Whoever said that nothing in life is free is full of it. We scoured the strip in search of things to do in Las Vegas when you have lost all your money and are only halfway through your vacation. If you’re planning to hit up Sin City and have a go with lady luck, then you may want to have a backup plan just in case things don’t go your way. We’ll help you with this guide to free in Las Vegas.

Flair Bartender Shows
Las Vegas has become the place to be if you’re a flair bartender. Watch as the person behind the bar juggles your drink ingredients while making you the perfect sip. It’s the most exciting way to get your favorite beverage. Some of the best places to check out the flair bartending mastery are at Ghost Bar at The Palms, Carnival Court at Harrah’s, and Studio 54 at MGM Grand.

Freemont Street Experience
Next time you’re hoofing down the strip, you may want to stop by one of the live concerts hosted by Freemont Street. The shows blast from two different stages that are just off the main walkway. Past events included performances by professional saxophonist Carl Ferris and Harmik as Tom Jones. Feel free to check out a complete calendar of the Freemont Street Experience here.

Fountains of Bellagio
If you’re heading to Vegas and don’t check out the spectacle that is the Fountains of Bellagio, then you’re vacation can’t be fulfilled. The famous fountains are set in a 9 acre lake and blast water almost 500 feet into the air. That combined with cool light features and classical music, make for a pretty sick show. The show takes place every 30 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes from 8:00 P.M. to midnight.

Wine Tasting at Fortuna
While people may not associate quality wine with Las Vegas, Fortuna offers boutique wines that are sure to please your palette. Fortuna is a coffee and wine experience and is located in the lobby of the Hilton Las Vegas Hotel. It’s always nice to mix up the usual cocktails and beers with a glass of wine once in a while, well now do it for free.

Wildlife Habitats
Several of the hotels and resorts in Las Vegas have a cool display of some sort of wildlife habitat. All of these habitats are free and there are some pretty exotic animals. The MGM Grand has its own lion habitat, The Mandalay Bay Resort has a one million gallon shark reef aquarium, and the Mirage is home to Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden, consisting of white Siberian tigers and dolphins. We know that no one goes to Sin City to visit the zoo, but maybe if lady luck is turning her back on you and you can’t seem to muster up enough cash for another hand of blackjack, you’ll want to enjoy a taste of exotic nature-- for free.

Fashion Show at The Fashion Show Mall
The Fashion Show Mall is a 2 million square foot shopping mega complex that provides daily fashion shows for free. The mall offers over 250 shops and restaurants and eight department stores. This is a great place to go to blow some of your winnings, and while you’re at it, stop by the 80 foot runway for a free fashion celebration. Live runway shows occur at least three days a week and up to seven times a day.

Free Booze in All Vegas Casinos
As you may know, booze in Las Vegas casinos is free as long as you are sitting at a table game or feeding money into the machines. Casinos figure the drunker you are, the more money you will spend, and the more you will lose. However, it is also possible to score free drinks while just posting up near games too, so long as you give the waitress a little tip. The best approach is to tip your waitress heavy right off the start; this will ensure that your cup stays full. MW gives you a whole list of casinos that will serve you free booze all night.