Join The Shops On El Paseo in beautiful Palm Desert, CA, as they kick off the holiday season with their annual 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting event. Get ready to be enchanted by the festive atmosphere, adorned with dazzling Christmas decorations that will transport you into a winter wonderland.
One of the desert’s most fun and colorful events returns on Sunday, October 29, when scores of decorated carts, floats, and marching bands will head down world famous El Paseo for the annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade.
Desert Cancer Foundation invites you to join them at the 17th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink walk for breast cancer awareness on Saturday, October 14, 2023. All proceeds raised from Paint El Paseo Pink will benefit Desert Cancer Foundation’s Patient Assistance Programs for cancer screening, diagnostic and treatment services for local valley residents who are uninsured, under-insured and in need of financial assistance.
Celebrate the beginning of each month in Palm Desert on El Paseo with Art, Music, and Classic Cars!
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they ring in the Christmas season with the annual grand illumination of the 60-foot tall Christmas Tree at The Shops on El Paseo.
This family-friendly event will include festive holiday caroling, roller skaters, stilt walkers, and sweet treats.
The famed Budweiser Clydesdales are headed to the Stagecoach Festival, and along the way they're making a return trip to the El Paseo Shopping District. Come watch as these majestic horses, and the iconic red delivery wagon complete with Dalmatian mascot, make deliveries up and down the nine blocks of the El Paseo.
Join us in 2022 for a spectacular culinary experience with a roster of the nation’s top chefs including Curtis Stone, Carla Hall, Afrim Pristine, Jamie Gwen, Gail Gand, Paulette Goto and more.
Is “Style” your middle name? Then head to Palm Desert for Fashion Week El Paseo. Dubbed the “Rodeo Drive of the Desert,” El Paseo is Palm Desert’s premier shopping destination year-round – but during Fashion Week, you can also rub elbows with couture clothing designers, renowned interior decorators, swimwear stylists and up-and-coming talent in the fashion field.
Join us for the annual PANTHER 5K Run & Walk, supporting the Palm Desert Charter Middle School Foundation. Invite your family and friends to participate in the fun and enjoy the beautiful 5K route that goes down El Paseo.
You don't need to own a classic car to enjoy all the festivities of Cruise Night on El Paseo. Everyone is welcome. The cool, shiny, lovingly cared-for cars begin arriving around 2 p.m. at the upper level of the parking structure behind The Gardens on El Paseo. Get a look at these beauties and talk […]
The YMCA of the Desert invites you to drive, walk or bike down El Paseo to enjoy their Drive By Egg Hunt. Large, wooden cut out Easter eggs will decorate the street, and will be easily visible by car or on foot.
Everyone is welcome at El Paseo Cruise Night, with or without a classic car! The cool, shiny, lovingly cared-for cars begin arriving around 2 p.m. at the upper level of the parking structure behind The Gardens on El Paseo. Get a look at these beauties and talk to the owners before they take over cruising […]
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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