Magic of Lights
Empire Polo Club 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA, United StatesLooking to add some festive cheer to your holiday season? The drive-through holiday light display Magic of Lights will return to the Empire Polo Club this winter!
$35
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Wildlights
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesCelebrate the season at The Living Desert's cherished holiday event. Returning for its 31st season, WildLights will feature dazzling new light displays, programming, and an exclusive 21+ evening. Advance registration is recommended.
Christmas with the Crawfords
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs 1600 N Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United StatesThis riotous camp classic is based on the actual Christmas Eve live radio broadcast from the Crawford family’s Brentwood mansion in 1949. Filled with exaggerated silver screen icons, this mash-up musical parody is a loving homage to Hollywood’s “Golden Age” and features appearances of Tinsel Town divas such as Judy Garland, Carmen Miranda, Gloria Swanson, Hedda Hopper and the Andrews Sisters.
31st Annual Tamale Festival
Miles Avenue Park 82540 Miles Avenue, IndioFor over 30 years, the Tamale Festival has been a cherished tradition in historic Downtown Indio, enchanting the Coachella Valley with its vibrant celebration. Proudly holding two Guinness World Records for the biggest Tamale and largest Tamale festival, it has earned recognition as one of the nation's "top ten food festivals" by The Food Network. Not to mention, a visit from the iconic Huell Howser with an episode of Visiting, taped live at the 1997 Indio International Tamale Festival.
Photos with Santa
The Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesJoin in on the Holiday Fun on the bridge by The Gardens on El Paseo's giant holiday tree for a delightful Photos with Santa experience. The proceeds from this event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. From 9am to 2pm, you will be able to have a brief visit with Santa Claus and receive one (1) 4x6 photo in a holiday frame.
$20
Palm Desert Certified Farmers Market
72559 Hwy 111 72559 HWY 111, Palm Desert, CA, United States
Free
Seth Macfarlane and Liz Gillies – We Wish You the Merriest
McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, United StatesCelebrate the season with this new show by Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies. Seth MacFarlane’s talents encompass every aspect of the entertainment industry. A true multi-hyphenate, he is behind some of today’s most popular content in television, music, and film, having garnered five Emmys, five Grammy nominations and an Academy Award nomination.
$65 – $85
Certified Farmers Market
72559 Hwy 111 72559 HWY 111, Palm Desert, CA, United States
Paws ‘N Claus
The Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesPaws 'N Claus is a wonderful opportunity to capture memorable photographs of your furry friends with Santa Claus. Bring your dogs and cats (dogs should be leashed, and cats can be in a lightweight carrier) to meet Santa and have their pictures taken.
$20
Art on Main Street at Old Town La Quinta
Old Town La Quinta 78100 Main St, La Quinta, CA, United StatesArt 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.
Free
Sunday Sounds
Palm Desert Civic Center Park 43900 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesPalm Desert Library and Desert Recreation present Sunday Sounds at the Palm Desert Civic Park Amphitheater.
Free
Walk of the Inns
Palm Springs Art Museum 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United StatesOne night each winter, several distinctive boutique hotels in Palm Springs take part in the Walk of Inns, opening their doors to welcome all visitors. This is a family and dog-friendly event where hoteliers showcase and decorate their properties. Some arrange for music, food, and drinks.
Free
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