Updated: January 27, 2021 for COVID Closures.
This year has been a unique one and many families are tightening their belts in preparation of continued layoffs and the holidays swiftly approaching. However, by now I bet everyone in the family is suffering from cabin fever. As things in our community start to open back up, now is the time to keep kids busy, active and get out of the house as a family.
Here are some of the free and almost free things to do in North Las Vegas.
Aliante Nature Discovery Park - FREE
AKA The Dinosaur Park
2627 Nature Park Drive, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 633-2418
Hours: 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. 7 days a week
Locals call Aliante Nature Discovery Park the Dinosaur Park because of the dinosaur theme and the Dino Dig Sandbox. Kids will have a blast spending the afternoon at this park exploring, sliding down the slides, playing in the tot area, and splashing around the splash pad in the summer.
Craig Ranch Regional Park - FREE
628 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 633-2418
Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m. 7 day a week
With 170 acres to explore, families love spending time at Craig Ranch Regional Park. This park features a skate park, dog parks, baseball fields, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, community gardens, and lots of open spaces.
As of January 27, 2021, some parts of the park are temporarily closed due to COVID.
CSN Planetarium - $6 general admission
3200 East Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas 89030
(702) 651-4000
Hours: Visit website for hours and showtimes.
Experience the night sky at the CSN Planetarium. You are sure to have a blast experiencing the many different options available at the Planetarium, including shows and displays. This is a great learning opportunity for kids.
As of January 27, 2021, CSN Planetarium is temporarily closed due to COVID.
SoBe Ice Arena - $7 admission; $3 skate rental
2400 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 638-3785
Hours: Hours vary based on activity. Visit the website for daily hours of operation.
The SoBe Ice Arena offers a variety of classes, leagues, and open skating opportunities. Families will have fun experiencing ice skating here in the desert.
As of January 27, 2021, open skate times were canceled temporarily due to COVID.
West Wind Drive In - $8 per person; $2 for ages 5-11; children 4 and under are always free
4150 W. Carey Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 646-3565
Hours: Opens nightly at 5:30 p.m.
Grab your snacks and popcorn and head on out to the drive-in. This is a classic way to spend time with the family without spending a ton of money. Visit on family night (Tuesdays) for discounted admission prices - $5 per person; $2 for ages 5-11; children 4 and under are always free.
