Free & Cheap Things to Do in Palm Desert, CA

  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near Palm Desert, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bars, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
  • From Pines to Palms Scenic Byway to Bump & Grind Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palm Desert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Idyllwild, Cathedral City and Indio.
  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near Palm Desert, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bars, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
  • From Pines to Palms Scenic Byway to Bump & Grind Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palm Desert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Idyllwild, Cathedral City and Indio.
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7.2 Miles
30% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 34491 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234 MoreLess Info
A discount movie theater, Cinemark Movies 10 displays second-run movies in ten auditoriums using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service ticketing, arcade games and a concession area with food and drinks.
7.6 Miles
19% 52 votes
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Boomers

Mini Golf 67700 E Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234 MoreLess Info
Boomers is an indoor and outdoor activity center that offers outdoor miniature golf, bumper cars, and go karts. The indoor section of the facility has an arcade and climbing wall and food cafe.
8.0 Miles
36% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 81-725 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy an 8 screen movie theater with digital projection at Regal Entertainment Group Indio Metro 8. The theater airs first run films and is available to host birthday parties.
8.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 30555 Davall Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234 MoreLess Info
Century Park has several well maintained, grassy fields for recreational activities like soccer, flying kites, and more. It also has covered picnic areas with BBQ stands and grills available for public use.
8.6 Miles
25% 4 votes
Flea Markets 46350 Arabia Avenue, Indio, CA 92201 MoreLess Info
The Indio Open Air Market is an Arabian style, open air vendor swap meet. Various merchandise from vendors and local farms are featured, along with views of the night sky and the Moroccan style theme of the bazaar.
8.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Soccer Field 69388-69398 30th Avenue, Cathedral City, CA 92234 MoreLess Info
The Dennis Keat Soccer Park was born from a labor of love in the city of Cathedral City. The volunteer founded park features a lush soccer field, walking and fitness track and workout equipment throughout its seventeen acres.
8.7 Miles
91% 32 votes
History Museums 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio, CA 92201 MoreLess Info
The campus of the Coachella Valley History Museum contains the Smiley-Tyler house, a 1926 adobe home which houses the main exhibits. Other highlights include the submarine house, archives, Japanese garden and date museum.
8.7 Miles
50% 40 votes
Bowling 68051 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234 MoreLess Info
Guests who are interested in bowling may enjoy what Palm Springs Lanes has to offer. The location offers open bowling and late night bowling events, the latter of which features unlimited games.
8.9 Miles
80% 347 votes
Gardens Indio, CA MoreLess Info
Guests can tour the Shield's Date Farm to learn more about the production of dates. In addition, there is also a garden as well as a cafe that serves up an array of date themed beverages and foods.
9.0 Miles
60% 43 votes
Parks 58075 Jefferson Street, La Quinta, CA 92253 MoreLess Info
The Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area is a 710-acre park with 91 group and individual campsites. Visitors will be able to choose from numerous recreational activities, including hiking, swimming, horseback riding and picnicking.
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