Additional Palm Springs events
Summer fun seekers can stay cool this summer by diving into fun at a waterpark, art museums, film festivals and poolside events.
- Bring the kids or act like a kid at Knott’s Soak City. Stay cool when you whoosh down a 7-story waterslide, swim in an 800,000-galloon wave pool or chill on the lazy river.
- Whisk up the face of a 10,834-foot mountain aboard the world’s largest rotating tram car via the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Once you are at the top (20-30 degrees cooler), you will access a pristine wilderness featuring over 50 miles of hiking trails.
- Catch an evening minor league Palm Springs Power Baseball game. Daily promotions and special events happening.
- Tee-off early at one of Palm Springs premier golf courses offering amazing summer golf rate including Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort.
- Take an off-road adventure by exploring the San Andreas Fault or the spectacular Joshua Tree National Park. Special night tours are available during the summer! Tour guides will take you through breathtaking canyons, rugged trails and lush desert landscape.
- End the day at VillageFest, held every Thursday evening in downtown Palm Springs, featuring hundreds of exhibitors, entertainment and other street fair activities.
- Get lucky at the Spa Resort Casino, located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, offering a 24-hour Las Vegas style casino including entertainment at Cascade Lounge.
- Catch a film at the Film Noir Film Festival or the Palm Springs International ShortFest.
- Palm Springs Air Museum - During the months of June, July, August & September the following discounts are in effect:
- every Tuesday is Grandparents’ Day: one FREE child’s admission with each paying grandparent
- every Wednesday is Locals’ Day -- $2.00 off regular adult admission (must show proof of residency, either utility bill, driver’s license, phone bill, etc)
- June 20, Father’s Day: Dad gets FREE admission with one paid child’s admission
