FunnyNews.today Daily Edition · September 17, 2026
Today’s small, colorful plot twist is happening at a library craft table. North Las Vegas is inviting teens ages 12 through 17 to turn recycled cereal boxes and crepe paper into piñatas, then send each finished creation home with candy inside.
Today’s lead: cardboard gets a party hat
The City of North Las Vegas lists Teen Piñatas for Thursday, September 17, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Alexander Library. The free Hispanic Heritage Month activity gives young makers a chance to learn about the piñata tradition while assembling their own from everyday boxes and bright paper.
There is a lovely bit of practical comedy in the materials list: a cereal box has spent its first act holding breakfast and its second act preparing for a candy-filled exit. The city says no registration is required, so the afternoon is designed for a walk-in burst of color, tape, fringe, and proudly lopsided first drafts.
The library is at 1755 W. Alexander Road in North Las Vegas. Families can confirm the timing and age range on the City of North Las Vegas event listing.
Quick briefs for a cheerful Thursday
Lagoon explorers are on the schedule. Canaveral National Seashore’s September calendar lists Lagoon Explorers for September 17 at 9:30 a.m. in its Apollo District. It is a fine companion to a library craft day: one outing for noticing a coastal lagoon, another for noticing how much personality a piece of crepe paper can carry. See the National Park Service calendar for park programming details.
Across the Funny Network
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