Things To Do in Palm Springs, CA

Find things to do, free local stops, parks, family-friendly places, restaurants, and arts in Palm Springs, California.

A view of Palm Springs from the Museum Trail
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Things To Do in Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs is a Riverside County desert city in the Coachella Valley, with parks, family-friendly outings, free local stops, restaurants, arts, and plenty to build a day around.

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Top Free Things To Do in Palm Springs

  • Palm Canyon Drive in Downtown Palm Springs California Downtown Palm Springs Palm Springs - Downtowns - Downtown Palm Springs is a walkable downtown, village, main street, arts district, or town-center pick in Palm Springs. A walkable desert downtown with restaurants, shops, public art, museums nearby, nightlife, events, and the Palm Springs street scene. It is free to walk and browse, while food, shopping, paid events, parking, and private venues vary. Use this listing for date walks, family strolls, visitors, coffee-and-browse plans, casual shopping, local events, and low-pressure things to do. Check the official source before going for current events, business hours, parking rules, and closures: https://visitpalmsprings.com/explore/downtown/
  • Illuminated character balloon traveling along Palm Canyon Drive during the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade 2026 Palm Springs - Events - The Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade returns Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5:45 PM along Palm Canyon Drive. The free downtown parade is known for illuminated floats, marching bands, performance groups, giant balloons, and holiday characters. The route begins near Ramon Road and continues north toward Tachevah Drive.
  • City context image for Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market in Palm Springs, California Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market Palm Springs - Farmers Markets - Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market schedule: Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM during the outdoor October-May season at 2300 E Baristo Road at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. If you are searching for Palm Springs farmers market Sunday, the Palm Springs market is listed for Saturdays; the nearby Desert Hot Springs market has select Sunday dates.

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