Things to do with kids in Boulder City, NV
Checked · All times are local Pacific Time (Boulder City time)
Coming up in Boulder City: Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (from Nov 28), North Pole Express Evening Train (from Nov 28) and Drop In Storytime at Boulder City Library (from Nov 6). 8 always-open places, led by Hoover Dam Visitor Center. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Christmas & holiday events: Santa and lights
Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum
- When
- Sat, Nov 28 – Sun, Dec 20 (Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 28–Dec 20) · Departures 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm
- Cost
- $12 per person ($6 members)
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor + outdoor
Daytime train ride with Santa aboard the historic railroad.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
North Pole Express Evening Train
- When
- Sat, Nov 28 – Sun, Dec 20 (Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 28–Dec 20) · Departures 5pm & 7pm (about 90 minutes)
- Cost
- Kids (3+) $30, adults $35; members $5 off
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor + outdoor
Evening holiday train ride from the Boulder City museum.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Storytimes
Drop In Storytime at Boulder City Library
- When
- Fri, Nov 6 & Fri, Nov 13 & Fri, Nov 20 (Fridays) · 10:30–11:30am
- Cost
- Library program
- Ages
- Ages Ages 0–5 · Indoor
Drop-in storytime for ages 0–5 and caregivers. The library also hosts Toddler Tuesday (ages 2–3) and Early Risers lapsit storytime (Thursdays).
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Hoover Dam Visitor Center
- Price
- $15 per person for the self-guided Visitor Center tour (3 and under free); parking $10 per vehicle
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Open daily 9am–5pm except Thanksgiving and Christmas. America the Beautiful passes not accepted
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Open daily 7am–7pm, on the first floor of the historic Boulder Dam Hotel
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City
- Price
- Adult $15 · Child $6
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Weekend train ride (Sept–Nov and Jan–June, 10am/11:30am/1pm) incl. museum; 3 and under free but need a ticket. Museum-only admission $5, Thursday–Monday 9am–4pm
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Price
- Standard entrance pass $15–$25 (per vehicle; cashless); visitors under 16 free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Boulder City Pool & Racquetball Complex
- Price
- Daily: kids 0–17 $2, adults 18–59 $3, seniors 60+ $2
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
City pool complex with a year-round recreation/lap pool (wading pool and dive tank in summer only). Open swim follows a posted seasonal schedule; see the city pool hours page for current times
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Historic Railroad Trail (Lake Mead)
- Price
- Lake Mead NRA entrance pass required ($15–$25); visitors under 16 free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Level gravel trail on the 1930s Hoover Dam railroad grade with five huge tunnels and lake views; 3.7 miles one way; stroller- and bike-friendly; not recommended in summer heat
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Hemenway Valley Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Playground and nature trail; wild bighorn sheep often come down to graze
✓ Details checked Oct 25, 2026 on the official website
Boulder City Library
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Details checked Oct 25, 2026 on the official website
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Boulder City this weekend?
Hoover Dam Visitor Center, Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum and Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City are open most days, but we don't have a Boulder City event listed for this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Next up: Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Nov 28) and North Pole Express Evening Train (Nov 28).
What time is trick-or-treating in Boulder City?
Sunset on Halloween in Boulder City is at 5:44 p.m. Boulder City doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk.
What are free things to do with kids in Boulder City?
These are free according to their official sites: 1 place in Boulder City, including Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum.
Where can kids play indoors in Boulder City when it's too hot or windy?
We list 2 indoor places in Boulder City: Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum (Free) and Boulder City Library.
When and where can kids see Santa in Boulder City?
We list 2 events with Santa in Boulder City: Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Nov 28 – Dec 20) and North Pole Express Evening Train (Nov 28 – Dec 20). Our Santa guide for the Las Vegas area has more nearby.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Boulder City?
We list 1 holiday light event in Boulder City: North Pole Express Evening Train (Nov 28 – Dec 20). Our holiday lights guide for the Las Vegas area has more nearby.
Are there storytimes or regular kids' programs in Boulder City?
We list 1 everyday program in Boulder City: Drop In Storytime at Boulder City Library (Fridays).
What is there to do with toddlers in Boulder City?
We list 3 places and 1 event in Boulder City that welcome kids under 2, including Drop In Storytime at Boulder City Library (Nov 6, Nov 13 and Nov 20), Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Hemenway Valley Park and Boulder City Library. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
How much do Boulder City family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 5 places in Boulder City: Hoover Dam Visitor Center ($15 per person for the self-guided Visitor Center tour, 3 and under free) and Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City (adult $15, kids $6). See all 5 above. Confirm before you go; prices change.
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