Santa Clarita Valley families searching for a wrestling-packed experience that combines matches, comedy shows, and fan meet-and-greets may want to consider WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

In the 152nd installment of KHTS’ Quirky Destinations series, we explore one of the biggest annual events hosted by WWE.

While WrestleMania itself is a two-night event, the festivities span nearly an entire week, beginning Thursday, April 16, and running through Monday, April 20.

Throughout the weekend, WWE will host four major events for fans to enjoy, including Friday Night SmackDown (April 17), two nights of WrestleMania (April 18–19), and Monday Night Raw (April 20) to close out the weekend.

In addition to the matches, several WWE-sanctioned shows will take place, beginning with the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony. WWE, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, announced that the ceremony will be held Friday, April 17, at 9 p.m. at Dolby Live at Park MGM as part of WrestleMania week.

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The Hall of Fame ceremony will feature the Class of 2026 inductees, including Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, Dennis Rodman, and Demolition.

Fans looking for wrestling-themed comedy can attend KILL TONY: WrestleMania, hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe, on Saturday, April 18. The show will air on Netflix the following Monday.

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Another major attraction is WWE World, which will be open throughout WrestleMania weekend alongside the WWE Superstore. WWE World will feature numerous fan experiences, including the Hulkamania Forever exhibit, the AAA exhibit, the Gorilla Position display, a lookalike contest, scavenger hunt, superstar entrance walkout experience, live matches, live programming, a tattoo pavilion, and autograph and photo opportunities.

Wrestlers scheduled to appear for autographs and photo ops include Stone Cold Steve Austin, Asuka, Booker T, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Finn Bálor, John Cena, Lita, Rob Van Dam, The Undertaker, and many more.

With multiple shows, interactive fan experiences, and appearances from wrestling legends, WrestleMania week offers a high-energy destination for families looking for something outside the ordinary.

To view last week’s destination – Meteora – click here.

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