Things to do with kids in Las Vegas, NV
Checked · All times are local Pacific Time (Las Vegas time)
Coming up in Las Vegas: Hallow-Reef Trick-or-Treating at Shark Reef (from Oct 30), Halloween Safe Night at Doolittle Community Center (Oct 31), Stupak Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) and 8 more events. 13 always-open places, led by One World Interactive Aquarium (Boulevard Mall), Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay and DISCOVERY Children's Museum. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Halloween & fall events in Las Vegas
Hallow-Reef Trick-or-Treating at Shark Reef
- When
- Fri, Oct 30 – Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–8pm
- Cost
- Costumed kids 5–12 $5; 4 and under free; children 12 and under must come with a paying adult
- Ages
- Ages 12 and under · Indoor
Trick-or-treat stations through the aquarium for kids 12 and under (10am–8pm), plus classroom activities 10am–4pm. Shark Reef is inside the Mandalay Bay resort.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Halloween Safe Night at Doolittle Community Center
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 · 5–8:30pm
- Cost
- Free and open to the public
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Trunk-or-treating, games, bungee bounce and climb, and free refreshments while supplies last. Sponsored by the City of Las Vegas and Clark County.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Stupak Trunk or Treat
- When
- Sat, Oct 31 · 5:30–7pm
- Cost
- Free and open to families with children up to age 12
- Ages
- Ages Walking age to 12 · Outdoor
Safe trick-or-treating, games and other surprises for children from walking age to 12. Park on the street or in the paid lot on Baltimore.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Día de Muertos at Springs Preserve
- When
- Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8 (Nov 6–8; Saturday non-member tickets were sold out when we checked) · 5–9pm
- Cost
- Non-members $15 adults, $9 children (3–17); 2 and under free; members less. Tickets online in advance only
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Evening celebration of Día de Muertos with ofrendas, music, dance and family activities.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Thanksgiving events in Las Vegas
Life Time Las Vegas Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run Mile
- When
- Thu, Nov 26 · 5K and Family Mile start 7:30am
- Cost
- Registration required
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Thanksgiving morning 5K plus a Family Fun Run Mile that starts from the back corral and loops back on Griffith Peak; kids get swag and a medal. Strollers welcome at the back.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas & holiday events: Santa, lights and tree lightings
Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- When
- Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Jan 3 (Nightly Nov 6–Jan 3) · Opens 5pm nightly
- Cost
- $39 per vehicle (cash) or $44 (card); Fast Pass $64; Santa Tram $25 per person on select nights
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Drive-through holiday light show on the speedway grounds.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Bellagio Conservatory Holiday Display
- When
- Sat, Nov 14 – Sat, Jan 2 (Daily Nov 14–Jan 2)
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
The Conservatory's holiday display, a free walk-through garden next to the Bellagio hotel lobby. Bellagio is a casino resort; the Conservatory is off the lobby.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Village
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Dec 27 (Nov 20–Dec 27; dated tickets with arrival windows)
- Cost
- Tickets from $27 (prices vary by date and entry time); ice skating and other activities extra
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
A Christmas light maze, Santa visits, a holiday village and live entertainment at Las Vegas Ballpark in Downtown Summerlin.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting
- When
- Wed, Nov 25 · 5–8pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Tree lighting evening with the Sugarplum Fairy and Nutcracker characters.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Magical Forest at Opportunity Village
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Fri, Jan 1 (Nov 27–29, Dec 3–24 and Dec 26–Jan 1) · Sun–Thu 5:30–9pm · Fri & Sat 5:30–9:30pm
- Cost
- Ticketed; children 3 and under free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Holiday lights, the Forest Express train, a 50-foot Avalanche Slide, carousel, mini golf and Santa visits. 3 and under free; ticket prices not posted yet.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Festivals & special events in Las Vegas
Big Day of Play at DISCOVERY Children's Museum
- When
- Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun noon–5pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
A weekend of hands-on play: crafts, science demos, a puppet show and a family Dance Paw-ty. Included with museum admission; slime workshop is an add-on.
✓ 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.
One World Interactive Aquarium (Boulevard Mall)
- Price
- Adult $29.99 · Child $23.99 (child 2-11)
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
Expedition Pass (an animal interaction every 15 minutes); premium interactions extra. Open 11am–6pm
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
DISCOVERY Children's Museum
- Price
- Adult $20 · Child $20 (child 1+)
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
General admission for everyone ages 1 and up; $15 with a valid Nevada ID; $5 Museums for All (EBT/SNAP/WIC). Closed Mondays except holiday and school breaks
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum
- Price
- Adult $14 · Child $7
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Children 2 and younger free; Nevada residents $1 off with ID. Open daily 9am–4pm
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Springs Preserve
- Price
- Adult $18.95 · Child $10.95 (child 3-17)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Visitor (non-resident) prices; Nevada residents $9.95 adults, $4.95 children; 2 and under free. Open Thursday–Monday, 9am–4pm. Includes the Nevada State Museum
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Clark County Wetlands Park
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Trails dawn to dusk daily; Nature Center Tuesday–Sunday 9am–3pm
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
- Price
- $20 per vehicle (1 day) plus a $2 Recreation.gov reservation fee; timed-entry reservation required Oct 1–May 31, 8am–5pm
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs
- Price
- $6 per vehicle (card only at the gate)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Exploration Peak Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Details checked Oct 25, 2026 on the official website
Lorenzi Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Details checked Oct 25, 2026 on the official website
Sunset Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Five playgrounds and a seasonal splash pad; open 6am–11pm
✓ Details checked Oct 25, 2026 on the official website
The Hills Park (Summerlin)
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
Summerlin Council park with a playground, picnic pavilion and open lawn
✓ Details checked Oct 25, 2026 on the official website
Summerlin 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 Las Vegas this weekend?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) we list 3 family events in Las Vegas, 2 free: Halloween Safe Night at Doolittle Community Center (Sat, free), Stupak Trunk or Treat (Sat, free) and Hallow-Reef Trick-or-Treating at Shark Reef (Fri & Sat).
What time is trick-or-treating in Las Vegas?
Sunset on Halloween in Las Vegas is at 5:45 p.m. Las Vegas doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk. City event: Halloween Safe Night at Doolittle Community Center, Sat., Oct. 31, 5–8:30 p.m., Doolittle Community Center.
What Halloween events are in Las Vegas in 2026?
We list 3 Halloween or fall events in Las Vegas, 2 free: Hallow-Reef Trick-or-Treating at Shark Reef (Oct 30 – Oct 31), Halloween Safe Night at Doolittle Community Center (Sat, Oct 31, free) and Stupak Trunk or Treat (Sat, Oct 31, free).
What are free things to do with kids in Las Vegas?
These are free according to their official sites: 1 place and 2 upcoming events in Las Vegas, including Clark County Wetlands Park, Halloween Safe Night at Doolittle Community Center (Sat, Oct 31) and Stupak Trunk or Treat (Sat, Oct 31).
Where can kids play indoors in Las Vegas when it's too hot or windy?
We list 5 indoor places in Las Vegas: One World Interactive Aquarium (Boulevard Mall, kids 2–11 $23.99), Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay (kids 5–12 $24), DISCOVERY Children's Museum (kids 1+ $20), Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum (kids $7) and Summerlin Library.
What Thanksgiving events can I take my kids to in Las Vegas?
We list 1 Thanksgiving event in Las Vegas: Life Time Las Vegas Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run Mile (Thu, Nov 26). Our Thanksgiving weekend guide for the Las Vegas area has more nearby.
When and where can kids see Santa in Las Vegas?
We list 3 events with Santa in Las Vegas: Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Nov 6 – Jan 3), Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Village (Nov 20 – Dec 27) and Magical Forest at Opportunity Village (Nov 27 – Jan 1). Our Santa guide for the Las Vegas area has more nearby.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Las Vegas?
We list 4 holiday light events in Las Vegas: Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Nov 6 – Jan 3) and Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Village (Nov 20 – Dec 27). See all 4 above. Our holiday lights guide for the Las Vegas area has more nearby.
What is there to do with toddlers in Las Vegas?
We list 11 places in Las Vegas that welcome kids under 2, including One World Interactive Aquarium (Boulevard Mall), Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay and DISCOVERY Children's Museum. See all 11 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
What are the big family attractions in Las Vegas?
The best-known family attractions we list in Las Vegas are One World Interactive Aquarium (Boulevard Mall, kids 2–11 $23.99), Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay (kids 5–12 $24) and DISCOVERY Children's Museum (kids 1+ $20). See all 4 above. They're listed first under always-open places.
How much do Las Vegas family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 7 places in Las Vegas: One World Interactive Aquarium (Boulevard Mall, adult $29.99, kids 2–11 $23.99) and Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay (adult $29, kids 5–12 $24). See all 7 above. Confirm before you go; prices change.
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How we build this page: each event comes from the organizer's official website and shows the date we checked it. Prices marked verified were copied from the venue's official site; others show an estimated price level or "Not stated". A place is called free only when its official site says so. Some places sit inside resorts that also have casinos; we list only their family attractions. Read how we verify listings · Arizona weekend search.
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