# Free things to do with kids in Las Vegas this week

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 36 free outings this week; 8 free days and events coming up; 3 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Nevada Day at Springs Preserve** at Springs Preserve, West of downtown. When: Fri Oct 30. Price: Free for Nevada residents with ID. Official page: https://www.springspreserve.org/events/?id=2389 (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Opening night at the Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden** at Ethel M Chocolates, Henderson. When: Thu Nov 5. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.ethelm.com/en-us/locations/henderson-flagship/cactus-garden/holiday-cactus-garden (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Las Vegas** at Bass Pro Shops at Silverton, 8200 Dean Martin Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89139. When: Nov 8 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Santa arrives Sat, Nov 7 at 5pm; store hours after that. Price: Free photos. Free studio photos with Santa, kids' crafts and giveaways. Book a free photo time online. Official page: https://about.basspro.com/newsroom/stories/santas-wonderland-at-bass-pro-shops-and-cabelas/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting** at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145. When: Nov 25, 2026. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free; RSVP on the Tivoli site. Holiday music, the Reindeer Rockettes and a meet-and-greet with the Sugarplum Fairy and the Nutcracker before the tree lights up. Official page: https://www.tivolivillagelv.com/events/tivoli-village-annual-tree-lighting-17feb208-cb01-4e06-b65b-3c261e5771e2 (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Santa's Picture Party in Boulder City** at Bicentennial Park Gazebo, Bicentennial Park, Boulder City, NV 89005. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 11am–1pm. Price: Free. Each child gets a coloring book, crayons and a candy cane. Moves to the old gym stage if it rains. Official page: https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/calendar/calendar_detail.php?eventid=210917 (checked 2026-10-26)
- **New Year’s at Noon (Spring Valley Library)** at Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89103. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11:30am–12:30pm. Price: Free. For ages 0 to 11 and their grown-ups, with a countdown at noon. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17634333 (checked 2026-10-26)
- **New Year’s at Noon (Centennial Hills Library)** at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89131. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11:30am–noon. Price: Free. Games, then a countdown at noon. Space is limited. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/14007245 (checked 2026-10-26)
- **New Year’s at Noon (Summerlin Library)** at Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89134. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11:30am–noon. Price: Free. Crafts and a countdown to noon. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17690428 (checked 2026-10-26)

## Free this week

- **Spooky Maze & Story Walk at Wetlands Park** at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89122. When: Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31. Time: Dawn to dusk. Price: Free. Ages: 2–10. 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. Official page: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/parks___recreation/wetlands_park/index.php (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Nevada Day Celebration at Springs Preserve** at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 9am–4pm. Price: Free for Nevada residents with ID; others pay general admission. Ages: 0–12. 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. Official page: https://www.springspreserve.org/events/?id=2389 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Haunted Harvest (Centennial Hills Library)** at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89131. Time: 4–7:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A family evening with a Magical Quest theme: dragons, castles and knights. All ages. Free. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/16691408 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick or Treat at Sunrise Library** at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110. Time: 4–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Decorate a bag, trick-or-treat through the library for prizes, then watch a family Halloween movie with snacks in the auditorium. Free. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17189162 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooky Storytime (West Charleston Library)** at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Silly stories and crafts for ages 0 to 5. Costumes are welcome. Free. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17581764 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Fun Day (Sunrise Library)** at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. A short Halloween story time and crafts. Costumes are welcome. Free. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17174231 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooktacular Halloween Library Festival (Blue Diamond Library)** at Blue Diamond Library, 16A Cottonwood Dr., Blue Diamond, NV 89004. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–2:45pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A costume story time with candy, spooky crafts, prizes and snacks in the small village of Blue Diamond. Free. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17462766 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Music With Minis (Clark County Library)** at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119. Time: 11:30am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Thirty minutes of singing, dancing and jumping for ages 0 to 5. Free. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17570649 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Sing & Sway Thursday (Rainbow Library)** at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89128. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Scarves, shaker eggs, a sing-along and a book. Free. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/16984111 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Michael Harrison, Ventriloquist (Whitney Library)** at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4–12. A comedy ventriloquist show from an America’s Got Talent performer. Free. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17163431 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Storytime (James I. Gibson Library, Henderson)** at James I. Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89015. Time: 9:30–10am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. 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. Official page: https://hendersonlibraries.com/event/17270995 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Little Makers (Green Valley Library, Henderson)** at Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89014. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. A Halloween story, then hands-on science and art activities for preschoolers. Free. Official page: https://hendersonlibraries.com/event/17271035 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Mall-O-Ween Spooky Carnival at Galleria at Sunset** at Galleria at Sunset, Center Court near Build-A-Bear, 1300 W. Sunset Rd., Henderson, NV 89014. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 3–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–10. An indoor Halloween carnival with candy, games and prizes, popcorn, cotton candy and a DJ. Come in costume. Official page: https://www.galleriaatsunset.com/events/mall-o-ween-spooky-carnival (checked 2026-10-29)
- **VIVA Trunk or Treat at Craig Ranch Regional Park** at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89032. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 6–9pm. Price: Free trunk-or-treat; no registration. Ages: 0–12. Decorated trunks and candy during VIVA Taco Fest weekend. Bring a bag or bucket. Official page: https://vivatacofest.com/trunk-or-treat/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Mirabelli Trunk or Treat & Halloween Carnival** at Mirabelli Park, 6200 Hargrove Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89107. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–12. 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. Official page: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/las-vegas-halloween-events-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Fall Festival at East Las Vegas Community Center** at East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. 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. Official page: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Events/Details?id=elvcc-fourth-annual-fall-festival-oct-29-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Hallow Harvest Festival at Bob Price Recreation Center** at Robert E. "Bob" Price Recreation Center, 2050 Bonnie Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89156. Time: 6–8:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A Clark County evening of games, music, food, costume contests and trunk-or-treating. Official page: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/calendar/parks-and-recreation/102926-hallow-harvest-festival (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Safe Night at Doolittle Community Center** at Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., Las Vegas, NV 89106. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 5–8:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. 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. Official page: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/las-vegas-halloween-events-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Stupak Trunk or Treat** at Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 5:30–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–12. A short, easy trick-or-treat night for walkers up to age 12, with games. Official page: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/las-vegas-halloween-events-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Creepy Creatures Scavenger Hunt at Enterprise Library** at Enterprise Library, 8310 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89123. When: Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: 10am–8pm Tue–Thu; 10am–6pm Sat–Sun. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. A drop-in hunt for creepy creatures hidden around the library, for kids 3 and up. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17154139 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Craftopia at West Las Vegas Library** at West Las Vegas Library, 1861 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–11. An hour of crafts and activities for the whole family. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17012670 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Social Emotional Learning Hour at West Las Vegas Library** at West Las Vegas Library, 1861 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 3–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–11. A group activity about feelings, taking turns and self-control, open to kids of every age. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17012882 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Sunday Family Crafts at Rainbow Library** at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89128. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 10am–5:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. A drop-in craft for families, different every Sunday. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/16877776 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Mystery Club STEAM at Enterprise Library** at Enterprise Library, 8310 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89123. Time: 4:30–5:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 5–11. The project stays a secret until kids arrive. It could be art, building or a science experiment. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17550776 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Book Bingo at Blue Diamond Library** at Blue Diamond Library, 16A Cottonwood Dr., Blue Diamond, NV 89004. Time: 3:30–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Bingo for the whole family. Everyone takes home a free book or bookstore item, and winners get prizes. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17081167 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Casper's Halloween movie at Blue Diamond Library** at Blue Diamond Library, 16A Cottonwood Dr., Blue Diamond, NV 89004. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4:10–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. The library shows Casper's Halloween for families after closing time. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17199764 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Crafternoon at Whitney Library** at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. A drop-in Halloween craft afternoon. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17421370 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Golden West Winds Quintet at Clark County Library** at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119. Time: 6:30–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4–12. The woodwind quintet from the Air Force Band of the Golden West plays an evening concert marking America's 250th. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17475085 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Hello Kitty Birthday Blowout at Clark County Library** at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 3–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 6–12. Sanrio crafts and activities for Hello Kitty and Mimmy's birthday, for kids 6 and up. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17571062 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooky STEAM Team at Henderson Libraries** at Green Valley Library (Tue), James I. Gibson Library (Thu), 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89014. Time: 4–4:45pm. Price: Free. Ages: 6–11. 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. Official page: https://hendersonlibraries.com/event/17272748 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Día de los Muertos Celebration at Las Vegas Civic Center** at Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza, 525 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 1–7pm. Price: Free (registration requested). Ages: 0–12. 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. Official page: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Events/Details?id=dia-de-los-muertos-nov-1-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Life in Death: Day of the Dead Festival** at Winchester Dondero Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89121. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 4–9pm. Price: Free admission and parking. Ages: 0–12. Clark County's yearly Day of the Dead festival with community altars, mariachi and folklórico dance. It runs Nov 1 and Nov 2. Official page: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/news/102126-day-of-the-dead (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Shop & Seek Día de los Muertos Community Festival** at Llama Lot, 900 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 2–7pm. Price: Free entry; all ages. Ages: 0–12. A small downtown celebration with a community ofrenda, local vendors and a free pin button while supplies last. Official page: https://shopandseeklv.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Early Risers Storytime at Boulder City Library** at Boulder City Library, Board Room, 701 Adams Blvd., Boulder City, NV 89005. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. A lapsit storytime for babies and toddlers up to age 2, with songs and playtime. Official page: https://www.bclibrary.org/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Storytime at West Charleston Library** at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. A Saturday storytime with books, songs and activities for kids of all ages and their parents. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/16389520 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Hangout at Sunrise Library** at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. An easygoing Sunday hour of games at the library for the whole family. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/17182264 (checked 2026-10-29)

## Always free

- **Las Vegas-Clark County Library District**, Branches across the valley. Free baby, toddler and preschool story times most weekday mornings, from Centennial Hills to Enterprise. Official page: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Henderson Libraries**, Henderson. Three Henderson branches with free story times and preschool maker sessions. Some story times hand out passes at the desk up to 30 minutes before. Official page: https://hendersonlibraries.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Clark County Wetlands Park**, East valley, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. 2,900 acres of trails and a nature preserve on the east edge of the valley. The nature center has an exhibit gallery and kids’ programs. Official page: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/parks___recreation/wetlands_park/index.php (checked 2026-10-26)

## Free library storytimes

- **Las Vegas-Clark County Library District**: Most weekdays. Free baby, toddler and preschool story times at branches across the valley. Calendar: https://events.thelibrarydistrict.org/
- **Henderson Libraries**: Weekday mornings. Free story times and preschool maker sessions at three Henderson branches. Calendar: https://hendersonlibraries.com/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Las Vegas this weekend?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Las Vegas?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Las Vegas?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Las Vegas?
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.

### Are library storytimes free in Las Vegas?
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.

### How do you check these free listings?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).