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Things to do over winter break in Las Vegas

40 events across the Las Vegas valley, 32 of them free.

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So far 40 kids' winter break events are on the calendar across the Las Vegas valley, and 32 of them are free.

Things to do with kids over CCSD winter break in Las Vegas include free library programs across the valley, holiday lights at Ethel M in Henderson, ice skating in Summerlin and snow play on Mount Charleston.

CCSD winter break usually runs from late December into early January. Day camps have their own guide, linked below, so the list here sticks to outings and library programs.

Same address every year. Last updated November 10, 2026.

Also see: Winter break camps, New Year's Eve with kids, Indoor playgrounds

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Last year

These ran last season and usually come back. Dates change, so check the organizer before you plan around one.

  • Rock Rink ice skating at Downtown Summerlin

    November 14, 2025 to January 19, 2026. Downtown Summerlin. Skate rental from $18

    Downtown Summerlin website

  • Holiday Escape Room (Henderson)

    December 20 to December 30, 2025. Downtown Recreation Center, Henderson. $15 per person

    Usually late December, reserved slots.

    Source

  • Glow-in-the-Dark Nerf War (Henderson)

    Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Valley View Recreation Center, Henderson. $20, dinner included

    Source

  • Snow play and Snow Kids lessons at Lee Canyon

    All winter when there is snow. Lee Canyon, Mount Charleston. Snow Kids lessons ages 4 to 12

    Lee Canyon website

Questions parents ask

What winter break activities are there in Las Vegas?

Winter break activities in Las Vegas have included ice skating at Rock Rink in Downtown Summerlin, a holiday escape room at Henderson's Downtown Recreation Center and a glow-in-the-dark Nerf war at Valley View Recreation Center in Henderson. Library branches add free crafts, movies and game days. Dates change each year, so check each organizer before you go.

What can I do with kids over winter break in Las Vegas?

Kids over winter break in Las Vegas can make free crafts, watch movies and play games at library branches in Henderson, Enterprise, East Las Vegas and Boulder City. Rock Rink in Downtown Summerlin has offered ice skating, and Lee Canyon on Mount Charleston is a drive up when there is snow. This year's dates go on the PlayPivot Las Vegas events calendar as organizers post them.

What free things can kids do over winter break in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas-Clark County and Henderson library branches post free crafts and kids' programs over winter break, and free events carry a green Free tag on the PlayPivot calendar.

Can kids play in the snow near Las Vegas?

Yes, when there is snow. Families have gone sledding at Lee Canyon on Mount Charleston after an early storm, and Lee Canyon runs Snow Kids lessons for ages 4 to 12. What is open depends on the snow, so check conditions and the road report before you drive up.

Are things closed over winter break?

Las Vegas-Clark County and Henderson libraries close on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, and DISCOVERY Children's Museum closes on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Some libraries also close early or all day on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Check hours before you go.

Where can I find a winter break camp?

The PlayPivot winter break camps guide for Las Vegas lists camps from the City of Las Vegas, Clark County and Henderson.

Pulled from public calendars and refreshed through the season. Always check times and prices with the organizer.