Library passes that open DISCOVERY Children’s Museum and Springs Preserve for free, the November 7 to 8 Bank of America Museums on Us weekend, a free Neon Museum STEAM morning, toddler open gym, and free play spaces from downtown to Wetlands Park.

These stops work well past any single weekend. Each was checked Wednesday, October 7, 2026, on the pages linked in each section, and all times are Pacific.

Library museum passes

Las Vegas Clark County Library District cardholders can check out museum and park passes at the Information Desk of their branch, subject to availability, per the library passes page.

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m. at 360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas. A Family Adventure Pass admits up to four people for one visit during a three week checkout. Without a pass, local admission is $15 for ages 1 and up with a valid Nevada ID, and general admission is $20, per DISCOVERY’s buy tickets page. Museums for All pricing is $5 with EBT, SNAP, or WIC, valid for four tickets per adult cardholder, on the admission discounts page. The FAQ says parking is free in the DISCOVERY garage with a ticket validated at the front desk.

Springs Preserve is open Thursday through Monday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas. The library Family Pass admits up to six people for one visit during a seven day checkout and is not valid for special events. Nevada resident tickets are $9.95 for adults and $4.95 for ages 3 to 17, and Museums for All is $3 for up to four people. Springs Preserve is cashless. Ticket information: Springs Preserve tickets.

When is Bank of America Museums on Us free for Las Vegas families?

Bank of America Museums on Us gives cardholders free general admission on the first full weekend of every month. The Museums on Us partners page lists the next eligible weekend as November 7 and 8, and lists two Las Vegas partners: Las Vegas Natural History Museum and Springs Preserve. DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is not on the list. Springs Preserve says to show an active Bank of America card with photo ID for one free general admission ticket.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum, which brands itself the Las Vegas Science and Natural History Museum, is open daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 900 Las Vegas Boulevard North. Its plan your visit page lists $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, military, and students, and $7 for children, with children 2 and younger free. Nevada residents get $1 off with valid ID. Parking is free in the lot behind the museum.

Neon Museum STEAM Family Fest

Neon Museum STEAM Family Fest: Signs and Skylines is Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Neon Boneyard, 770 Las Vegas Boulevard North. Library cards from the Clark County, North Las Vegas, and Henderson library districts can be redeemed for up to four free tickets on the day of the event; tickets are limited and first come, first served. Without a library card, tickets are $5 for adults and $5 for ages 7 to 17, and free for ages 6 and under. Parking is next door at Cashman Center; on site parking is not available. Program page: STEAM Family Fest.

Where can toddlers play indoors for free on a weekday?

Silverado Ranch Community Center Toddler Time Open Gym runs Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 9855 Gilespie Street. It is free for ages 5 and under, and children 6 and older are not permitted. Fall dates run September 8 through November 24, 2026, with winter dates December 1 and 3, per the Silverado Ranch fall 2026 brochure. An adult must stay with the child, and no food or drinks except water are allowed in the gym.

Meadows Mall has a children’s play area on the first floor near Macy’s at 4300 Meadows Lane. Mall hours are Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visit page: Meadows Mall.

Library storytimes and Downtown Container Park

Las Vegas Clark County Library District branches post storytimes, DUPLO and LEGO programs, and Play & Learn sessions on the district events calendar. Henderson Libraries posts storytime for ages 0 to 5 at hendersonlibraries.com/storytime. Space is limited, and Henderson asks families to pick up a pass at the Customer Service Desk up to 30 minutes before the program. Events at West Henderson Library are online reservations only. North Las Vegas Library District posts storytimes, PJ Storytime, and Lego Club at Alexander, Aliante, and City Hall libraries on its library calendar.

Downtown Container Park’s Treehouse, playground, and Pixel Room are free at 707 Fremont Street, though the park says these areas may close or charge during special events. Retail hours are Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kids are allowed until 9:00 p.m. daily. Parking is a metered lot across the street or street parking. Site: downtowncontainerpark.com.

Wetlands Park

Clark County Wetlands Park is free to visit. Trails, trailhead parking, and trailhead restrooms are open daily dawn to dusk, and the Nature Center is open Tuesday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The address is 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89122. Phone: 702 455 7522. County page: Wetlands Park.

Before you go

Library passes are subject to availability at each branch. Neon STEAM library tickets are limited. The Silverado Ranch brochure says Toddler Time days and times are subject to change or cancellation. Container Park play areas can close for special events.