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17 Las Vegas Kids Frequently Asked Questions You Want To Know 2026
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We go to Vegas regularly with our kids, so I'd consider myself at least a semi-expert on how to do Las Vegas with kids of just about any age. Given our love of the city and extensive experience, we have ended up writing a TON of content over years to help families have a fun and safe visit to Sin City.
As a result, we also get a bunch of different questions from readers about how to make the best of their visit to Las Vegas with kids. Some folks go for weddings or conferences, and others (like us!) decide to take family vacations to Vegas.
The idea behind this blog article is simple: we've brought together all the questions and answers in one spot so you can browse parents' most pressing Las Vegas kids frequently asked questions.
Take a look around and who knows, maybe you'll see a question you didn't even think to ask!
We want this list to grow! If you have a question that we haven't answered below, please, please, leave a comment and we will answer it promptly and get you the help you need. We may even add it to the list to help future readers.
Bonus: watch our video with answers to FAQs
Las Vegas Kids Frequently Asked Questions
Is Las Vegas Safe for kids?
Las Vegas is safe for all travelers, including kids. It is a tourist destination, and most resorts on the Vegas Strip, especially the major luxury hotels, take great lengths to secure the public.
Don’t let the term Sin City scare you. Although Las Vegas has a higher national crime rate, it’s still lower than that of other popular West Coast cities, such as Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Don’t let the term Sin City scare you. Although Las Vegas has a higher national crime rate, it’s still lower than that of other popular West Coast cities, such as Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Are kids allowed in Las Vegas Casinos?
Kids are allowed to walk through the casinos. In fact, most hotels have their casinos adjacent to hotel check-in, so you have no choice but to walk through the casino to get to your room or from one attraction to another.
That being said, you are NOT allowed to stop for long periods of time near the gambling floor with your kids. You can stroll through without hassle, though, which can be a fun free activity when you arrive in Vegas for the first time with kids.
That being said, you are NOT allowed to stop for long periods of time near the gambling floor with your kids. You can stroll through without hassle, though, which can be a fun free activity when you arrive in Vegas for the first time with kids.
Is it safe to walk the Vegas strip with kids?
It is safe to walk the Vegas Strip with kids. Like most cities, daytime is safer. The night is, of course, more sparkly, and the kids will enjoy seeing the lights. However, late at night also brings increased risk, as it does anywhere.
The Vegas Strip has busy intersections and congested areas, which can be avoided using overhead bridges, the monorail system, and inside passageways.
You are good either way, and we have a guide to help you navigate the Strip efficiently and safely. We have always had fun, safe walks with kids on the Vegas strip day and night.
The Vegas Strip has busy intersections and congested areas, which can be avoided using overhead bridges, the monorail system, and inside passageways.
You are good either way, and we have a guide to help you navigate the Strip efficiently and safely. We have always had fun, safe walks with kids on the Vegas strip day and night.
What are some fun things to do in Las Vegas with kids?
Where do I start? There are a TON of fun things to do in Las Vegas with kids. There are kid-friendly shows, museums, exhibits, arcades, pools, places with live music, fun-themed restaurants, and many other attractions.
Almost every hotel has a handful of family-friendly activities (and there are a lot of hotels on the Vegas strip!), so that means there are plenty of fun things to do in Las Vegas with kids and teens.
Here is a short list of some of our favorites: Watch the free mermaid show at Silverton. Go up the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Listen to live Irish music at Ri Ra at Mandalay Bay. Go Shopping at Forum Shoppes at Caesar's Palace. Watch Tournament of Kings at Excalibur.
Almost every hotel has a handful of family-friendly activities (and there are a lot of hotels on the Vegas strip!), so that means there are plenty of fun things to do in Las Vegas with kids and teens.
Here is a short list of some of our favorites: Watch the free mermaid show at Silverton. Go up the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Listen to live Irish music at Ri Ra at Mandalay Bay. Go Shopping at Forum Shoppes at Caesar's Palace. Watch Tournament of Kings at Excalibur.
What are the best kid-friendly hotels on the Vegas Strip?
There are so many great options on the main Vegas Strip. Finding the best family hotel is just a matter of figuring out which one matches your budget, style, and interests the most.
We get this question a lot, so we published a comprehensive article on our favorite family hotels in Vegas.
Briefly, our go-to hotels in Vegas are Excalibur, NYNY and Luxor, which are great for various reasons for families visiting Las Vegas with kids.
We get this question a lot, so we published a comprehensive article on our favorite family hotels in Vegas.
Briefly, our go-to hotels in Vegas are Excalibur, NYNY and Luxor, which are great for various reasons for families visiting Las Vegas with kids.
Which resorts have the best Vegas pools for kids?
Hands down, I believe that Excalibur has the best Vegas pool for kids. It has a waterslide and waterfalls that the kids will love as well as a poolside restaurant.
Other Vegas resorts with kid-friendly pools include, Mandalay Bay (wave pool, lazy river), MGM Grand (huge complex, multiple pools, lazy river), Luxor (nice large pool at an affordable hotel), Golden Nugget (not on the strip, but has a water slide through a friggen fish tank!).
But to be honest, just about every Vegas resort has a pool the kids would enjoy!
Other Vegas resorts with kid-friendly pools include, Mandalay Bay (wave pool, lazy river), MGM Grand (huge complex, multiple pools, lazy river), Luxor (nice large pool at an affordable hotel), Golden Nugget (not on the strip, but has a water slide through a friggen fish tank!).
But to be honest, just about every Vegas resort has a pool the kids would enjoy!
Are there any Vegas shows that are kid-friendly?
There are many shows in Las Vegas that are kid-friendly and some that even seem designed specifically for families with kids. They truly run the gamut, including comedies, magic shows, dance shows, cirque, and various interesting combinations of these (e.g., comedy-magic shows).
With so many to choose from, we decided to help by creating an epic guide to 21 family-friendly Vegas shows, which provides graphic ratings on 5 key dimensions to help you find the right show. If that doesn't help you find the right Vegas show, well, I don't know what to tell you!
With so many to choose from, we decided to help by creating an epic guide to 21 family-friendly Vegas shows, which provides graphic ratings on 5 key dimensions to help you find the right show. If that doesn't help you find the right Vegas show, well, I don't know what to tell you!
What are some FREE kid-friendly activities in Vegas?
Most hotels offer free activities that are kid-friendly. We put together a list of 10 free family-friendly activities. For example, you can walk the strip for free, walk through vast indoor shopping areas at Caesar's Palace, Venetian, Paris, and others, watch free iconic outdoor shows on the strip like the Fountains at Bellagio, and much more.
What are the most iconic things to see in Vegas for the first time?
It depends on what one means by "iconic". I'd consider the Bellagio fountains to be iconic (as was the Treasure Island Pirate show and Mirage Volcano before it was cancelled).
Differently, Fremont Street in downtown Vegas is also iconic, with a handful of places like the Fremont (built 1956) and Golden Nugget (built 1946) that literally have defined Vegas for decades, while other casino hotels have come and gone.
Although new, the Vegas Sphere has quickly become an iconic symbol of Las Vegas and a must-visit.
Differently, Fremont Street in downtown Vegas is also iconic, with a handful of places like the Fremont (built 1956) and Golden Nugget (built 1946) that literally have defined Vegas for decades, while other casino hotels have come and gone.
Although new, the Vegas Sphere has quickly become an iconic symbol of Las Vegas and a must-visit.
Is there anything to do in Las Vegas with a toddler?
Yeah sure, there are plenty of things to do in Las Vegas that are safe and appropriate with a toddler. There are shows (e.g., we took our 11-month-old to Tournament of Kings at Excalibur), pools, exhibits, animal encounters, aquariums with sharks, a mermaid show, and more.
Hell, we even make it a routine to visit Irish Pubs like Ri Ra and Mandalay, or Nine Fine Irishmen at NYNY to catch live music at night with the kids (yes, including when they were toddlers).
It just depends on what you are comfortable doing with your toddler.
Hell, we even make it a routine to visit Irish Pubs like Ri Ra and Mandalay, or Nine Fine Irishmen at NYNY to catch live music at night with the kids (yes, including when they were toddlers).
It just depends on what you are comfortable doing with your toddler.
What are things to do with kids in Vegas at night?
Some things to do at night with kids in Vegas are shows, restaurants with live music, and free outside entertainment along the strip.
Some restaurants that allow kids of all ages to hang around and see a live show are Ri Ra Irish Pub at Mandalay, Nine Fine Irishmen at NYNY, and House of Blues Restaurant & Bar at Mandalay.
Also, when we've stayed at NYNY, we often sit with the kids and have a slice of NY-style pizza just outside the Times Square Bar so we can still hear the dueling pianos in a safe area where we won't be hassled (and it's free this way!).
Some restaurants that allow kids of all ages to hang around and see a live show are Ri Ra Irish Pub at Mandalay, Nine Fine Irishmen at NYNY, and House of Blues Restaurant & Bar at Mandalay.
Also, when we've stayed at NYNY, we often sit with the kids and have a slice of NY-style pizza just outside the Times Square Bar so we can still hear the dueling pianos in a safe area where we won't be hassled (and it's free this way!).
What are things to do with kids in Vegas during winter?
It gets cold in Vegas during the winter, so you will want to focus on indoor activities like shopping, shows, arcades, exhibits, and hanging out in a variety of restaurants (preferably with a good draft selection and live music!).
The pool will not be an option in the Winter, and walking the Strip may also be out of the question (at least it is for us, being from California and all). If it is below 45 degrees, we run inside! Ha!
Check out my seasonal Las Vegas guide for all the things to do with your kids year-round.
The pool will not be an option in the Winter, and walking the Strip may also be out of the question (at least it is for us, being from California and all). If it is below 45 degrees, we run inside! Ha!
Check out my seasonal Las Vegas guide for all the things to do with your kids year-round.
What are things to with kids in Vegas if it’s really hot outside?
Most hotels and casinos in Vegas have plenty of options for inside entertainment when it is too hot to go outside (see our answer above for things to do in winter).
One unique option, though, when it is very hot outside during the summer, is to spend an hour or two at the resort pool. Many pools have ample shady areas from overhanging waterfalls, etc.
We have taken our kids out to the pool in 110+ degree weather. They keep the pools very crisp and refreshing (and perhaps downright COLD at first, to be honest!).
One unique option, though, when it is very hot outside during the summer, is to spend an hour or two at the resort pool. Many pools have ample shady areas from overhanging waterfalls, etc.
We have taken our kids out to the pool in 110+ degree weather. They keep the pools very crisp and refreshing (and perhaps downright COLD at first, to be honest!).
What are reasons parents take their children to Las Vegas?
Parents take their kids to Las Vegas for a variety of reasons. Some families like ours have discovered that Vegas is a unique family-friendly destination, so we choose to spend a vacation there.
Vegas is also a popular destination for conferences due to the large number of hotels and amount of conference space, so some business travelers may choose to bring their families along for the experience.
And don't forget that Vegas is a popular place for weddings, family reunions, or other celebrations of life events.
Flights to Vegas from most major airports also tend to be cheaper than flights to other places, so it is a popular meet-up point for families or groups that are geographically dispersed.
Vegas is also a popular destination for conferences due to the large number of hotels and amount of conference space, so some business travelers may choose to bring their families along for the experience.
And don't forget that Vegas is a popular place for weddings, family reunions, or other celebrations of life events.
Flights to Vegas from most major airports also tend to be cheaper than flights to other places, so it is a popular meet-up point for families or groups that are geographically dispersed.
Will my kids be exposed to porn in Las Vegas?
No, not really. Sure, advertisements are showing hunky shirtless men and sexy women, but is it much different than what kids see at the beach or on TV? I mean, maybe hunkier and sexier, haha!
Sometimes, when walking the Strip in certain areas, there are people handing out cards for call girls, but those can be easily avoided. My advice is to just walk past them and don’t take the handouts. From our experience, these folks don't engage with you or the kids anyway.
If you stay out really late with the kids, which we've done on occasion (like midnight-ish), then the crowd gets rowdier and more intoxicated, and that means unexpected things can happen. This is easily avoided if you don't want to take that risk.
Sometimes, when walking the Strip in certain areas, there are people handing out cards for call girls, but those can be easily avoided. My advice is to just walk past them and don’t take the handouts. From our experience, these folks don't engage with you or the kids anyway.
If you stay out really late with the kids, which we've done on occasion (like midnight-ish), then the crowd gets rowdier and more intoxicated, and that means unexpected things can happen. This is easily avoided if you don't want to take that risk.
Can I expect to gamble much if I bring my kids to Vegas?
Honestly, how much you gamble while in Las Vegas with kids is up to you and depends on how well you plan the trip.
If you are with other adults, then you can switch off watching the kids so others can have a turn at gambling. We call it the switch-off, and that’s what we usually do.
You can also bring a babysitter or use the babysitting service provided by some of the hotels. We've brought my niece along a few times and let her babysit the kids for an hour or so in the room at night.
If you are with other adults, then you can switch off watching the kids so others can have a turn at gambling. We call it the switch-off, and that’s what we usually do.
You can also bring a babysitter or use the babysitting service provided by some of the hotels. We've brought my niece along a few times and let her babysit the kids for an hour or so in the room at night.
Where is a safe, cool place to walk with a stroller in Vegas?
You can walk through any casino, and each is unique, so this is highly recommended as a pretty fun free activity to do with kids in Vegas, especially if it is your first time there (you should try to see what each resort looks like). Most Vegas resorts also have indoor shopping areas, and some really go all out on the shopping malls like Caesar's Palace and Venetian.
Join the conversation. Do you have anything else to add about your own experiences in Vegas with kids? Do you have a question I haven't answered yet? Let me know in the comments below, or hit me up on facebook or Instagram.
For more Las Vegas family fun, check out our Vegas family travel guides as well as travel ideas around Nevada.
Also, be sure to join my Las Vegas With Kids Facebook Group! This is where our community gathers to share the most up-to-date Vegas news and tips for families. It is a lot of fun.
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