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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.
By Zippy Guide · Published Nov 3, 2026 · Last checked Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer: Clark County School District has Thanksgiving break Nov 25–27, 2026 (see Clark County School District 2026–27 breaks; other districts may differ). Hours on Thanksgiving Day are not posted for every place, so check each official page.
Six family ideas for the break week, with addresses, dates where they apply, posted prices and official links.
1. DISCOVERY Children's Museum
A hands-on children's museum downtown. A good indoor escape from the desert heat.
- Address: 360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106
- Price: Not posted — check the official page.
- On Zippy Guide: DISCOVERY Children's Museum
- Official page: DISCOVERY Children's Museum
2. Springs Preserve
A cultural and natural history site with gardens, trails and museums near downtown.
- Address: 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
- Price: Nevada residents: adults $9.95, ages 3–17 $4.95. Visitors: adults $18.95, ages 3–17 $10.95. Ages 2 and under free.
- On Zippy Guide: Springs Preserve
- Official page: Springs Preserve
3. Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum
A natural history museum north of downtown. Fully wheelchair accessible.
- Address: 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Price: Adults $14; seniors, military and students $12; children $7; 2 and under free. Nevada residents get $1 off with ID.
- On Zippy Guide: Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum
- Official page: Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum
4. Clark County Wetlands Park
A big desert wetlands park on the east side of the valley, with trails and a Nature Center.
- Address: 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89122
- Price: Free
- On Zippy Guide: Clark County Wetlands Park
- Official page: Clark County Wetlands Park
5. 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
6. 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)
More ideas for the week: Thanksgiving Break in Las Vegas with Kids.
Questions
FAQ
When is Thanksgiving break in Las Vegas in 2026?
Clark County School District has Thanksgiving break Nov 25–27, 2026. Other districts and schools may differ, so check your school's calendar.
What is open Thanksgiving week?
Hours on Thanksgiving Day are not posted for every place, so check each official page before you go. The Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden Lights in Henderson, NV, run Nov 5, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, and the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village runs Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027.
