Where to have a kid's birthday party in the Coachella Valley

Birthday season never really stops here, and the best weekend spots go fast. We looked up which places around the valley host kids' parties and what their packages include, so you can compare in one go.

Indoors, with the A/C on

For most of the year an indoor party is the safe bet. These places have party packages with a table or room, and some include food and a host.

• Chuck E. Cheese Palm DesertKid-friendlyIndoor play in Palm Desert$Arcade 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.Indoors with AC, Good for toddlers
• Get Air Trampoline ParkKid-friendlyIndoor play in Palm Desert$$Wall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course, foam pits and dodgeball.Trampoline birthday party packages. You may bring cake and cupcakes; other food is ordered through the park.Indoors with AC
• Berger Foundation IceplexKid-friendlyClasses & tutoring in Palm Desert$$Public 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.Indoors with AC, Classes and camps
• Boomers! Cathedral CityKid-friendlyIndoor play in Cathedral City$$Go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages and arcade.Birthday parties in furnished party rooms, with three package options that can add attractions. You can bring your own cake and decorations.Indoors with AC, Outdoors
• PowerKids CenterKid-friendlyClasses & tutoring in Palm Desert$$Kids-only gym with classes for burning off energy.Hosts kids' birthday parties ("Birthday Bashes"). Call for package details.Indoors with AC, Classes and camps

Pool parties

From May to October, a pool party is hard to beat. Both of these rent their pools for private parties, so call or apply early.

• Palm Desert Aquatic CenterKid-friendlyClasses & tutoring in Palm Desert$Public 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.Pools and water play, Outdoors, Classes and camps
• Palm Springs Swim CenterKid-friendlyClasses & tutoring in Palm Springs$50-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.Pools and water play, Outdoors, Classes and camps

Parks and community rooms

Want to bring your own food and keep it simple? The Desert Recreation District rents park pavilions, community rooms and pools across the valley.

• Desert Recreation DistrictKid-friendlyCamps in Coachella$Valley-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.Classes and camps, Low cost
• La Quinta Wellness CenterCommunity centers in La QuintaCity 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.Classes and camps

Bring the party to you

Having it at home or in the park? These local businesses deliver bounce houses, paint faces and make the balloons.

• LiLi Party RentalsKid-friendlyBounce houses & rentals across the valleyFamily 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.
• Enchanted MemoriesKid-friendlyEntertainers in Palm DesertKids' party company offering face painting, balloon twisting, princess characters, mascots, caricatures, carnival games and party planning.Serves the Coachella Valley. Also rents bounce houses and dunk tanks. Call for prices.
• Funtastik BalloonsKid-friendlyDecorations & supplies in Palm DesertBalloon 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.
• Desert Cone ZoneKid-friendlyCakes & treats across the valleyShaved ice and ice cream caterer with a bus, an ice cream cart and a smaller umbrella stand. Kids can pick their own flavors at the party.Serving the Coachella Valley since 2007. Custom quotes only.

Before you book

• Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for a weekend, more in spring.
• Ask what the package includes: food, drinks, a host, and how long you have the room.
• Ask if you can bring your own cake and decorations.
• In summer, plan outdoor parties for the morning.

See every party place and helper on our Birthday parties page.