Free Things To Do in Palm Springs Sat, August 29, 2020 Things To Do Add to trip Remove from trip Share: No matter how deep your pockets, who doesn’t love “free?!” If you want a bash without forking out cash, check out these ways to enjoy Palm Springs absolutely free. Take a hike – See Southern California’s most breathtaking scenery and tallest mountain ranges. Hiking GuideRide your bike – Palm Springs has miles of well-marked and maintained routes throughout the historical neighborhoods and downtown. Hike and Bike Have a picnic – Sunrise Park, Ruth Hardy Park, and DeMuth Park offer pleasant, shady spots to picnic, complete with tables, barbecues, and playground equipment. Village gallery walk – Spend the afternoon gallery hopping and enjoying fine art, sculptures, and unique boutiques on Palm Canyon Drive. Hit the tennis courts – Free court time is available at some of the city’s best locations: DeMuth Park, Palm Springs High School, and Ruth Hardy Park. Listen to music – There are continually changing special events, musicians, and jam sessions at Las Casuelas Terraza, Melvyn’s Restaurant, The Village Palm Springs, and poolside at Kings Highway, just to name a few. Follow the stars – Palm Springs has its own “Walk of Stars,” on the sidewalks of downtown Palm Canyon Drive. Also, walk outside after dark and lookup at millions of stars you’ll never see in the big city. Check out the Palm Springs Public Library – Our award winning Palm Springs Public Library has free wireless internet access as well as computers that can be used with a library card. Extensive audio book, international reference services, video conferencing services, assorted free adult and children’s programming, and more can be found in the library. Stroll the Palm Springs Art Museum on Thursday – Entry is free from 4 – 7 pm. Enjoy changing contemporary art, Western art, Cahuilla basketry collections, a sculpture garden, gift shop, and restaurant. Backstreet Art District – Stroll through a dozen artist owned galleries and studios. Drive yourself on a mid-century self-guided architecture tour – Palm Springs is home to the largest concentration of mid-century modern architecture. Take your dog to the park – Palm Springs Dog Park is a one and a half acre dog oasis with enclosed area for small dogs. Located at 222 Civic Dr. North (behind City Hall). Go to open houses – View the architecture and design of Palm Springs from the inside. Real estate is a big deal in Palm Springs. POPULAR Mid-Century Architecture Self-Guided Tour Palm Springs Hiking Guide Palm Springs COVID-19 Guidance More From Things To Do View All Posts The Spa at Sec-he Discover the Sacred Hot Healing Waters The more than 73,000 square foot luxury day spa… Read More Take a Tour with Modern Tours Palm Springs Sponsored The Modern Tour Palm Springs is a self-driving tour that takes you through the… Read More The Waterfalls of Palm Springs Canyons Looking at the San Jacinto Mountains, you wouldn’t think water streams were tumbling over rocks… Read More
Take a hike – See Southern California’s most breathtaking scenery and tallest mountain ranges. Hiking GuideRide your bike – Palm Springs has miles of well-marked and maintained routes throughout the historical neighborhoods and downtown. Hike and Bike Have a picnic – Sunrise Park, Ruth Hardy Park, and DeMuth Park offer pleasant, shady spots to picnic, complete with tables, barbecues, and playground equipment. Village gallery walk – Spend the afternoon gallery hopping and enjoying fine art, sculptures, and unique boutiques on Palm Canyon Drive. Hit the tennis courts – Free court time is available at some of the city’s best locations: DeMuth Park, Palm Springs High School, and Ruth Hardy Park. Listen to music – There are continually changing special events, musicians, and jam sessions at Las Casuelas Terraza, Melvyn’s Restaurant, The Village Palm Springs, and poolside at Kings Highway, just to name a few. Follow the stars – Palm Springs has its own “Walk of Stars,” on the sidewalks of downtown Palm Canyon Drive. Also, walk outside after dark and lookup at millions of stars you’ll never see in the big city. Check out the Palm Springs Public Library – Our award winning Palm Springs Public Library has free wireless internet access as well as computers that can be used with a library card. Extensive audio book, international reference services, video conferencing services, assorted free adult and children’s programming, and more can be found in the library. Stroll the Palm Springs Art Museum on Thursday – Entry is free from 4 – 7 pm. Enjoy changing contemporary art, Western art, Cahuilla basketry collections, a sculpture garden, gift shop, and restaurant. Backstreet Art District – Stroll through a dozen artist owned galleries and studios. Drive yourself on a mid-century self-guided architecture tour – Palm Springs is home to the largest concentration of mid-century modern architecture. Take your dog to the park – Palm Springs Dog Park is a one and a half acre dog oasis with enclosed area for small dogs. Located at 222 Civic Dr. North (behind City Hall). Go to open houses – View the architecture and design of Palm Springs from the inside. Real estate is a big deal in Palm Springs.
