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.
- HOHMANNMuseum in Palm Springs.
- JW Entertainment Zone (JW Marriott Desert Springs)Kid-friendlyRetro arcade, VR games, duckpin bowling and air hockey inside the resort.
- Kids ClubhouseKid-friendlyIndoor playground with soft-play zones, slides, ball pits and a pretend 'mini town'; party rooms.
- La Quinta MuseumMuseum in La Quinta.
- Linea Palm SpringsArt museum in Palm Springs.
- Mary Pickford Drive In ExperienceDrive in theater in Cathedral City.
- Mary Pickford is D'PlaceDrive in theater in Cathedral City.
- McCallum TheatreMain performing-arts venue; family shows and arts education outreach.
- McCallum-Adobe MuseumHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Mod City GalleryMuseum in Palm Springs.
- Mount San Jacinto Natural History Association Visitor CenterMuseum in Palm Springs.
- Movie Colony - Palm SpringsMovie theater in Palm Springs.
- Museum of Ancient WondersMuseum in Cathedral City.
- Museum Trail headMuseum in Palm Springs.
- National Museum of Golf CarsSports museum in La Quinta.
Palm Springs Art MuseumLargest cultural institution in the valley; contemporary, Western and Native American art.- Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design CenterDesign museum in Palm Springs.
- Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm DesertArt museum in Palm Desert.
- Palm Springs Historical SocietyHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Palm Springs LanesBowling alley in Cathedral City.
- PowerKids CenterKid-friendlyKids-only gym with classes for burning off energy.
- RegalMovie theater in Rancho Mirage.
- Regency Theatres - Cathedral CityMovie theater in Cathedral City.
- Robin Hood ArcheryKid-friendlyArchery range and lessons for kids and families.
- Ruddy's General Store MuseumMuseum in Palm Springs.
- The Dragon's DenKid-friendlyArcade in Palm Desert.
- Tiny Toddler Soft PlayKid-friendlyKids play and party place in Palm Springs.
- Tolerance Education CenterMuseum in Rancho Mirage.
- Ultrastar CinemasMovie theater in Cathedral City.
- Village Green Heritage CenterHistory museum in Palm Springs.
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