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Holiday Lights and Events with Kids in Las Vegas (2026)
Holiday events for families in and around Las Vegas: dates and official links, 2026.
By Zippy Guide · Published Nov 3, 2026 · Last checked Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer: Two family holiday light events in and around Las Vegas for 2026: the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village (Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027) and the Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden Lights in Henderson, NV (Nov 5, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027).
1. Magical Forest at Opportunity Village
A holiday lights event at Opportunity Village, with visits with Santa through Christmas Eve.
- Address: 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146
- Dates: Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
- Price: Tickets are date-specific; general price not posted. Ages 3 and under free.
- On Zippy Guide: Magical Forest at Opportunity Village
- Official page: Magical Forest at Opportunity Village
2. 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.
- Address: 2 Cactus Garden Dr., Henderson, NV 89014
- Dates: Nov 5, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- Price: $3 per person; under 2 and 65+ free. No reservations. Santa photos $35. Winter Wonderland night (Dec 29) $5, reservations required.
- On Zippy Guide: Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden Lights (Henderson, NV)
- Official page: Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden Lights (Henderson, NV)
Before you go
- Bring layers.
- Pack snacks.
- Arrive early.
- Check the official page for changes.
More ideas for the season: Family Holiday Lights in Las Vegas & Henderson, NV.
Watch
Videos
Videos from local creators and organizations, shared for reference. Zippy Guide isn't affiliated with them.
Ethel M Chocolates Holiday Cactus Garden — video by Ethel M Chocolates on YouTube.
Video: Ethel M Chocolates
Enjoy the 2026 Holiday Season at the Magical Forest — video by OpportunityVillageLV on YouTube.
Video: OpportunityVillageLV
Questions
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What holiday events are there for kids?
This guide covers two: the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village in Las Vegas (Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027) and the Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden Lights in Henderson, NV (Nov 5, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027).
Do I need tickets?
Magical Forest tickets are date-specific; a general price is not posted. Ethel M posts $3 per person with no reservations, and its Winter Wonderland night (Dec 29) requires reservations. See each official page for current details.
