Family events in Palm Springs, CA

Give your pet’s smile some care with teeth cleaning without anesthesia for dogs and cats. Sessions are planned to take under an hour and focus on cleaner teeth and fresher breath. A veterinary screening and exam is required before the cleaning. This is a one day offering with limited appointment availability. For details and scheduling, see Get Tickets.

Bring your little one to a parent-and-me creative movement program where you’ll explore rhythm, music, and movement together through songs and interactive indoor and outdoor play. It’s a great way to build connection while learning simple concepts you can try and share with your toddler. The class is for ages 1 to 2 and is co-ed.

Bring your little one to Dance, Play & Pretend, a fun dance class for kids ages 2 to 6. Children will enjoy imaginative, make-believe time while learning the basics of movement and coordination through music and simple ballet-inspired moves. Specific dance wear is required, with ballet shoes for girls and a tee shirt, shorts, and socks for boys.

This sensory-focused session features activities that help develop motor skills and encourage social interaction with peers. Made possible by the Friends of the La Quinta Library. Library programs are free to attend.

Youth softball for beginners ages 6 to 11, co-ed, focusing on building core skills like hitting, catching, and throwing, with a fun, fast-paced game experience. Parents should plan to provide the child’s own bat, glove, and helmet.

Bring kids ages 6 to 11 to a beginner-friendly volleyball class focused on building essential skills. The session covers serving, passing, setting, attacking, and blocking, with instruction designed for young players who are just getting started. Classes run on Fridays in this time window during the program dates.

Open to newcomers and longtime fans alike, this club features Pokemon-themed activities and the chance to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game. First-time players can learn how the game works, so everyone can participate. All library programs are free, and this program is for ages 8 to 12.

This summer program features NFL FLAG football for coed youth ages 5 to 14. The non contact, fast paced league focuses on building skills, teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship while keeping the experience fun. Players represent official NFL teams and compete in weekly games, paired with practices that help each participant grow. All experience levels are welcome, from first timers to seasoned athletes. Games are held at Freedom Park.

Kids ages 9 to 14 (co-ed) can sharpen their volleyball skills in this intermediate to advanced class. The session focuses on building understanding of the game through drills and age-appropriate skill techniques, including game terminology and game situation practice.

Bring your child for a Parent and Me soccer class built around fun instructional games and obstacle courses. Kids work on early motor and social skills while learning basic soccer fundamentals, including dribbling, ball control, and kicking toward a goal. Parent participation is required, and the class is held outdoors behind the Palm Desert Community Center, between the tennis courts and playground area. Ages 2 to 5 (co-ed).

Get your young player started with a fast-paced beginner soccer clinic focused on building key skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Activities are designed to be fun and help kids improve listening, social, and athletic abilities. The class will be held outdoors behind the Palm Desert Community Center area near the tennis courts and playground.

Teen gamers can play a variety of games across multiple consoles, including PS4, Nintendo Switch, and more. Library programs are free of charge.

Part of a summer sing-along series, this film presentation follows Anna of Arendelle after Elsa’s coronation. When a relentless freeze takes hold of the kingdom, Anna sets out with Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and the snowman Olaf on a risky journey to bring back the thaw. Along the way she discovers what friendship, courage, family, and love truly mean. Generous support for this event is provided by Carol Fragen.

Adaptive Splash Play is an early open swim designed for individuals with disabilities or special needs. It offers a supportive setting to practice swimming skills while having fun with friends and family. A Therapeutic Recreation form is required to be submitted prior to the class start date, and it can be completed at a community center front counter or downloaded from the website.

Join an early open swim designed for people with disabilities or special needs. This session is a chance to practice swimming skills and enjoy time in the water with friends and family. A Therapeutic Recreation form is required to be submitted before the class start date, and you can complete it at a community center front counter or download it from the website.

Neon Family Splash Night transforms the Palm Desert Aquatic Center into a glowing playground for families, friends, and animal lovers, blending water thrills, upbeat music, and neon themed fun in support of Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies. Guests can make the most of unlimited time on the waterslides, the floating obstacle course, the rock climbing wall, the rope swing, the diving boards, and the splash playground, all with a live DJ setting the vibe. A Glow Station welcomes everyone with a complimentary glow necklace, and the evening also features neon temporary tattoos, a Neon Style Showdown, and family friendly games. Each attendee receives 50 percent off a Palm Springs Surf Club Day Pass. Bright neon swimwear is encouraged, and anyone without neon can pick up glow gear on site to shine all evening. The night benefits efforts that deliver lifesaving care for homeless dogs and cats, emergency treatment and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife, affordable veterinary services for families in need, and compassionate care for animals across the Coachella Valley. Expect slide races, obstacle course triumphs, and dancing beneath the night sky, all coming together for a memorable summer celebration that makes a meaningful difference.

Members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert lead guided sky viewing with telescopes and binoculars at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. Expect possible views of planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, comets, meteors, and other deep space sights, and bring questions to ask throughout the experience. This is a family-friendly program. Minors must attend with a parent or guardian. The area is wheelchair accessible with asphalt surfaces, and dogs are not permitted. RSVP is required, with registration opening two weeks in advance, and check-in available for the duration. Follow basic etiquette by not touching equipment unless invited and by avoiding white lights near the telescope area. Check the forecast before heading out, as heavy cloud cover, wind, or rain will cancel the program. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5 per person supports volunteer programs. Hosted by the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center and co-sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains. For details, contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

This sensory-focused session features hands-on activities that support motor skill development and encourage interaction with peers. Supported by Friends of the La Quinta Library. Library programs are free.

This is an intermediate piano class for ages 7 to 17. Students will keep building their piano skills by working on more techniques and scales, and they will practice pieces from song books and sheet music that are easy but still challenging.