# Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center Thanksgiving Weekend Junior Ranger Hike > Event for families in the Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas area (NV). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM - Where: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center, 1000 Scenic Loop Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89161 - Ages: All ages (Junior Ranger program ideal for ages 4–12) - Price: $15 per vehicle scenic drive entry; Junior Ranger activities and badges are free - Organizer: Bureau of Land Management & Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association - Official page: https://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/red-rock-canyon-visitor-center-thanksgiving-weekend-junior-ranger-hike--listing-8156923e86f84f019660ee3e ## About Towering along the western skyline of the Las Vegas valley, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area features dramatic 3,000-foot crimson sandstone cliffs and remarkable Mojave Desert ecosystems. Over Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the modern LEED-Gold Visitor Center hosts special ranger-led family interpretive walks along the accessible Moenkopi Trail loop. Children receive official Junior Ranger activity booklets to complete hands-on nature challenges, spot desert tortoises in outdoor demonstration habitats, identify ancient fossilized sand dunes, and take the official Junior Ranger conservation pledge to earn their collectible wooden Red Rock Canyon badge. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The Visitor Center outdoor exhibit plaza and Moenkopi Trail connector are paved and packed-gravel accessible for all-terrain strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Climate-controlled Visitor Center provides modern family restrooms, water bottle refill stations, and shaded outdoor desert amphitheater seating. • Age Suitability: Junior Ranger program is tailored for kids ages 4 to 12, while all family members can enjoy the interpretive exhibits and scenic desert vistas. • Sensory Tips: Crisp, refreshing desert mountain air with visual open horizons; shaded rest alcoves offer quiet spots away from the main Visitor Center entry plaza. ## Similar picks in Las Vegas - [Craig Ranch Regional Park Thanksgiving Weekend Family Bicycle & Stroller Parade](https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/craig-ranch-regional-park-thanksgiving-weekend-family-bicycle-and-stro--listing-5170a5b4676d5dbd3beeb36f) — Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM · Craig Ranch Regional Park, North Las Vegas · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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