Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Conrad West GalleryArt gallery
- Discovery Children's MuseumChildrens museum
- Evel Knievel ExperienceMuseum
Family
Things to do in Las Vegas with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Las Vegas, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- East Las Vegas Library2851 E Bonanza Rd
- Meadows Village Library And Homework Center300 W Boston Ave.
- West Las Vegas Library951 West Lake Mead Blvd
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area16 mi west
- Desert National Wildlife Refuge22 mi northwest
- Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use27 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Red Rock Canyon Campground14 mi west
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area16 mi west
- Desert National Wildlife Refuge22 mi northwest
Questions
What is there to do in Las Vegas with kids?
Indoor fun (8), Libraries (9), Picnic spots (7), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Las Vegas for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Las Vegas when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.