Indoor fun for windy or rainy days
When the wind kicks up or the rare storm rolls in, these indoor places keep everyone happy.
- Indoor play spots fill up fast on bad-weather days. Go when they open.
- Bowling, trampoline parks and museums are good for mixed ages.
- Call ahead: some places need a waiver signed online first.
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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.
Palm Springs Air MuseumKid-friendlyFamily favoriteWWII and Cold War aircraft in air-conditioned hangars; flight simulators and cockpit sit-ins for kids.- 1010 Movie ColonyMovie theater in Palm Springs.
- Agua Caliente Cultural MuseumHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Annenberg RetreatsMuseum in Rancho Mirage.
- Berger Foundation IceplexKid-friendlyPublic skating, skating lessons, camps and youth hockey.
- Boomers! Cathedral CityKid-friendlyGo-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages and arcade.
- Cabot Old Indian Pueblo MuseumMuseum in Palm Springs.
- CAMBRIA Gallery – Palm DesertMuseum in Palm Desert.
- Camelot TheatresMovie theater in Palm Springs.
- Century at The River and XDDrive in theater in Rancho Mirage.
- Chuck E. CheeseKid-friendlyArcade in Palm Desert.
- Chuck E. Cheese Palm DesertKid-friendlyArcade games, pizza and birthday party packages.
- Cinema DiverseMovie theater in Palm Springs.
- Cinemark Century La Quinta and XDMovie theater in La Quinta.
- Cinemark Movies 10Movie theater in Cathedral City.
- Cinemas Palme D'OrMovie theater in Palm Desert.
- Circle Theatre Acting Co.Movie theater in Indio.
- Cornelia White HouseHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- D'Place EntertainmentMovie theater in Cathedral City.
- Dave & Buster'sKid-friendlyArcade in Rancho Mirage.
- Dream Big Children's CenterKid-friendlyKids play and party place in Rancho Mirage.
- Escape Games at The RiverEscape room in Rancho Mirage.
- Escape Room Palm SpringsThemed escape rooms; good for older kids, teens and family outings.
- F-117 Black DevilHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Festival Theaters Palm SpringsMovie theater in Palm Springs.
- Gargan Optics ObservatoryMuseum in Palm Desert.
- General Patton Memorial MuseumMuseum in Coachella.
- Get Air Trampoline ParkKid-friendlyWall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course, foam pits and dodgeball.
- Historical Society of Palm DesertMuseum in Palm Desert.
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