Attractions And Recreation in Las Vegas

This is the Saturday-with-nothing-planned category: parks, splash pads, museums, indoor play places, trampoline parks, pools and the attractions locals actually use rather than the Strip.

If the budget is zero

229 of the 589 options are listed as free. Parks and playgrounds, splash pads, library programs and a share of the community events live there. The free things to do guide is the shortlist I would hand a visiting cousin.

If it is July

Plan indoor or water. Indoor playgrounds, trampoline parks, bowling and the museums are busiest on summer afternoons, so go at opening. Splash pads and pools are the outdoor exception, and the splash pads guide lists them. The indoor playgrounds guide covers the air-conditioned side.

If you want to stay close

55 of these are in Summerlin. Filter by neighborhood before you drive across the 215; Henderson, the southwest and Centennial Hills are the other places I would check. 29 listings were added in the last 30 days, so this list moves.

Prices are posted on 255 of the 589; for the rest, check before you go. Before you load the car, ask about age or height limits, whether younger siblings get in free, whether weekends need a booked time slot, whether parents pay admission, and whether socks or waivers are required.