Enrollment Events & Calendar

What better place to celebrate Nevada Day than at the birthplace of Las Vegas? Residents enjoy FREE* general admission, explorations at the Nevada State Museum, and 180 acres of Nevadan nature.

Activities include:

• Nevada Ghost Town Storytime: Hear the story of various rough and tumble Nevada ghost towns in an old-time story telling setting. 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.
• Nevada Pub-Style Trivia: Live pub-style quiz on facts about Nevada, from history and geography, to state symbols and nature. Prize for each time slot winner! 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m.
• Native Flower Seed Balls: A seed ball is a marble-sized ball made of clay, soil, and seeds used to replant areas where you want native plants. We will use native Nevada wildflower seeds for this activity!
• Sagebrush Fingerprint Craft: Learn about our state flower, the sagebrush, and create one using inkpads.
• Nevada License Plate Gallery: Explore vintage Nevada license plate designs and create your own license plate.
• Nevada Fun Facts—2 Truths & 1 Lie: Identify the fallacy in a set of three Nevada fun facts.
• Nevada Nicknames Toss: Match Nevada nicknames to their origin source in a bean bag toss game.
• Nevada Gold Panning: Recreate the early days of Nevada, where the territory started by placer mining for heavy metals near Comstock Lode. Experience panning for “gold” (iron pyrite).
• Mt. Charleston Blue Butterfly: Informational drop-in about the endangered Mt. Charleston blue butterfly. Visitors can interact with the booth while waiting to enter the Butterfly Habitat.
• Ask an Archaeologist: Guests can meet with a staff archaeologist while exploring the new Nuwu Pahsats garden.

Event Information

•  Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Most activities begin at 10 a.m. Last entry at 3 p.m.
•  Location: Springs Preserve (Free parking at the Preserve, with overflow parking at Meadows Mall)
•  Admission: *FREE for Nevada residents with valid ID. General admission fees apply to out-of-state visitors.
•  RSVP: No reservations required. We recommend arriving early, as we expect a large turnout.