There are 25 family events on the calendar across the Las Vegas valley, and 21 of them are free.
Next big date: LEGO Holiday Build Event, Friday, November 13.
This page lists Santa visits, tree lightings, holiday parades, menorah lightings and holiday storytimes from library, city and community calendars across the Las Vegas Valley.
Library holiday programs are free. Some Santa photo spots and train rides charge or ask you to book a time, so open each event before you go.
Same address every year. Last updated October 26, 2026.
Also see: Christmas events for kids, Holiday lights, Winter break camps
Coming up
Friday, November 13
Saturday, November 14
Saturday, November 28
Sunday, November 29
Tuesday, December 1
Wednesday, December 2
Thursday, December 3
Sunday, December 6
Tuesday, December 8
Wednesday, December 9
Saturday, December 12
Tuesday, December 15
Thursday, December 17
Friday, December 18
Saturday, December 19
Tuesday, December 22
Get the Santa list as it fills in
The Weekly, one email a week from Monica, with the weekend's family events. Santa and holiday events are in it as they get posted.
Last year
These ran last season and usually come back. Dates change, so check the organizer before you plan around one.
Las Vegas Great Santa Run
Saturday, December 6, 2025. Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (Opportunity Village moves it to its Magical Forest campus in 2026), Downtown
Usually the first Saturday of December.
Santa Chalet at Downtown Summerlin
November 14 to December 24, 2025. Macy's Promenade, Downtown Summerlin, Summerlin. Photo packages from $39.99
Usually every day from mid-November to December 24, by reservation.
Sensory Santa at Downtown Summerlin
Saturday, December 6, 2025. Downtown Summerlin, Summerlin
Usually a Saturday morning in early December, by reservation.
Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade
November 21 to December 20, 2025. Park Centre Drive, Downtown Summerlin, Summerlin. Free
Usually Friday and Saturday evenings at 6 pm, late November to about December 20.
Hanukkah Celebration and Menorah Lighting at Downtown Summerlin
Sunday, December 21, 2025. Downtown Summerlin, Summerlin
Usually a Sunday afternoon during Hanukkah (the date moves each year).
Henderson WinterFest: Tree Lighting and Electric Light Parade
December 4 to December 5, 2025. Water Street Plaza, 240 S. Water St., Henderson. Free
Usually the first Thursday and Friday evenings of December.
Pictures with Santa (City of Henderson)
Saturday, December 6, 2025. Black Mountain Recreation Center, Henderson. $3
Usually a Saturday in early December, registration required.
Santa's Workshop (City of Henderson)
Saturday, December 6, 2025. Valley View Recreation Center, Henderson. $20
Usually a Saturday in December: kids make gifts while parents shop, registration required.
Santa Trains at the Nevada State Railroad Museum
Saturday, November 29, 2025. Nevada State Railroad Museum, 1000 Boulder City Pkwy., Boulder City. $12 per person, $6 for museum members
Usually weekends from late November to about December 20; they sell out.
Santa's Electric Night Parade (Boulder City)
Saturday, December 6, 2025. Downtown Boulder City, Boulder City
Usually the first Saturday of December, at nightfall.
Boulder City Community Tree Lighting
Friday, December 5, 2025. Frank Crowe Park, Boulder City
Usually the Friday before the night parade, 6 pm.
Heritage Holidays at Clark County Museum
December 12 to December 13, 2025. Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Hwy., Henderson. Free
Usually the second Friday and Saturday of December, 5 pm to 8 pm.
Tivoli Village Tree Lighting and Nutcracker Night Market
Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Summerlin. Free
Usually the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, 5 pm.
Questions parents ask
Where can kids see Santa in Las Vegas?
Santa visits happen at shopping centers, recreation centers, libraries and on a few holiday train rides. The list above has every one posted so far, and the Last year section shows the ones that usually come back.
Are there free Santa events?
Yes. Library holiday storytimes and many tree lightings are free, and free events carry a green Free tag. Some photo spots sell photo packages, so check before you go.
Do I need to book Santa photos ahead?
Some places take reservations for a time slot. Check the organizer's page for each one before you head out.
What else is there to do with kids for the holidays?
Holiday lights displays have their own guide, and our Christmas events post covers shows and outings. For the school winter break, the winter break camps guide lists day camps.
Pulled from public calendars and refreshed through the season. Always check times and prices with the organizer.