Every year, when summer arrives, parents are left to figure out what to do to keep their little ones busy and active. Henderson and Boulder City offer many things for kids to enjoy that do not require a lot of money and offer plenty of fun for the entire family.
Here are some of the things kids can enjoy this summer in Henderson and Boulder City:
Parks and Recreation
North Las Vegas, Clark County, the City of Henderson and Boulder City’s Parks and Recreation Departments offer a variety of activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Kids can enjoy everything from swimming lessons to craft times and picnics to sports-themed activities. Every summer, there is so much available, just these programs are often enough to keep kids from getting bored over the summer.
Check out our Events Calendar for all the Parks and Recreation activities happening in our area.
Hiking
Pack up a picnic lunch and bring plenty of water with you when you take a hike to Hidden Falls Park in Henderson. This park is located behind Vons on Horizon Ridge Parkway and offers a variety of things for families to enjoy. Kids will love the playground, your fur babies will enjoy the bark park, and there is even a skate park for your older kids. While there you will have access to the trails that take you up into the mountains. There is a short trail that just goes up to the top of one of the hills and longer paths will wind in and out throughout the area.
The Historic Railroad Tunnels in Boulder City offer a breathtaking view of Lake Mead, and trails that take you on journey through time. These tunnels were once used to bring supplies and workers back and forth to the Hoover Dam during construction. These are just two of the many hiking opportunities available throughout Henderson and Boulder City.
Libraries
Though the libraries in the area may remain closed, they are offering a bunch of Virtual Programs and Curbside Pick Up. Check out Las-Vegas Clark County Libraries, Henderson Libraries, and Boulder City Library for more details about current services.
Backyard Water Fun
Break out the water hosts, put up the kiddie pools, and fill up those water balloons. It is summer time and that means you can have a lot of fun in the comfort of your own backyard. Put on your swimsuits, sunscreen, and break out all the water toys. Kids love being outside and playing with water. No matter how old or young your kids are, backyard water fun is sure to be a hit this summer.
Check out our two articles filled with run at-home water play ideas:
Picnics
Make plans to get out of the house and have some fun with a traditional picnic. Use cookie cutters to make cute finger sandwiches, pack some pretzels, and baggies of fruits and vegetables. Make it an entire day activity by having the kids help out with the preparing of the picnic, then tossing a ball around at the park after eating. There are plenty of picnic spots, make sure to find one that has other things to do and keep the kids busy all afternoon.
Check out our article featuring 3 tips to help you have an amazing family picnic.
Bike Trails
Pull out the bikes and map out a route for your next bike ride. Find a new bike trail to explore. Bike rides are perfect in the late afternoon when things start cooling off again just before sunset. Bike rides offer a fun activity for the family and help wear out the little ones for bedtime.
No matter what you plan to do this summer, you and the kids are going to have a great time. This is because you will be doing it together. Many of these activities get you out of the house and make it possible to enjoy while still practicing safe social distancing.
Have fun this summer and enjoy it!
