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Photos with Santa

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

Join the Gardens on El Paseo on the bridge by their giant holiday tree for photos with Santa. A $20 cost to participate benefits Pegasus Therapeutic Riding and you will receive (1) one 4x6 photo in a holiday frame.

$20

Car Show at The River

The River at Rancho Mirage 71800 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association is back at The River!

Come out and enjoy some of the best cars in the Coachella Valley!

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

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel

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

Jeffrey Siegel begins this season of Keyboard Conversations® with the romantic music of Johannes Brahms.

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

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

Produced by Theater Latte Da of Minneapolis, this moving work captures an astounding moment in history when Allied and German soldiers laid down their arms to celebrate the holiday together by trading carols, sharing food and drink, playing soccer and burying the dead.

$35 – $75

Walk of the Inns

Palm Springs Art Museum 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United States

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.

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.

The Storm Large Holiday Ordeal

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

What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with Storm Large? Storm will love you, leave you, delight you and abuse you with a wicked charm and stunning vocals that will have you begging for more.

$45 – $85

Breakfast with Santa 2022

The Shops at Palm Desert 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Have breakfast with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their friends this holiday season! Santa will be bringing down all his friends from the north pole down to The Shops at Palm Desert so everyone can tell them what they want for Christmas.

$10

Paws N’ Claus

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

Bring your furry friends for a special meet and greet with Santa! 

$20

Art on Main Street at Old Town La Quinta

Old Town La Quinta 78100 Main St, La Quinta, CA, United States

Art on Main Street features over 100 artists each season showing and selling their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, woodwork, textiles, sculptures and more.

Free

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

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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.

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Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed major holidays

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