The annual Martha’s Village & Kitchen Thanksgiving Day 5K is one of the Coachella Valley’s most anticipated events and the largest fundraiser for Martha’s Village & Kitchen. Funds stay locally in the community to help break the cycle of poverty. This year you have the opportunity to participate in person or virtually.
Bring your furry family and friends for a special meet and greet with Santa! Photos will be taken on the Bridge near the giant holiday tree.
Bring your furry friends for a special meet and greet with Santa!
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.
Enjoy airplanes? Enjoy craft beer? Then the Palm Springs Air Museum’s 9th Annual Props and Hops Craft Beer Fest is just the place for YOU.
Palm Desert turns 50 this year and we are throwing a huge party to celebrate our Golden Anniversary with our Party in the Park. It’s going to be an amazing time whether you’re a kid enjoying our kids zone full of activities, or an adult enjoying the full beer and wine garden. We only turn 50 once so come celebrate with us!
Paws '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.
One 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.
The Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City is weekly food and music event held every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
Today is Palm Desert Day! Everyone showing a Palm Desert drivers’ license or utility bill gets free admission.
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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