December in Las Vegas is full of free and cheap things to do with your family and we’ve gathered up a slew of our favorite events to keep your kids busy. From Christmas light displays to free museum days, there’s something for everyone this month in Las Vegas. Scroll through the list and mark your calendars for the best kids activities this month.
Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates Factory
For 26 years, Ethel M has proudly decorated their 3-acre cactus garden for the holidays with over one million lights for the public to enjoy. This ‘gem in the desert’ is lit up every night until 10 p.m. through Jan. 5. Event details.
Sunday Storytime with a Librarian
Join a librarian from Whitney Library for a nature-themed story time and craft. Dec. 1 and 15. Event details.
Holiday Magic at the LINQ Promenade
Holiday Magic returns to The LINQ Promenade which will transform into a modern winter wonderland with festive décor and a holiday show featuring seasonal songs mixed with hip-hop favorites—all accompanied by LED-costumed dancers, stunt acrobatics, street “elves” and snowfall. Event details.
Build a Christmas Countdown Calendar at Home Depot
Create your own countdown to the holidays, and have a blast with your child while doing it. Kids develop hands-on skills with sanding, nailing and applying stickers. With help from parents and store associates, your child will make a merry memory this holiday season. Dec. 7. Event details.
Glittering Lights
Drive through this wonderland of Christmas lights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Event details.
Santa's Wonderland Comes to Bass Pro
Santa’s Wonderland returns to Bass Pro Shops and families are invited to enjoy this magical Christmas village offering free photos with Santa and free family holiday activities including fun crafts and games. Features include rustic Christmas cabins, holiday characters and live elves set amongst a dazzling backdrop of snow-covered hills and illuminated Christmas trees. The Santa’s Wonderland Christmas village offers remote control trucks, laser/foam toy arcade, Lincoln Logs building area and much more. Kids can also spend time at one of the activity tables where they can write a letter to Santa, color and do fun crafts, all for free. Event details.
Visit Sam's Town at Mystic Falls Park
Take a leisurely stroll in the park day or night in Mystic Falls Park® at Sam's Town. Relax to the sound of a rolling waterfall, complemented by the soft chirping of birds in live trees reaching up toward the skylight 10 stories above. Daily through Dec. 22. Event details.
Museums on Us Weekend
Bank of America cardholders can get free admission to many museums the first full weekend of the month, including the DISCOVERY Children's Museum. Dec. 7-8. Event details.
Magical Forest at Opportunity Village
The Magical Forest is a winter wonderland filled with sparkling lights, nightly entertainment, great food and endless holiday cheer. Event details.
Snow in the Square
Town Square brings holiday cheer to Las Vegas in the form of snowflakes with Snow in the Square at Town Square Park. Each show lasts 10 minutes and is choreographed to everyone's favorite holiday music. Daily through Dec. 23. Event details.
Stroller Strides at the District
Come get your workout in and bring the kids along. Stroller Strides Las Vegas classes meet on The Green in Phase 2 of The District at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Event details.
—Kate Loweth
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