Game On
Arcades, escape rooms, and interactive adventures for all ages.
JW Entertainment Zone
This 12,000-square-foot arcade at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa promises family-friendly action with retro arcade games, duckpin bowling, sport simulators, and other interactive experiences for all ages.
Dave & Buster’s
From virtual reality adventures to sports viewing and a boisterous bar scene, this entertainment emporium has something for everyone, whether it’s a family outing or a night out with friends.
The Dragon’s Den
At The Dragon’s Den, imagination meets strategy in tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon, and board games. Founded by a mother and son, this spot invites longtime gamers and newbies for casual play and memorable game nights.
Boomers!
Enjoy classic amusement park thrills at Boomers! in Cathedral City, where kids love to get soaked on bumper boats and play all day in the arcade packed with games and prizes.
Escape Games at The River
Can you find your way out of an escape room? Follow hints, solve puzzles, and unravel secrets in cleverly themed rooms designed to challenge wits and teamwork. Ideal for friends, families, and groups seeking a creative challenge.
Escape Room Palm Springs
Beat the clock at SoCal’s largest escape games venue with seven themed rooms to test your clue-deciphering skills, from a bank heist with security lasers to a 1690s vampire’s lair.
Desert Glow Entertainment
This high-energy entertainment lounge, located off the lobby at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, features virtual-reality and arcade games, duckpin bowling, and a gold rush–themed escape room.
Play Café & Lounge
Do you love game night? This inclusive venue hosts a variety of activities, including mahjong meetups, cribbage, and trivia nights. Plus, there’s food and drinks, and they’re dog friendly.
Splashtopia at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa.
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HyTides Water Park at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas.
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Make a Splash
Five destinations for an epic family pool day.
Palm Springs Surf Club
Catch real waves in the desert at this surf oasis, complete with a wave pool, lazy river, and beachside vibes perfect for lounging or riding waves. Plus, some of the water park’s original waterslides (black widow — if you know, you know).
HyTides Water Park
This aquatic adventure at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas features dueling waterslides, lazy river, splash pads, and poolside dining — ideal for families seeking excitement and relaxation under sunny skies.
Palm Springs Surf Club.
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The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
Cool down with family-friendly waterslides at this resort pool. Enjoy poolside dining, lounge chairs, and beautiful mountain views perfect for summer relaxation.
Splashtopia
Featuring 100-foot waterslides and a lazy river, this popular water park at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa provides splash-filled fun, poolside cabanas, and activities to delight all ages.
Palm Desert Aquatic Center
A public oasis offering multiple pools, waterslides, diving boards, and shaded picnic areas, perfect for casual family fun or refreshing swims all summer long.
The ball pit at Zebraworld in Cathedral City.
Photo by christina frary
Fun for Kids
Places to engage the littlest learners.
Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
Spark curiosity with more than 50 hands-on exhibits focused on art, science, and exploration, designed to inspire children ages 8 and younger in an interactive indoor environment.
Zebra World
Let the kids burn off energy at Zebra World, billed as the Coachella Valley’s first indoor playground. With jumbo trampolines, a ninja warrior course, and imaginative playhouses, it’s paradise for active youngsters.
Art Major
Unleash creativity at Art Major Studio, a hands-on art enrichment center welcoming all ages and abilities. From painting to building, they provide the materials — just bring your imagination.
Fantasy Lanes
Strike up fun at Fantasy Lanes, featuring 24 bowling lanes and an exciting arcade with new and classic games. Perfect for family outings or birthday parties, with late-night laser bowling adding to the excitement.
Pinz & Pints
Located within The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, Pinz & Pints caters to all ages with pint-sized duckpin bowling and classic arcade games, plus a selection of draft beers and gastropub fare for the adult chaperones.
Old Town Artisan Studios in La Quinta.
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Get Crafty
Tap your inner artist with hands-on art experiences.
Superbloom
Palm Springs
superbloom.world
Old Town Artisan Studios
La Quinta
oldtownartisanstudios.org
Paint and Fire
Rancho Mirage
paintandfire.com
Pinot’s Palette
Rancho Mirage
pinotspalette.com
Desert Art Center
Palm Springs
desertartcenter.org
Strengthen & Stretch
Stay active at yoga studios and pickleball hubs.
Pickled Bar
Palm Desert
pickledbar.com
Paradise Pickleball
Palm Desert
paradisepickleball.com
Power Yoga
Palm Springs
poweryogapalmsprings.com
Urban Yoga
Palm Springs
urbanyoga.org
Bikram Yoga
Palm Desert
bikramyogapalmdesert.com
Coachella Yoga Therapy & Wellness
Palm Desert
coachellayoga.com
Yoga Central
Indian Wells
yogacentralca.com
