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Moapa Valley / Overton

Moapa Valley Corn Maze

Corn maze, pumpkins and a petting zoo

• WhenFri to Sun, Noon to 7 PM
• Cost$12. Ages 4 and under free.
• AgesAll ages

Oct 2 to Nov 13, 2026. A day trip about an hour north. The haunted maze runs at night, so skip it with little ones.

Northwest

Gilcrease Orchard

Fall Harvest: pumpkin patch, corn maze and wagon rides

• WhenTue, Thu, Sat, Sun, From 7 AM (check your ticket time)
• Cost$4 on weekdays, $6 on weekends. 5 and under free.
• AgesAll ages
• Sign upBuy tickets online ahead

Sept 26 to Oct 31, 2026. A 12-acre patch run by a nonprofit on a farm dating to 1920. Weekday mornings are the cheapest and calmest. Group field trips run Mon, Wed and Fri for $6.50 per person (groups of 50 to 150, grades K to 3).

Valley-wide

Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin patches with hay mazes and carnival rides

• WhenDaily
• CostFees per activity
• AgesAll ages

Oct 4 to 31, 2026. Four locations. Boca Park (510 S Rampart) has rides for ages 2 to 10. The Northwest lot has bigger rides for teens. School field trips at Boca Park on Oct 13 and 14, 10 AM to noon, $15 per child.

Valley-wide

Seasonal Adventures

Pumpkin patches with petting zoos and train rides

• WhenDaily, Mon to Thu 1 to 3 PM
• AgesLittle kids

Oct 1 to 31, 2026. Three locations around the valley with bounce houses and carnival rides. Locations in Centennial Hills, near IKEA and in Henderson.

Henderson · Free option

Clark County Museum

Free admission every day

• WhenDaily, 9 AM to 4:30 PM
• CostFree
• AgesAll ages

30 acres of local history: restored homes on Heritage Street, a 1932 train depot, a ghost town, mining exhibits and nature trails. Group tours by reservation.

Downtown · Free option

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum

Weekday visits, co-op group rates and a free library pass

• WhenTue to Sun
• CostFree with a library pass. Group rates for co-ops.
• AgesAbout 1 to 12

Borrow the free Family Adventure Pass at any Las Vegas-Clark County library branch. Weekday mornings are quietest. Co-ops can book group visits.

Boulder City

Hoover Dam

Visitor center and power plant tours

• WhenDaily, Visitor center 9 AM to 5 PM
• CostVisitor center $15. Power plant tour $15 ages 4 to 16. Under 4 free. Parking $10.
• AgesAll ages
• Sign upDam tour tickets are in person only

The power plant tour goes into the original construction tunnels. Best times are 9 to 11 AM.

Downtown

Las Vegas Natural History Museum

School programs and group field trips

• Sign upContact the education team

Dinosaurs, wildlife and hands-on STEAM programs. Ask the education team about group visits for homeschool families.

Moapa Valley / Overton · Free option

Lost City Museum

Ancestral Puebloan history and artifacts

• WhenTue to Sun, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• CostKids 17 and under free. Adults $8.
• AgesAll ages

An easy add-on to a Valley of Fire day trip.

Central · Free option

Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art

Free art museum

• WhenTue to Sat, 10 AM to 5 PM
• CostFree ($2–5 suggested donation)
• AgesAll ages

Reopens Oct 23, 2026. The only free art museum in Las Vegas, on the UNLV campus.

Central

National Atomic Testing Museum

Nevada’s nuclear testing history, told up close

• WhenDaily, 9 AM to 5 PM
• CostYouth 7 to 17 $15. Under 6 free. Nevada residents $24.
• AgesBest for older kids and teens

Cashless. Free parking. Pairs well with a science or history unit.

Boulder City

Nevada State Railroad Museum

Historic train rides

• WhenSat and Sun, 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM
• Cost$6 kids, $15 adults, under 4 free
• AgesAll ages

September to June. A weekend pick. Groups of 12+ get a lower adult fare. No rides in July and August or over the winter holidays.

Downtown · Free option

Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort

Where Las Vegas began: an 1855 adobe fort

• WhenTue to Sat, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
• CostKids 12 and under free. Adults $3.
• AgesAll ages

A restored fort and visitor center with artifacts and photos. Group presentations on request.

The Strip · Free option

Pinball Hall of Fame

Free entry, 150+ playable pinball games

• WhenDaily, 10 AM to 9 PM (Fri and Sat to 10 PM)
• CostFree to enter. Games are 25¢ or 50¢.
• AgesAll ages

A nonprofit arcade museum. Bring quarters.

South · Free option

Shelby Heritage Center

Free self-guided tour of classic Shelby cars

• WhenDaily, 9:30 AM to 5 PM (Sun 10 to 4)
• CostFree self-guided. Paid VIP tour available.
• AgesAll ages

30+ historic and race cars. Allow about an hour.

Central · Free option

Springs Preserve

Home School Days, plus a free library family pass

• WhenSelect dates, Noon to 4 PM on Home School Days
• CostFree on Home School Days
• AgesAll ages
• Sign upRegister ahead. Limited to the first 500.

A few dates each school year. Includes the Nevada State Museum. On other days, borrow the free Springs Preserve Family Pass (up to 6 people) from the library.

Downtown · Free option

The Mob Museum

Free days for locals

• WhenKefauver Day and Feb 14
• CostFree on locals days
• AgesBest for older kids and teens

Twice a year. History of organized crime and law enforcement, best suited to middle school and up. Nevada residents get a discount on other days.

Downtown · Free option

The Neon Museum

Nevada resident discount, plus free family STEAM Saturdays with a library card

• CostNevada resident discount. 4 free STEAM Saturday tickets with a North Las Vegas library card.

Las Vegas history told through its famous signs. Field trips and free educator resources are available.

East · Free option

Clark County Wetlands Park

Free park, $5 guided walks and kids' art

• WhenTue to Sun (nature center), 9 AM to 3 PM
• CostFree park and storytime. $5 walks and kids’ art.
• AgesAll ages (watercolor 4 to 17)
• Sign upRegister online for walks and classes

Monthly Nature Tales storytime is free and walk-in. Financial aid is available for paid programs.

Northwest · Free option

Corn Creek, Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Free visitor center and easy desert trails

• WhenThu to Mon, 8 AM to 4 PM
• CostFree
• AgesAll ages

1.5 miles of trail, a short orientation film and endangered pupfish. Pick up a Tule Springs Junior Ranger book here too.

Henderson · Free option

Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden

Free cactus garden and chocolate factory windows

• WhenDaily, 9 AM to 7 PM
• CostFree
• AgesAll ages

300+ desert plant species. Watch chocolates being made through the factory windows. Holiday lights from November.

Northwest

Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs

Ponds, peacocks and a historic ranch

• WhenDaily, 8 AM to 5 PM (Oct to Mar)
• Cost$6 per vehicle (card only at the gate)
• AgesAll ages

680 acres with lakes, trails and a BMX pump track. No feeding the wildlife.

Valley-wide

Get Outdoors Nevada: Learning in Nature

Guided nature field trips with naturalists

• CostAsk about group pricing
• AgesBest for K to 5
• Sign upContact them to book

Field trips to Lake Mead and other public lands, plus Mojave Desert science lessons. Ask whether a homeschool co-op can book as a group.

Henderson · Free option

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

Free birding trails with loaner binoculars

• WhenDaily, 7 AM to 2 PM
• CostFree. Guided tours $2 to $15.
• AgesAll ages

9 ponds and a paved accessible path. Indoor classroom fits groups up to 30.

Boulder City · Free option

Lake Mead Junior Ranger

Free Junior Ranger activity book and badge

• WhenDaily, Visitor center 9 AM to 4:30 PM
• CostFree booklet (park entrance fee applies)
• AgesAny age
• Sign upPick up the booklet in person

Complete the activity book, then return to the visitor center to be sworn in as a Junior Ranger. Booklets aren’t mailed.

Valley-wide · Free option

Nevada State Parks Pass (library)

Free entry to all 27 Nevada State Parks

• WhenAny day
• CostFree with a library card
• AgesAll ages
• Sign upCheck out at any library branch

7-day loan. Great for Valley of Fire or Spring Mountain Ranch. Boating and camping fees are extra.

Summerlin / West

Red Rock Canyon

Scenic loop, trails and visitor center

• WhenDaily
• Cost$20 per vehicle, or $50 annual pass
• AgesAll ages
• Sign upTimed entry needed 8 AM to 5 PM, Oct 1 to May 31

Fourth graders get a free annual federal lands pass through Every Kid Outdoors.

Summerlin / West

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

Historic ranch with pioneer buildings

• WhenDaily, 8 AM to 6 PM in October
• Cost$10 per Nevada vehicle, or free with the library State Parks Pass
• AgesAll ages

An 1860s blacksmith shop and cabin, living history programs and picnic lawns.

Mt. Charleston · Free option

Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway

Visitor center, easy trails and Junior Ranger

• WhenDaily, 9 AM to 4 PM
• CostFree
• AgesAll ages

A stroller-friendly loop trail and a Junior Ranger program. About 20 degrees cooler than the valley.

Northwest · Free option

Tule Springs Fossil Beds Junior Ranger

Free Ice Age fossil Junior Ranger book

• CostFree
• Ages6 to 12
• Sign upGet the book at Corn Creek or Lake Mead, or by email

Mammoths and ancient camels once lived in the northwest valley. There are no facilities on site, so print or pick up the book first.

Moapa Valley / Overton

Valley of Fire State Park

Red rock hikes, petroglyphs and a visitor center

• WhenDaily, Sunrise to sunset
• Cost$10 per Nevada vehicle, or free with the library State Parks Pass
• AgesAll ages

Many trails close May 15 to Sept 30. Ranger programs by request. Pair it with the Lost City Museum.

The Strip · Free option

Bellagio Conservatory

Free seasonal flower displays

• WhenDaily, Open 24 hours (closed on changeover days)
• CostFree
• AgesAll ages

Fall harvest display runs Sept to Nov. Over 10,000 flowers, changed with each season. Go early on a weekday to avoid crowds.

Henderson · Free option

Sloan Canyon Petroglyphs

Hike to 300+ ancient rock art panels

• AgesBest for kids who can hike a few miles

Best in cooler months. Over 1,700 petroglyph designs. The trail isn’t wheelchair or stroller accessible.

The Strip · Free option

Flamingo Wildlife Habitat

Free flamingos, pelicans and turtles

• WhenDaily, 7 AM to 8 PM
• CostFree
• AgesAll ages

Chilean flamingos, koi and turtles in a garden behind the casino. Free Keeper Talk daily at 10 AM.

Henderson

Hold Your Horses

Stable Connections homeschool program

• WhenWeekly
• Cost$180 per 4 weeks (riding in week 4), or $350 with riding every week
• Ages4+
• Sign upFill out their interest form

Sessions started Sept 29, 2026. Core subjects taught alongside hands-on time with horses. Groups of up to 6 kids, grouped by age and interest.

Northwest

Horses4Heroes Family Farm Days

Family Farm Days with a pony ride

• WhenFri and Sat, Mornings
• Cost$20 per child (includes a ride). Adults free with a child.
• Ages2 to 13
• Sign upBuy tickets online

Check their calendar. Mini horses, farm animals and a play area. Library cardholders can also reserve a free family visit through the library.

Henderson

Lion Habitat Ranch

Local adult rate, kids free with an adult

• WhenThu to Tue, 10 AM to 1 PM (last entry)
• Cost$20 local adult. One child (4 to 14) free per adult. 3 and under free.
• AgesAll ages

Self-guided visit with lions, parrots and tortoises. Giraffe feeding is an add-on.

South · Free option

The Aquarium at Silverton

Free aquarium with mermaid shows and stingray feedings

• WhenMermaids Thu to Sun, Stingray feedings daily at 1:30 and 4:30 PM
• CostFree
• AgesAll ages

Mermaids swim every half hour, noon to 8 PM Thu to Sat.

South

McKee Ranch Family Ranch

Family animal ranch and sanctuary

• WhenDaily, 9 AM to 5 PM
• CostDonation-based
• AgesAll ages

Visit the farm animals any day of the week. Donations keep the ranch running.

The Strip

Shark Reef Aquarium

Walk-through aquarium with sharks and rays

• WhenDaily, 10 AM to 8 PM
• CostKids 5 to 12 about $24. Under 4 free. $3 off with a Nevada ID.
• AgesAll ages

The Nevada resident discount is at the box office with ID.

Summerlin / West

Code Ninjas Summerlin

Coding, robotics and AI classes for ages 5 to 14

• Ages5 to 14
• Sign upRequest info on their site

Ask about daytime sessions for homeschoolers.

North Las Vegas

CSN Planetarium

Planetarium shows, plus private weekday shows for groups

• WhenWeekends (public), weekdays (groups), Group shows 9:30 and 11 AM
• Cost$5 kids under 12, $6 adults. Private group show $50 (up to 25 people).
• AgesAll ages
• Sign upReserve online or by phone

A 30-foot dome with Q&A from astrophysicists. A private weekday show is a great co-op field trip. Free telescope viewing after Friday and Saturday 8 PM shows, weather permitting.

Snapology Las Vegas

Homeschool STEM and robotics enrichment

• Ages4 to 14

LEGO and K’Nex STEM, robotics and coding. Lists homeschool programs for Las Vegas; contact them for times and locations.

Northwest · Free option

Centennial Hills Library

Homeschool chess club and homeschool gaming

• WhenMondays (chess), 2nd Friday (gaming), Chess 12:30 to 2:30 PM, gaming 11 AM to noon
• CostFree
• Ages8 to 17
• Sign upChess requires registration

Also home to a Homework Help and Homeschool Center.

Valley-wide · Free option

Library Museum & Park Passes

Free passes with a Las Vegas-Clark County library card

• CostFree
• AgesAll ages
• Sign upAsk at the branch information desk

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum (up to 4), Springs Preserve (up to 6), Nevada State Parks (one vehicle) and Horses4Heroes farm visits. Supply is limited, so ask early.

North Las Vegas · Free option

North Las Vegas Library Passes

Free Neon Museum, Horses4Heroes and state parks

• CostFree with a North Las Vegas library card
• AgesAll ages

4 free tickets to the Neon Museum’s family STEAM Saturday, free Horses4Heroes ranch tours, and a 7-day Nevada State Parks Pass.

Downtown · Free option

Downtown Container Park Treehouse

Free treehouse playground

• WhenDaily, From 11:30 AM weekdays
• CostFree
• AgesKids with a parent

No strollers in the treehouse. May close in extreme heat. Parking nearby from $1 per hour.

Henderson

Flip N Out Xtreme (Henderson)

Trampolines, climbing, laser tag and a little-kids zone

• WhenDaily, Opens 2 PM Mon to Thu, noon Fri, 9 AM weekends
• Cost$22 for 1 hour. Little Flipper (4 ft and under) $14.
• AgesAll ages

Same pricing as the Summerlin park. Group discount for 15+ paying together.

Summerlin / West

Flip N Out Xtreme (Summerlin)

Trampolines, climbing, laser tag and a little-kids zone

• WhenDaily, Opens 2 PM Mon to Thu, noon Fri, 9 AM weekends
• Cost$22 for 1 hour. Little Flipper (4 ft and under) $14.
• AgesAll ages

Groups of 15+ paying together save $2 to $3 per person, which is handy for co-ops. Longer hours on CCSD break days.

Summerlin / West

Red Rock Climbing Center

Indoor climbing with youth programs

• WhenDaily, Opens 6 AM Tue to Thu

Early weekday hours make it easy to climb before the gym gets busy. Ask about youth and homeschool groups.

South

Refuge Climbing and Fitness

Climbing gym with a separate kids area

• AgesKids area for younger climbers

3 kid-friendly auto belays and short walls with big holds, apart from the adult area.

South

Sky Zone Las Vegas

Trampoline park with a toddler zone

• WhenDaily, 10 AM to 9 PM
• CostCurrent promo: buy 2 jump tickets, get 2 free ($60). Membership $31.99/month.
• AgesAll ages

No homeschool program in Las Vegas yet, though other Sky Zones run one. Grip socks required.

Henderson

Uptown Jungle Fun Park

Weekly Homeschool Special

• WhenWeekdays (check schedule), Noon to 2 PM
• CostCall for current price

Separate Uptown Tot time for little ones on weekday mornings.

South

Bouncy World

Inflatables and a toddler zone

• WhenDaily, 10 AM to 8 PM
• Cost$18 all day. 2 and under free with a paid wristband.
• Ages0 to 12

11,000 square feet of inflatables with a toddler zone and cafe. Socks required.

Spring Valley / Southwest

Fidgets

Budget-friendly toddler playground

• WhenTue to Fri (open play), 10 AM to 7 PM
• CostCall for current price
• Ages0 to 6

Climbing structures, train tables and LEGO. Weekends are private parties only, so this is a weekday spot.

Henderson

Kids Empire

Big indoor playground for all ages

• WhenDaily, 10 AM to 8 PM (to 10 PM Fri to Sun)
• Cost$19.90 per child, 2 adults free
• Ages1 to 12

All-day re-entry, a toddler zone and a big maze. Cashless. 10-visit punch card $159.

Spring Valley / Southwest

Kidstopia

All-day indoor playground

• WhenDaily, 10 AM to 8 PM (to 9 PM Fri to Sun)
• Cost$14 all day, $10 each extra child
• Ages0 to 12
• Sign upReservations required Mon to Thu

All-day in-and-out. 5- and 10-visit passes never expire.

Summerlin / West

Kinderland Cafe

Jungle-themed toddler play cafe

• WhenMon to Sat, 10 AM to 6 PM
• Cost10-visit card $140 (about $14 a visit)
• Ages0 to 6

Soft play for little ones and sofas for parents. Sundays are private parties.

Spring Valley / Southwest

L.O.L. Kids Club

Walk-in indoor playground

• WhenDaily, 11 AM to 8 PM
• CostCall for current price
• Ages0 to 12

No reservation needed. Toddler soft-play zones and big slides.

Spring Valley / Southwest

Toodley Town (formerly Kids Town)

Pretend-play town for little kids

• WhenMon to Sat, 9:30 AM to 6 PM
• Cost$16 per child, one adult free. 10-visit pass $130.
• AgesWalking to 12
• Sign upReserve a 2-hour session

A kid-sized town with a pizzeria, post office, school, salon, market and garage.

South

Wigglin' Out

Toddler-only play space

• WhenMon to Sat, 10 AM to 6 PM (Sat to 4 PM)
• Cost$12 first child, $10 next sibling
• Ages0 to 6

Toddler-only space with ball pits and a baby area. Memberships from $65/month. Pay cash to skip the 4% card fee.

Spring Valley / Southwest

Wonder Play Cafe

Play cafe with open play, Mommy & Me and playdates

• CostBook open play online
• Ages0 to 5

Opened in 2026 at The Gramercy. STEM-inspired play with a cafe for parents.

Central · Free option

Gold Coast Bowling Center

Kids Bowl Free in summer

• Cost2 free games a day for registered kids
• AgesKids
• Sign upSign up online before summer

Summer. Register on the Kids Bowl Free site to get alerts when summer sign-ups open.

Spring Valley / Southwest

Las Vegas Ice Center

Public ice skating

• WhenFri evening, Sat and Sun, Weekend sessions 1 to 3 PM
• Cost$15 for 2 hours, skates included. Walker $5.
• AgesAll ages

Skating walkers help first-timers. Schedules change, so check before you go.

East

Sam’s Town Bowling Center

Junior rate on weekday daytimes

• WhenMon to Fri, 10 AM to 4 PM
• Cost$4.25 per game for kids 17 and under. Shoes $6.50.
• AgesAll ages (bumpers available)

56 lanes. Sunday mornings are $20 per lane per hour, 9 AM to noon.

Northwest

Santa Fe Lanes

Daytime bowling

• WhenWeekdays, 9 AM to 3 PM
• Cost$7 per game. Shoes $7. Lanes $30 per hour.
• AgesAll ages

An hourly lane can be cheaper than per-game pricing for a big family.

South

South Point Bowling Center

Cheap weekday bowling

• WhenMon to Fri, Before 6 PM ($1 games 7 to 9 AM)
• Cost$3.25 per game for juniors midweek. Shoes $5.
• AgesAll ages

64 lanes. Lanes close for maintenance 4 to 6 PM. Call ahead, since tournaments can fill the center.

Henderson

Strike Zone at Sunset Station

72-lane bowling center

• Cost$7 per game. Sunday early bird $4.

72 lanes. Call to ask about weekday daytime rates for groups.

Northwest

Crystal Palace Skating Center

Roller skating rink

• AgesAll ages

Ask about daytime sessions and group rates for homeschool groups.

Summerlin / West

Red Rock Lanes

72-lane bowling center

Call to ask about daytime and junior rates.

North Las Vegas

SoBe Ice Arena

Public skating and lessons

• AgesAll ages

NHL-size rink with skating lessons on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Call for public skate times. Call before you go. The casino next door was torn down, and Google lists the rink as possibly closed.

Northwest

Go For It USA Gymnastics

Gymnastics, tumbling and open gym for ages 14 months to 18

• WhenMon to Sat, Opens 10 AM Mon and Wed, noon Tue, Thu, Fri
• CostCamps from $55 on school-break days
• Ages14 months to 18

Parent-and-me classes for toddlers, recreational classes from age 6, and trampoline and tumbling. Ask about daytime classes that fit a homeschool schedule.

Summerlin / West

Pavilion Pool Homeschool Sports & Swim

Homeschool Sports and Swim

• WhenTue and Thu, 12:30 to 2 PM
• Cost$40 per month
• Ages5 to 17
• Sign upRegister with the City of Las Vegas

Monthly sessions (check current dates). A new water sport each week, plus health and fitness basics. Some parent involvement expected.

North Las Vegas

Vegas Gymnastics Academy

Homeschool gymnastics P.E.

• WhenWeekly, 8-week sessions
• CostCall for session price
• Ages5 to 18
• Sign upRegister online or call the office

Gymnastics basics with conditioning and flexibility, built for homeschool students.

Henderson

Fence MI Fencing Academy

Fencing with daytime scheduling

Competitive fencing program with flexible daytime hours for homeschoolers.

Summerlin / West

Homeschool Bowling League

Homeschool bowling league

• Ages5 to 17

Everyone plays and no one sits on the bench.

Henderson

LV Stunt and Tumble

Homeschool cheer and tumbling P.E.

P.E.-style cheer and tumbling classes just for homeschool groups.

Water Wings Swim

Swim lessons with homeschool rates

Indoor, heated saltwater pool.

Northwest

YMCA Homeschool P.E.

Homeschool P.E.

• Ages5 to 12

The Y has run homeschool P.E. in the past. Call your nearest branch to ask whether it’s running this year.

Henderson

Bright Star Acting Academy

Acting for TV and film for kids and teens

• WhenSat and Sun, Afternoons
• CostContact for tuition. Monthly and drop-in options.
• Ages6 to 16

12-week sessions. Little Stars for ages 6 to 8, plus Level I and II film acting. Level I offers a free audit class.

Central · Free option

Charleston Heights Arts Center

Free art gallery and youth theater, dance and music

• WhenTue to Sat, From 8 AM
• CostGallery free. Classes vary.
• Ages4 to 17 for youth theater
• Sign upRegister ahead for classes

Home of the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre, running for 50 years. Private music lessons on Saturday afternoons.

Central

Southern Nevada Homeschool Performing Arts

Band, orchestra, choir, guitar, piano and more

• WhenFridays, 11 AM to 3 PM
• Cost$15 family membership, $100 registration, classes from $65
• AgesElementary to high school
• Sign upRegistration opens each August

Follows the CCSD calendar. Nonprofit music program for homeschool and online students, beginner through advanced.

South

Clay Paper Ink

Art cafe with pottery and art workshops

Started by a former CCSD art teacher. Ask about daytime kids and homeschool workshops.

Pahrump

Leah Willis Dance Arts

Dance-based learning program for homeschoolers

Academic learning through dance and the arts.

The Village Schoolhouse

Hybrid homeschool classes

• CostSee their tuition page
• Sign upApply online

Play-based, hands-on classes for homeschool families. "We are your village."