Free things to do in Las Vegas this week

Walking the Las Vegas Strip, you can people-watch, check out the Fountains of Bellagio or their Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, free circus acts at Circus Circus’ Midway, and a slew of other free experiences.

Looking for more? Pick up a copy of neon at a store near you or visit the go guide.

Here are a few free events and experiences happening this week:

All-Participant Skate

Families and all ages can ice skate for free 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday at America First Center, 222 Water St., Henderson. The event includes admission; skate rentals are $3 or participants may bring their own. cityofhenderson.com

Family Float Fest Party

Featuring a DJ, snacks, prizes, community booths and more, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road. lasvegasnevada.gov/discover

Halloween Family Spooktacular

Featuring the film “Beetlejuice” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. downtowncontainerpark.com

Harvest Festival

Featuring food, music, a haunted house, games, a costume contest and trunk or treat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Silver Mesa Recreation Center & Pool, 4025 Allen Lane, North Las Vegas. cityofnorthlasvegas.com

Henderson Bluegrass

Featuring bluegrass artists AJ Lee & Blue Summit, the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Mason Via, Shelby Means and the Fretliners, local bands and on-site food and drink vendors, 3-10 p.m. Saturday at Water Street Plaza, 240 S. Water St., Henderson. cityofhenderson.com

Jazz Picnic

The Las Vegas Jazz Society’s 47th annual event features the Randy Crawford Quartet, Marlane Coker Ensemble, Thom Pastor and Bill King’s tribute to Chet Baker and Phil Woods and more, 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Winchester Dondero Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. clarkcountynv.gov/parks

Las Vegas Book Festival

Featuring panel discussions, author readings, book signings, activities and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. lasvegasbookfestival.com

Latino Cultural Festival

Featuring food, live music, cultural exhibitions, folkloricos, drawings and more, 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. bit.ly/LatinoFestival2025

Wicked Whitney

Featuring trunk or treat, games, music and more, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Whitney Recreation Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave.. 702-455-7576