Back by popular demand, this family-friendly after-dark adventure is a “must-do” event this spring. Glow in the Park features larger-than-life displays inspired by the beauty of nature, dozens of interactive installations, fantastic photo ops, and, of course, the fan-favorite “magic” smoke bubbles.
Join the Friends of the Desert Mountains at their monthly Desert Mountains Art Fair! Mediums may include photography, paintings, ceramics, hand painted silks, and more.
Experience the calming serenity of the Sunnylands gardens through a guided sound bath meditation that can bring you to a new level of relaxation while surrounded by nature.
The exclusive Artful Event at the Eldorado Country Club invites guests to indulge in an afternoon filled with art, music, and culinary delights against the backdrop of the stunning Eldorado Country Club in Indian Wells.
Calling all food and wine lovers. Join us in 2024 for a spectacular culinary experience with a roster of the nation’s top chefs.
Art on Main Street features over 100 artists each season showing and selling their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, woodwork, textiles, sculptures and more.
Don’t miss the grand opening of the long-awaited installation of Aluminaire House™, an icon of modernist design by A. Lawrence Kocher and Albert Frey.
Join Sunnylands in their gardens for thier free Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March, 11 am to 1 pm, featuring a different musical act each week.
Celebrate the beginning of each month with music, art, and classic cars. Take a self-guided tour through the art galleries on El Paseo, enjoy live music on the Center Lawn at The Gardens on El Paseo around 4 p.m., and scope out hundreds of classic cars as they cruise down El Paseo. Cars meet up at the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce around 2 p.m., then motorcade down the promenade at 4 p.m.
Water Lantern Festival is a beautiful evening filled with music, activities, food trucks, vendors, and lots of other fun. Come enjoy a beautiful, peaceful night out. The event lasts 4 hours, and concludes with a beautiful lantern launch onto the body of water at sunset.
St. Margaret's Friends of Music is a proud supporter of music in our valley by presenting the best in quality music programming for the desert community.
Outstanding local performers of all ages are presented in this exciting talent competition – a visually stunning and energy-filled production with a moving full cast finale. Audience members can vote for their favorite performer and the winners are announced and celebrated at the final performance on Sunday afternoon. This dynamic community celebration now in its 26th year, is a popular event and shows often sell out!
Palm Desert Visitor Services
Planning a trip, or just arrived? The Palm Desert Visitor Services staff is ready to help you find your happy place. We're open inside Palm Desert City Hall’s North Wing where you can browse our brochures, guides and maps, and ask for assistance and advice.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is also available by phone, email or the chat function in the lower right hand of this screen to answer any questions you may have.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed weekends and major holidays
Contact Us
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
vcenter@palmdesert.gov
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