Make room for that extra piece of pie by running the best Thanksgiving race in the desert - Running Wild's Wild Turkey Trot in iconic Palm Springs.
Dedicated explorer and award-winning photographer Steve Winter will take you from Asian jungles where resilient tiger populations persist, to the Himalaya, home of the rare snow leopard. Follow him into the rain forests of Latin America to view the elusive jaguar, and into the Hollywood Hills in pursuit of the American cougar. Co-author of Tigers […]
The Living Desert is proud to host the only royal event welcoming both princesses and superheroes. Guests of all ages are encouraged to dress as your favorite fairy tale or fantasy character and enjoy entertainment, arts and crafts, games, food and drink specials and more. When the clock strikes noon, the Toad-ally Royal Tea Party begins.
Annie Griffiths Whether she's traversing the desert alongside Bedouin nomads or falling in with English country gentlemen staging a beauty pageant for rodents, Annie Griffiths has a habit of uncovering the humorous, the heartwarming, and the universal, even in the strangest of places.
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature — through film. The festival puts forth a call to action, encouraging festival-goers to learn more about what they can do to save our threatened planet.
While this Halloween will be different, you can still find plenty of excitement for the whole family. Join the Desert recreation District for a fun-filled scavenger hunt in Palm Desert Civic Center Park.
The annual Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival returns in March with a mix of online activities and individualized outdoor challenges designed to raise awareness of the Coachella Valley’s many wildflowers while encouraging people to explore and support the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
Safely celebrate Howl-O-Ween at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Children are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes and explore the Zoo for a socially-distant and family-friendly adventure. The zoo has adapted the day’s activities to include a self-guided scavenger hunt, and be sure to grab a Scales, Claws, and Teeth, Oh My! program to see your favorite animal receive a special pumpkin enrichment experience during your visit.
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
Contact Us
73300 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
vcenter@palmdesert.gov
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