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Santa photos, tree lightings and holiday events for kids in Las Vegas

42 events across the Las Vegas valley, 31 of them free.

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There are 42 Santa and holiday events on the calendar across the Las Vegas valley, and 31 of them are free.

Next big date: Lake Mead Parade of Lights, Saturday, December 5.

Kids can visit Santa at Town Square, Galleria at Sunset in Henderson and Downtown Summerlin, ride the Santa Trains in Boulder City and watch tree lightings and holiday parades across the Las Vegas Valley. This page lists them, with menorah lightings and holiday storytimes, from library, city and community calendars.

Tree lightings usually start in November at Town Square, Tivoli Village near Summerlin and The District at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson. Henderson WinterFest and Boulder City light their trees in early December.

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 November 10, 2026.

Also see: Christmas events for kids, Holiday lights, Winter break camps

Coming up

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.

    Opportunity Village website

  • 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.

    Downtown Summerlin website

  • Sensory Santa at Downtown Summerlin

    Saturday, December 6, 2025. Downtown Summerlin, Summerlin

    Usually a Saturday morning in early December, by reservation.

    Downtown Summerlin website

  • 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.

    Downtown Summerlin website

  • 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).

    Downtown Summerlin website

  • 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.

    City of Henderson website

  • Pictures with Santa (City of Henderson)

    Saturday, December 6, 2025. Black Mountain Recreation Center, Henderson. $3

    Usually a Saturday in early December, registration required.

    City of Henderson Parks and Recreation website

  • 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.

    City of Henderson Parks and Recreation website

  • 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.

    Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City website

  • Santa's Electric Night Parade (Boulder City)

    Saturday, December 6, 2025. Downtown Boulder City, Boulder City

    Usually the first Saturday of December, at nightfall.

    Source

  • Boulder City Community Tree Lighting

    Friday, December 5, 2025. Frank Crowe Park, Boulder City

    Usually the Friday before the night parade, 6 pm.

    Source

  • 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.

    Source

  • 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.

    Source

Questions parents ask

Where can kids see Santa in Las Vegas?

Santa visits happen at shopping centers like Town Square, Galleria at Sunset and the Santa Chalet at Downtown Summerlin, at city recreation centers in Henderson and North Las Vegas, and on the Santa Trains in Boulder City. The list above has the ones on the calendar so far, and the Last year section shows the ones that usually come back.

Where can I get free or low-cost Santa pictures in Las Vegas?

City recreation centers are the low-cost option. North Las Vegas holds a Santa's North Pole Party where kids meet Santa and take photos, and Henderson has run Pictures with Santa at Black Mountain Recreation Center for a small fee. Town Square opens Santa photos right after its tree lighting. Library branches hold free Holiday Photoshoot sessions with two free prints, though those listings do not mention Santa. Mall photo spots like the Santa Chalet at Downtown Summerlin sell photo packages, so check the price first.

Is there a breakfast with Santa in Las Vegas?

Yes. Galleria at Sunset in Henderson holds a yearly Breakfast with Santa on a Saturday morning in December, in the restaurant space across from Red Robin. Space is limited and tickets go on sale closer to the date, so keep an eye on its listing in the calendar above.

Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in Las Vegas?

Yes. Galleria at Sunset in Henderson sets aside a Sensory Santa hour on a weekend morning in early December, and Downtown Summerlin has held a Sensory Santa by reservation in early December too. For Galleria at Sunset, check the mall's holiday page for booking details, and Downtown Summerlin took reservations on Summerlin.com.

Are there free Santa events?

Yes. Town Square's tree lighting, where Santa lights the tree, the Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade and Heritage Holidays at the Clark County Museum in Henderson, which has had Santa, carolers and free hot cocoa, are free. 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?

For some, yes. The Santa Chalet at Downtown Summerlin takes reservations, and Galleria at Sunset lets you reserve a time online or walk up as space allows. The Santa Trains in Boulder City sell out, so buy tickets as soon as they go on sale.

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.