Kids & Family Events This Week in Las Vegas
July 13–19, 2026 | Las Vegas, Henderson and Southern Nevada
Looking for something to do with the kids this week without spending the entire day wandering around a casino? Families can explore an indoor planetarium, make lava lamps, attend pool parties, watch family movies, meet Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse, try hands-on science activities and catch free programs at libraries and recreation centers across Southern Nevada.
Some events require advance registration, have limited supplies or may fill up quickly. Check the official event listing before heading out.
Monday, July 13
Dino Safari: A Walk-Thru Adventure
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas
Grab a passport and walk through a world filled with life-size dinosaurs from all seven continents. The experience combines educational displays, interactive activities and plenty of opportunities for dinosaur-loving kids to inspect every prehistoric detail.
Dino Safari is also available Thursday through Sunday during regular Springs Preserve hours.
Cost: Included with the appropriate Springs Preserve admission ticket
Ages: All ages
Aliante Little Learners: Preschool
11–11:30 a.m.
📍 Aliante Library
2400 W. Deer Springs Way, North Las Vegas
Preschoolers can practice early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes and hands-on activities. Parents and caregivers participate alongside their children.
Cost: Free
Ages: 3–5
Toddler Time at Springs Preserve
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas
Toddler Time combines stories and kid-friendly activities with a different theme each week. The program is held indoors in the Bear Poppy Classroom, making it a good summer option when it is already too hot for the playground.
Cost: Free for members or included with general admission
Ages: Recommended for children 5 and younger
Starlab Dome Planetarium Experience
12:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Enterprise Library
8310 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas
Step inside an inflatable planetarium for an immersive, 360-degree journey through space. Families will be admitted in smaller groups throughout the afternoon, so there may be a wait during busy periods.
Cost: Free
Ages: Youth ages 3–17 and their families
Tuesday, July 14
Aliante Little Learners: Toddlers
11–11:30 a.m.
📍 Aliante Library
2400 W. Deer Springs Way, North Las Vegas
Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy a short morning of stories, songs, movement and early-learning activities.
Cost: Free
Ages: Birth–3
Family Skate Day
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
📍 Crystal Palace Rancho
3901 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas
Cool off inside and let the kids burn some energy during Crystal Palace’s Tuesday public skating session. The long session gives families plenty of flexibility around meals, naps and summer schedules.
Cost: $10, including standard skate rental
Ages: All ages
Magical Mindset With Miss Fairy G
4–5 p.m.
📍 West Las Vegas Library
1861 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas
Miss Fairy G uses magic, storytelling and audience participation to teach children about confidence, persistence and maintaining a positive growth mindset.
Cost: Free
Ages: Children and families
Notes: Space may be limited
Family Craft Night
5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Alexander Library
1755 W. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas
Kids and parents can work together on a creative project during the library’s Family Craft Night. Materials are provided, so you do not have to arrive carrying half of a craft store in your bag.
Cost: Free
Ages: 5 and older
Family Movie Night: Yes Day
Check-in at 6 p.m. | Movie begins at 6:45 p.m.
📍 Whitney Recreation Center
5712 Missouri Ave., Las Vegas
Bring the family for an indoor showing of Yes Day. Snacks are included with admission, and families may bring their own outside food and drinks.
Cost: $2 per person, including snacks
Ages: All ages
Supervision: Children 10 and younger must attend with an adult
Registration: Advance registration recommended
Wednesday, July 15
Magical Mindset With Miss Fairy G
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Centennial Hills Library
6711 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas
This interactive magic show teaches children how to work through mistakes, keep trying and build a stronger mindset—without making them feel like they were tricked into attending a motivational seminar.
Cost: Free
Ages: 3–12
Notes: Space is limited
Pterodactyl Take Off
2–3 p.m.
📍 Alexander Library
1755 W. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas
Engineering for Kids will help children design and launch a flying pterodactyl while learning how air pressure and basic engineering principles affect flight.
Cost: Free
Ages: 6–11
Registration: Required
Pterodactyl Take Off: Second Session
4:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 City Hall Library
2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas
Children can create and launch their own flying pterodactyl during this second Engineering for Kids workshop.
Cost: Free
Ages: 6–11
Registration: Required
Thursday, July 16
Toddler Time at Springs Preserve
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas
Bring younger children for stories and hands-on activities in the indoor Bear Poppy Classroom. Themes change regularly, so families who attended earlier in the summer may still find something new.
Cost: Free for members or included with general admission
Ages: Recommended for children 5 and younger
Pterodactyl Take Off
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Aliante Library
2400 W. Deer Springs Way, North Las Vegas
Children can build a flying pterodactyl and experiment with air pressure during this Engineering for Kids workshop.
Cost: Free
Ages: 6–11
Registration: Required
3D Printing Workshop for Kids
4–5 p.m.
📍 Alexander Library
1755 W. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas
Participants will use a computer to create a three-dimensional design. Library staff will print the finished creations, which can be picked up approximately three weeks later.
Cost: Free
Ages: 9–17
Registration: Required
Friday, July 17
Sensory Swim at Desert Breeze
8–10 a.m.
📍 Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility
8275 W. Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas
Desert Breeze offers a quieter swim session with reduced noise and slower-paced activities. It is designed to create a more comfortable pool experience for neurodivergent children, adults and families.
Cost: Standard pool admission appears to apply
Ages: All ages
Craig Ranch Splash Bash
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Craig Ranch Regional Park Splash Pad
628 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas
Expect water, foam, games and music at this free morning splash-pad party. Bring swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, water shoes and dry clothes for the ride home.
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days
Meet-and-greet appointments available from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is transforming into a Gabby’s Dollhouse-inspired playground with themed crafts, storytelling and hands-on activities.
Families can also reserve a scheduled time to meet Gabby.
Cost: Included with museum admission or an active membership
Ages: Children and families
Registration: Required for the Gabby meet-and-greet
Cardboard Boat Regatta
4–7 p.m.
📍 Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility
8275 W. Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas
Build a boat using cardboard and duct tape, then see whether it can survive a trip across the pool. The afternoon also includes swimming, music and family activities.
This may be one of the few occasions when parents are encouraged to let their children climb into a cardboard box and push away from solid ground.
Cost: Confirm with the facility
Registration: Check participation and boat-building requirements before attending
Family Game Night Extravaganza
5–7 p.m.
📍 SkyView Multi-Generational Center
3050 E. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas
Families can play board games, participate in group challenges and enjoy a little friendly competition together.
Cost: No fee listed
Ages: All ages
YMCA Camp Late Night
6–9 p.m.
📍 Participating YMCA of Southern Nevada locations
Parents get a few hours to themselves while children enjoy pizza, games, crafts and pool time in a supervised YMCA environment.
Cost: Varies by YMCA branch
Ages: 3–12
Registration: Required
Glow-in-the-Dark Nerf War
6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Valley View Recreation Center
500 Harris St., Henderson
Valley View Recreation Center is transforming its large indoor arena into a glow-in-the-dark Nerf battlefield. Participants should wear athletic shoes and bring a labeled Nerf blaster.
The recreation center will provide compatible darts, and dinner is included.
Cost: Confirm when registering
Ages: Verify the age range before registering
Registration: Required
Birding After Hours
6–8 p.m.
📍 Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
350 E. Galleria Drive, Henderson
Explore the preserve during the cooler evening hours with a guided sunset bird walk. This is a good alternative for families who want an outdoor activity without standing outside during the worst part of the afternoon heat.
Cost: Confirm when registering
Ages: Families welcome
Supervision: Participants younger than 18 must attend with an adult
Registration: Required
Dive-In Movie Night: Wonka
Entry after 6:30 p.m. | Movie begins at 7:30 p.m.
📍 M Pool at M Resort
12300 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Henderson
Watch the 2023 version of Wonka on the outdoor screen while swimming or relaxing beside the pool.
Outside food, beverages, coolers, flotation devices and many pool toys are prohibited, so check the pool rules before packing the car.
Cost: $10 per person after 6:30 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Supervision: Guests younger than 16 must remain with a parent or guardian
Swimming: Proper swimwear is required
Families who do not want to swim may be able to watch the movie from the M Resort Patio. Patio viewing does not include pool access.
Saturday, July 18
Ice Cream Fun Day
10:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Sunrise Library
5400 Harris Ave., Las Vegas
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month by learning how ice cream is made, making some to taste and completing ice-cream-themed crafts.
Cost: Free
Ages: Children and families
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days
Meet-and-greet appointments available from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas
Saturday offers another full day of Gabby’s Dollhouse-themed activities, storytelling, crafts and reserved meet-and-greet opportunities.
Cost: Included with museum admission or an active membership
Ages: Children and families
Registration: Required for the Gabby meet-and-greet
Henderson Fire Station 92 Open House
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Henderson Fire Station 92 and Fire Training Center
2000 Via Centro, Henderson
Tour the fire station, meet Henderson firefighters, see emergency equipment up close and watch public-safety demonstrations.
This is a particularly good option for children who are fascinated by fire trucks, emergency vehicles or public-safety careers.
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Pirates, Parks and Ship-Rec Pool Party
12–3 p.m.
📍 Silver Mesa Recreation Center and Pool
4025 Allen Lane, North Las Vegas
Silver Mesa is turning its pool into a pirate-themed community party with swimming, games and recreation activities.
Bring swimsuits, towels, sunscreen and anything else needed for an afternoon at the pool.
Cost: Free
Ages: Families and community youth
DLUX Puppets’ Wonderland
2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
📍 Charleston Heights Arts Center
800 Brush St., Las Vegas
This musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland uses life-size puppets, digital scenery and familiar songs to create a colorful family stage production.
Cost: $10 for reserved seating
Ages: Family-friendly
STEM Saturday: Lava Lamps
3:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Alexander Library
1755 W. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas
Children will explore chemical reactions while building a bubbling lava lamp. Passes are limited and will be available at the Children’s Desk beginning at 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ages: 6–11
Notes: Limited passes; arrive early
Las Vegas Summer Fireworks
9 p.m.
📍 North Strip viewing areas
A synchronized fireworks show is scheduled over the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. Viewing from a legal public area is free, but parking, traffic and visibility will vary depending on the location.
Cost: Free to view
Ages: All ages
Sunday, July 19
The Family Funkadelic
10–11:30 a.m.
📍 Millennium Dance Complex
6675 S. Tenaya Way, Suite 120, Las Vegas
This indoor disco picnic introduces younger children to live instruments through a seven-musician funk band. Expect dancing, movement and a concert environment created specifically for young children.
Cost: Ticketed event; verify current pricing
Ages: Birth–10
Young Writers Workshop: “Not So Different, You and I”
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 The Writer’s Block
519 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas
Young writers will explore characters, perspectives and storytelling during this guided workshop designed for elementary-aged children.
Cost: Free
Ages: 5–9
Registration: Required
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days
Meet-and-greet appointments available from 12:15–3:15 p.m.
📍 DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas
Sunday is the final day for the museum’s themed activities, crafts, storytelling and Gabby meet-and-greets.
Cost: Included with museum admission or an active membership
Ages: Children and families
Registration: Required for the Gabby meet-and-greet
Adopt an Otter
3–4 p.m.
📍 Clark County Library
1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas
Children can adopt a plush otter pup and paint a small rock to give their new friend. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cost: Free
Ages: 6 and older
Before You Go
Summer events can fill quickly, and schedules sometimes change without much notice. Check the official event listing before leaving home, especially when an activity requires registration, museum admission, limited passes or a specific age range.
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