Nevada has 15 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Pop-up: Gingerbread Houses! in Las Vegas on December 1 to Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Night in Las Vegas, on December 23. 10 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in every state.
The short version
- 15 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Nevada for 2026, in Las Vegas and Reno
- First: Pop-up: Gingerbread Houses!, Las Vegas, December 1. Runs latest: Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Night, Las Vegas, through December 23
- Free: Gingerbread Houses! (Green Valley Library), Gingerbread Houses! (James I. Gibson Library), Holiday Photoshoot, Winter "Drive-In" Movie, Holiday Craft to Go, Winter Wonderland Family Storytime, Holiday Movie After Dark: Elf, DIY Mini Canvas Ornaments, Waterless Snow Globes and Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Night
- Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Nevada Christmas train rides page.
Nevada Christmas events for kids at a glance
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 15 confirmed for 2026
- Cities
- Las Vegas and Reno
- Season
- December 1 to December 23, 2026
- Free events
- 10
- Kinds of events
- holiday crafts, holiday story time, holiday show and holiday event
- Last checked
City guides in Nevada
- Christmas events for kids in Las Vegas (12 events)
Plan your December
When each Nevada Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Pop-up: Gingerbread Houses! in Las Vegas on December 1; the last runs to December 23. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Pop-up: Gingerbread Houses!Las Vegas · Dec 1
- Gingerbread Houses! (Green Valley Library)Henderson · Dec 2
- Gingerbread Houses! (James I. Gibson Library)Henderson · Dec 3
- Holiday PhotoshootLas Vegas · Dec 3 to Dec 19
- Winter "Drive-In" MovieLas Vegas · Dec 5
- Holiday Craft to GoLas Vegas · Dec 6 to Dec 12
- Winter Wonderland Family StorytimeLas Vegas · Dec 8
- Family Holiday Movie NightSparks · Dec 9
- Holiday Movie After Dark: ElfLas Vegas · Dec 9
- Christmas StorytimeLas Vegas · Dec 15
- Holiday Family Story Time & a Very Merry Santa VisitReno · Dec 15
- In-Tune Tales with Scot Marshall: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" & Other Holiday FavoritesReno · Dec 18
- DIY Mini Canvas OrnamentsLas Vegas · Dec 21
- Waterless Snow GlobesLas Vegas · Dec 21
- Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama NightLas Vegas · Dec 23
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Christmas events for kids in Las Vegas
12 confirmed events for kids in Las Vegas, including nearby Henderson, soonest first.
Las Vegas: Pop-up: Gingerbread Houses!
Holiday craftsHenderson Libraries · Las Vegas
- Host
- Henderson Libraries (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- West Henderson Library, Flex Space, 8196 S Arville St, Las Vegas, NV 89139
- When
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 3:30 to 4:15 pm
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- Families with children
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Henderson Libraries kicks off December with a gingerbread house pop-up at the West Henderson Library on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Families with children can drop by the table in the library's Flex Space any time between 3:30 and 4:15 pm to make a gingerbread house.
Because it is a pop-up, there is no set start, and families can come and go during the 45-minute window, which makes it easy to fit in after school pickup. The activity is aimed at families with children, so parents and kids can work on a house together. It is a short, low-key way to start the holiday season, and children leave with a treat they made themselves. Henderson Libraries also lists separate gingerbread house sessions for ages 6 to 11 at its Green Valley and James I. Gibson branches on December 2 and 3.
Parent tip: Drop in any time from 3:30 to 4:15 pm. Separate gingerbread sessions on Dec 2 and 3 at other branches are for ages 6 to 11 only.
See dates and details from Henderson Libraries (opens in a new tab)Henderson: Gingerbread Houses! (Green Valley Library)
Holiday craftsFreeHenderson Libraries · Henderson
- Host
- Henderson Libraries (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Green Valley Library, 2797 N Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89014 (near Las Vegas)
- When
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4 to 4:45 pm
- Cost
- Free, pass required
- Ages
- Ages 6 to 11
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Green Valley Library in Henderson is inviting school-age kids to create their own gingerbread house. The program is for ages 6 to 11 only, and the library notes that younger children are not allowed. Kids should be independent with school-age skills such as following directions, cutting with scissors, folding and counting.
The session runs Wednesday, December 2, from 4 to 4:45 pm. It is free, but space is limited: stop by the Customer Service Desk up to 30 minutes before the program starts to pick up a pass. Families with younger siblings may prefer the drop-in gingerbread table at West Henderson Library, which is open to families with children of any age.
Parent tip: Pick up a pass at the Customer Service Desk up to 30 minutes before 4 pm; no children under 6.
See dates and details from Henderson Libraries (opens in a new tab)Henderson: Gingerbread Houses! (James I. Gibson Library)
Holiday craftsFreeHenderson Libraries · Henderson
- Host
- Henderson Libraries (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- James I. Gibson Library, 100 W Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015 (near Las Vegas)
- When
- Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4 to 4:45 pm
- Cost
- Free, pass required
- Ages
- Ages 6 to 11
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
James I. Gibson Library in Henderson is hosting an after-school gingerbread house session for school-age kids. Children ages 6 to 11 create their own gingerbread house, and the library notes that younger children are not allowed. Participants should be independent with school-age skills such as following directions, cutting with scissors, folding and counting.
The program runs Thursday, December 3, from 4 to 4:45 pm and is free. Space is limited, so stop by the Customer Service Desk up to 30 minutes before the start to pick up a pass. This is the same program offered at Green Valley Library the day before, which gives east Henderson families a closer option.
Parent tip: Passes are handed out at the Customer Service Desk up to 30 minutes before the start; no children under 6.
See dates and details from Henderson Libraries (opens in a new tab)Las Vegas: Holiday Photoshoot
Holiday eventFreeLas Vegas-Clark County Library District · Las Vegas
- Host
- Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- When
- Thu December 3, Fri December 4, Sat December 5, Thu December 10, Fri December 11, Sat December 12, Thu December 17, Fri December 18 and Sat December 19, 2026, 2 to 5 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Everyone is welcome
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
East Las Vegas Library is offering free holiday photo sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons across three weeks in December. Families can stop in to have a holiday photo taken, walk away with two free prints, and receive all of their digital copies by email afterward.
Sessions run from 2 to 5 pm on December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. The library says everyone is welcome, from babies to grandparents, and no registration is listed for this branch. It is a simple, no-cost way to get a holiday card photo of the kids without booking a studio or waiting in a mall line. Dress everyone in their holiday best before you go.
Parent tip: Two free prints are handed out on site and digital copies are emailed, so bring an email address you check.
See dates and details from Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)Las Vegas: Winter "Drive-In" Movie
Holiday showFreeLas Vegas-Clark County Library District · Las Vegas
- Host
- Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Enterprise Library, 25 E Shelbourne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123
- When
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11:30 am to 2 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 3 to 10
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Enterprise Library is building a drive-in theater inside the library. Kids start by transforming an ordinary cardboard box into their own winter wonderland car, then climb in to watch animated winter specials on the big screen. The lineup includes Olaf's Frozen Adventure (rated G) and Trolls Holiday (rated TV-PG).
The program runs Saturday, December 5, from 11:30 am to 2 pm and is designed for ages 3 to 10. It is free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served and may be limited, and tickets are handed out at the Information Desk at 11 am, so plan to arrive before then if you want a spot.
Parent tip: Tickets are handed out at the Information Desk at 11 am; call 702-507-3761 with questions.
See dates and details from Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)Las Vegas: Holiday Craft to Go
Holiday craftsFreeLas Vegas-Clark County Library District · Las Vegas
- Host
- Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Spring Valley Library, 4280 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
- When
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 to Saturday, December 12, 2026 (during library hours, while supplies last)
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Kids
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
For one week in December, Spring Valley Library is giving kids free take-home craft kits for making a holiday gift. Each kit includes everything needed to make a present for a friend or family member, along with card making supplies, tissue paper and ribbon so kids can wrap it themselves. The library features a different craft to make as a gift or to keep.
Kits are available from Sunday, December 6 through Saturday, December 12, during library hours, on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The program is listed for kids, it is free, and no registration is needed. It is an easy pickup to pair with a regular library visit, and a good rainy-day or after-school project at home.
Parent tip: Kits go first come, first served, so stop by early in the week.
See dates and details from Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)Las Vegas: Winter Wonderland Family Storytime
Holiday story timeFreeLas Vegas-Clark County Library District · Las Vegas
- Host
- Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Enterprise Library, 25 E Shelbourne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123
- When
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Best for ages 3 to 11
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Enterprise Library is hosting a seasonal family storytime with a winter wonderland theme. Kids are invited to come dressed cozy and cuddle up for warm winter books and rhymes, then move on to seasonal crafts and a hands-on snow experiment.
The storytime runs Tuesday, December 8, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, an easy after-school time slot. It is best for ages 3 to 11, free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served and may be limited. The listing says tickets are handed out at the Enterprise Information Desk, so check in at the desk when you arrive to make sure you have a spot.
Parent tip: Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk; seating may be limited. Call 702-507-3761 with questions.
See dates and details from Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)Las Vegas: Holiday Movie After Dark: Elf
Holiday showFreeLas Vegas-Clark County Library District · Las Vegas
- Host
- Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Sahara West Library, 9600 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117
- When
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Family; rated PG
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Sahara West Library is inviting the whole family for an evening holiday movie. This year's pick is Elf, the PG-rated comedy about a man raised by Santa's elves who travels from the North Pole to New York City to find his father and help him rediscover his Christmas spirit.
The screening runs Wednesday, December 9, from 6 to 8 pm. Snacks and drinks are free, and the event itself is free. The listing welcomes kids, tweens, teens and adults, and no registration is mentioned. Because the film is rated PG and runs in the evening, it best suits school-age kids and their families rather than very young children.
Parent tip: Elf is rated PG; the evening start time suits school-age kids best.
See dates and details from Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)Las Vegas: Christmas Storytime
Holiday story timeLas Vegas-Clark County Library District · Las Vegas
- Host
- Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Spring Valley Library, 4280 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
- When
- Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 11:30 am to 12:15 pm
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- Ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Spring Valley Library in Las Vegas hosts a special Christmas Storytime on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District describes it as a storytime full of holiday cheer for children from birth to age 5 and the caregivers who bring them.
The library files the program under storytime and arts and crafts, so expect seasonal picture books along with a simple hands-on activity suited to small children. At 45 minutes, it is a manageable length for toddlers and preschoolers, and the late morning time fits between naps for many families. No registration is listed on the calendar entry. Spring Valley Library sits on South Jones Boulevard in the southwest valley, an easy stop for families who want a holiday outing that is calm, indoors and away from the crowds of the Strip and the malls.
See dates and details from Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)Las Vegas: DIY Mini Canvas Ornaments
Holiday craftsFreeLas Vegas-Clark County Library District · Las Vegas
- Host
- Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Spring Valley Library, 4280 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
- When
- Monday, December 21, 2026, 4 to 5 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Grades K to 5
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Spring Valley Library is hosting a hands-on ornament workshop for elementary school kids during winter break. Children in grades K through 5 design and decorate a mini canvas ornament of their own to hang on the tree or display at home.
The program runs Monday, December 21, from 4 to 5 pm. It is free and open to the public, with no registration listed, but supplies are limited and handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving on time helps. It is a good low-cost activity for the days between the end of school and Christmas, and kids leave with a keepsake they made themselves.
Parent tip: Supplies are limited, so arrive by 4 pm; questions go to the Youth Services Desk at 702-507-3823.
See dates and details from Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)Las Vegas: Waterless Snow Globes
Holiday craftsFreeLas Vegas-Clark County Library District · Las Vegas
- Host
- Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- When
- Monday, December 21, 2026, 4 to 5 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Babies through tweens and teens
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
East Las Vegas Library is offering a winter break craft session where kids learn to make waterless snow globes. The library describes them as fun to shake and easy to make, a twist on the traditional water-filled version that avoids leaks and spills.
The session runs Monday, December 21, from 4 to 5 pm. It is listed for a wide range of ages, from babies and toddlers through tweens and teens, so younger children can join with a grown-up helping. It is free and open to the public, with no registration listed, but supplies are limited. Kids take their finished snow globe home, which makes it a nice small gift or holiday decoration.
Parent tip: Supplies are limited, so arrive on time; call 702-507-3517 with questions.
See dates and details from Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)Las Vegas: Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Night
Holiday showFreeLas Vegas-Clark County Library District · Las Vegas
- Host
- Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89131
- When
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Kids and tweens; rated PG
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Centennial Hills Library is hosting a cozy pajama movie night two days before Christmas. The feature is Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, rated PG, which the library describes as a spooky holiday movie. Kids are encouraged to wear comfy clothes and bring a blanket and their favorite stuffy.
The showing runs Wednesday, December 23, from 5 to 7 pm. It is listed for kids and tweens, it is free, and no registration is required, though the library notes that space is limited. The film's spooky style may be a bit much for some preschoolers, so it is best for school-age kids who enjoy a mix of Halloween and Christmas.
Parent tip: Space is limited, so arrive early; bring a blanket and a stuffed animal. Call 702-507-6107 with questions.
See dates and details from Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (opens in a new tab)Christmas events for kids in Reno
3 confirmed events for kids in Reno, including nearby Sparks, soonest first.
Sparks: Family Holiday Movie Night
Holiday story timeWashoe County Library System · Sparks
- Host
- Washoe County Library System (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Sparks Library, 1125 12th St, Sparks, NV 89431 (near Reno)
- When
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
- Cost
- No fee listed; registration opens Nov 11
- Ages
- Families
- Sign-up
- Recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Sparks Library hosts a Family Holiday Movie Night on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The evening begins with a special reading of The Polar Express, the picture book about a boy's magical Christmas Eve journey to the North Pole, and then families settle in to watch the film version together.
Hot cocoa is part of the fun, and children are encouraged to come to the library in their pajamas and snuggle in for the movie, so bringing a small blanket or pillow is a nice idea. The two-hour program ends in time for an early bedtime, which makes it a relaxed school-night outing for younger children. Registration for the evening opens at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, through the Washoe County Library event page, and signing up early is a good idea for a popular holiday title.
Parent tip: Come in pajamas and bring a blanket. Registration opens November 11.
See dates and details from Washoe County Library System (opens in a new tab)Reno: Holiday Family Story Time & a Very Merry Santa Visit
Story time with SantaWashoe County Library System · Reno
- Host
- Washoe County Library System (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Downtown Reno Library, Young People's Library, 301 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
- When
- Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 10:15 to 11:45 am
- Cost
- No fee listed; registration highly recommended
- Ages
- Families
- Sign-up
- Recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Downtown Reno Library celebrates the season with a Holiday Family Story Time and a Very Merry Santa Visit on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 10:15 to 11:45 am in the Young People's Library, the children's area of the branch.
The morning opens with a holiday story time, followed by a visit from Santa Claus before he heads back to the North Pole to finish his preparations. Families are invited to stay afterward for wintery crafts, and children can read aloud to a favorite Santa Paws therapy dog friend, which is a gentle way for new readers to practice. The library highly recommends registering, and registration opens at 10:15 am on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, through the event page. With both stories and Santa in one visit, this is one of the more complete holiday mornings on the Reno library calendar.
Parent tip: Registration opens December 1 at 10:15 am and is highly recommended.
See dates and details from Washoe County Library System (opens in a new tab)Reno: In-Tune Tales with Scot Marshall: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" & Other Holiday Favorites
Holiday story timeWashoe County Library System · Reno
- Host
- Washoe County Library System (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Downtown Reno Library, 301 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
- When
- Friday, December 18, 2026, 11 am to noon
- Cost
- No fee listed; registration opens Nov 6
- Sign-up
- Recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Pioneer Center Golden Encore brings In-Tune Tales to the Downtown Reno Library on Friday, December 18, 2026, from 11 am to noon. The show stars longtime Reno radio talent and musician Scot Marshall alongside Graham Marshall and Ron Savage, and the library files it under holiday, music performance, youth programs and story time.
The centerpiece is the Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas, told in its entirety through spoken word, song and sound effects. Around it, the trio plays jazz, pop and bluegrass arrangements of several classic holiday songs. Scot Marshall learned storytelling from his grandmother, who traveled with the Chautauqua circuit, and many local families will recognize his voice from the weekly KUNR program Saturday Night Jazz. Registration for the performance opens on Friday, November 6, 2026, through the library's event page.
Parent tip: Registration opens November 6 at 11 am on the event page.
See dates and details from Washoe County Library System (opens in a new tab)Near a state line? Our guides to Christmas events for kids in California, Christmas events for kids in Arizona and Christmas events for kids in Utah list more confirmed events, and the national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
A morning with Santa or an evening of holiday stories tends to end the same way: tired kids, a long drive and one more book before bed. Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is painted by hand. If your family is spending December missing someone, it was written for that too. For the car, print our free corgi and train coloring pages.
A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor by Leslie Dunn. $16.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.
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What Christmas events for kids are in Nevada in 2026?
We confirmed 15 Christmas events for kids in Nevada for 2026 on each host’s own page: Pop-up: Gingerbread Houses! in Las Vegas (December 1), Gingerbread Houses! (Green Valley Library) in Henderson (December 2), Gingerbread Houses! (James I. Gibson Library) in Henderson (December 3), Holiday Photoshoot in Las Vegas (December 3), Winter "Drive-In" Movie in Las Vegas (December 5), Holiday Craft to Go in Las Vegas (December 6), Winter Wonderland Family Storytime in Las Vegas (December 8), Family Holiday Movie Night in Sparks (December 9), Holiday Movie After Dark: Elf in Las Vegas (December 9), Christmas Storytime in Las Vegas (December 15), Holiday Family Story Time & a Very Merry Santa Visit in Reno (December 15), In-Tune Tales with Scot Marshall: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" & Other Holiday Favorites in Reno (December 18), DIY Mini Canvas Ornaments in Las Vegas (December 21), Waterless Snow Globes in Las Vegas (December 21) and Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Night in Las Vegas (December 23). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.
What Christmas events for kids are in Las Vegas, Nevada?
For families in and around Las Vegas, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Pop-up: Gingerbread Houses! (Tue, Dec 1, 3:30 to 4:15 pm, no fee listed); Gingerbread Houses! (Green Valley Library) (in Henderson, Wed, Dec 2, 4 to 4:45 pm, free, pass required); Gingerbread Houses! (James I. Gibson Library) (in Henderson, Thu, Dec 3, 4 to 4:45 pm, free, pass required); Holiday Photoshoot (Thu to Sat, Dec 3 to 19, 2 to 5 pm, free); Winter "Drive-In" Movie (Sat, Dec 5, 11:30 am to 2 pm, free); Holiday Craft to Go (Daily during library hours, Dec 6 to 12, free); Winter Wonderland Family Storytime (Tue, Dec 8, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, free); Holiday Movie After Dark: Elf (Wed, Dec 9, 6 to 8 pm, free); Christmas Storytime (Tue, Dec 15, 11:30 am to 12:15 pm, no fee listed); DIY Mini Canvas Ornaments (Mon, Dec 21, 4 to 5 pm, free); Waterless Snow Globes (Mon, Dec 21, 4 to 5 pm, free); Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Night (Wed, Dec 23, 5 to 7 pm, free). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Las Vegas section of this page.
What Christmas events for kids are in Reno, Nevada?
For families in and around Reno, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Family Holiday Movie Night (in Sparks, Wed, Dec 9, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, no fee listed; registration opens nov 11); Holiday Family Story Time & a Very Merry Santa Visit (Tue, Dec 15, 10:15 to 11:45 am, no fee listed; registration highly recommended); In-Tune Tales with Scot Marshall: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" & Other Holiday Favorites (Fri, Dec 18, 11 am to noon, no fee listed; registration opens nov 6). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Reno section of this page.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Nevada?
Yes. 10 of the 15 events here are free: Gingerbread Houses! (Green Valley Library) in Henderson, Gingerbread Houses! (James I. Gibson Library) in Henderson, Holiday Photoshoot in Las Vegas, Winter "Drive-In" Movie in Las Vegas, Holiday Craft to Go in Las Vegas, Winter Wonderland Family Storytime in Las Vegas, Holiday Movie After Dark: Elf in Las Vegas, DIY Mini Canvas Ornaments in Las Vegas, Waterless Snow Globes in Las Vegas and Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Night in Las Vegas. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa in Nevada this December?
Santa appears at Holiday Family Story Time & a Very Merry Santa Visit in Reno (December 15). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.
Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Nevada?
Holiday story times on this page: Winter Wonderland Family Storytime in Las Vegas, Family Holiday Movie Night in Sparks, Christmas Storytime in Las Vegas, Holiday Family Story Time & a Very Merry Santa Visit in Reno and In-Tune Tales with Scot Marshall: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" & Other Holiday Favorites in Reno. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.
Which Nevada Christmas events are best for toddlers?
These are aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers: Christmas Storytime in Las Vegas (Ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers).
How much is Pop-up: Gingerbread Houses! in Las Vegas?
No fee listed. Pop-up: Gingerbread Houses! is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 3:30 to 4:15 pm at West Henderson Library, Flex Space. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Gingerbread Houses! (Green Valley Library) in Henderson?
Free, pass required. Gingerbread Houses! (Green Valley Library) is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4 to 4:45 pm at Green Valley Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Gingerbread Houses! (James I. Gibson Library) in Henderson?
Free, pass required. Gingerbread Houses! (James I. Gibson Library) is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4 to 4:45 pm at James I. Gibson Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Holiday Photoshoot in Las Vegas?
Free. Holiday Photoshoot is on Thu December 3, Fri December 4, Sat December 5, Thu December 10, Fri December 11, Sat December 12, Thu December 17, Fri December 18 and Sat December 19, 2026, 2 to 5 pm at East Las Vegas Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Winter "Drive-In" Movie in Las Vegas?
Free. Winter "Drive-In" Movie is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11:30 am to 2 pm at Enterprise Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Holiday Craft to Go in Las Vegas?
Free. Holiday Craft to Go is on Sunday, December 6, 2026 to Saturday, December 12, 2026 (during library hours, while supplies last) at Spring Valley Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Winter Wonderland Family Storytime in Las Vegas?
Free. Winter Wonderland Family Storytime is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Enterprise Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Family Holiday Movie Night in Sparks?
No fee listed; registration opens Nov 11. Family Holiday Movie Night is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 4:30 to 6:30 pm at Sparks Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Holiday Movie After Dark: Elf in Las Vegas?
Free. Holiday Movie After Dark: Elf is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6 to 8 pm at Sahara West Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Christmas Storytime in Las Vegas?
No fee listed. Christmas Storytime is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 11:30 am to 12:15 pm at Spring Valley Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Holiday Family Story Time & a Very Merry Santa Visit in Reno?
No fee listed; registration highly recommended. Holiday Family Story Time & a Very Merry Santa Visit is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 10:15 to 11:45 am at Downtown Reno Library, Young People's Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is In-Tune Tales with Scot Marshall: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" & Other Holiday Favorites in Reno?
No fee listed; registration opens Nov 6. In-Tune Tales with Scot Marshall: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" & Other Holiday Favorites is on Friday, December 18, 2026, 11 am to noon at Downtown Reno Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is DIY Mini Canvas Ornaments in Las Vegas?
Free. DIY Mini Canvas Ornaments is on Monday, December 21, 2026, 4 to 5 pm at Spring Valley Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Waterless Snow Globes in Las Vegas?
Free. Waterless Snow Globes is on Monday, December 21, 2026, 4 to 5 pm at East Las Vegas Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Night in Las Vegas?
Free. Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Night is on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 5 to 7 pm at Centennial Hills Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Nevada?
Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Nevada Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.
