Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Las Vegas this week: we found 36 free outings, including Spooky Maze & Story Walk at Wetlands Park, Nevada Day Celebration at Springs Preserve and Haunted Harvest (Centennial Hills Library), plus ten library programs. Eight free days and events are coming up, including one museum or zoo free day, each with its date. And three places never charge admission, like Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Henderson Libraries.
This week
Every free outing on this week’s Las Vegas list, rebuilt every Thursday. Library programs may need a quick sign-up.
Clark County Wetlands Park · 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89122
A maze through the reeds with spooky decorations and a self-guided story along the way. Kids who answer the Story Walk question get a prize from the Nature Store, open Tuesday through Sunday 9am–3pm. Runs through the end of October.
Centennial Hills Library · 6711 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89131
A family evening with a Magical Quest theme: dragons, castles and knights. All ages. Free.
Sunrise Library · 5400 Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110
Decorate a bag, trick-or-treat through the library for prizes, then watch a family Halloween movie with snacks in the auditorium. Free.
West Charleston Library · 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146
Silly stories and crafts for ages 0 to 5. Costumes are welcome. Free.
Clark County Library · 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119
Thirty minutes of singing, dancing and jumping for ages 0 to 5. Free.
Rainbow Library · 3150 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89128
Scarves, shaker eggs, a sing-along and a book. Free.
James I. Gibson Library · 100 W. Lake Mead Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89015
Halloween stories, music and activities for ages 0 to 5. There’s a second session at 10:30, and the same pair runs Wednesday. Pick up a pass at the desk up to 30 minutes before. Free.
Green Valley Library · 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89014
A Halloween story, then hands-on science and art activities for preschoolers. Free.
Mirabelli Park · 6200 Hargrove Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89107
Trick-or-treating, carnival games and bounce houses for walkers up to age 12. Trunk-or-treat starts at 5:30 in the Lieburn Active Adult Center lot, then Coco plays in the park.
East Las Vegas Community Center · 250 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101
The center's fourth fall festival has trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, games, live entertainment and performances by kids from the center's classes.
Robert E. "Bob" Price Recreation Center · 2050 Bonnie Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89156
A Clark County evening of games, music, food, costume contests and trunk-or-treating.
Enterprise Library · 8310 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89123
A drop-in hunt for creepy creatures hidden around the library, for kids 3 and up.
West Las Vegas Library · 1861 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106
An hour of crafts and activities for the whole family.
Enterprise Library · 8310 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89123
The project stays a secret until kids arrive. It could be art, building or a science experiment.
Blue Diamond Library · 16A Cottonwood Dr., Blue Diamond, NV 89004
Bingo for the whole family. Everyone takes home a free book or bookstore item, and winners get prizes.
Clark County Library · 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119
The woodwind quintet from the Air Force Band of the Golden West plays an evening concert marking America's 250th.
Green Valley Library (Tue), James I. Gibson Library (Thu) · 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89014
Halloween science and building activities for ages 6 to 11. Younger siblings can't join this one. It's at Green Valley on Tuesday and at Gibson Library (100 W. Lake Mead Pkwy.) on Thursday.
Boulder City Library, Board Room · 701 Adams Blvd., Boulder City, NV 89005
A lapsit storytime for babies and toddlers up to age 2, with songs and playtime.
Springs Preserve · 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
Springs Preserve opens its gates free to Nevada residents for Nevada Day. Bring an ID. Overflow parking is at Meadows Mall, and everyone goes through metal detectors at the entrance.
Sunrise Library · 5400 Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110
A short Halloween story time and crafts. Costumes are welcome. Free.
Blue Diamond Library · 16A Cottonwood Dr., Blue Diamond, NV 89004
A costume story time with candy, spooky crafts, prizes and snacks in the small village of Blue Diamond. Free.
Galleria at Sunset, Center Court near Build-A-Bear · 1300 W. Sunset Rd., Henderson, NV 89014
An indoor Halloween carnival with candy, games and prizes, popcorn, cotton candy and a DJ. Come in costume.
Craig Ranch Regional Park · 628 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Decorated trunks and candy during VIVA Taco Fest weekend. Bring a bag or bucket.
Doolittle Community Center · 1950 N. J St., Las Vegas, NV 89106
The city and county's yearly Halloween night: trunk-or-treating, games, a bungee bounce and climb, a car show and free refreshments while they last.
Stupak Community Center · 251 W. Boston Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102
A short, easy trick-or-treat night for walkers up to age 12, with games.
Blue Diamond Library · 16A Cottonwood Dr., Blue Diamond, NV 89004
The library shows Casper's Halloween for families after closing time.
Whitney Library · 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122
A drop-in Halloween craft afternoon.
West Charleston Library · 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146
A Saturday storytime with books, songs and activities for kids of all ages and their parents.
Whitney Library · 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122
A comedy ventriloquist show from an America’s Got Talent performer. Free.
West Las Vegas Library · 1861 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106
A group activity about feelings, taking turns and self-control, open to kids of every age.
Rainbow Library · 3150 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89128
A drop-in craft for families, different every Sunday.
Clark County Library · 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119
Sanrio crafts and activities for Hello Kitty and Mimmy's birthday, for kids 6 and up.
Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza · 525 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
The city's free Día de los Muertos afternoon downtown, with children's activities, face painting, music and community altars. Register ahead on the city's event page.
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center · 3130 McLeod Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89121
Clark County's yearly Day of the Dead festival with community altars, mariachi and folklórico dance. It runs Nov 1 and Nov 2.
Llama Lot · 900 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
A small downtown celebration with a community ofrenda, local vendors and a free pin button while supplies last.
Sunrise Library · 5400 Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110
An easygoing Sunday hour of games at the library for the whole family.
Nothing free on this day yet. Try an always-free place.
Mark the calendar
Museum and zoo free days, free festivals and other one-off free events, soonest first. Some free days are only for residents or cardholders, so each one says who gets in free. For regular free days, Museums on Us and EBT discounts all year, see free museum days in Las Vegas.
Springs Preserve · West of downtown
Ethel M Chocolates · Henderson
Bass Pro Shops at Silverton · 8200 Dean Martin Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89139
Santa arrives Sat, Nov 7 at 5pm; store hours after that. Free studio photos with Santa, kids' crafts and giveaways. Book a free photo time online.
Tivoli Village · 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145
5–8pm. Holiday music, the Reindeer Rockettes and a meet-and-greet with the Sugarplum Fairy and the Nutcracker before the tree lights up.
Bicentennial Park Gazebo · Bicentennial Park, Boulder City, NV 89005
11am–1pm. Each child gets a coloring book, crayons and a candy cane. Moves to the old gym stage if it rains.
Spring Valley Library · 4280 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89103
11:30am–12:30pm. For ages 0 to 11 and their grown-ups, with a countdown at noon.
Centennial Hills Library · 6711 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89131
11:30am–noon. Games, then a countdown at noon. Space is limited.
Summerlin Library · 1771 Inner Circle Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89134
11:30am–noon. Crafts and a countdown to noon.
Any day
Parks, gardens, nature centers and museums that don’t charge admission.
Every week
Free baby, toddler and preschool story times at branches across the valley.
Most weekdays
Free story times and preschool maker sessions at three Henderson branches.
Weekday mornings
Every weekly storytime by day and branch: library storytimes in Las Vegas.
Keep planning
November: things to do in Las VegasEvery dated listing for the month, by weekDecember: things to do in Las VegasEvery dated listing for the month, by week
Free museum days in Las VegasFree days, Museums on Us and EBT discounts, with who gets in
Indoor play in Las VegasIndoor playgrounds, toddler times, museums and classes, with pricesLibrary storytimes in Las VegasBaby, toddler and preschool storytimes by day and branch
Ice skating in Las VegasHoliday and indoor rinks, skate aids and prices
Thanksgiving weekend in Las VegasParades, turkey trots and what’s open on Thursday
Noon Year’s Eve in Las VegasKid-friendly countdowns, home by nap
Christmas parades in Las VegasParades and tree lightings with dates and start timesChristmas trains in Las VegasPolar Express, Santa and lights trains with dates
Christmas markets in Las VegasChristkindlmarkts and winter wonderlands with hours
Christmas break in Las VegasWhat’s open on Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1This week in Las VegasDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every Thursday
Good questions
This week we found 36 free outings for ages 0–6, including Spooky Maze & Story Walk at Wetlands Park, Nevada Day Celebration at Springs Preserve, Haunted Harvest (Centennial Hills Library) and Trick or Treat at Sunrise Library. See free this week; the list is rebuilt every Thursday.
Nevada Day at Springs Preserve: Fri Oct 30. Opening night at the Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden: Thu Nov 5. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see free days and free events.
Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Las Vegas, Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting, Santa's Picture Party in Boulder City, New Year’s at Noon (Spring Valley Library) and New Year’s at Noon (Centennial Hills Library) and 1 more are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under free days and free events.
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Henderson Libraries and Clark County Wetlands Park don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.
Yes. Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Henderson Libraries run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. How we choose and check.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Las Vegas that weekend, free ones flagged.
