The best family-friendly activities in Palm Springs for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Palm Springs, USA
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Palm Spring PS I LoveYou!

Picture this: You step into Palm Springs colorful downtown, as I—Tara, your live game-show host—handcraft an epic, one-of-a-kind adventure just for you. No boring checklists …More

Picture this: You step into Palm Springs colorful downtown, as I—Tara, your live game-show host—handcraft an epic, one-of-a-kind adventure just for you. No boring checklists...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Private Palm Springs Cooking Class with Chef Stephen in La Quinta

Join your host in their Coachella Valley home for a cooking class and in-home dining experience. Learn about life in the Coachella Valley and enjoy cuisine …More

Join your host in their Coachella Valley home for a cooking class and in-home dining experience. Learn about life in the Coachella Valley and enjoy cuisine...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$259
Paintball Target Shooting Experience in Joshua Tree

A safe introduction to paintball shooting, great for both kids and adults. Enjoy shooting a paintball gun at targets at our paintball target shooting range …More

A safe introduction to paintball shooting, great for both kids and adults. Enjoy shooting a paintball gun at targets at our paintball target shooting range...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Desert Botanicals, create a personalized perfume

A scent to remember your Palm Springs escape. Come sniff, blend, and create your own signature scent at The Sniff Bar—a playful aromatherapy experience designed …More

A scent to remember your Palm Springs escape. Come sniff, blend, and create your own signature scent at The Sniff Bar—a playful aromatherapy experience designed...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$34
Joshua Tree Architecture & Art Tour — Iconic Homes & Desert Art

From clay houses to dome houses to modern homes discover the artistic soul and visionary architecture of Joshua Tree. This immersive 4 hour private tour …More

From clay houses to dome houses to modern homes discover the artistic soul and visionary architecture of Joshua Tree. This immersive 4 hour private tour...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Caves and Corridors Adventure in Joshua Tree

The only guided Caves and Corridors experience in Joshua Tree National Park Explore named secret passages including the Chasm of Doom and Hall of Horrors …More

The only guided Caves and Corridors experience in Joshua Tree National Park Explore named secret passages including the Chasm of Doom and Hall of Horrors...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Mods & Icons Tour of Palm Springs

• Designated Historic Districts: We will point out many of the different registered, historic neighborhoods surrounding the downtown Palm Springs area. • The Famous Palm …More

• Designated Historic Districts: We will point out many of the different registered, historic neighborhoods surrounding the downtown Palm Springs area. • The Famous Palm...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$140
Desert Nature Walk, Cacao Ceremony and Soundbath in Joshua Tree

We start this experience with a beautiful desert nature walk at one of the hidden gems inside the JT national park. The trail we visit …More

We start this experience with a beautiful desert nature walk at one of the hidden gems inside the JT national park. The trail we visit...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$210
Joshua Tree Natural Wonders Walk: Plants, Animals and Rocks

***due to high heat 10am hikes might be canceled. We can discuss what that looks like if you decided to book a 10am hike at …More

***due to high heat 10am hikes might be canceled. We can discuss what that looks like if you decided to book a 10am hike at...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Walking Food Tour in Palm Springs Center with Expert Guide

You'll experience an elevated food experience, including Michelin‑recommended chefs, at hidden‑gem restaurants. Your food stops are carefully selected for their gourmet quality, ambiance, and artful …More

You'll experience an elevated food experience, including Michelin‑recommended chefs, at hidden‑gem restaurants. Your food stops are carefully selected for their gourmet quality, ambiance, and artful...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$225
Coachella Valley Hot Air Balloon Ride

A hot air balloon ride over Coachella Valley offers a unique chance to appreciate stunning landscapes from above. With experienced pilots guiding your journey, float …More

A hot air balloon ride over Coachella Valley offers a unique chance to appreciate stunning landscapes from above. With experienced pilots guiding your journey, float...

3 to 4 hours
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$275
Private Pony Picnic or Brunch Burros in Southern California

This experience is like no other! Enjoy a private brunch in the company of mini rescue burros on a ranch with hundreds of miles of …More

This experience is like no other! Enjoy a private brunch in the company of mini rescue burros on a ranch with hundreds of miles of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$200
Joshua Tree Sound Baths (Native Teepee) 2 person minimum, 7 max

Set in the serene landscapes of the Joshua Tree area in Morongo Valley highlands close to Yucca Valley's unique 'Old Town'. Our experience offers a …More

Set in the serene landscapes of the Joshua Tree area in Morongo Valley highlands close to Yucca Valley's unique 'Old Town'. Our experience offers a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Guided Tour of Joshua Tree National Park with Local Expert

Discover the stunning landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park with a local guide. This easy-going tour offers comfortable transport in a climate-controlled van while visiting …More

Discover the stunning landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park with a local guide. This easy-going tour offers comfortable transport in a climate-controlled van while visiting...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$159
Starlight Hike in Joshua Tree National Park

Experience an enchanting evening hike from sunset to starry sky . Connect with the life of the desert for a two-hour hike with a JTNP …More

Experience an enchanting evening hike from sunset to starry sky . Connect with the life of the desert for a two-hour hike with a JTNP...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$95
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