Free things to do with kids around the valley
Story times, palm oases, boardwalk trails and a park with a skate park: easy outings that cost nothing.
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Some of the best outings with kids here don't cost a thing. Here are free places we love, from the library down the street to a palm oasis.
Start at the library
Every town has one, they're cool inside, and most have a kids' area and regular programs. Palm Springs has children's story times, and the Rancho Mirage library even has an observatory.
- Palm Springs Public LibraryPara niñosBiblioteca de la ciudad con cuentacuentos para niños.
- Rancho Mirage Public LibraryPara niñosBiblioteca de la ciudad con área infantil y observatorio.
- Palm Desert LibraryPara niñosBiblioteca compartida con College of the Desert; programas para niños.
- Coachella LibraryPara niñosBiblioteca nueva en el centro de Coachella con espacio para niños.
Take a boardwalk walk
Walk through a real palm oasis, or a desert marsh full of birds, on boardwalks and easy trails. Go early in the day, bring water, and save these for the cooler months.
- Coachella Valley Preserve (Thousand Palms Oasis)Para niñosOasis de palmas con senderos de pasarela y un centro de visitantes rústico.
- Big Morongo Canyon PreservePara niñosPasarela con sombra por un pantano del desierto; famoso para observar aves.
Run off some energy
A big park with playgrounds and a skate park, right in the middle of the valley.
For curious kids
Live reptiles, a kids' discovery room and visits with rescued birds.
- Hi-Desert Nature MuseumPara niñosPequeño museo de historia natural con reptiles vivos y un salón de descubrimiento para niños.
- Coachella Valley Wild Bird CenterPara niñosCentro de rehabilitación de fauna silvestre con visitas educativas y encuentros con aves.
For older kids, in cool months
Painted Canyon has ladders and a colorful slot canyon. It's a real hike, so it's best for older kids, early in the day, from November to March.
Want more? See every free place, and check Events for free story times, festivals and family days this weekend.
Recibe el correo semanal
Qué hacer con los niños este fin de semana, cada jueves.