From downtown street parties and late-night dance floors to family water parks and desert day trips — the Coachella Valley rewards those who know where to look.
Downtown Palm Springs
Downtown Group Experiences
Thursday nights, karaoke bikes, silent discos, and axe throwing — downtown Palm Springs is a playground for groups who want something memorable.
Thursday Nights
Street Fair
VillageFest
Every Thursday night, Palm Canyon Drive transforms into a pedestrian street fair with performers, makers, food, and local vendors.
Downtown Palm Springs
Free & Public
Group Favorite
Experience
Sunny Cycle Palm Springs
Hosted tour through downtown Palm Springs — ride along and follow a tour guide. Create memories with groups of friends and family while strolling and having fun.
Downtown Palm Springs
Private Events
After Dark
Nightlife & Late Nights
Palm Springs after dark is a full sensory experience — Pan-Latin nightclubs, drag shows, dance floors, and a walkable district that pulses well past midnight.
Nightclub
Restaurant & Nightclub
Reforma
Large restaurant-nightclub in an iconic midcentury building, combining a Pan-Latin menu with DJ-driven dance nights. Located in the downtown district of Palm Springs. Late night hot spot for dancing and live djs.
Downtown Palm Springs
DJ Nights
EL PASEO District
Wine bar
Le Fe Wine Bar
Late night taps and unique fine wine collections on a wine tasting menus. Enjoy live music and good vides on the patio, at the bar or inside a wine collection room, great for private events and groups.
Palm Desert
Group Worthy
Kid-Friendly & Family Fun
Family & Kids
Water parks, wildlife, dinosaurs, and indoor play — the valley’s family scene stretches well beyond the pool deck.
Water Park
Municipal Water Park
Palm Desert Aquatic Park
A full-scale municipal water park with body slides, full size pools, diving boards, kids water playground and a shaded splash zone. Enjoy kids movie nights in the pool offered certain times a month.
Palm Desert
Family Friendly
Hands-On
Children’s Museum
The Children's Discovery Museum
Hands-on exhibits built for climbing, building, and exploring. Kid’s learn about nature and science in a creative place and parents enjoy the interactions as well.
Rancho Mirage
Ages 0–10
Roadside Icon
Roadside Attraction
Cabazon Dinosaurs
Two giant dinosaur sculptures towering over the I-10 near the outlets. Kids take a walking tour of dinos both large and small. Climb the incredible inside of the doors and shop.
Cabazon
Photo Op
Open Now
Surf & Water Park
Palm Springs Surf Club
Surf sessions and lessons for all levels, a lazy river, water slides, and on-site dining.
Palm Springs
All Ages
Family Fun
Zoo & Botanical Garden
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
A beloved desert zoo and botanical garden with giraffes, cheetahs, and a safari-style feel.
Palm Desert
Family Favorite
01
Get Air Trampoline Park
Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball courts, and ninja courses under one roof.
Palm Desert
02
Zebra World
A private exotic-animal sanctuary where kids get up close with zebras, camels, and rescued animals.
Coachella Valley
03
Splashtopia Water Park
Resort water park fun with slides, a lazy river, and cabanas at the Omni Resort and Grand Hyatt.
Rancho Mirage / Indian Wells
04
Berger Foundation Iceplex
A full-size indoor ice rink hosting public skate sessions, hockey leagues, and lessons.
Palm Desert
05
Boomers
Go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, laser tag, and a large arcade.
Cathedral City
06
Dave & Buster's
Giant arcade, sports bar, and restaurant with state-of-the-art games and VR experiences.
The River, Rancho Mirage
07
Splash Pad, The Living Desert
A shaded, interactive splash pad inside The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
Palm Desert
More Places Worth Knowing
More to Discover
A few more valley favorites and nearby day-trip destinations, added to the directory as our concierge network keeps expanding its coverage.
Day Trip
Historic Movie Town
Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown
Spend the day at a 1940s Old West movie set turned real mountain town, about an hour north of Palm Springs. See why this place is a fan favorite.
Pioneertown
Live Music
Desert Plant Museum
Botanical Garden
Moorten Botanical Garden
A family-run desert garden and cactarium in the heart of Palm Springs, since 1938. This photo worthy desert garden is sure to impress.
Palm Springs
Plant Garden
01
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Twice yearly, dozens of Coachella Valley restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus and tasting deals.
Valley-Wide · June & January
02
Acrisure Arena
The valley’s newest large-scale arena, home to Coachella Valley Firebirds AHL hockey and concerts.
Palm Desert / Thousand Palms
03
Agua Caliente Casino and Spa
Gaming floor, live entertainment, dining, and a full-service spa operated by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Rancho Mirage / Palm Springs
04
Salvation Mountain, Slab City
A hand-painted adobe and folk-art mountain built over decades near Slab City.
Niland, CA · Day Trip
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