Every Wendnsday Macaroni KID Henderson & Boulder City shares things to do with your kids in Henderson & Boulder City, NV over the coming week. This week we are looking to share Family fun for the rest of June!
Here are Macaroni KID Henderson & Boulder City's picks for things to do in the Henderson & Boulder City areas with kids this month. Click on the links for all the details!
1. Read to your kids and earn fun prizes too!
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One of the smartest things kids can do over the summer is READ! When you sign up for FREE Library programs, kids can win some great stuff! One of the smartest things you can do is model reading! Kids that see parents reading are 100% more likely to read, at least in our house! There is plenty of cool stuff for parents when you enter yourself in the Adult Summer reading challenge!
2. The World's Largest Swimming Lesson, June 23rd
Admittance to the Pool is free. Lessons begin at 6:30 pm |  | Admittance to the Pool is FREE. Lessons begin PROMPTLY at 11 am. |
Get the word out about the World's biggest swim lesson. No matter if your kiddos are babies or teens, every age group is welcome. No matter if your kids just dipping a toe in the pool or already tadpoles; every ability is welcome and encouraged to come out for this annual favorite. Get the kid's abilities tested, too!
3. Free Ice Skating at Lifeguard Arena
Dates June - August FREE Open Skate |  | Sign up today to save a spot for your family! |
Ready to get out of the heat for some FREE family fun? Beginners to figure skates can take to the ice for the six remaining Free Ice Skating events at Lifeguard Arena! While you are in the area stop by Water Street Pizzeria! If you see Jan, the Owner, tell her Macaroni Kid sent you. (Then order their famous Pizza and Wings. You won't be disappointed!)
4. Don't get burned at the Playground, Go Uptown!
Beat the heat and keep the kids cool! Don't hit the playground, head Uptown! |  | DART BATTLE Thursday, June 16th from 7-9 pm Bring your own Dart gun and some friends for an epic night! |
For those of you on your first summer in the Vegas Area, we rarely go out during the day. We go in the morning. We go after dusk. We do everything we can to stay in the air conditioning. What do you do with your kids all day? We do not recommend hitting the parks. The slides have been known to cause 2nd-degree burns! Keep it cool and get a Season Pass to Henderson's own Uptown Jungle!
5. Ready for some YOU time?
Are you an Artist? We set aside so much when the kiddos are home, it's easy to lose sight of what may enrichment for ourself. Come out and join fellow Artists. All levels and mediums are welcome. Bring your own Supplies, and leave kids at home. |  | Send the kids to Boulder City Safekey. Each week has a cool theme and Field Trips can be a couple of times a week! In fact, Wednesdays in June are Movie Theater Day! Check the Drop-in rate, It is less than a sitter for the day! |
Summer Burn out is not just for kids! Give yourself a much-needed day to yourself! Read a book, join an Art Group, and take a nap! You deserve it and you will be refreshed and ready for the next spill, mess and kiddo meltdown!
6. Storytime in Español?
Hablar con Gaby is hosting for Macaroni Kid Families Friday! REGISTRATION REQUIRED for this online storytime! |  | ALERT: Macaroni Kid Special Classes are forming now. 45 minute classes over 3 days ONLY $25 for the first 10 families
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7. Celebrate Father's Day
🍩 Dads & Donuts 🍩June 17, 2022. 8:00 am - 9:00 am Valley View Recreation Center Little ones can come to celebrate the special man in your life, dads, grandpas, uncles, and other role models. A continental breakfast will be provided. |  | Dads Donut PartyJune 18, 2022 9:00 am - 10:30 am Silver Springs Recreation All the kiddos can celebrate their favorite guy! Bring Dad, Grandpa, uncle, or Big Bro out for coco & donuts! There will be crafts, games and a commemorative photo to remember the day! |
Celebrate the guy in your life with a morning of breakfast treats and together time. It is all about making memories! Looking for more ways to celebrate dads? Grab grandpa for Father's Daze, a comedy show on Water Street! (June 18th). Does the dad in your life like to play? Get him over to Fathers Day Out, and all dads and Grandpas get FREE admission to all Henderson Pools!
8. Register for VBS!
GUIDE TO VBS Henderson & Boulder City If you are not familiar with it, VBS, or Vacation Bible Schools are a great way to get a little church in this summer! If you are new to town, VBS is a great way to taste test churches in the community. Check out Macaroni Kid's Guide to VBS 2022! Sponsored by Uptown Jungle VBS is already in full swing. Spaces are limited and they will fill up! There is still time to register your kiddos in this laid-back and fun approach as churches across the valley make The Bible Fun! |  |
9. Take a train ride
🚂 Story Time on the Train 🚂 StoryTime on the train on the Nevada Southern Railway. The kids enjoy a coloring page, craft and an age-appropriate story read by one of our docents. |  |
Everyone rides the train from the depot to Railroad Pass and returns while enjoying the activities along with their parents and family. StoryTime is on each of the regular departures for the day.
*Currently Story Time Trains run at all times: 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
10. Head to the Wetlands... and sneak in the education!
There is always something happening at The Clark County Wetlands! We are MOST excited about the real animal encounters! |  | Critters and crafts (Animal encounters!) |
Did you know there is a Wetlands in the middle of our desert community? It is home to many critters and the staff loves to share it all with families like you! Last week at Storytime with a Librarian, we learned about SCAT. Yes, poo. The kids LOVED IT! We learned about animal tracks and played a quick game of matching the animal to the print. This is my secret weapon to sneak education into my family fun!
11. Work Out
Yoga for YoungstersKids 3-5 are welcome at the Henderson Library for a FREE yoga class and storytime! |  | Teens and adults are welcome EVERY THURSDAY all summer for a Free Class! |
Keeping moving is key to a happy summer! Older Kids can enjoy Tournament Tuesdays! This month is a Wiffleball Tournement, a free friendly competition, but competition nonetheless. Bring friends or they will be provided!
12. Summer Day Camp with 4H
Spaces are still open for the Clark County 4H Summer in the City Day Camp! At the 4-H summer camps, youth will experience an amazing and unique summer experience where they will play games, be physically active, enjoy delicious snacks, and learn valuable life skills in a fun and safe setting. Open to youth ages 9-12 $30 per week. Week One: June 20-23 Week Two: June 27-30 9 a.m. - 3p.m |  |
