Free things to do with the family
Parks, trails, libraries and more that cost nothing at all.
- Libraries run free story times, crafts and summer reading programs.
- Some museums have free days each month. Check their websites.
- Pack a picnic and make a day of it at a park.
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Big Morongo Canyon PreserveKid-friendlyShaded boardwalk through a desert marsh; famous for birdwatching.- Cathedral City LibraryKid-friendlyRiverside County branch library.
- Coachella LibraryKid-friendlyNewer library in downtown Coachella with kids' space.
Coachella Valley Preserve (Thousand Palms Oasis)Kid-friendlyFan-palm oasis with boardwalk trails and a rustic visitor center.- Indio LibraryKid-friendlyRiverside County branch library.
- La Quinta LibraryKid-friendlyLibrary in the civic center with kids' programs.
Palm Desert Civic Center ParkKid-friendlyLarge park with playgrounds, skate park, aquatic center nearby and community events.- Palm Desert LibraryKid-friendlyLibrary shared with College of the Desert; kids' programs.
- Palm Springs Public LibraryKid-friendlyCity library with children's story times.
- Rancho Mirage Public LibraryKid-friendlyCity library with a children's area and observatory.
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