Henderson
Henderson has 460+ kids classes, camps and places to play on PlayPivot. Summer camps, sports camps and free things to do are the biggest groups, and 120+ are free. If your child has special needs, 110+ say they welcome them. Next day off school: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. Then Thanksgiving break, Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.
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Green Valley
- The Multigenerational Center, Paseo Verde Library and Lee's Family Forum all sit along S. Green Valley Pkwy., so a swim, a library stop and a game can fit in one outing.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- Silver Springs Recreation Center sits next to Silver Springs Park, with early childhood programs and an outdoor pool in summer.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- Acacia Park has a splash pad, playground, ball field, dog park and walking paths.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
Anthem
- A big part of Anthem is Sun City Anthem, a community for adults 55 and older. Family homes are mainly in the rest of the Anthem master plan.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- Anthem Hills Park has a playground, skate park, ball field, multi-purpose fields and walking trails.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, next to Anthem, protects more than 300 rock art panels. The BLM offers a Junior Ranger book in English and Spanish.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- Petroglyph Canyon parking has moved to Democracy Drive while a visitor contact station is built, through November 11, 2026.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- There is no city recreation center inside Anthem. The nearest are in Green Valley.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
Inspirada
- Three Inspirada parks have free city splash pads: Aventura, Capriola and Montagna.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- Inspirada's five heated pools and the Solista Community Center are for residents only, with a community access card.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- West Henderson Library is the nearby branch. Storytime there is booked online.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
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Parks and recreation
- The city runs six recreation centers that serve kids: Black Mountain, Downtown, the Multigenerational Center, Silver Springs, Valley View and Whitney Ranch. Drop in with a membership or a daily pass.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- The Henderson Multigenerational Center has three pools, a rock climbing wall and a suspended jogging track.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- The city lists 76 parks, more than 300 miles of trails and seven skate parks.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is free, with nine ponds, loaner binoculars and a paved path that works for wheelchairs. Open daily 7am to 2pm, with earlier hours in summer.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- For hot days: indoor pools at the Multigenerational Center and Whitney Ranch, and free public skates at America First Center. Skate sign-ups open about 3 weeks ahead.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
School days
- City Safekey runs before and after school at every Henderson elementary school. Teen Scene does the same for 6th to 8th grade. Both follow the CCSD calendar.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- Battle Born Kids is the city's all-day program for kindergarten to 5th grade on CCSD no-school days and in summer: $118 a week, or $27 for a drop-in day.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
Libraries
- Henderson Libraries is its own library district, separate from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. Branches include Green Valley, Paseo Verde, James I. Gibson and West Henderson.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- Every branch holds storytimes for ages 0 to 5, plus Adaptive Storytime for ages 0 to 12.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- Free museum day: borrow a DISCOVERY Children's Museum Family Adventure Pass (admission for a family of four) or a Springs Preserve pass with a Las Vegas-Clark County Library District card. These passes come from the Library District, not Henderson Libraries.Source 1 (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026 Source 2 (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026 Source 3 (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
Yearly events
- WinterFest on Water Street is free, with a tree lighting, a drone show and an Electric Light Parade, December 3 and 4, 2026.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- The free St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade fills Water Street for three days each March. The 2027 dates are March 12 to 14.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
- The free Fourth of July Celebration at Heritage Park has family games, foam play and fireworks.Source (opens in a new tab), Oct 2026
Henderson questions
- How many kids activities are in Henderson?
- Henderson has 460+ kids classes, camps and places to play on PlayPivot. Summer camps, sports camps and free things to do are the biggest groups. Summer camps in Henderson
- Are there free kids activities in Henderson?
- Yes. 120+ of the kids activities in Henderson on PlayPivot are free. Free things to do with kids in Henderson
- Are there special-needs friendly activities in Henderson?
- Yes. 110+ programs and places in Henderson on PlayPivot say they welcome kids with special needs. Special-needs activities in Henderson
- When is the next day off school in Henderson?
- Next day off school: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. Then Thanksgiving break, Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.