Free Things to Do with Kids in Las Vegas

Raising kids in Las Vegas does not have to mean paying for every outing. This guide lists the free places we have across Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and North Las Vegas, and links to the calendar of free events.

Free places you can go any day

Park playgrounds. City and county parks have playgrounds across the valley, many with shade and restrooms. See playgrounds.

Splash pads. Free water play in city and county parks, usually spring through fall. See splash pads.

Libraries. Library branches have free storytimes, crafts and programs for kids of every age, plus a cool place to spend a summer afternoon.

Free museum and park passes with a library card

A Las Vegas-Clark County Library District card is the biggest money-saver on this page. The district lends museum and park passes that you check out at your branch's information desk, first come, first served:

• DISCOVERY Children's Museum Family Adventure Pass: one free visit during a three-week checkout.
• Springs Preserve Family Pass: free admission for up to six people, one visit during a seven-day checkout. Not valid for special events.
• Nevada State Parks Pass: day-use entry for one vehicle with up to 8 people at all 27 Nevada state parks, for seven days.

Free museums and nature spots

• Clark County Museum in Henderson is free and open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Much of it is outdoors: restored historic homes, a train depot with a steam engine, and a nature trail. Clark County
• Clark County Wetlands Park is free, with trails open daily dawn to dusk. Clark County
• Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument has no entrance fee. There is no visitor center, shade, water or restrooms on site yet, so bring water and go in cool weather. National Park Service
• The Aquarium at Silverton Casino is free to watch, with mermaid swims Thursday through Sunday. You walk through a casino to reach it, so plan a quick visit. Silverton
• Paid museums for less: families with an EBT, SNAP or WIC card get free admission to the Springs Preserve through Museums for All, and pay $5 a person at DISCOVERY Children's Museum, per each museum's admission page. Springs Preserve tickets and DISCOVERY discounts

Free events this week

The free events calendar lists free storytimes, crafts, festivals and community events from official library, city and county calendars, updated daily. For the weekend, see free this weekend.

Tips for free days out

• From May through September, go early in the morning or near sunset and touch playground equipment before kids climb on.
• Pack water, sunscreen and a change of clothes for splash pads.
• Some free library programs ask you to sign up ahead, so check the event page.
• Splash pads in parks are free; splash areas inside resorts and water parks charge admission.

Free picks by age

Ages 4 to 8. Splash pads in season and big parks with a playground next to open grass, like Gardens Park in Summerlin, Cadence Central Park in Henderson and Patriot Park in Centennial Hills. Paseo Vista Park is listed for ages 2 to 18.

Ages 9 and up. Library programs for older kids, a museum day with a library pass, and longer walks at the parks with trails. In Boulder City, South Escalante Park makes a free stop on the way to Lake Mead.

Getting a library card

Before you go

Free plans for CCSD days off

When we checked in October 2026, library cards, park playgrounds and city splash pads were all free.

Hours and seasons change, so check before you go.