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Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden Lights (Henderson, NV)

The botanical cactus garden in Henderson, NV, lit up for the holidays, with Santa visits most nights through Dec 23.

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How to Plan Thanksgiving Break in Las Vegas with Kids (2026)

Clark County School District Thanksgiving break is Nov 25–27, 2026. Family ideas in Las Vegas with dates and official links.

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Clark County School District has Thanksgiving break Nov 25–27, 2026. Families can pick from museums, the Springs Preserve and the Wetlands Park, and the Ethel M cactus garden lights in Henderson, NV are already on.

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Two family light displays anchor the season: the Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden in Henderson, NV (Nov 5–Jan 3) and the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village in west Las Vegas (from Nov 27).

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Clark County School District has Thanksgiving break Nov 25–27, 2026. Families can pick from museums, the Springs Preserve and the Wetlands Park, and the Ethel M cactus garden lights in Henderson, NV are already on.

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Two family light displays anchor the season: the Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden in Henderson, NV (Nov 5–Jan 3) and the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village in west Las Vegas (from Nov 27).

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Zippy Guide is the weekend list for Las Vegas parents: an independent, family-friendly guide for Las Vegas parents, covering things to do in Las Vegas — story times, museums, parks, farmers markets, classes and open gym times. We gather details from organizers' public websites so you can plan your weekend in minutes.

How do I find things to do with kids in Las Vegas this weekend?

This weekend (Nov 13–15, 2026) we list 1 event for families. See the full list with times, places, prices and ages on This weekend.

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