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Birthday parties
Where to have your kid's party in the Coachella Valley, and who can help with one at home or in the park.
Places to have it
- Children's Discovery Museum of the DesertKid-friendlyFamily favoriteHands-on museum for young kids: building, art and pretend play; birthday parties.Birthday parties are allowed with an advance reservation and approval. Call the museum to set one up.
- The Living Desert Zoo & GardensKid-friendlyFamily favoriteDesert zoo and botanical garden with giraffe feeding, rhinos, carousel and a kids' play area.Rents its Discovery Center, with shaded ramadas, for birthday events of up to 50 seated guests. Call for pricing.
- Berger Foundation IceplexKid-friendlyPublic skating, skating lessons, camps and youth hockey.Skating party packages for 11 kids with skates and gloves; higher tiers add a lesson, pizza and a party host. From $197.
- Big League Dreams Sports ParkKid-friendlyMini replicas of famous ballparks; youth leagues, tournaments and batting cages.Birthday parties on the replica ballfields, in the pavilion or in the Stadium Club, with help planning a theme.
- Boomers! Cathedral CityKid-friendlyGo-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages and arcade.Birthday parties in furnished party rooms, with three package options that can add attractions. You can bring your own cake and decorations.
- Chuck E. Cheese Palm DesertKid-friendlyArcade games, pizza and birthday party packages.Birthday packages with 2 hours of play, a decorated table and the birthday show. Pizza and a host on bigger packages. From $99.99 for 6 kids.
- Desert Recreation DistrictKid-friendlyValley-wide parks district running youth camps, gymnastics, dance and martial-arts classes.Rents park pavilions, community rooms and pools across the valley for birthday parties. Rooms from $45/hr, pools from $115/hr.
- Get Air Trampoline ParkKid-friendlyWall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course, foam pits and dodgeball.Trampoline birthday party packages. You may bring cake and cupcakes; other food is ordered through the park.
- La Quinta Wellness CenterCity wellness and community center with classes.Rooms rent for birthday parties and other events, with kitchen use for a small hourly fee. Call for rates.
- Palm Desert Aquatic CenterKid-friendlyPublic pool with recreation swim, slides and swim lessons.All or part of the pool facility can be rented for birthday parties. Call for rental rates.
- Palm Springs Swim CenterKid-friendly50-meter public pool at Sunrise Park with swim lessons and open swim.Rents the pool for private pool parties. Apply at least 60 days ahead through the city.
- PowerKids CenterKid-friendlyKids-only gym with classes for burning off energy.Hosts kids' birthday parties ("Birthday Bashes"). Call for package details.
Help for your party
Having it at home or in a park? These local businesses bring the fun to you.
Bounce houses & rentals
- A's Party RentalsKid-friendlyCoachella rental company with bounce houses, water slides, tables, chairs, canopies, snow cone and cotton candy machines, and balloon arches.Delivers in Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and the east valley. Same-day delivery available.
- D.C Party RentalsKid-friendlyRents jumpers, water slides, tables, chairs and heaters for kids' parties around the valley.Free delivery in Indio, Coachella and La Quinta. Bounce houses from $130 a day, water slides from $260.
- Eddie's Inflatable RentalsKid-friendlyVeteran-owned family business renting bounce houses, water slides, combos, obstacle courses, tables and chairs. Based in Twentynine Palms.Delivers to Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs for a fee. 24-hour rentals. Bounce houses from $150.
- Jumpers Zone Party RentalsKid-friendlyCathedral City company renting themed jumpers, water slides, interactive games, dunk tanks, concession machines and kids' tables.Serves the Coachella Valley. Call for prices.
- LiLi Party RentalsKid-friendlyFamily rental company based in Desert Hot Springs that rents bounce houses, water slides, combo units, tables, chairs, tents and linens for backyard parties.Delivers from Palm Springs to Indio and Coachella. Bounce houses from $100.
- My Party Rental GuysKid-friendlyParty rental company with warehouses in Cathedral City and Indio. Rents inflatables, carnival games, giant Jenga, tables, chairs and tents.Delivers across the valley, Palm Springs to Coachella. See their catalog for prices.
- Shaylas Party RentalKid-friendlyIndio-based rental company with bounce houses, water slides, combos, tents, tables, chairs and photo booths for kids' parties.Delivers and sets up from Palm Springs to Mecca. Price depends on items and location.
Decorations & supplies
- Funtastik BalloonsKid-friendlyBalloon shop that makes birthday bouquets, arches, columns and garlands, and sells party supplies and face paint.Delivers and installs across the valley. Garlands and arches from $35 a foot.
- Magical Balloon DecorKid-friendlyBalloon decorator serving Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, with birthday age bouquets, garlands, pool balloon installs and custom designs.Order online. Helium bunches from $40, 8-foot garland $200.
Before you book
- Weekend spots go fast. Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead, more in spring.
- Ask what the package includes: food, drinks, a host, invitations, and how long you have the room.
- Ask if you can bring your own cake and decorations, and about the deposit.
- From May to September, pick a place with A/C or a pool, or plan an outdoor party for the morning.
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