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.
Palm Springs Air MuseumKid-friendlyFamily favoriteWWII and Cold War aircraft in air-conditioned hangars; flight simulators and cockpit sit-ins for kids.- 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. CheeseKid-friendlyArcade in Palm Desert.
- Chuck E. Cheese Palm DesertKid-friendlyArcade games, pizza and birthday party packages.
- 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.
- Get Air Trampoline ParkKid-friendlyWall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course, foam pits and dodgeball.
- 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.
- PowerKids CenterKid-friendlyKids-only gym with classes for burning off energy.
- Robin Hood ArcheryKid-friendlyArchery range and lessons for kids and families.
- The Dragon's DenKid-friendlyArcade in Palm Desert.
- Tiny Toddler Soft PlayKid-friendlyKids play and party place in Palm Springs.
- Zebra World Indoor Kids PlaygroundKid-friendlyIndoor playground with jumbo trampolines, rope ladders and toddler playhouses.
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