STEAM Family Fest: Nature & Sustainability
Inspired by the Museum’s collection of neon signs that reflect desert landscapes, this event showcases how the natural environment of Las Vegas weaves a story through the city’s past, present, and future. Spend the morning learning alongside Museum staff, enjoy treats and beverages from Kona Coffee House Food Truck, enjoy live performances from local arts organizations, plus meet experts from the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum, Nevada Wildlife Refuge, Nevada State Parks, and 12 other local organizations!
Ticket Information
Location:
Neon Boneyard – The Neon Museum Las Vegas
Parking
Parking is available next door from The Neon Museum, at Cashman Center. On-site parking is not available. The Neon Museum entrance, off Las Vegas Blvd, will be closed. The only exception are guests who require accessible parking spaces and have the appropriate tag on their vehicle.
Directions
If you’re coming north on Las Vegas Blvd, drive past The Neon Museum entrance. Just beyond our entrance, take the next right at Cashman Center to access the overflow parking lot. The turn comes up quickly – there will be signs and staff to guide you.
Running time:
Important Information:
Thanks to the generous support of Speedway Children’s Charities, library card holders can attend STEAM Family Fest for free! Library cards from the Clark County, North Las Vegas, and Henderson Library Districts can be redeemed for up to four free tickets on the day of the event. Simply present your library card at the door to claim your tickets. Please note that tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis—so be sure to arrive early!
Prices
| Adult | $5.00 |
| Child (7-17): | $5.00 |
| Child (6 and Under): | Free |
Museums for All guests are FREE with EBT/SNAP/WIC or foster placement letter and valid ID.
**This is a drop-in style event. Once registered, you may come and go anytime between 9:30am-12:30pm.
Walk-up price
| Adult | $6.00 |
| Child (7-17): | $6.00 |
| Child (6 and Under): | Free |
| Library Pass | Free entry for up to 4 |
PARTNER ACTIVITY STATIONS
Kona Coffee House Food Truck
Kona Coffee House, only offers 100% Pure Kona Coffee homegrown in Hawaii. Grab a treat as you check out the activities in the park and on the street!
Bureau of Land Management State Parks
Learn how to Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly with Nevada’s public lands with the Bureau of Land Management and Red Rock Conservancy. Explore hands-on animal pelts and skulls, and smell native sagebrush!
Las Vegas Natural Science & History Museum
Explore the natural world by making nature buttons with leaves, examining local fossils from the Ice Age, and learning how Indigenous peoples have traditionally used plants for medicine.
Henderson Libraries
Visit Henderson Libraries’ bookmobile, Leo (meaning “I read” in Spanish), which brings library services to communities while fostering a lifelong love of literacy. Join the team in La Concha for Storytimes throughout the event!
Las Vegas Philharmonic
Experience the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s instrument DRUM petting zoo, where you can explore wind and percussion instruments made from natural materials!
Nevada State Museum
Join the team to closely observe some of the fossils from the hands-on education collection and insect specimens.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNLV
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNLV offers non-credit courses for adults 50 and older in arts, science, history, and more – stop by their table to check out their courses and upcoming events!
Smith Center
The Smith Center Education Team will showcase the Jazz Outreach Initiative with co-founder and Vice President of Education and Programming, Gary Cordell. Enjoy a short live jazz set from Gary and his group—don’t miss this special treat!
Desert Research Institute
Discover how to be Energy Smart with Desert Research Institute using a light-up dollhouse, take-home conservation crafts, and teen trivia!
Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum
The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum here in Las Vegas preserves and presents the work of Rita Deanin Abbey, an artist inspired by the desert landscapes of the Southwest. Stop by their table to get hands-on with her art through interactive puzzles and explore the beauty and creativity of her work!
LVA Jazz
The World Jazz Studies Program at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts will showcase one of their talented combos, featuring Mac Tarrant (saxophone), Reyli Hernandez (trumpet), Kevinn DeLeon (keyboard), Henry Wik (bass), and Sean Andaya (drums). LVA Jazz Combos are select students trained in the art of performance – come catch the next generation of jazz in action!
Teaching Artist Elizabeth Allen Berry
Come create your own Las Vegas-inspired collages with this talented poet and magazine maker! Use clippings, illustrations, and writing to tell your unique story of Las Vegas!
LUGVegas Displays
LUGVegas (LEGO® Users Group of Southern Nevada) will bring LEGO® displays of desert animals and plants and help anyone who wants to build their own creations. Stop by to see their work and get hands-on with their builders!
Lee Laner Paints
Enjoy live chalk art. The colorful paintings breathe new life into historical, literary, and mythological stories.
Clark County Las Vegas Library District
Visit the Visit the Library District table to see the STEAM Truck and begin your very own Nature Journal. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up at their truck and enjoy free access to countless resources, databases and fun activities including park and museum passes.
North Las Vegas Library District
The North Las Vegas Library District offers educational programs and resources for all ages, supporting lifelong learning through workshops, Storytimes, and hands-on activities. At their table, you’ll also be able to sign up for a library card and access even more resources!
Clark County Museum
Explore history with the Clark County Museum! See artifacts from their collection and learn about life in Las Vegas, Boulder City, and Henderson through the decades.
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
The Desert National Wildlife Refuge is the largest wildlife refuge outside Alaska, protecting the Mojave Desert’s largest intact habitat for Desert Bighorn Sheep. Visit their table to explore hands-on artifacts and animal pelts!
Springs Preserve
Springs Preserve is a 180-acre cultural and historical attraction in Las Vegas dedicated to celebrating the region’s natural history, sustainability, and cultural heritage. Visit their table to learn more about the natural landscapes in Las Vegas!
The Dale Etheridge Planetarium at the College of Southern Nevada
The Dale Etheridge Planetarium at CSN is Southern Nevada’s only public planetarium, and the astronomical heart of Las Vegas. Come check out their telescopes and other hands-on artifacts!
NEVADA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN and CSN Department of Education
The state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children will promote high-quality early learning for children from birth through age 8. Stop by to try out weaving with natural materials!
Juan Cuevas and Xochil Xitlalli of Malinalli Productions
This creative duo will help you create art inspired by local native plants. Witness your artwork come to life at their table!