Get ready for a fun weekend in Vegas! The main attraction is the massive Children's Festival happening both Saturday and Sunday, featuring STEM activities and inflatables. For the little ones, check out the library crafts and the Tinker Bell Tea Party.
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Children’s Festival STEM, crafts, inflatables
The Expo at World Market Center
The biggest free event of the weekend, packed with STEM activities and inflatables.
STEAM Saturday: Catapults
West Charleston Library
A free, indoor workshop where kids can build and test catapults.
Little Artists ages 2 to 6
Sahara West Library - Parenting Room
A perfect, short art session specifically for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday morning.
· March 14
7FREE : This two-day festival is packed with fun, offering STEM activities, crafts, and even inflatables for the kids. It runs from noon to 5 PM both days, making it an easy stop for family entertainment.It’s a huge, free festival running all weekend with guaranteed activities like STEM and inflatables.
COME OUT AND CLAY JR. : Head to the Sunrise Library on Saturday morning to work with air-drying clay. You and the kids can learn to sculpt some favorite storytime pals—perfect for getting those hands busy.It's a specialized craft session focused on tactile play at the library.
: This is a perfect short session for toddlers and preschoolers, involving a mini-storytime, introduction to a famous artist, and then creating artwork inspired by that artist's style.It's specifically targeted at the 2-6 age group, making it ideal for younger siblings.
FREE : Have a blast launching pompoms across the room as part of this fun, free STEAM program at the West Charleston Library. It’s a great way to engage older kids in engineering principles.It's a free, hands-on science build focused on engineering principles (catapults).
: Little fairies aged 3 to 8 can enjoy a magical tea party featuring festive face painting, dancing, and embracing their inner green fairy. It’s a fun, themed event on Saturday afternoon.Highly specific themed event for the preschool/early elementary crowd on Saturday.
: If your kids need a break from the Vegas lights, head to the Whitney Library for their Video Game Day. It’s a casual afternoon to play and socialize.Good indoor option focusing on video games, likely appealing to tweens and teens.
MO’BETTAHS HAWAIIAN BOGO MUST REG : The new Mo' Bettahs location on West Lake Mead Blvd is celebrating its opening with a BOGO deal—buy one regular plate, get a second one free. Make sure to register to snag this lunch or dinner discount on Saturday.It's a promotion tied to a specific new restaurant opening on Saturday.
· March 15
2ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL AND PARADEFREE : Check out the 58th annual St. Patrick's celebration that runs all weekend, concluding Sunday afternoon. It’s a massive, free community festival featuring a parade and lots of festive fun in Henderson.It's a large-scale community festival in Henderson that parents can enjoy for free on Sunday.
: This exhibit features light painting artwork by Darren Pearson at the Nevada State Museum. While the overall run started earlier, Sunday is a chance to see this unique display before it disappears.It’s a unique, specific art exhibit happening at the State Museum on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3: A great session for teaching kids cooperation, self-control, and managing feelings through group activities. It’s open to all ages and happening at the West Las Vegas Library.It focuses on essential life skills in a library setting, great for slightly younger or social kids.
: Families are invited to the Rainbow Library all day Sunday to participate in a different craft activity than the week before. It's a great, low-key way to spend part of your day.It's an all-day craft activity happening at the library on Sunday, welcoming families.
: Drop by the Rainbow Promenade for the weekly children's storytime this Saturday afternoon. They are featuring Mo Willems' 'Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!'A classic, free-style library storytime event on Saturday afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Las Vegas this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 14-15) the best free option is the Children’s Festival at the World Market Center, running both days from 12 PM to 5 PM. You can also check out the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Henderson on Sunday, and the STEAM Saturday Catapults workshop on Saturday.
What activities are happening on Saturday, March 14th?
Saturday offers diverse options including the Children’s Festival, the STEAM Catapults workshop, a Tinker Bell Tea Party for ages 3-8, and clay sculpting at the Sunrise Library.
Are there any family dining deals this weekend?
Yes, Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food on W Lake Mead Blvd is running a BOGO special both Saturday and Sunday for their new location opening, though you must register to get the deal.
