Discover how the desert comes alive after dark! Do you know which animals change colors when you use a blacklight? Using blacklights, participants will take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail basin looking for the many nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.
The Carrizo Canyon Ecological Preserve opens for the season on October 1st. This docent led hike takes you into a canyon that provides a chance to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and other desert critters, learn about the geology of the area and a great outdoor experience close to downtown Palm Desert.
Founded in 2003, the bi-annual (May & Oct) Joshua Tree Music Festival is held at the gateway to the world-renowned National Park. JTMF is a resource-generating powerhouse of passionate creativity, community empowerment, and arts education for all ages.
Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2022, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee, including Palm Desert's neighbor to the north, Joshua Tree National Park, will offer free admission to everyone.
Look forward to the 2022 Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival. Join them for three days of activities for the whole family that include balloon tether rides, nighttime balloon glows, romantic dinners, live musical entertainment, gourmet food trucks, a Kids' Zone, Art Show, an outdoor market, family-friendly activities and so much more!
Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.
Rev your engines! AETHER Apparel is hosting its 6th Annual AETHER Rally—a weekend of off-roading, group rides, vendor activations, new friends, and sleeping under the stars—in Joshua Tree, California from May 5-7.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.
Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will be setting up their telescopes and are inviting you to stop by any time while they are there to view the ever-changing display of fascinating objects to see — stars, constellations, bright planets, moon and sometimes meteors. This is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes.
Joshua Tree Music Festival is: Supreme and diverse live music experiences to feed the body, mind and soul. Deep dive workshops to uplift and inspire. Random acts of mindfulness inviting you to interact and connect. Spontaneous eruptions of gratitude. That friendly familial spirit that we all know and love.
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 Public Library 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 - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed major holidays
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73300 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
vcenter@palmdesert.gov
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