Back by popular demand, this family-friendly after-dark adventure is a “must-do” event this spring. Glow in the Park features larger-than-life displays inspired by the beauty of nature, dozens of interactive installations, fantastic photo ops, and, of course, the fan-favorite “magic” smoke bubbles.
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.
A prodigy who made his Beijing concert debut playing Chopin at 13—and who became a sensation at 17 when he stepped in on short notice to play Tchaikovsky with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra—Lang Lang has dazzled audiences worldwide with his emotional fire and virtuosity. Experience the flamboyant performer and passionate educator The New Yorker called “the world’s ambassador of the keyboard” in a solo performance in the intimacy of the McCallum Theatre.
Longtime McCallum favorite Kathy Griffin returns to Palm Desert with her new show My Life on the PTSD-List.
College of the Desert Foundation’s most important fundraiser of the year, Stepping Out for COD 2024, proudly presents the legendary country music icon, Clay Walker! The multi–PLATINUM selling country artist has garnered 11 No.1 songs, 32 charted singles, 4 RIAA PLATINUM albums, and 2 Certified GOLD albums.
Celebrate the beginning of each month with music, art, and classic cars. Take a self-guided tour through the art galleries on El Paseo, enjoy live music on the Center Lawn at The Gardens on El Paseo around 4 p.m., and scope out hundreds of classic cars as they cruise down El Paseo. Cars meet up at the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce around 2 p.m., then motorcade down the promenade at 4 p.m.
You don't need to own a Classic Car to enjoy all the festivities of Cruise Night on El Paseo. Everyone is welcome!
Winner of eight tony Awards including Best Musical. Joe Boyd makes a deal with the devil to become young Joe Hardy and lead the Senators to a victory against the Yankees ball team!
Grammy Award nominee Clint Holmes - the consummate entertainer, writer, performer, recording artist, and one of the country’s finest vocalists - is back with a brand-new concert-event celebrating the songs of the legendary Peter Allen.
Water Lantern Festival is a beautiful evening filled with music, activities, food trucks, vendors, and lots of other fun. Come enjoy a beautiful, peaceful night out. The event lasts 4 hours, and concludes with a beautiful lantern launch onto the body of water at sunset.
Freestyle Explosion is bringing the power of throwbacks to Acrisure Arena with Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Exposé, Lisette Melendez, Noel, Connie, Pretty Poison and Nocera on Saturday, April 6.
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
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73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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