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Las Vegas, NV family weekend: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15

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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Nov 13 – Nov 14 · 4pm

Helldorado Days Rodeo

CORE Arena (downtown Las Vegas) — Las Vegas · Clark Co. · Las Vegas

Pro rodeo nights kicked off by a western family festival with a petting zoo, line dancing and kids' Mutton Bustin'.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets from $26

Gates open 4pm both nights; family festival before the rodeo. Fri is Neon Night, Sat is Patriotism Night.

Details at Helldorado Days Rodeo ↗

More big outings

Nov 5 – Jan 3 · 5pm–10pm

Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates

Ethel M Chocolates Cactus Garden — Henderson · Clark Co. · Henderson

Family-friendly nightly holiday lights in the botanical cactus garden, with Santa visits.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed: No reservations needed; optional Santa Express Pass $40 for up to 6 guests

Nightly Nov 5, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (5-10pm most nights; closed Dec 25; shorter hours Dec 24, Dec 31, Jan 1). Santa nightly through Dec 23.

Details at Ethel M Chocolates ↗
Nov 6 – Jan 3 · 5pm

Glittering Lights

Las Vegas Motor Speedway — Las Vegas · Clark Co. · Las Vegas

Drive-through holiday light show at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $39 cash / $44 card per vehicle

Nightly from 5pm: Sun-Thu 5-9pm, Fri/Sat and holidays 5-10pm. Price is per vehicle.

Details at Glittering Lights ↗

Library storytimes & programs (76, free)

From Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Henderson Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10amScavenger Hunt · Enterprise Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amPlay & Learn · East Las Vegas Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
12pmDrop in STEAM · Blue Diamond Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12pmTake and Make · Blue Diamond Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmDrop in STEAM · Blue Diamond Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmTake and Make · Blue Diamond Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmKid's Cafe · Whitney Library, Las Vegas 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyKids Cafe · At 7 Las Vegas-Clark County and Henderson branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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4:10pmFamily Movie · Blue Diamond Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmLEGO Club · East Las Vegas Library, Las Vegas 6-10 · 11+ · Free
6pmFamily After-Hours · James I. Gibson Library, Henderson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amDrop in STEAM · Blue Diamond Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amScavenger Hunt · Enterprise Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amTake and Make · Blue Diamond Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amA New Chapter! · West Charleston Library, Las Vegas 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Craft · Mesquite Library, Las Vegas 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amLittle Artists · Sahara West Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11:30amDIY Coasters · Searchlight Library, Las Vegas 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11:30amFamily STEAM · Spring Valley Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
1pmMeet Up and Eat Up · Indian Springs Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmSTEAM Sparks · West Las Vegas Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmKid's Cafe · Whitney Library, Las Vegas 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmOpen DJ Decks · West Las Vegas Library, Las Vegas 11+ · Free
3pmLearn and Play · Mesquite Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
3pmLEGO League · Whitney Library, Las Vegas 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

10amScavenger Hunt · Enterprise Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amIn the Loop · Centennial Hills Library, Las Vegas 11+ · Free
11amSunday Crafts · Sunrise Library, Las Vegas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amTejido! · Spring Valley Library, Las Vegas 11+ · Free
1pmAl-Anon · Laughlin Library, Las Vegas 11+ · Free
2pmKaraoke · Laughlin Library, Las Vegas 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmKid's Cafe · Whitney Library, Las Vegas 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmMagic Classes · Clark County Library, Las Vegas 11+ · Free
3pmCrafternoon · Enterprise Library, Las Vegas 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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98 events for the weekend of Nov 13–15, with 95 free and 95 indoors.

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