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5.01.2026
May 2026 Community Events and Trainings
Partners throughout the state host a variety of community events and trainings designed to engage families, provide valuable resources, and promote early childhood development. From workshops and educational sessions to fun, interactive activities for kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
All of the events and trainings provided below are offered at no cost to participants. We also offer online courses. Some partners offer additional trainings which may charge a fee to participants. Click the links below to learn more or to register for the events and trainings. You can also visit the Parent Training and Education page on the First 5 Nevada website to learn more about training programs and other resources.
Check back often or bookmark this page – this article is updated throughout the month to add new events, trainings, and information!
Saturday, May 2nd
- Spring Into Safety hosted by Nevada Child Seekers - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Location - LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix - 1401 N. Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
- Join NV Child Seekers for our FREE parking lot festival. Families will enjoy roaming characters, youth performances, vendors and more!
- Click here for more information.
Monday, May 4th
- The Children’s Cabinet – I'm Ready for K! – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Location – LAS VEGAS–Aliante Library –2400 Deer Springs Way, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
- I'm Ready for K Sessions are designed for children ages 3-5 years old with the primary aim of teaching social, emotional, and academic skills needed for pre-K and Kindergarten readiness, while providing an opportunity for positive parent-child interaction and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
Tuesday, May 5th
- The Children’s Cabinet – Cunas Para Niños – 10:00 am to 11:30 am
- Location – LAS VEGAS–The Children’s Cabinet –5905 South Decatur Blvd. Suite #13 Las Vegas, NV 89118
- Educación para un sueño seguro: Clase de 1.5 horas para padres sobre la importancia de practicar hábitos de sueño seguro para reducir el riesgo de muerte súbita infantil (SUID), que incluye el SMSL y muertes prevenibles como asfixia y estrangulación en la cama.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
- The Children’s Cabinet – I'm Ready for K! – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Location – LAS VEGAS–Alexander Library –1755 W Alexander Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
- I'm Ready for K Sessions are designed for children ages 3-5 years old with the primary aim of teaching social, emotional, and academic skills needed for pre-K and Kindergarten readiness, while providing an opportunity for positive parent-child interaction and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
- The Children’s Cabinet –Cooperative Parenting after Divorce and Separation (4-part program) – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Location – RENO–Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center Reno –
961 Matley Lane, Suite #110 Reno, NV 89502
- Cooperative parenting requires good communication skills and a willingness to place your child’s interests first. In addition to communication, we will discuss avoiding power struggles, managing anger, and conflict resolution. Your children will have the support and care they deserve. (This is an 8-hour program delivered over 4 two-hour sessions, for caregivers with children of all ages.)
- This is a 4-part series on: 5/5; 5/12; 5/19 and 5/26. Must attend all 4 sessions to get credit for court-ordered programs.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
Wednesday, May 6th
- The Children’s Cabinet – STEM – 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
- Location – LAS VEGAS–Family 2 Family Connection –3900 Cambridge Street, Suite #107, Las Vegas, NV 89119
- The Children’s Cabinet provides a free 1.5-hour STEM class where participants (parents and children) will engage in several STEM activities and experiments. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS: Parents of children ages 3-5.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
Saturday, May 9th
- Walk Us Home 3k/5k/8k walk– 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Location – CARSON CITY–Brewery Arts Center –449 W King St, Carson City, NV 89703
- Click here for more information.
- Children’s Advocacy Alliance - Policy Studio Workshop 3: Alignment & Readiness - 2:30pm to 5:00pm
- Location - LAS VEGAS - West Las Vegas Library - 1861 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106
- Build policy skills! The Children’s Advocacy Alliance will share policy ideas gathered from previous events to help shape their policy agenda.
- Free to attend, free food and drinks provided.
- Click here to RSVP.
- Elko Home Show - May 9th & 10th
- Location - ELKO - Elko Convention Center
- Over 100 vendors, unique demos, give-aways and kid’s activities. No admission fee.
- Click here for more information.
Monday, May 11th
- The Children’s Cabinet – I'm Ready for K! – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Location – LAS VEGAS–Aliante Library –2400 Deer Springs Way, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
- I'm Ready for K Sessions are designed for children ages 3-5 years old with the primary aim of teaching social, emotional, and academic skills needed for pre-K and Kindergarten readiness, while providing an opportunity for positive parent-child interaction and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
Wednesday, May 13th
- The Children’s Cabinet –Nurturing Minds, Shaping Identities: Vroom’s Early Brain & Identity Develop – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Location – RENO–Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center–961 Matley Lane, Suite # 110 Reno, NV 89502 United States
- This training explores key stages of early brain development and the vital role of identity formation in childhood. Participants will deepen their understanding of how early experiences shape both cognitive growth and self-identity while gaining practical resources to support healthy identity development in young children.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
Friday, May 15th
- Little Choices Big Impact– 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Location –ELKO–UNR Extension –701 Walnut St, Elko, NV 89801
- Join Nevada Outdoor School for Little Choices, Big Impact, a hands-on program that explores how small, everyday decisions can shape our health, community, and future!
- Participants will learn practical ways to make positive changes through healthy eating, gardening, mindfulness, and other simple habits. This program is all about discovering how taking care of ourselves helps us take care of the world around us.
- Click here for more information.
Monday, May 18th
- The Children’s Cabinet – I'm Ready for K! – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Location – LAS VEGAS–Aliante Library –2400 Deer Springs Way, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
- I'm Ready for K Sessions are designed for children ages 3-5 years old with the primary aim of teaching social, emotional, and academic skills needed for pre-K and Kindergarten readiness, while providing an opportunity for positive parent-child interaction and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
- The Children’s Cabinet – Cunas Para Bebés– 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Location – RENO–Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center –961 Matley Lane, Suite # 110 Reno, NV 89502 United States
- Educación para un sueño seguro: Clase de 1.5 horas para padres sobre la importancia de practicar hábitos de sueño seguro para reducir el riesgo de muerte súbita infantil (SUID), que incluye el SMSL y muertes prevenibles como asfixia y estrangulación en la cama.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
- The Children’s Cabinet –Promoting Emotional Literacy in Children– 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Location – RENO–Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center –961 Matley Lane, Suite # 110 Reno, NV 89502 United States
- This class will provide participants with strategies to support and promote children’s self-confidence and self-direction. Participants will learn to encourage children to express and identify their feelings and give children the skills to persevere and maintain their focus. Participants will understand the benefits of emotional literacy for children and the impact it can have on family relationships.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
- Children’s Advocacy Alliance - Policy Studio Workshop 4 - 2:30pm to 5:00pm
- Location - RENO - South Valleys Library - 15650-A Wedge Parkway, Reno, NV 89511
- Build policy skills! The Children’s Advocacy Alliance will share policy ideas gathered from previous events to help shape their policy agenda.
- Free to attend, free food and drinks provided.
- Click here to RSVP.
Tuesday, May 19th
- The Children’s Cabinet – I'm Ready for K! – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Location – LAS VEGAS–Alexander Library –1755 W Alexander Road North Las Vegas, NV 89032
- I'm Ready for K Sessions are designed for children ages 3-5 years old with the primary aim of teaching social, emotional and academic skills needed for pre-K and Kindergarten readiness, while providing an opportunity for positive parent-child interaction and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
Wednesday, May 20th
- Family Health Festival - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Location - RENO - Neil Road Recreation Center - 3925 Neil Road, Reno, NV 89502
- The Family Health Festivals (FHF) provides an opportunity for the community to connect to a variety of local education, employment, food, health, housing, safety, and transportation resources all in an effort to make small steps to a healthier life for all. Free services offered at the FHFs typically include the Food Bank’s Mobile Harvest, assistance with applying for SNAP (food stamps) benefits, immunizations, dental screenings, along with a wide variety of other resources.
- Click here for more information.
- The Children’s Cabinet – Cuidando Del Bebé – 10:00 am to 11:30 am
- Location – LAS VEGAS–The Children’s Cabinet –5905 South Decatur Blvd. Suite #13 Las Vegas, NV 89118
- Cuidado del Bebé es una clase cálida e interactiva para mamás primerizas y para quienes dan la bienvenida a un bebé. Aprende los aspectos básicos del cuidado del recién nacido: baño, alimentación, alivio de cólicos, primeros hitos y más. También hablaremos sobre el bienestar posparto y compartiremos recursos comunitarios útiles. Cada familia recibirá un obsequio de bienvenida solo por asistir. ¡Únete para sentirte segura, apoyada y preparada para los primeros meses de tu bebé!
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
- The Children’s Cabinet – Process vs. Product – 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
- Location – LAS VEGAS–Family 2 Family Connection –3900 Cambridge Street Suite #107 Las Vegas, NV 89119
- While the main purpose of this workshop is to nurture creativity and provide a supportive environment for children to explore their artistic talents, parents will learn the difference between product and process-oriented art. Attendees will understand how art helps their children develop other essential life skills that will stay with them for years to come.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
Thursday, May 21st
- The Children’s Cabinet – Soluciones Positivas Para Familias: El Comportamiento Tiene Significado – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Location – LAS VEGAS–Consulado de Mexico –823 South 6th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101 United States
- Las sesiones de Soluciones Positivas Para Familias están diseñadas para ayudar a los padres a estimular las habilidades sociales y emocionales de sus hijos, comprender sus comportamientos desafiantes y utilizar enfoques positivos para ayudarles a aprender conductas apropiadas. Cada sesión proporcionará a los padres información general sobre estrategias clave que pueden aplicarse con todos los niños.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
Friday, May 22nd
- Lovelock Health Fair– 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Location –PERSHING–Lovelock City Park –450 Amherst Ave, Lovelock, NV 89419
Thursday, May 28th
- The Children’s Cabinet – Soluciones Positivas Para Familias: El Comportamiento Tiene Significado – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Location – LAS VEGAS–Consulado de Mexico –823 South 6th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101 United States
- Las sesiones de Soluciones Positivas Para Familias están diseñadas para ayudar a los padres a estimular las habilidades sociales y emocionales de sus hijos, comprender sus comportamientos desafiantes y utilizar enfoques positivos para ayudarles a aprender conductas apropiadas. Cada sesión proporcionará a los padres información general sobre estrategias clave que pueden aplicarse con todos los niños.
- Click here for a complete list of classes and information on how to register.
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