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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.
Water7 AM · Henderson
Downtown Boulder City / Broadbent Park / Veterans Memorial Park
Small-town 4th done right: pancake breakfast at 7am, flyover and parade at 9am, kids' coin toss in the pool at 11am, then fireworks at 9pm. Do the morning, nap at home, come back for fireworks.
Festival9 AM · Summerlin
Summerlin (parade route)
The valley's biggest July 4th parade — floats, giant balloons, bands, and pro-team appearances. Claim shade early; 40,000+ people show up and it's full sun by 10am.
Water10 AM · Henderson
The Village at Lake Las Vegas
Decorated boats cruise the lake competing for 'Most Patriotic' — get to the Village waterfront by 10:30am for the best views. Grab lunch at the Village while the boats sit in the slips until noon.
Water6 PM · Henderson
Heritage Park
Foam Frenzie and Water Blaster Tag mean kids get soaked while you wait for the 9pm fireworks — bring a towel and a change of clothes. Free, with free onsite parking.
Show7 PM · Centennial Hills
Buckskin Basin Park
Northwest valley's free show: DJ and food trucks from 7pm, then a 12-minute synchronized fireworks-plus-drones display at 9:15pm. Bring low-back chairs and drop the gear at the Tenaya Way drop-off spot.
Eats8:30 AM · Silverado Ranch
St. Rose Corporate Center
Sunday-morning market with produce, baked goods, and artisan vendors — go at 8:30am open when it's still under 95°F. Kids like the food samples and dog-watching.