Trails daily dawn to dusk; Nature Center Tue–Sun 9am–3pm
Clark County Wetlands Park · Las Vegas
A 2,900-acre park on the valley's east edge with a 210-acre nature preserve, five trailheads and a Nature Center with an exhibit gallery. Trails are open dawn to dusk daily; the Nature Center is open Tuesday–Sunday 9am–3pm. Join the free Wetlands Walkers club to log miles and earn prizes. Naturalist-led walks cost $5 and need registration. Some preserve trails close temporarily for pond work through February 2027.
Pass from any branch; museum Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm
DISCOVERY Children's Museum · Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District cardholders can check out a Family Adventure Pass at their branch's Information Desk that admits up to four people once to DISCOVERY Children's Museum's three floors of hands-on exhibits. Passes last three weeks and depend on availability. The museum is open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday noon–5pm.
Verified Oct 27 · thelibrarydistrict.org
Catch: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District card required · Limited passes: subject to availability
Nine ponds and about five miles of trails at Henderson's water reclamation site draw thousands of migratory waterfowl in winter, plus roadrunners, quail and other desert birds year-round. A ¾-mile paved path is wheelchair accessible, and loaner binoculars are available. Open daily 7am–2pm (June–August 6am–noon; last entry 30 minutes before close); closed Jan 1, July 4, Nov 27 and Dec 24–25. No pets, biking or running. Entry has no charge; only the optional guided tours are priced (cart tours $2 per person on weekends, walking tours $15 per group).
Children ages 3–18 get a free meal from Three Square Food Bank in the Youth Services area of Whitney Library, every day from 2:30 to 4:30pm while supplies last. Kids must be present and eat in the library. Other branches (West Las Vegas, Enterprise, Clark County, Rainbow and more) run Kids Cafe on their own schedules.
Verified Oct 27 · events.thelibrarydistrict.org
Catch: Ages 3–18; child must be present · Meals eaten in the library
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District cardholders can borrow a Family Pass that admits up to six people once to the Springs Preserve, the 180-acre campus with the Origen Museum, botanical garden, trails, Boomtown 1905 and the Nevada State Museum. Passes last seven days, aren't valid for special events, and depend on availability. The Preserve is open Thursday–Monday 9am–4pm.
Verified Oct 27 · thelibrarydistrict.org
Catch: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District card required · Limited passes: subject to availability · Not valid for special events
Fridays and Saturdays, 10am–12pm (Family Farm Days)
Horses4Heroes – The Ranch Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District cardholders can reserve a free Family Ranch Visit during Family Farm Days at Horses4Heroes' The Ranch Las Vegas: groom and lead miniature horses, tour the barnyard, try milking a stationary cow, play in the fenced playground and run a scavenger hunt. Each reservation admits up to three children; one reservation per family per day. Horse and pony rides cost extra. Weather may cancel visits. (North Las Vegas Library District cardholders get the same visit through their own library, which lists 9am–noon.)
Verified Oct 27 · thelibrarydistrict.org
Catch: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District card required · Registration required · Up to three children per reservation
The two-time Grammy-winning, all-female Mariachi Divas, founded by trumpeter Cindy Shea, blend traditional mariachi with jazz and pop. Seating is first come, first served.
The 18th annual comics festival fills Clark County Library with panels, workshops, an artist alley, cosplay, a vendor marketplace, a scavenger hunt and a kids' courtyard with crafts and face painting, plus a Batman 60th anniversary lineup in the Main Theater: the 'Batman & Bill' documentary at 10am, the 1966 'Batman' movie at noon and the Rayford Bros Batband at 3:30pm. Leave prop weapons at home. Vendor goods and food trucks cost extra.
The annual Veterans Day Parade rolls down 4th Street in downtown Las Vegas from Garces Avenue to Stewart Avenue, 10am to noon. Bring a folding chair and sit anywhere along the route; the bleachers at 4th and Clark (near the start) are open seating, while the grandstand bleachers at 4th and Ogden are reserved. It's held every November 11, whatever day of the week it falls on. Metered street parking and garages along the route.
Night one of Henderson's WinterFest: the city's tree lighting on Water Street Plaza with The Swingles and local choruses, food vendors (for purchase) and a drone show. Free parking at the Water Street garage (235 S. Water St.) and City Hall garage. No pets, coolers, glass or umbrellas. Children under 16 must be with a parent or guardian; bags are subject to search.
Water Street (Basic Rd. to Victory Rd.) · Henderson
Lit-up floats, bands, cheer teams and costumes roll along historic Water Street between Basic Road and Victory Road for about 90 minutes. The route map and street closures will be posted closer to the date.
The city's annual Tamales & Mariachi Festival moves to the Civic Center plaza this year: live mariachi performances, family activities and tamales from local vendors. Entry is free; the tamales and other refreshments are for sale. No glass or pets.
Historic Fifth Street School auditorium · Las Vegas
Vegas City Opera and string players from the Las Vegas Sinfonietta perform holiday classics in the Historic Fifth Street School auditorium downtown. Free and open to all ages.
The British-style Las Vegas Brass Band, playing since 1993, performs its annual holiday concert of hymns and seasonal classics in the library's Main Theater. Seats are first come, first served.
The Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas plays holiday classics and orchestral arrangements of modern favorites at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, starting at 2pm. Blankets and low-back chairs welcome; hot drinks and food are for sale. No glass or pets.
The city's Kwanzaa celebration marks Umoja (unity) with performances and the graduation ceremony for the Girls' and Boys' Rite of Passage programs. Seating is first come, first served; the lobby opens an hour early. Tickets are free.
Verified Oct 27 · lasvegasnevada.gov
Catch: Free ticket required: get it through the city's event page
The Clark County School District's best student mariachi ensembles perform in this annual winter showcase in Clark County Library's Main Theater. Seats are first come, first served.
Wednesdays 4–6pm at City Hall Library (Thursdays 4–6pm at Alexander and Aliante)
North Las Vegas City Hall Library
Elementary students can drop in with homework and get help from library staff, who can also connect them to a live online tutor. City Hall Library hosts it Wednesdays 4–6pm; Alexander and Aliante libraries on Thursdays 4–6pm. No registration. Not held when school is out. UNLV America Reads tutors also give free 30-minute K–5 sessions at all three branches (days vary).
North Las Vegas residents with a library card can check out a mobile hotspot or a Chromebook with internet access to use at home, at no cost. Library cards are free; bring a photo ID showing your address.
Verified Oct 27 · cityofnorthlasvegas.com
Catch: North Las Vegas residents only · Library card required (free)
Check out a Nevada State Parks Pass from any Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branch for seven days and get one vehicle (up to 8 people) into any of Nevada's 27 state parks free. Camping, boating and special tours still cost extra, and federal lands like Red Rock Canyon aren't included.
Verified Oct 27 · thelibrarydistrict.org
Catch: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District card required · Limited passes: subject to availability · Day-use entry only: camping and boating fees still apply
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