Family Fun Can Be Found At The Springs Preserve Year Round

The Springs Preserve is a 180-acre attraction in Las Vegas, featuring botanical gardens, museums, family events, traveling exhibits, trails and other attractions. Here is a complete list of events. Enjoy this fun attraction! 

   

Springs Preserve Summer Fun Camps

We’re made for adventure at the Springs Preserve—Las Vegas’ ultimate kids’ nature playground! Choose from 11 awesome adventures in 2015—every week features new, learning- and nature-based adventure themes. Dinosaurs, Animal Safari, Under the Sea, Mojave Music and Superheroes & Villains are just a few of the weekly themes - see them all at springspreserve.org. Every camp week ALSO includes cool explorations at the Preserve and Nevada State Museum; acting twice a week with Drama Kids International; swimming Fridays at the YMCA; animal shows with a special keeper Q & A; guest speakers; a weekly gardens class and visits to the Nature Exchange; crafts, games and a week-long project aligned with every theme. Ages 6 - 12. Campers must bring a nonperishable lunch and any desired snacks daily, and swimsuit/towel on Fridays. 11 one-week sessions, June 8-August 21, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Optional extended care: 6:30 - 9 a.m., 4 - 6:30 p.m. $200 per week / $250 per week with extended care members;  $225 per week / $275 per week with extended care non-members.  Register in person or online at springspreserve.org.

‘Ohana Festival

The Springs Preserve 'Ohana Festival is a family-friendly celebration of Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture.

Commemorating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and highlighting the importance of 'ohana (family) in Pacific Island cultures, the third annual Springs Preserve 'Ohana Festival event will feature great food, live music, an outdoor luau with kids' games, and more! Meanwhile, grown-ups ages 21 and over can purchase beer and tropical drinks at The Thirsty Tiki featuring Maui Brewing beers and Mai Tais by Divine Cafe. Live entertainment will include performances by Kailiha'o Hula, 9th Island Serenaders and Las Vegas Ukulele Club, slack-key guitarists Kevin and Ikaika Brown, and more! 

This event is supported by the generous contributions of sponsors NV Energy and Sunny 106.5. Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 children age 5-12, four and under are free. Tickets are available at springspreserve.org and at the ticket window.

Mother's Day Brunch in the Divine Cafe

Toast Mom, then treat her to Sunday-brunch delicacies and live music at the Divine Cafe at the Springs Preserve.

The Mother's Day Brunch celebrates mothers with a tantalizing menu featuring: NY strip and pork carving station; made-to-order omelets; waffles; salad bar; pasta; assorted decadent desserts; fresh juices, coffee, hot tea, and mimosas for adults. Sweeping city views and garden blooms create the perfect setting to honor special ladies. Sunday May 10, reservations are available for 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Brunch is $29 for adults, $10 for children ages 5-10 (plus tax) and free for kids 4 and under. Springs Preserve members receive 10% off. Reservations are required and can be made on the here www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-brunch-at-divine-cafe-at-springs-preserve-tickets-16466900944 or call 702-822-7700.

Ice Cream Festival

Sweet treats and yummy eats will be on the menu as we host our annual all-you-can-eat Ice Cream Festival. The family-friendly event will feature stations serving ice cream cones, sundaes, novelties and root beer floats, with entertainment for all ages including airbrush tattoos, a photo booth, a petting zoo, family bingo, and a bubble play station. Vote online (before May 4) in our "People's Pick" Flavor Poll and help us decide which new flavor we should serve at this year's Ice Cream Festival. This event is supported by the generous contributions of our sponsors Wynn Las Vegas, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores, East West Bank, as well as our special sample booths by Blue Bell Ice Cream and Road Ice Cream & Sorbet. Saturday, May 23, 2015, 10 a.m. - 4 .m. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 children age 5-12, four and under are free. Preserve members receive half off admission. Tickets are available at springspreserve.org and at the ticket window. This event is VERY likely to sell out. It is recommended that you purchase tickets in advance.

Brews and Blues

Red-hot blues and ice-cold brews are on tap for our sixth annual Brews and Blues Festival. Brews and Blues offers up beers from numerous local, regional, domestic and international brewers at the Springs Preserve. Each entry includes a sampling mug and unlimited beer samples. Live music will include John Earl's Boogieman Band, The Diane Kallay Band, and Mississippi-based The Homemade Jamz Blues Band. A portion of ticket sales benefit Keep Memory Alive which supports the mission of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in downtown Las Vegas. This event is open to guests 21 and over. Springs Preserve members receive $5 off general admission and VIP tickets. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Springs Preserve ticketing window, or at participating Lee's Discount Liquor locations. This event is supported by the generous contributions of our sponsors: NV Energy and Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada. Saturday, May 30, 2015, 4 - 8 p.m. General Admission is $35 in advance, $40 day of event (if available). VIP Admission is $75 and includes access to an indoor lounge. $15 Designated Driver Ticket includes access to entertainment and a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage.

 

Southern Paiute Cultural Sharing

Local tribe members share stories, traditional arts and crafts, food customs, drumming and dancing. Funded in part by Nevada Humanities. Join us Saturdays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free for Springs Preserve members or with general admission.

Butterfly Habitat Spring Season

We're all aflutter!  Hundreds of butterflies and an array of plants have returned to our seasonal exhibit! Wander through our unique Butterfly Habitat and witness the fascinating dance between free-flying butterflies and the plants that sustain them. You’ll emerge with a better understanding of the environment needed for the survival of these spectacular animals. The habitat will be open daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. through May 31 while weather permits. The habitat is located in the southern end of the Botanical Gardens, just south of the Gardens Arboretum. There is a separate entrance fee to enter the habitat: $3 for non-members; $2 for members. All guests ages 2 and up must be ticketed.

Green Chefs Farmers Market at the Springs Preserve

Join us Thursdays for "local farm fresh goodness" at the outdoor Green Chefs Farmers Market at the Springs Preserve. Featuring a cornucopia of local and regional produce, plants, herbs, homemade baked goods, honey, and more. Fun at the market includes gardening workshops, cooking demonstrations and kids' activities. Open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. outside in the Desert Living Center Courtyard. Access to the market is free. Purchases are cash only. For more information go to thegreenchefs.com.

Walk with a Doc

Stay healthy! Join UMC physicians at our Trails Entrance the third Thursday of every month for a free nature walk and health talk on our Trails. May 15, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

 

Ride the Trails - Train and Bike Rides

RIDE THE TRAIN: $3 members, $5 non-members. Take a narrated ride on our life-size locomotive around the historic 2.2 mile Exploration Trail. DAILY. Check onsite for times. BIKE THE TRAILS: $6 members, $8 non-members for 1-hour bike rental, helmet included. Electric bike rentals $10 members, $12 non-members. WEEKENDS. Last rental 1 hour before close. Personal bikes not permitted.

EXHIBITS, SHOWS AND FILMS

 

Chocolate: The Exhibition

The delicious phenomenon we call "chocolate" has fascinated humans for thousands of years. Engage your senses and uncover the rich history of this sumptuous sweet we crave! Chocolate and its national tour were developed by the Field Museum, Chicago. This exhibition was supported, in part,by the National Science Foundation. Sponsored locally by Ethel M Chocolates.  Exhibit on display daily through May 3. This exhibit is free for Springs Preserve members or with general admission.

 

Springs Preserve Photo Contest Exhibition

Observe how professional, amateur and youth photographers have captured "Celebrations and Traditions." That's the theme of our sixth photo contest, which has produced some of the most enduring images to grace our galleries. Who won Best in Show? Come find out!. Exhibit on display in the Big Springs Gallery daily through June 21.This exhibit is free for Springs Preserve members or with general admission.

Butterfly Gardens Art

Let these 12 delightful, metal, swallowtail butterflies artfully guide you through our Botanical Gardens! Local sculptor Miguel Rodriquez fabricated these flights of fancy, which then were painted by local artists. This exhibit on display daily in the Botanical Gardens is free for Springs Preserve members or with general admission.

Metamorphosis of Scrap

From the bighorn sheep sculptures seen along valley highways to more abstract pieces, Ramon Sanchez of P & S Metals turns scrap metal and steel into art. See his transformational work throughout our Botanical Gardens!  This exhibit on display daily in the Botanical Gardens is free for Springs Preserve members or with general admission.

Mad Science MANIA

Back by popular demand! Mad Scientists have returned to the Springs Preserve! This live, interactive show invites YOU into the "lab" for weird, wild and wonderful science fun. Young Einsteins can come back over and over: We have NEW experiments and explosive antics every month! Two shows presented weekends and select school holidays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., through May 31. Free for Springs Preserve members or with general admission.

Mad Science Backstage Pass

Want more Mad Science Mania? A Backstage Pass earns you a prime seat in the lab for extra-exclusive, up-close science adventures and free takeaways. Every young Einstein needs a spark!! Weekends and select school holidays at noon and 2 p.m. through May 31. $10 per person, members and non-members.

Feature Film – Unnatural Selection

Unnatural Selection (52 min.) explores surprising ways human activities may affect evolution’s course—from Nebraska’s cliff swallows to Chesapeake Bay turtles. Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. inside the Big Springs Theater. Free for Springs Preserve members or with general admission.

DROP-INS AND CLASSES

Crack a Geode

Crack open your own geode to discover treasure inside! Drop in to the Nature Exchange DAILY 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members: $2. Non-members: GA + $3.

Spring Flyers

Color a collapsible flying disk and carrying case! Celebrate spring in flight. Drop in to the Origen Rotunda Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members: $2. Non-members: GA + $3.

Seed Balls

Craft a wildflower seed ball. Toss it in your home garden to spread flowers year-round! Drop in to the Origen Rotunda Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members: $2. Non-members: GA + $3.

Mammoth Bubble Party

Learn how mammoths once roamed our valley! We’ll read “How to Wash a Mammoth,” then make unique “mammoth soaps.” Class held in the Cottonwood Room, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Members: $3. Non-members: GA + $5.

Toddler Time

Bring your little ones for kid-friendly fun! Ages 5-under recommended. 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays in the Activity Center. May 7 – Mother's Day. May 14 - We Love Lizards. May 21 - Balloon Fun. May 28 - Making Tracks. Free for members or with general admission.

Monday Story Time

Get in the mood for spring with fun stories Mondays in May! 1:30 - 1:45 p.m. Mondays in the Nature Exchange. Free for members or with general admission.

Vinyassa Yoga Flow

Connect breath and movement while building health, strength and flexibility. All levels welcome. Sundays, 3 - 4 p.m. $8 members, $10 non-members per class.

Botanical Gardens Guided Walks

Join our experts for a guided walk through our beautiful Botanical Gardens. Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free for members or with general admission.

CREATIVE, COOKING AND GARDENING CLASSES

Cook With Divine: BBQ Cooking

Nothing says summer better than cooking outside—and that means barbecue! Join Divine Cafe’s Chef Cicely for a special evening class outdoors in the Botanical Gardens Frame House. BBQ cooking demos and tastings explore the outdoor kitchen. You’ll take home techniques, tips and recipes to make cookouts divine! Saturday, May 16, 9:30 -11 a.m. $30 members, $40 non-members. Reservations required.

Gardens Workshop: Herbs

Learn which herbs grow best in our desert and how to help them thrive. Fragrant herbs are easy to grow, virtually pest-free and add gusto to your meals. May 16, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. $10 members, $15 non-members.

Drip Irrigation Workshop

Experts from the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s Conservation Division teach you the skills to design a drip-irrigation system. Learn complete installation from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components. Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. - noon. Free. Must call 702-862-3760 to pre-register.

                                                                                                                           

Botanicals and Beyond: Water Wisdom

Discover simple ecological design techniques that can turn your thirsty garden into a water-efficient one! Saturday, May 23, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. $8 members, $10 non-members.

Monthly Garden Tips

Heat-proof your Vegas garden with these timely tips. Saturday, May 30, 1- 2 p.m. $2 members, $3 non-members.

Springs Preserve Admission Prices

General Admission (GA) for Nevada residents is $9.95 for adults, $8.95 for students, seniors, teachers and military, $4.95 for children ages 5 – 17, kids 4 and under are free. General admission also includes access to the Nevada State Museum, open Thursday through Monday. Admission for nonresidents adults is $18.95, $17.05 seniors, students and military, $10.95 for children ages 5 – 17, kids 4 and under are free. Special event and class admission prices vary and can be found at springspreserve.org.

Springs Preserve Membership

Springs Preserve memberships are the perfect way to share the Springs Preserve with family and friends and are available on-line or at the Springs Preserve Ticketing Office. All memberships include year-round access to the Springs Preserve (half-off admission to select special events), early hours entry to gardens and trails, discounts to classes, workshops, the Gift Shop, access to the Nevada State Museum, and a subscription to the Springs Preserve member newsletter. There are a variety of gift options to choose from starting with an Individual membership ($25), a Family membership ($60) which includes two (2) adults and up to 6 children or grandchildren in same household ages 5 - 17 (children 4 and under are always free), or a Bronze Family membership ($100) which includes all member benefits plus extras including free stroller rental, preferred parking, and 2 free guest passes. Visit springspreserve.org for a list of additional donor options and details.

Located just three miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Springs Preserve is an award-winning 180-acre family destination dedicated to exploring green-living, desert life, and Las Vegas’ vibrant history through botanical gardens, interactive science and nature exhibits, animal shows, and trails offering hiking, biking and train rides. Indoor experiences include exhibition galleries dedicated to showcasing art and traveling exhibitions of local and national significance, on-site technologically advanced learning centers, the Divine Cafe and the Nevada State Museum. 

The Preserve hosts seasonal special events including concerts, arts shows and holiday experiences. Plan your visit at springspreserve.org or explore via your favorite social media sites and find us on Google Maps. 

Hours of Operation - Fall/Winter: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Spring/Summer: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., seven days a week (Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day); hours vary for classes and special events. Gardens and trails close at 4 p.m. or dusk (whichever comes first). 

The Springs Preserve

333 South Valley View Blvd.,

Las Vegas, NV 89107