Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Las Vegas (2026)
Checked · Covers Nov 25 – Nov 29 · All times are local Pacific Time
We list 9 family events around Las Vegas for Nov 25 – Nov 29. Each listing links to the organizer's own page.
Thanksgiving week events
Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- When
- Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29 (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
- Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29 (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
- Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29 (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
Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M
- When
- Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29 (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
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
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
Magical Forest at Opportunity Village
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Nov 29 (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, Nov 29 (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, Nov 29 (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
Frequently asked questions
What can families do around Las Vegas over Thanksgiving weekend?
We list 9 family events for Nov 25 – Nov 29, including Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Las Vegas, Nov 25 – Nov 29) and Bellagio Conservatory Holiday Display (Las Vegas, Nov 25 – Nov 29). See all 9 above.
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Las Vegas need tickets or registration?
2 events on our list say on the official page that they need advance tickets, timed entry or registration: Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M (Henderson) and Life Time Las Vegas Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run Mile (Las Vegas). Book through each official page.
Which Las Vegas-area cities have Thanksgiving weekend events?
We list Thanksgiving weekend events in 3 cities, including Las Vegas (6), Boulder City (2) and Henderson (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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