Things to do when it’s 110°
Cool, shady and indoor places for the long desert summer, from splash pads to museums with good AC.
- Do outdoor things before 10 in the morning or after sunset.
- Bring more water than you think, even for short trips.
- Many museums and indoor play spots have summer camps and cheaper weekday hours.
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- Children's Discovery Museum of the DesertKid-friendlyFamily favoriteHands-on museum for young kids: building, art and pretend play; birthday parties.
- Berger Foundation IceplexKid-friendlyPublic skating, skating lessons, camps and youth hockey.
- Boomers! Cathedral CityKid-friendlyGo-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages and arcade.
- Chuck E. Cheese Palm DesertKid-friendlyArcade games, pizza and birthday party packages.
- Get Air Trampoline ParkKid-friendlyWall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course, foam pits and dodgeball.
- Palm Desert Aquatic CenterKid-friendlyPublic pool with recreation swim, slides and swim lessons.
- Palm Springs Swim CenterKid-friendly50-meter public pool at Sunrise Park with swim lessons and open swim.
- PowerKids CenterKid-friendlyKids-only gym with classes for burning off energy.
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