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Birthday parties
Where to have your kid's party in the Coachella Valley, and who can help with one at home or in the park.
Places to have it
- Children's Discovery Museum of the DesertKid-friendlyFamily favoriteHands-on museum for young kids: building, art and pretend play; birthday parties.Birthday parties are allowed with an advance reservation and approval. Call the museum to set one up.
- The Living Desert Zoo & GardensKid-friendlyFamily favoriteDesert zoo and botanical garden with giraffe feeding, rhinos, carousel and a kids' play area.Rents its Discovery Center, with shaded ramadas, for birthday events of up to 50 seated guests. Call for pricing.
- Chuck E. Cheese Palm DesertKid-friendlyArcade games, pizza and birthday party packages.Birthday packages with 2 hours of play, a decorated table and the birthday show. Pizza and a host on bigger packages. From $99.99 for 6 kids.
Help for your party
Having it at home or in a park? These local businesses bring the fun to you.
Bounce houses & rentals
- A's Party RentalsKid-friendlyCoachella rental company with bounce houses, water slides, tables, chairs, canopies, snow cone and cotton candy machines, and balloon arches.Delivers in Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and the east valley. Same-day delivery available.
- D.C Party RentalsKid-friendlyRents jumpers, water slides, tables, chairs and heaters for kids' parties around the valley.Free delivery in Indio, Coachella and La Quinta. Bounce houses from $130 a day, water slides from $260.
- Jumpers Zone Party RentalsKid-friendlyCathedral City company renting themed jumpers, water slides, interactive games, dunk tanks, concession machines and kids' tables.Serves the Coachella Valley. Call for prices.
- LiLi Party RentalsKid-friendlyFamily rental company based in Desert Hot Springs that rents bounce houses, water slides, combo units, tables, chairs, tents and linens for backyard parties.Delivers from Palm Springs to Indio and Coachella. Bounce houses from $100.
- My Party Rental GuysKid-friendlyParty rental company with warehouses in Cathedral City and Indio. Rents inflatables, carnival games, giant Jenga, tables, chairs and tents.Delivers across the valley, Palm Springs to Coachella. See their catalog for prices.
- Shaylas Party RentalKid-friendlyIndio-based rental company with bounce houses, water slides, combos, tents, tables, chairs and photo booths for kids' parties.Delivers and sets up from Palm Springs to Mecca. Price depends on items and location.
Cakes & treats
- Desert Cone ZoneKid-friendlyShaved ice and ice cream caterer with a bus, an ice cream cart and a smaller umbrella stand. Kids can pick their own flavors at the party.Serving the Coachella Valley since 2007. Custom quotes only.
- Exquisite DessertsKid-friendlyDessert shop in Palm Desert.Order a custom birthday cake ahead. Call or see the menu for prices.
- Nothing Bundt CakesBakery in Palm Desert.Theme party cakes and sizes for large parties. Delivery available.
Decorations & supplies
- Funtastik BalloonsKid-friendlyBalloon shop that makes birthday bouquets, arches, columns and garlands, and sells party supplies and face paint.Delivers and installs across the valley. Garlands and arches from $35 a foot.
- La Placita Party TimeParty supply store in Coachella.Walk-in shop for balloons and piñatas.
- Magical Balloon DecorKid-friendlyBalloon decorator serving Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, with birthday age bouquets, garlands, pool balloon installs and custom designs.Order online. Helium bunches from $40, 8-foot garland $200.
Before you book
- Weekend spots go fast. Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead, more in spring.
- Ask what the package includes: food, drinks, a host, invitations, and how long you have the room.
- Ask if you can bring your own cake and decorations, and about the deposit.
- From May to September, pick a place with A/C or a pool, or plan an outdoor party for the morning.
Do you host kids’ parties, or help with them? Get listed free.