 10 ft wide · Neighborhood connector

Nearest Mapped Public Restroom (City GIS): Siena Heights Trailhead Restrooms — 2570 Siena Heights Dr (0.03 mi from trailhead pin)
Surface Material & Footing: Asphalt / Concrete / Crushed Granite (Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path)
What a First-Time Walker Should Know: Flat, easy Level 1–2 paved neighborhood connector (2.65 mi north of Anthem Center) with dedicated trailhead restrooms right at 2570 Siena Heights Dr (0.03 mi).

Open Trailhead Parking Pin (36.01318, -115.10409) Has restroom or shade status changed? Submit a resident check →

Walk #4 · 3.96 Miles from Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd)

Sandwedge Trailhead

Free Public Access ($0) Surface: Paved Level 1 · 10 ft wide · 0.6 mi mapped network

Nearest Mapped Public Restroom (City GIS): Mountain View Park Restrooms — 1959 Wigwam Pkwy (0.02 mi from trailhead pin)
Surface Material & Footing: AC, CONCRETE (Paved)
What a First-Time Walker Should Know: Smooth paved Level 1 walking path (10 ft wide) with immediate restroom access at adjacent Mountain View Park (1959 Wigwam Pkwy, 0.02 mi).

Open Trailhead Parking Pin (36.02893, -115.07037) Has restroom or shade status changed? Submit a resident check →

Walk #5 · 4.4 Miles from Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd)

Pecos Legacy Park Trailhead

Free Public Access ($0) Surface: Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path Level 1–2 (Gentle to Moderate) · 10 ft wide · Neighborhood connector

Nearest Mapped Public Restroom (City GIS): Pecos Legacy Park Restrooms — 150 Pecos Rd (0.01 mi from trailhead pin)
Surface Material & Footing: Asphalt / Concrete / Crushed Granite (Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path)
What a First-Time Walker Should Know: Level paved multi-use trail start with restrooms located 50 feet inside Pecos Legacy Park (150 Pecos Rd) and shaded benches along the park perimeter.

Open Trailhead Parking Pin (36.039, -115.09953) Has restroom or shade status changed? Submit a resident check →

Walk #6 · 4.66 Miles from Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd)

Reunion Trails Park Trailhead

Free Public Access ($0) Surface: Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path Level 1–2 (Gentle to Moderate) · 10 ft wide · Neighborhood connector

Nearest Mapped Public Restroom (City GIS): Reunion Trails Park Shop/Restrooms — 44 Chapata Dr (0.05 mi from trailhead pin)
Surface Material & Footing: Asphalt / Concrete / Crushed Granite (Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path)
What a First-Time Walker Should Know: Starts beside Reunion Trails Park (44 Chapata Dr) with open grass, covered picnic ramadas, and restrooms 0.09 mi from the trailhead.

Open Trailhead Parking Pin (36.02686, -115.04194) Has restroom or shade status changed? Submit a resident check →

Walk #7 · 4.99 Miles from Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd)

Silver Springs Trailhead

Free Public Access ($0) Surface: Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path Level 1–2 (Gentle to Moderate) · 10 ft wide · Neighborhood connector

Nearest Mapped Public Restroom (City GIS): Silver Springs Park Restrooms — 1950 Silver Springs Pkwy (0.12 mi from trailhead pin)
Surface Material & Footing: Asphalt / Concrete / Crushed Granite (Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path)
What a First-Time Walker Should Know: Verified via City of Henderson OpenDataRecreation ArcGIS MapServer. Check posted trailhead hours (dawn to dusk) and carry water on unshaded segments.

Open Trailhead Parking Pin (36.04557, -115.07437) Has restroom or shade status changed? Submit a resident check →

Walk #8 · 5.46 Miles from Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd)

Paseo Verde Trailhead

Free Public Access ($0) Surface: Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path Level 1–2 (Gentle to Moderate) · 10 ft wide · Neighborhood connector

Nearest Mapped Public Restroom (City GIS): Paseo Verde Trailhead Restrooms — 804 Paseo Verde Pkwy (0.02 mi from trailhead pin)
Surface Material & Footing: Asphalt / Concrete / Crushed Granite (Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path)
What a First-Time Walker Should Know: Verified via City of Henderson OpenDataRecreation ArcGIS MapServer. Check posted trailhead hours (dawn to dusk) and carry water on unshaded segments.

Open Trailhead Parking Pin (36.02583, -115.02052) Has restroom or shade status changed? Submit a resident check →

Walk #9 · 5.46 Miles from Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd)

Arroyo Grande Trailhead

Free Public Access ($0) Surface: Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path Level 1–2 (Gentle to Moderate) · 10 ft wide · Neighborhood connector

Nearest Mapped Public Restroom (City GIS): Trail Canyon Park Restrooms — 1605 Trail Canyon Rd (1.01 mi from trailhead pin)
Surface Material & Footing: Asphalt / Concrete / Crushed Granite (Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path)
What a First-Time Walker Should Know: Verified via City of Henderson OpenDataRecreation ArcGIS MapServer. Check posted trailhead hours (dawn to dusk) and carry water on unshaded segments.

Open Trailhead Parking Pin (36.04716, -115.05472) Has restroom or shade status changed? Submit a resident check →

Walk #10 · 5.65 Miles from Anthem Center (2450 Hampton Rd)

Shaded Canyon Trailhead

Free Public Access ($0) Surface: Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path Level 1–2 (Gentle to Moderate) · 10 ft wide · Neighborhood connector

Nearest Mapped Public Restroom (City GIS): Paseo Verde Trailhead Restrooms — 804 Paseo Verde Pkwy (0.52 mi from trailhead pin)
Surface Material & Footing: Asphalt / Concrete / Crushed Granite (Paved / Natural Desert Shared Path)
What a First-Time Walker Should Know: Verified via City of Henderson OpenDataRecreation ArcGIS MapServer. Check posted trailhead hours (dawn to dusk) and carry water on unshaded segments.

Open Trailhead Parking Pin (36.02169, -115.01245) Has restroom or shade status changed? Submit a resident check →

City of Henderson Layer 6 · Parks & Amenities Near Anthem

10 Closest Public Parks (Restrooms, Walking Loops, Shade & Pickleball)

Park & Address	From Anthem Center	Size	Restrooms	Walking Loop	Shaded Picnic	Pickleball
Anthem Hills Park 2256 N Reunion Dr · Regional Park	0.62 mi	54.8 ac	Yes · Mapped	No	Yes	No
Private Park 2702 Kona Crest Ave · Neighborhood	1.32 mi	0.6 ac	No	Yes	No	No
Sunridge Park 1010 Sandy Ridge Ave · Neighborhood	1.35 mi	17.8 ac	Yes · Mapped	No	Yes	No
Sonata Park 1550 Seven Hills Dr · Community Park	1.44 mi	22.6 ac	Yes · Mapped	No	Yes	No
Park Patriot Pl/Hampton Rd · Open Space	1.48 mi	0.3 ac	No	No	No	No
Private Park Whispering Crest Dr · Neighborhood	1.49 mi	8.5 ac	No	No	No	No
Puccini Park 1899 Seven Hills Dr · Community Park	1.54 mi	4.8 ac	Yes · Mapped	No	Yes	No
Pine Prairie Ave/Atchley Dr · Open Space	1.55 mi	0.2 ac	No	No	No	No
Private Park Seven Hills Dr/Nsetled Peak Dr · Neighborhood	1.72 mi	6.7 ac	No	No	No	No
Allegro Park 1023 Seven Hills Dr · Neighborhood	1.74 mi	4.5 ac	Yes · Mapped	No	No	No

Resident Field Contributor Note · “What Should a First-Time Visitor Know?”

Submit a Trail, Bench, Shade, or Morning Restroom Check

Walked one of these routes this morning? Tell neighbors which entrance lot is easiest, whether there is a bench on the way back, or whether the mapped restroom was unlocked before 8:00 AM PT. One verified note updates our guide and Thursday newsletter together.