Nevada Fossil Day
Ice Age Fossils State Park is hosting their 2nd Annual Nevada Fossil Day Celebration on April 11th, from 9 am to noon, in partnership with the Protectors of Tule Springs, City of Las Vegas, and City of North Las Vegas. The event will include activities with more than 14 local organizations, highlighting fossil discoveries through art, hands-on activities, and exciting visuals. Visitors can purchase food from local food trucks on site.
To cap off the event, Ice Age Fossils State Park and Protectors of Tule Springs will announce the winners of their 2026 Paleontology Art Contest during the award ceremony starting at 11 am. This is an annual tradition going back more than a decade that celebrates the art of K-12 students in Clark County, Nevada.
Date: Saturday, April 11th
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Ice Age Fossils State Park - Check in with the front desk
Need to Know
- Minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- Art Contest Award Ceremony starts at 11:00 am
What to Bring
- Your love of art, fossils and prehistoric life!
What to Expect
- Tabletop activities from over a dozen local organizations
- Food trucks with food for purchase
- This event will be held outside
Fees & Registration
- Fees will be waived during this event.
- There is no additional cost for this program.
- Drop in anytime between 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. No registration required.
Contact
This program is hosted by Ice Age Fossils State Park. For questions, contact:
Dawn Reynoso or Emilisa Saunders
Park Interpreter
dreynoso@parks.nv.gov or esaunders@parks.nv.gov
702-533-7819
Nevada State Parks is committed to providing accessible experiences for all visitors. If you need a reasonable communication accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the park or event coordinator no later than 10 days in advance so we have time to work with you and support your visit.
