Made by a Vegas parent, for Vegas parents
Events, big shows, presale alerts, splash pads, and indoor playgrounds across the valley — verified, curated, and matched to your kids' ages and your side of town.
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The shortlist
Our top picks across the valley
Animals9 AM · Downtown
Springs Preserve
Dino-obsessed kids will lose their minds — animatronic dinosaurs plus the regular exhibits. Go right at 9am open; outdoor areas can close early in extreme heat.
Library10 AM · Valley-wide
All Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branches
If your kids logged summer reading, redeem before July 15 — completion gets a free Freed's Bakery treat, Pizza Hut personal pan pizza, and a prize. Not too late to register and grab the signup freebies either.
Water10 AM · Henderson
Cowabunga Bay Water Park
Water park all day plus holiday activities and evening fireworks July 3-4 — the wave pool is the prime viewing spot. Cheapskate option: watch the fireworks free from outside the park.
Festival10 AM · Valley-wide
Lee Canyon
It's 20-30 degrees cooler at 9,000 feet — ride the chairlift up, picnic in actual pine trees, and forget it's 110° in the valley. About 50 minutes from Summerlin.
Library10:45 AM · Downtown
DISCOVERY Children's Museum
Good for ages 1-4. Do the 10:45am storytime, then let them loose in the museum — plan 2-3 hours total in blissful air conditioning.
Zero dollars
Plans that don't feel like the free option
Library10 AM · Valley-wide
All Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branches
If your kids logged summer reading, redeem before July 15 — completion gets a free Freed's Bakery treat, Pizza Hut personal pan pizza, and a prize. Not too late to register and grab the signup freebies either.
Library3:30 PM · Spring Valley
Spring Valley Library
Free after-school-style meal for kids 2-18, no signup needed. Pair it with browsing the children's area and you've got a free, air-conditioned afternoon.
Eats5 PM · Downtown
Las Vegas Arts District (Main Street Corridor)
Go at 5-7pm with kids — it gets crowded and more adult as the night goes on. Free shuttle from the city garage at 500 S. Main St. makes parking painless.
It's 110° out there
Air conditioning is a parenting strategy in July
Animals9 AM · Downtown
Springs Preserve
Dino-obsessed kids will lose their minds — animatronic dinosaurs plus the regular exhibits. Go right at 9am open; outdoor areas can close early in extreme heat.
Show10 AM · The Strip
AREA15 (Zone 2)
Brand new — the largest Museum of Ice Cream in the world opens July 3 at AREA15. Unlimited ice cream (32 flavors) is included with admission, and the sprinkle pool is real. Opening weekend will be packed: book a timed slot online and go early.
Library10 AM · Valley-wide
All Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branches
If your kids logged summer reading, redeem before July 15 — completion gets a free Freed's Bakery treat, Pizza Hut personal pan pizza, and a prize. Not too late to register and grab the signup freebies either.
Ages 3–5
Toddler and preschooler friendly
Animals9 AM · Downtown
Springs Preserve
Dino-obsessed kids will lose their minds — animatronic dinosaurs plus the regular exhibits. Go right at 9am open; outdoor areas can close early in extreme heat.
Show10 AM · The Strip
AREA15 (Zone 2)
Brand new — the largest Museum of Ice Cream in the world opens July 3 at AREA15. Unlimited ice cream (32 flavors) is included with admission, and the sprinkle pool is real. Opening weekend will be packed: book a timed slot online and go early.
Library10 AM · Valley-wide
All Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branches
If your kids logged summer reading, redeem before July 15 — completion gets a free Freed's Bakery treat, Pizza Hut personal pan pizza, and a prize. Not too late to register and grab the signup freebies either.
The Radar
Big shows, presales, and screenings headed to Vegas — Bluey to Monster Jam.
ShowFri, Jul 3 – Sun, Jul 5
AREA15 (Zone 2) · The Strip
Brand new — the largest Museum of Ice Cream in the world opens July 3 at AREA15. Unlimited ice cream (32 flavors) is included with admission, and the sprinkle pool is real. Opening weekend will be packed: book a timed slot online and go early.
MoviesFri, Jul 3
Sphere · The Strip
The 1939 classic reimagined for Sphere's 160,000-sq-ft screen — wind, scents and effects included. It runs daily (typically 11am, 2pm, 5pm and 8pm) with dates listed on Ticketmaster into late 2026, so it works as a splurge outing any week.
MoviesMon, Jul 6 – Thu, Aug 13
Participating Regal theaters (Downtown Summerlin, Red Rock, Green Valley Ranch, Aliante and more) · Valley-wide
A dollar. Per person. Monday-Thursday at 11am through August 13 — the cheapest air-conditioned morning in Vegas. Upcoming weeks include How to Train Your Dragon (2025), Sonic 3, The Bad Guys 2 and more.
The buzz
What local family accounts are posting about right now
Families can attend various Independence Day celebrations throughout Las Vegas featuring fireworks, food, and kid-friendly activities.
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Families can visit indoor dinosaur exhibits at this air-conditioned venue.
See the postA 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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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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A water park destination where families can enjoy summer activities.
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An indoor, air-conditioned interactive game show where families compete in trivia and physical challenges to earn points.
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Evergreen guides to the valley's best kid spots
The Guide
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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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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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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Kids' ages, your side of town, what they're into — Bluey to monster trucks.
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