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.
- The Living Desert Zoo & GardensKid-friendlyFamily favoriteDesert zoo and botanical garden with giraffe feeding, rhinos, carousel and a kids' play area.
- Berger Foundation IceplexKid-friendlyPublic skating, skating lessons, camps and youth hockey.
- Big League Dreams Sports ParkKid-friendlyMini replicas of famous ballparks; youth leagues, tournaments and batting cages.
- 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.
Desert Recreation DistrictKid-friendlyValley-wide parks district running youth camps, gymnastics, dance and martial-arts classes.- 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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