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Updated Oct. 21, 2026 by Spread the Word. Times are Pacific.
You don't need a show ticket to have a good weekend in Las Vegas. These are the free (or nearly free) things to do around the valley for Thursday, Oct. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, each checked against the organizer's own page on Oct. 21. Plans change, so tap through to the organizer before you drive.
Halloween weekend is busy: for every free trunk-or-treat we've confirmed, see our day-by-day Halloween and trunk-or-treat guide. For garage, yard and estate sales, open the free sales and events map, tick the stops you want and get directions in one tap.
Thursday, Oct. 22
- Free Lunchtime Concert: Heroine Honey – 12-1 p.m., Civic Center plaza, 525 S. Main St.. A free outdoor lunch-hour concert from the City of Las Vegas: local band Heroine Honey plays an hour of live music. Family-friendly. Details
Friday, Oct. 23
- UNLV Boo Bash – 5-7 p.m., UNLV Tonopah Residence Complex, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.. UNLV's 28th annual Boo Bash is free and open to everyone: trick-or-treating through the Tonopah residence halls, carnival games, inflatables, a petting zoo and free food while supplies last. No tickets or registration. Children must be with a parent or guardian. Details
- Opening Reception at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art – 5-9 p.m., Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.. A free reopening night with four new exhibitions, live music, a DJ in the garden at 7 p.m. and the campus-wide UNLV Art Walk. Everyone is welcome. Details
- Family Movie Night: Coco – 6 p.m., Stewart Place Park, 4700 Chantilly Ave.. The City of Las Vegas shows Disney and Pixar's Coco in the park, with free activities and refreshments while supplies last. Details
UNLV's Boo Bash and the Barrick Museum reception are both on the main campus on Maryland Parkway the same evening, so you can do both.
Get next weekend's free list by email. The free Weekend Roundup lands every Friday morning with the best sales and free events across the Las Vegas Valley, mapped. First name and email only.
Saturday, Oct. 24
- STEAM Family Fest: Signs & Skylines – 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Neon Museum (Neon Boneyard), 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N.. Architecture-themed scavenger hunts, crafts and live performances in the Neon Boneyard. Free with a Clark County, North Las Vegas or Henderson library card (up to four tickets, first come, first served); otherwise $5 for ages 7 and up, and kids 6 and under are free. Park next door at Cashman Center. Details
- Chalk & Cheers at Skye Canyon – 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Skye Canyon. The 10th annual free festival: a live chalk art contest you can vote on, a vendor village, a pumpkin patch, inflatables and food trucks (food is extra). Winners are announced at 3:15 p.m. Details
Saturday is also the biggest day for garage and estate sales. See this weekend's Las Vegas sales, which we update as listings post through Friday.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Sunday is quieter. Estate sales that run Friday to Sunday often cut prices on the last day, so check the map for sales still open, and see the Halloween guide for anything new.
Tips for a free weekend in Las Vegas
- Go early to the freebies. Free food, treat bags and library-card tickets are first come, first served and often run out.
- Bring a library card. Clark County, North Las Vegas and Henderson library cards unlock free tickets to events like STEAM Family Fest.
- Plan for dark. The sun sets around 6:40 p.m. this weekend, so evening events run after dark. Bring a flashlight for kids.
- Bring water and a little cash. Admission may be free, but food trucks and vendors usually aren't.
Hosting a free event or sale?
Spread the Word writes your listing and posts it to free local sale-finder sites, calendars and community pages that fit your sale or event, then emails you a proof sheet with every live link. Flat prices, all site fees included: garage or yard sale $3, estate sale $8, church, HOA or community event $12, business event $18. We can't promise turnout, but more people will know about it. List your sale or event.
More Las Vegas Valley guides
- Henderson garage sales, estate sales and events
- Summerlin garage sales, estate sales and events
- North Las Vegas garage sales, estate sales and events
- Spring Valley and Enterprise garage sales, estate sales and events
- Southern Highlands and Mountain's Edge garage sales and events
- Halloween and trunk-or-treats in Las Vegas, 2026
- Holiday markets in Las Vegas, 2026
Free things to do in Las Vegas: FAQ
What free things are there to do in Las Vegas this weekend?
For Oct. 23-25, 2026: UNLV's free Boo Bash (Fri. 5-7 p.m.), the free opening reception at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art (Fri. 5-9 p.m.), a free Coco movie night at Stewart Place Park (Fri. 6 p.m.), Chalk & Cheers at Skye Canyon (Sat. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) and STEAM Family Fest at the Neon Museum, free with a local library card (Sat. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). Check with the organizer before you go.
Are there free trunk-or-treats in Las Vegas this weekend?
Yes. Our day-by-day Halloween and trunk-or-treat guide lists the free ones we've confirmed across the valley for Oct. 22-31, 2026, with times and addresses: https://vegas.spreadtheword.si/vegas/halloween-trunk-or-treats-las-vegas-2026.html
Where can I find garage sales in Las Vegas this weekend?
Spread the Word maps garage, yard, estate and church sales across the Las Vegas Valley every week on a free map at https://vegas.spreadtheword.si/vegas/events-map.html. Most weekend sales post Wednesday through Friday.
How do I get free events in Las Vegas sent to me?
Sign up for the free Weekend Roundup. It lands every Friday morning with the weekend's best sales and free events across the Las Vegas Valley, mapped. First name and email only.
Event details come from organizers' public pages as of Oct. 21, 2026. Spread the Word is not affiliated with these hosts. Questions or corrections: hello@spreadtheword.si.