Family guides for Nevada
Hand-checked family events and always-open places in Nevada, city by city, with dates, costs and official links. All times are local Pacific Time.
Coming up: holiday & seasonal highlights
- Hallow-Reef Trick-or-Treating at Shark ReefLas Vegas · Oct 30 – Oct 31 · Costumed kids 5–12 $5
- Halloween Safe Night at Doolittle Community CenterLas Vegas · Sat, Oct 31 · Free and open to the public
- Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel MHenderson · Nov 5 – Dec 26 · $3 per person
- Annual Tree Lighting at The District at Green Valley RanchHenderson · Sat, Nov 21 · No fee listed (RSVP requested)
- Wobble Before You GobbleReno · Thu, Nov 26 · Registration required
- Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad MuseumBoulder City · Nov 28 – Dec 20 · $12 per person ($6 members)
Seasonal guides
Las Vegas area
- Things to do with kids in Las Vegas, NV24 listings
- Things to do with kids in Henderson, NV13 listings
- Things to do with kids in Boulder City, NV11 listings
Reno & Sparks area
- Things to do with kids in Reno & Sparks, NV14 listings
Frequently asked questions
Which Nevada cities have Little Outings family guides?
Our 4 city guides in Nevada cover Las Vegas, Reno & Sparks, Henderson and Boulder City. All times are local Pacific Time.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Nevada?
We list 10 holiday light events across 4 cities in Nevada, 2 free, including Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M (Henderson), Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Las Vegas) and North Pole Express Evening Train (Boulder City). See our Las Vegas holiday lights guide.
Where can kids see Santa in Nevada?
We list 9 events with Santa across 5 cities in Nevada, including Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M (Henderson), Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Las Vegas) and Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Boulder City). See our Las Vegas Santa guide.
What Thanksgiving events can families go to in Nevada?
We list 2 Thanksgiving events across 2 cities in Nevada, including Life Time Las Vegas Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run Mile (Las Vegas) and Wobble Before You Gobble (Reno). See our Las Vegas Thanksgiving guide.
What are the big kids' attractions in Nevada?
Zoos, aquariums and children's museums on our Nevada guides include Lion Habitat Ranch (Henderson), One World Interactive Aquarium (Boulevard Mall, Las Vegas), Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay (Las Vegas) and DISCOVERY Children's Museum (Las Vegas). See all 5 in the city guides.
What is free for families in Nevada?
6 places on our Nevada guides have free admission according to the official site, including Clark County Wetlands Park (Las Vegas), Galena Creek Visitor Center (Reno), Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden (Henderson) and Clark County Museum (Henderson). See all 6 in the city guides.
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