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Verified events, splash pads, indoor escapes, and big shows across the valley — pick what fits your crew, then drop it into your Saturday–Sunday plan.

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The Radar

Know before tickets run out

Big shows, presales, and screenings headed to Vegas — Bluey to Monster Jam.

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Participating Regal, Cinemark Century and other Las Vegas theaters (Fathom Entertainment)
Movies
Screening series

Sat, Jul 11 – Wed, Oct 21

Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 — My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away

Participating Regal, Cinemark Century and other Las Vegas theaters (Fathom Entertainment) · Valley-wide

The remaining 2026 Ghibli Fest windows: My Neighbor Totoro July 11-15, Tales from Earthsea Aug 8-10, Castle in the Sky Aug 22-26, Princess Mononoke 4K Sept 26-30, and Spirited Away's 25th anniversary Oct 17-21. Totoro is the gentlest pick for little ones — and it's THIS month.

Ages 4–14Standard Fathom event pricing; varies by theater
Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center
Movies
Tickets on sale now

Tue, Sep 15 – Sun, Sep 20

Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Broadway tour)

Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center · Downtown

The 30th-anniversary Broadway tour of Beauty and the Beast opens The Smith Center's 2026-27 Broadway season — eight performances Sept 15-20, and Disney titles at Reynolds Hall reliably sell through their weekend matinees first.

Ages 5+Single tickets on sale now; prices vary by performance
Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center
Movies
Tickets on sale now

Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8

Bluey's Big Play

Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center · Downtown

The real Bluey stage show (puppets built by the show's creators, new music by Joff Bush) hits Vegas Nov 7-8. Tickets went on sale in March and Bluey dates sell out in most cities — if you want this one, don't sit on it.

Ages 2–8On sale now via Ticketmaster/AXS; VIP meet-and-greet packages available

The buzz

Trending with Vegas parents

What local family accounts are posting about right now

@lasvegasparentsclub

Fourth of July family events in Las Vegas

Families can attend various Independence Day celebrations throughout Las Vegas featuring fireworks, food, and kid-friendly activities.

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Dinosaur Exhibits at Dinosaur Outpost
@outandaboutlasvegas

Dinosaur Exhibits at Dinosaur Outpost

Families can visit indoor dinosaur exhibits at this air-conditioned venue.

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@vegasfamilyguide

Free 4th of July Events Across Las Vegas Valley

A comprehensive list of free July 4th family activities throughout the Las Vegas area including fireworks, parades, free pool admissions, and community celebrations.

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Club Momi mom fitness and childcare
@702vegas_fam

Club Momi mom fitness and childcare

Families can visit a fitness facility designed for mothers to work out and connect with other parents while children are accommodated.

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Summer Water Fun at Cowabunga Canyon
@outandaboutlasvegas

Summer Water Fun at Cowabunga Canyon

A water park destination where families can enjoy summer activities.

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Great Big Game Show at Area 15 and Caesar Forum Shops
@vegasstarfish

Great Big Game Show at Area 15 and Caesar Forum Shops

An indoor, air-conditioned interactive game show where families compete in trivia and physical challenges to earn points.

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Always-there answers

No event fits? There's always…

Evergreen guides to the valley's best kid spots

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The Guide

Best Splash Pads in Las Vegas

Free (or nearly free) water fun for 100-degree days. Every splash pad here was verified as currently operating — no showing up to a dry pad. Go in the morning; the concrete gets brutal after noon.

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The Guide

Indoor Playgrounds in Las Vegas — Beat the Heat

When it's 108 outside, these are the rooms that save the day. Air conditioning, padded floors, and enough to climb that the kids sleep well. Most require grip socks — keep a pair in the car.

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The Guide

Free Things To Do With Kids in Las Vegas

A full weekend of plans without opening your wallet. Parks, libraries, splash pads, and free attractions across the valley — all verified and all genuinely worth the drive.

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Free · The lead read

The Las Vegas Summer Survival Guide

Seven chapters, sixty-plus verified places, and the timing rules locals live by — splash pads, the $2 pools, the indoor rotation, kids-eat-free nights, and the heat-safety checklist.

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From the blog

Beat the heat

20 Indoor Things to Do with Kids in Las Vegas When It's 110° (2026)

Heat safety

Keeping Kids Safe in Las Vegas Summer Heat: What Local Parents Actually Do (2026)

Day trips

Where Vegas Families Escape the Heat: Summer Road Trips with Kids (2026)

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How it works

Your weekend, solved in 60 seconds

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Tell us about your crew

Kids' ages, your side of town, what they're into — Bluey to monster trucks.

2

We do the digging

We sweep city calendars, venues, and ticket sites every week, then verify everything at the source.

3

You get the plan

One Thursday email + this site, and the “what do we do this weekend” question is answered.

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