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Things to do in North Las Vegas with kids

5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.

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Family-friendly ideas around North Las Vegas, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.

Playgrounds

11 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.

  • North Las Vegas Wash Region Trail Park1.3 mi from downtown
  • Craig Ranch Regional Park3.5 mi from downtown
  • Sandstone Ridge Park4.7 mi from downtown
See all 11 →

Libraries

Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.

  • North Las Vegas Public Library2250 Las Vegas Blvd N
  • Alexander Library1755 W Alexander Rd
  • Aliante Library2400 Deer Springs Way
See all 3 →

Picnic spots

Day-use areas for a family picnic.

  • Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area18 mi west
  • Desert National Wildlife Refuge21 mi northwest
  • Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use28 mi west
See all 7 →

Wildlife and nature

Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.

  • Red Rock Canyon Campground16 mi west
  • Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area18 mi west
  • Desert National Wildlife Refuge21 mi northwest
See all 21 →

Around town

Stored Dornier 228s at North Las Vegas Airport. 3rd
Stored Dornier 228s at North Las Vegas Airport. 3rd March 2016 (28542682614)Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
Kyle Ranch house, North Las Vegas
Kyle Ranch houseJimmie Garrett · Public domain
LIZ AIR III LLC LAS VEGAS, NV (Corporation) N689W (cn 650-0045) Cessna 650 Citation III (1984), North Las Vegas
LIZ AIR III LLC LAS VEGAS, NV (Corporation) N689W (cn 650-0045) Cessna 650 Citation III (1984) (29995745016)Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Questions

What is there to do in North Las Vegas with kids?

Playgrounds (11), Libraries (3), Bakeries (4), Picnic spots (7), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.

What can kids do in North Las Vegas for free?

Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.

What can families do in North Las Vegas when it rains or it’s hot?

Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.

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