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Modernism Week – October

Downtown Palm Springs S Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

Modernism Week's Fall Preview is a four-day long “mini-Modernism Week” featuring more than 50 events, including tours, talks, and parties in unique locations not regularly open to the public, plus the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale Fall Edition.

Tejano Music Festival

Cathedral City Community Amphitheater 68526 Ave Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, United States

Tejano PowerHouse Entertainment, City of Cathedral City and Diaz Enterprises invites you to the 4th annual Tejano Music Fest in Cathedral City featuring the best Tejano music, fiesta food and spirits on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 5 pm to 11 pm at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.

Free

Recurring

Palm Desert Choreography Festival

McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, United States

Choreography by both emerging and established dancemakers takes center stage in McCallum’s popular festival, now returning after a two-year pandemic hiatus.

Recurring

Indio International Tamale Festival

Miles Avenue Park 82540 Miles Avenue, Indio

Food Network ranked the Indio International Tamale Festival in the top 10 All-American Food Festivals in the nation. The festival is a special occasion that kicks off the holiday season bringing the entire community together.

Free

Palm Springs Festival of Lights

100 S. Palm Canyon Palm Springs 100 S. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA, United States

The Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade kicked off in the early 1990’s along Palm Canyon Drive and has been held every year since on the first Saturday in December — becoming a much-loved holiday tradition in downtown Palm Springs!

Free

8th Annual Official Latino Film Festival

Annenberg Theater 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United States

Palm Springs Art Museum is proud to partner with the 8th Annual Official Latino Film Festival, the first to focus primarily on U.S. Latino and Latina filmmakers.

Festival of Wheels, Bullies, and Music

Riverside County Fairgrounds 82503 Highway 111, Indio, CA, United States

Come and be a part of a brand-new festival! The very first annual Festival of Wheels, Bullies, and Music! If you are interested in classic cars, offroad vehicles, great food, and family fun this event is for you but make sure to let your friends know as well.

$25

CV Firebird Fan Fest

Acrisure Arena 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert, CA, United States

The newest addition to the valley, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, are having a free event to celebrate their first official game in the valley's new Acrisure Arena!

Free

Frosty Fest

Palm Desert Civic Center Park 43900 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA, United States

A free winter festival including, games, food, vendors, Santa, a jump zone, crafting stations, prizes, live entertainment and more!

Free

Kennel Club of Palm Springs New Year Classic Dog Show

Empire Polo Club 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA, United States

The Kennel Club of Palm Springs presents the annual AKC Licensed All Breed Dog Shows, Obedience and Rally Trials at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio. This prestigious show is considered the opening event of the dog show year on the West Coast.  

Free

Recurring

Palm Desert Food & Wine

The Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Calling all food and wine lovers! Returning on March 24-26, 2023 a 3-day experience that will feature a diverse selection of mouth-watering eats, premium wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, and much more.

$125 – $225

AmDocs: American Documentary Film Festival

Camelot Theatre at Palm Springs Cultural Center 2300 E Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA, United States

The American Documentary Film Festival is a forum to celebrate and promote documentary film, and the independent filmmakers around the world who bring knowledge and awareness through their stories about real people and issues.

$10 – $149

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