Playing Pokémon GO can get you free stuff in the Coachella Valley

By Published On: July 15, 2016Last Updated: December 30, 2025
Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go – an app that has become more popular that Twitter, Facebook, and sanity – has taken over the country and the Coachella Valley. And now, not only can catching pocket monsters be fun, it can get you free stuff.

The new Palm Desert 10 Cinemas at the Westfield Palm Desert is giving out free popcorn…

T-Mobile is offering free data usage, Lyft rides, and Wendy’s Frosty on Tuesday

You can also get a free car wash in Cathedral City (no Pokemon required…but hey, you can catch Pokemon while they clean your ride!)

This Starbucks drink in Cabazon is not free, but it does slightly resemble a  Poke Ball, so there is that.

The Renaissance Indian Wells will give you a free pastry…with a coffee purchase.

Know of any more? Let us know about it and we will update this list.

Written by : Casey Dolan

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