Spring break in the valley
A week of family days out: attractions, outdoor fun and treats, all from our family directory.
- Spring is the busiest season. Book tours and popular spots ahead.
- Mix one big outing with an easy park day so nobody burns out.
- Weekday mornings are the quietest time almost everywhere.
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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.
- Joshua Tree National ParkKid-friendlyFamily favoriteBoulder scrambling, Hidden Valley, Cholla Cactus Garden; Junior Ranger program for kids.
Palm Springs Aerial TramwayKid-friendlyFamily favoriteWorld's largest rotating tram car up to Mt. San Jacinto; trails and snow play at the top, often 30–40° cooler.
Palm Springs Air MuseumKid-friendlyFamily favoriteWWII and Cold War aircraft in air-conditioned hangars; flight simulators and cockpit sit-ins for kids.- The Living Desert Zoo & GardensKid-friendlyFamily favoriteDesert zoo and botanical garden with giraffe feeding, rhinos, carousel and a kids' play area.
- 40 by 30 ChampionsKid-friendlySports league in Palm Desert.
- A Plus Daycare AcademyKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Indio.
- AAP - Food SamaritansKid-friendlyYouth organization in Palm Springs.
- After School Martial Arts CenterKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Indio.
- Aleem's School Of Taekwondo & KickboxingKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Rancho Mirage.
- Aloisio Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Shadow HillsKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Indio.
- Ana's WeeCareKid-friendlyChild care in Cathedral City.
- Angels Black Tiger Martial Arts and FitnessKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Cathedral City.
- Aurelian GymnasticsKid-friendlyGymnastics gym in Thousand Palms.
- AYSO Region 588Kid-friendlySports league in Desert Hot Springs.
- Berger Foundation IceplexKid-friendlyPublic skating, skating lessons, camps and youth hockey.
- Beyond the Beat Dance StudioKid-friendlyDance studio in Palm Desert.
- Big Brothers Big SistersKid-friendlyYouth organization in Palm Desert.
- Big League Dreams Sports ParkKid-friendlyMini replicas of famous ballparks; youth leagues, tournaments and batting cages.
Big Morongo Canyon PreserveKid-friendlyShaded boardwalk through a desert marsh; famous for birdwatching.- Bobadilla Family Child CareKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Indio.
- Boomers! Cathedral CityKid-friendlyGo-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages and arcade.
- Boyd Family Child CareKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Indio.
- Boys & Girls ClubKid-friendlyYouth organization in La Quinta.
- Boys & Girls ClubKid-friendlyYouth organization in Palm Desert.
- Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral CityKid-friendlyYouth organization in Cathedral City.
- Boys & Girls Club of Coachella ValleyKid-friendlyAfter-school and summer programs at several clubhouses across the valley.
- Boys & Girls Club of Palm SpringsKid-friendlyYouth organization in Palm Springs.
- Boys & Girls ClubsKid-friendlyYouth organization in Mecca.
- Boys and Girls Club CoachellaKid-friendlyYouth organization in Coachella.
- Boys and Girls Club IndioKid-friendlyYouth organization in Indio.
- Bright Beginning PreschoolKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in La Quinta.
- C K DanceKid-friendlyDance studio in Palm Springs.
- California Ballet Opera - CBOKid-friendlyDance studio in Palm Desert.
- Cathedral Canyon Tennis ClubKid-friendlySports league in Cathedral City.
- Center Stage Dance StudioKid-friendlyDance studio in Indio.
- Chuck E. CheeseKid-friendlyArcade in Palm Desert.
- Chuck E. Cheese Palm DesertKid-friendlyArcade games, pizza and birthday party packages.
- Coachella Dance Co.Kid-friendlyDance studio in Coachella.
- Coachella Valley Community TrustKid-friendlyYouth organization in Indio.
- Coachella Valley History MuseumKid-friendlyHistoric adobe campus with date-farming history and the Date Museum.
- Coachella Valley Judo and Brazilian Jiu-JitsuKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Desert.
Coachella Valley Preserve (Thousand Palms Oasis)Kid-friendlyFan-palm oasis with boardwalk trails and a rustic visitor center.- Dance Dimensions - Palm DesertKid-friendlyDance studio in Palm Desert.
- Dance with Miss LindsayKid-friendlyDance studio in Palm Springs.
- Dave & Buster'sKid-friendlyArcade in Rancho Mirage.
- Dejitaru Karate DojoKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Desert.
- Desert Diamond Dance CenterKid-friendlyDance studio in La Quinta.
- Desert Hot Springs Mixed Martial ArtsKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Desert Hot Springs.
- Desert Hot Springs RecreationKid-friendlyYouth organization in Desert Hot Springs.
Desert Recreation DistrictKid-friendlyValley-wide parks district running youth camps, gymnastics, dance and martial-arts classes.- Desert Super SittersKid-friendlyChild care in Palm Springs.
- Desert Tiger TrainingKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Springs.
- Desert Wildlife CenterKid-friendlyWildlife sanctuary in Indio.
- Desert Youth AthleticsKid-friendlyYouth organization in Palm Springs.
- Diaz Karate USAKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Cathedral City.
- Dream Big Children's CenterKid-friendlyKids play and party place in Rancho Mirage.
- Elite Otters Swim TeamKid-friendlyAmateur sport team in Palm Springs.
- Equilibrium FitnessKid-friendlyGymnastics gym in Rancho Mirage.
- Escape Room Palm SpringsThemed escape rooms; good for older kids, teens and family outings.
- First Tee – Coachella ValleyKid-friendlyYouth golf and life-skills programs for beginners.
- Flow Academy BJJ IndioKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Indio.
- Free MMAKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Cathedral City.
- Get Air Trampoline ParkKid-friendlyWall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course, foam pits and dodgeball.
- Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio - Low Desert AreaKid-friendlyYouth organization in Palm Desert.
- Gless RanchKid-friendlyAmusement park in Coachella.
- Gracie Barra North IndioKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Indio.
- Gracie Barra Palm DesertKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Desert.
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu IndioKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Indio.
- Gregoire CombativesKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Cathedral City.
- Hurricane Brazilian Jiu-JitsuKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Springs.
- Hurricane Brazilian Jiu-JitsuKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Cathedral City.
- In Movement DanceKid-friendlyDance studio in Rancho Mirage.
- Indian Canyons (Andreas & Palm Canyon)Kid-friendlyPalm oases on Agua Caliente land; Andreas Canyon is an easy ~1.2-mile family loop with a creek.
- Indio Learning VillageKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Indio.
- Indio Palms Learning LandKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Indio.
- Indio Teen CenterKid-friendlyYouth organization in Indio.
- Indio WIN CenterKid-friendlyYouth organization in Indio.
- Jimenez day care homeKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Desert Hot Springs.
- JW Entertainment Zone (JW Marriott Desert Springs)Kid-friendlyRetro arcade, VR games, duckpin bowling and air hockey inside the resort.
- K&K Dance StudioKid-friendlyDance studio in Coachella.
- Kids ClubhouseKid-friendlyIndoor playground with soft-play zones, slides, ball pits and a pretend 'mini town'; party rooms.
- Kihon MMA and Brazilian Jiu-JitsuKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Desert Hot Springs.
- Kim's Martial ArtsKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Indio.
- Kims martial arts studioKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Indio.
- Knott's Soak City Palm SpringsKid-friendlyAmusement park in Palm Springs.
- Korea America TaekwondoKid-friendlyTaekwondo school in Desert Hot Springs.
- La Quinta Resort & Club Pickleball CourtsKid-friendlySports league in La Quinta.
Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional ParkKid-friendlyLake with fishing, camping, a seasonal splash pad and trailheads.- Laura's Family Child CareKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Thousand Palms.
- Lima Lama mixed martial artsKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Coachella.
- Little Explorers Child CareKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Coachella.
- Los Suenos EquestrianKid-friendlyAmusement park in Thermal.
- Mendoza Family ChildcareKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Coachella.
- Mobile Zoo of Southern CaliforniaKid-friendlyPetting zoo in Desert Hot Springs.
Moorten Botanical GardenKid-friendlySmall family-run cactus garden with a 'cactarium'; quick, easy outing with kids.- My GymKid-friendlyGymnastics gym in Palm Desert.
- Neat SeatsKid-friendlyAmusement park in Palm Desert.
- Nickerson-Rossi's Dance HouseKid-friendlyDance studio in Palm Springs.
- Omar Salum Jiu-Jitsu Palm SpringsKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Springs.
- Palm Desert Aquatic CenterKid-friendlyPublic pool with recreation swim, slides and swim lessons.
Palm Desert Civic Center ParkKid-friendlyLarge park with playgrounds, skate park, aquatic center nearby and community events.- Palm Desert Swim ClubKid-friendlyAmateur sport team in Palm Desert.
- Palm Springs Dance AcademyKid-friendlyDance studio in Palm Springs.
- Palm Springs Desert Swing Dance ClubKid-friendlyAmusement park in Palm Springs.
- Palm Springs Karate AcademyKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Springs.
- Palm Springs Swim CenterKid-friendly50-meter public pool at Sunrise Park with swim lessons and open swim.
- Palm Valley Country ClubKid-friendlySports league in Palm Desert.
- Paradise PickleballKid-friendlySports league in Palm Desert.
- PowerKids CenterKid-friendlyKids-only gym with classes for burning off energy.
- Pscc IndiansKid-friendlyFootball club in Palm Springs.
- Python Jiu-Jitsu AcademyKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Indio.
- Rancho Mirage Racquet ClubKid-friendlySports league in Rancho Mirage.
- Red Dragon Karate Palm DesertKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Desert.
- Robin Hood ArcheryKid-friendlyArchery range and lessons for kids and families.
- SAJ Dance ProductionsKid-friendlyDance studio in Palm Desert.
- Seiden kai Hombu Dojo Shihan Rubén CanedoKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Desert Hot Springs.
- Seiden Kaiem Karate SchoolKid-friendlyMartial arts school in La Quinta.
- Shadow Ridge PoolKid-friendlyWater park in Palm Desert.
- Shotokan Karate-Do Association in Southern CaliforniaKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Springs.
- Six Blades Jiu Jitsu La QuintaKid-friendlyMartial arts school in La Quinta.
- Small World Family ChildcareKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Indio.
- SMaRT Education SciTech AcademyKid-friendlyYouth organization in Palm Springs.
- SplashtopiaKid-friendlyWater park in Rancho Mirage.
- Starlight Dance CenterKid-friendlyDance studio in Palm Desert.
- Step By Step Dance StudioKid-friendlyDance studio in Palm Springs.
- Suncrest Country ClubKid-friendlySports league in Palm Desert.
- Sunrise Racquet ClubKid-friendlySports league in Palm Springs.
- Swanson MMAKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Desert.
- Team HargettKid-friendlyMartial arts school in La Quinta.
- Temple SinaiKid-friendlyChild care in Palm Desert.
- TFI La QuintaKid-friendlyMartial arts school in La Quinta.
- TGA Gymnastics Palm DesertKid-friendlyGymnastics gym in Palm Desert.
- The Art of Focus - Taekwondo AcademyKid-friendlyMartial arts school in La Quinta.
- The Dance Program - Center For Dance EducationKid-friendlyDance studio in Cathedral City.
- The District Gymnastics AcademyKid-friendlyGymnastics gym in Indio.
- The Dragon's DenKid-friendlyArcade in Palm Desert.
- The Gymnastics AcademyKid-friendlyGymnastics gym in Palm Desert.
- The Landing Zone Parrot Sanctuary, Inc.Kid-friendlyWildlife sanctuary in Thousand Palms.
- Thunderbird Country ClubKid-friendlySports league in Palm Desert.
- Tiny Toddler Soft PlayKid-friendlyKids play and party place in Palm Springs.
- Total Youth Development Training CenterKid-friendlyYouth organization in Indio.
- Tru Mixed Martial ArtsKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Indio.
- Universal Martial Arts CenterKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Desert.
- US Taekwondo TeamKid-friendlyMartial arts school in La Quinta.
- US Taekwondo TeamKid-friendlyMartial arts school in Palm Desert.
- Vaksman Fencing ClubKid-friendlyFencing club in Bermuda Dunes.
- WeeCareKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Coachella.
- WeeCareKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Cathedral City.
- WeeCareKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Indio.
- Wet'n'Wild Palm SpringsKid-friendlyWater park in Palm Springs.
- YMCA of the DesertKid-friendlyDay camps, childcare, youth sports and swim programs; runs a camp at The Shops at Palm Desert.
- Zaragoza Child CareKid-friendlyDaycare and preschool in Coachella.
- Zebra World Indoor Kids PlaygroundKid-friendlyIndoor playground with jumbo trampolines, rope ladders and toddler playhouses.
- Zen AquaticsKid-friendlyAquarium in Palm Desert.
- Zumba Fitness Dance By ChelitaKid-friendlyDance studio in Coachella.
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