Dinosaur Day at Discovery Children’s Museum: A Jurassic Adventure for Las Vegas Families!

Mark your calendars, Las Vegas and Henderson families! On May 31, 2025, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, the Discovery Children’s Museum is going prehistoric with an unforgettable, family-friendly event — Dinosaur Day! If your little ones are obsessed with fossils, T-Rexes, and all things dino, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

Why Your Family Should Attend Dinosaur Day

Looking for fun things to do with kids in Las Vegas or Henderson this spring? Dinosaur Day is one of the best local events for children, combining hands-on learning, creative play, and prehistoric excitement — all in a safe, indoor space perfect for hot weather.

This Las Vegas museum event is packed with activities that spark curiosity and imagination in kids from toddlers to tweens.

Ongoing Dinosaur-Themed Activities

These all-day programs will be available from 10 AM to 5 PM, allowing families to join in the fun at their own pace:

• Dinosaur Hat Station – Let kids show off their dino-style by decorating their own dinosaur headbands.

• Excavation Station – Budding paleontologists can dig for fossils and learn how real scientists identify dinosaur bones.

• Fascinating Fossils – Kids can create and take home a fossil replica as a keepsake.

• Prehistoric Playground – Build dino habitats using giant imagination blocks and interactive learning tools.

• Dino Scavenger Hunt – Explore the museum and search for hidden dinosaurs for a chance to win a prize.

• Skeleton Study – Examine dinosaur skeletons with x-rays and light boards to learn about ancient anatomy.

Special Presentations Just for Kids

Timed presentations include:

Dinosaur Digs

For ages 5 and under
🕤 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Young explorers will enjoy digging deep into fossil fun with these hands-on educational experiences, designed especially for early learners.

Dino Talks

🕚 11:30 AM & 3:00 PM
Take a journey back to when dinosaurs and reptiles roamed Nevada! Learn about 3D printed skulls and real fossils from local paleontologists and discover what lived here millions of years ago.

🧠 Educational Note: These talks are sponsored by the Nevada National Security Site and presented by PNC.

Don’t Miss the Mesozoic Photo Opportunity!

Strike a pose with life-sized dinosaurs in the museum’s interactive photo zone. This is your chance to make memories and snap Instagram-worthy pictures that your kids will never forget.

Perfect for Locals: Safe, Indoor, and Budget-Friendly

Whether you’re a Las Vegas parent looking for weekend events or a Henderson family seeking educational fun, Dinosaur Day is the ideal indoor adventure to beat the heat. This one-day event is included with general museum admission and is perfect for all ages — from toddlers to teens.

Plan Your Visit

📍 Discovery Children’s Museum
360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106
📆 Saturday, May 31, 2025
🕙 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
🌐 discoverykidslv.org

Dinosaur Day isn’t just a day at the museum — it’s a journey into the Jurassic that’s sure to become a core memory for your family. From fossil digging to prehistoric games, your kids will be engaged, educated, and excited from start to finish.

💬 Have you been to Dinosaur Day before? Let us know in the comments or tag us @VegasLocalView on Instagram when you go!