Things to Do with Kids and Family in Las Vegas

At a glance

Looking for things to do with your kids? There are 250+ places and activities on PlayPivot across the Las Vegas valley, including 70+ in Henderson, 20+ in Summerlin and 15+ in North Las Vegas. Many start around age 2, 210+ are free, and 100+ say they welcome kids with special needs.

Updated October 2026

Most things to do with kids in Las Vegas for local families are off the Strip. Parks and splash pads cover the spring and fall, indoor play and museums get you through summer heat, and the library district runs free storytimes and programs all year. This guide is for families who live here, sorted by season and by part of town, with links to every PlayPivot guide.

Before you sign up: These details come from each program's own website and public listings, last updated October 2026. Prices, schedules and staff change, so check with the program directly before you enroll.

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Programs across the Las Vegas valley

In This Guide

By season By part of town Free and low-cost Classes and camps By age What a day out costs Questions to ask CCSD days off FAQ

Most lists of things to do with kids in Las Vegas are written for visitors staying on the Strip. This one is for families who live here. I'm Monica, a Las Vegas mom of two, and this is the page I wanted when we were trying to fill a Saturday without spending a fortune or melting in the parking lot.

By season

Fall and spring (roughly October to April). This is park weather. Playgrounds, splash pads that are still running, hiking with little legs and outdoor festivals all work. See playgrounds and splash pads.

Summer (May to September). Summer heat regularly passes 105 degrees, so plan outdoor time for early morning or the hour before sunset and move the middle of the day indoors. Indoor play spaces, trampoline parks, museums and public pools carry most families through. See indoor playgrounds and family entertainment.

School breaks. The Clark County School District (CCSD) calendar drives everything: fall break, winter break, spring break and the long summer. Camps fill around those dates, so check winter break camps, summer camps and the camps calendar early.

By part of town

The valley is big, and a 30 minute drive each way changes the math on a two hour outing. Start with the guide for your side of town: Summerlin, Henderson, Southwest Las Vegas and Centennial Hills. North Las Vegas and Boulder City families can use the full directory with the location filter.

Free and low-cost

City and county parks, splash pads and library programs cost nothing. The free events calendar lists free storytimes, crafts and community events from official calendars, and free things to do with kids covers the places you can go any day.

Classes and camps

When you are ready for something weekly, every activity has its own guide: swim lessons, dance, martial arts, gymnastics, music, art and more on the guide index. Families of kids with different needs can start at special-needs activities.

By age

**Toddlers and preschoolers.** Short outings close to home win. Park playgrounds, splash pads, library storytime and indoor play spaces like [Wally Wombats on Rainbow](/las-vegas/indoor-play/wally-wombats-indoor-playground-events-center-rainbow) (listed for ages 1 to 17) fit a morning between naps. [Discovery Children's Museum](/las-vegas/museums/discovery-children-s-museum) Downtown is listed for ages 0 to 12.

Ages 5 to 9. This is the sweet spot for museums, trampoline parks and a first try at skating. Kids Empire Las Vegas Silverado Ranch is listed for ages 1 to 12.

Tweens and teens. Skating, climbing, history and a little independence. Las Vegas Ice Center and Skate Rock City work for groups of friends, and the Pinball Hall of Fame on the south end of the Strip is a cheap hour.

What a day out costs here

Prices as each place listed them on its own site when they were last updated (August to October 2026):

Discovery Children's Museum lists admission at $15 for local residents and $20 for non-residents, and everyone age 1 and up needs a ticket.
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park lists museum admission at $3, with kids 12 and under free.
Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City lists a children's train ride at $6, with museum admission free for kids.
Wally Wombats on Rainbow lists $19 general admission for one child, with adults free.
Las Vegas Ice Center lists public skating at $15 a session, skates included.
The Pinball Hall of Fame lists 25 cents a play on its older machines.

Questions to ask before you go

- Is there a resident or local price, and what ID do you need to show for it? - Do kids need grip socks, a waiver or a reservation? - Is there a toddler hour or a quieter time on weekdays? - Can you leave and come back the same day on one ticket? - Is outside food allowed, and is there shade if you wait outside?

CCSD days off this school year

Single days off through the year are listed on the [2026-27 CCSD calendar](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1767641305/ccsdnet/ano6uzxheee9tby6g8ta/2026-2027-school-calendar-students-updated-final.pdf). Thanksgiving break is November 25 to 27, 2026. CCSD winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026. CCSD spring break is March 15 to 19, 2027. Indoor spots fill on those days, so go when they open or pick an outdoor plan while the weather is mild.

When we checked in October 2026, the prices above were as listed on each place's own site; admission changes, so look before you load the car.

Hours, prices and seasons change, so check with each place before you go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do with kids in Las Vegas that is not on the Strip?

Parks and splash pads, indoor play spaces, museums, public pools, library programs, and classes and camps in every part of the valley. This guide links each one by season and by area.

What can kids do in Las Vegas when it is too hot to be outside?

Indoor play spaces, trampoline parks, museums, public indoor pools and library programs. Save outdoor time for early morning or the hour before sunset from May through September.

Where can I find free things to do with kids in Las Vegas?

Start with the free events calendar and the free things to do guide. City and county parks, splash pads and library storytimes are free.

When should I book camps for school breaks?

Camps follow the CCSD calendar. Check dates and registration a few weeks before each break, and earlier for summer.

Is Las Vegas kid friendly?

For families who live here, yes, once you look past the Strip. The valley has parks and splash pads, library programs, museums, indoor play for the hot months, and classes and camps in every part of town. The Strip is the least kid-friendly part of it, and most of what this guide covers is in Summerlin, Henderson, North Las Vegas and the Southwest.

What can toddlers do in Las Vegas?

Free library storytimes (Baby Storytime for 0 to 18 months, Toddler Storytime for 18 to 36 months), parks and splash pads in season, and indoor playgrounds when it is hot. See the [toddler and baby classes](/las-vegas/guide/mommy-and-me-classes) and [indoor playgrounds](/las-vegas/guide/indoor-playgrounds) guides.

What activities for kids are near me in Las Vegas?

Start with your part of town. [Search PlayPivot by activity and area](/las-vegas/search), or open the guides for [parks and playgrounds](/las-vegas/guide/playgrounds), [indoor playgrounds](/las-vegas/guide/indoor-playgrounds) and [free things to do](/las-vegas/guide/free-things-to-do-with-kids). For this weekend, the [events calendar](/events) lists what's on.

What do Las Vegas rec centers offer kids?

City and county recreation centers run youth sports, classes and day camps on school days off. The City of Las Vegas lists No-School Fun Days at $20 a day at [Stupak Community Center](/las-vegas/community-centers/stupak-community-center) and $35 at [Mirabelli Community Center](/las-vegas/community-centers/mirabelli-community-center) (ages 3 to 5), and Clark County lists day camp at $21 a day at centers like [Helen Meyer](/las-vegas/community-centers/helen-meyer-community-center). [Smoke Ranch Recreation Center](/las-vegas/community-centers/smoke-ranch-recreation-center) and [Melvin Ennis Recreation Center](/las-vegas/community-centers/melvin-ennis-recreation-center) are two more that families look up; check each center's page for its current classes.

What should we do with kids in Las Vegas when the weather is nice?

October through April is outdoor season here. That's the time for [parks and playgrounds](/las-vegas/guide/playgrounds), hikes and long afternoons outside, before the summer heat sends everyone to [splash pads](/las-vegas/guide/splash-pads) in the morning and indoor play in the afternoon.

How many things to do with kids programs are there in Las Vegas?

PlayPivot currently lists 256 things to do with kids programs across the Las Vegas valley, 214 of them completely free. Most serve kids ages 2 to 12.

How much do things to do with kids programs cost in Las Vegas?

Of the things to do with kids programs across the Las Vegas valley publishing a price tier on PlayPivot, 214 free, 21 budget-friendly ($), 12 mid-range ($$). Compare exact pricing, schedules, and reviews on each program's listing.

Are there special-needs-friendly things to do with kids programs in Las Vegas?

Yes. 100 of the 256 things to do with kids programs across the Las Vegas valley identify as special-needs friendly. PlayPivot's search has a dedicated special-needs filter to find them.

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