Where to see Santa near Las Vegas (2026)
Checked · Covers Oct 27 – Dec 24 · All times are local Pacific Time
We list 8 ways to see Santa around Las Vegas for Oct 27 – Dec 24: 6 Santa sets open most days and 2 events on select days. Hours change and Santa takes breaks, so check the linked schedule before you go.
Santa most days through Christmas Eve
Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M
- When
- Thu, Nov 5 – Thu, Dec 24 (Nightly Nov 5–Jan 3 (closed Dec 25); Dec 24, Dec 31 & Jan 1 close at 8pm) · 5–10pm
- Cost
- $3 per person; under 2 and 65+ free; Santa Express Pass $40 (up to 6)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
33rd year of holiday lights across the cactus garden. Santa visits nightly from 5pm through Dec 23. No reservations.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- When
- Fri, Nov 6 – Thu, Dec 24 (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
Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Village
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 24 (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
Magical Forest at Opportunity Village
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Thu, Dec 24 (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
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
Santa on select days: parades, tree lightings and more
Annual Tree Lighting at The District at Green Valley Ranch
- When
- Sat, Nov 21 · 5–8pm
- Cost
- No fee listed (RSVP requested)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Holiday evening with snowfall, the Snow Prince and Princess, live holiday music, sweet treats and a local makers market, ending with Santa lighting the tree.
✓ Checked Oct 27, 2026 on the organizer's official page
A Ranch Christmas at Spring Mountain Ranch
- When
- Sat, Dec 12 · 10am–2pm
- Cost
- Included with park entry: $10 per Nevada vehicle, $15 per non-Nevada vehicle
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Visit Santa, decorate cookies and make ornaments at the historic ranch. Park entry fees may apply.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
When does Santa arrive near Las Vegas in 2026?
Santa is at 6 spots on our list from these dates: Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M (Henderson, from Nov 5), Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Las Vegas, from Nov 6) and Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Village (Las Vegas, from Nov 20). See all 6 above.
How much does it cost to see Santa near Las Vegas?
Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M ($3 per person), Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway ($39 per vehicle or $44), Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Village (Tickets from $27) and 4 more list a cost on the official page. 1 doesn't state a cost, so check the official page.
Which Santa events near Las Vegas need tickets or registration?
1 event on our list says on the official page that it needs advance tickets, timed entry or registration: Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M (Henderson). Book through each official page.
Which Las Vegas-area cities have Santa events?
We list Santa events in 4 cities, including Las Vegas (3), Henderson (2), Boulder City (2) and Blue Diamond (1).
Our weekend search covers Phoenix Metro & Arizona for now, and more areas are coming soon. This guide is hand-checked the same way.
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