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Gingerbread Lane Nov. 24-Dec. 21Every Saturday. A winter wonderland with multiple trees, trimmed garland, twinkling lights, a marquee 17-foot tree next to Santa's workshop all wrapped in the music of the holidays! We will be offering gingerbread cookies and hot cider in the culinary area, cookie decorating tables and clay ornament painting. Santa will be here in person each Saturday.
Time/Place: 12-6pm / Old Town Artisan Studio, La Quinta Contact: 760-777-1444 / www.oldtownartisanstudios.org
WildLights Nov. 27-Dec. 28Over a million twinkling lights dazzle as guests enjoy holiday festivities, food, drink, arts and crafts, animal encounters, live entertainment, Santa Claus and more.
Time/Place: 6-9pm / The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert Contact: 760-346-5694 / www.livingdesert.org
Cabazon Indio Powwow Nov. 29-Dec. 1Included in the celebration are Native American dance competitions for contestants of all ages, bird singing, drum contests and peon games.
Time/Place: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Contact: 760-342-5000 / www.fantasyspringsresort.com
Palm Springs Open Tennis Tournament Nov. 29-Dec. 1An international tennis tournament run by the Desert Tennis Association, attracting more than 300 LGBT players from around the world. DTA is a non-profit corporation that organizes tennis events for the LGBT community in the Coachella Valley and raises funds for local charities. A Players Banquet, benefitting AAP Food Samaritans, at Mission Hills at 7pm on Saturday.
Time/Place: Mission Hills Country Club, Desert Princess, Monterey Country Club, and Sunrise Country Club Contact: 760-325-8481 / www.deserttennis.us
Coachella Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 4The holiday excitement begins with the holiday tree lighting outside the Coachella City Hall. Enjoy free food, holiday train rides and a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, all with a Candy Land theme!
Time/Place: 5-8pm / City Hall: 1515 Sixth Street
Contact: www.coachella.org
HOle HOle HOle Holiday Golf Tournament Dec. 5Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to play in our HOle! HOle! HOle! Holiday Golf Tournament.
Time/Place: 12-4pm / Big Rock Golf Course, Indian Springs Contact: 760-346-6111 / www.pdacc.org McCallum Theatre Annual Gala Dec. 5Enjoy fine dining at a local participating restaurant and then a performance by Grammy Award-winning artist, Seal, with a 29-piece orchestra performing standards by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Charlie Chaplin, and more! Time/Place: 8pm / McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert Contact: 760-340-2787 / www.mccallumtheatre.com
Celebrate the Season Dec. 6Features the music of Elvis Presley performed by Scot Bruce in his Tribute to the King, free pictures with Santa Claus, entertainment by strolling carolers, festive snowfall, and hot cider and cocoa.
Time/Place: 5:30-7:30pm / The Gardens on El Paseo, Palm Desert Contact: 760-862-1990 / www.thegardensonelpaseo.com
La Quinta Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 6Live performances, crafts, cookies, hot cocoa, pictures with Santa, and complimentary rides around Civic Center Park on a holiday train! This event is free and all ages are welcome.
Time/Place: 6-8pm / Civic Center Park: 78495 Calle Tampico Contact: 760-777-7000 / www.laquintaca.gov
Coachella Holiday Parade Dec. 6The parade will feature local marching bands, dances troupes, floats and dignitaries. Food vendors will be located along the route selling tamales, tacos, champurado and snacks.
Time/Place: 6-8pm / Downtown Coachella
Contact: www.gcvcc.org
El Paseo Cruise Night Dec. 6The cool, shiny, lovingly cared-for classic cars begin arriving around 3:15pm at the upper level of the parking structure behind The Gardens. Get a close-up look at these beauties and talk to the owners before they take over cruising El Paseo from 4-6pm.
Time/Place: 3-6pm / El Paseo, Palm Desert
Contact: www.elpaseocruisenight.com
Palm Springs Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6Join the City Council and Celebrity Tree Lighter Mary Hart for caroling, holiday craft stations and storytime with Santa Claus. The lighting of the 22-foot Holiday Tree will take place at 5:15pm sharp.
Time/Place: 5pm / Frances Stevens Park
Contact: www.palmspringsca.gov
El Paseo Art Walk Dec. 6There will be exhibit openings, artist receptions and more! Enjoy seeing everything there is to see, from the Palm Desert Art Museum in Palm Deserts free First Friday event to each gallery and stops along the way.
Time/Place: 4-7pm / El Paseo, Palm Desert
Contact: www.elpaseoartwalk.com
Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade Dec. 7Over the past 22 years, the parade has featured a host of marching bands, performing groups as well as the Budweiser Clydesdales, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Snoopy and the Gang and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus! This years Celebrity Grand Marshal is Mary Hart! Time/Place: 4:45-9pm / Palm Canyon Drive
Contact: www.psfestivaloflights.com
Desert VegFest Dec. 7An all-vegan festival, featuring delicious food pop-ups, food trucks, food vendors, informative speakers, music and more.
Time/Place: 10am-4pm / University of California, Riverside - Palm Desert Contact: https://www.desertvegfest.com
Welcome Winter Festival Dec. 7Games, music, crafts, shopping, food, bounce house and auction/raffle. Take a picture with Santa! Americas Got Talent season 13 Golden Buzzer winner Makayla Phillips will be performing and our own local Bone Thumpers. All proceeds benefit Ronnies House For Hope.
Time/Place: 10am-3pm / Palm Desert Civic Center Park Contact: 760-485-9019 / www.ronnieshouseforhope.org
Playtime with Santa Dec. 7Pose for photos with Santa, have your face painted, a balloon creation twisted or just lounge on the Center Lawn enjoying lawn games. A $15 donation to participate benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert.
Time/Place: 4-6pm / The Gardens on El Paseo, Palm Desert Contact: 760-862-1990 / www.thegardensonelpaseo.com
Desert Mountains Art Faire Dec. 7Mediums may include photography, paintings, ceramics, hand painted silks, and more. Support local artists and find beautiful and unique gifts and desert mementos, all while enjoying the natural beauty of the desert mountains!
Time/Place: 9am-4pm / Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Palm Desert Contact: 760-862-9984 / www.desertmountains.org
Indio International Tamale Festival Dec. 7-8Visitors delight in scrumptious tamales, endless alternative food options, shopping, and all-day entertainment. Land, Kid Zone, Two Community Stages, Selfie Stops.
Time/Place: Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1-am-5pm / Oldtown Indio Contact: 760-262-4633 / www.tamalefestival.net
Ironman 70.3 Dec. 8Join the triathletes or cheer them on as they race through a course that includes a swim at Lake Cahuilla, a bike race through La Quinta and a half-marathon.
Time/Place: 7am-4:30pm / Indian Wells Tennis Garden Contact: www.ironman.com
Golden Grapes Wine Festival Dec. 8Join in for a wine-soaked bacchanalia with the Palm Springs Wine Festival as we celebrate the best winemakers, grapes and grape lovers in California with over 30 participating wineries lovingly pouring the sweet nectar all day.
Time/Place: 1-4pm / Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Palm Springs Contact: www.pswinefest.com
Police Blue Light Ceremony Dec. 9A Day in Honor of Fallen Officers who have provided the Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty. Ceremony held in Council Chambers; gathering overflow to the Lobby area afterwards.
Time/Place: 6-8pm / La Quinta City Hall
Contact: www.laquintaca.gov
The PSHA/PSRA 9th Annual Clubs Fore Kids Golf Tournament Dec. 11Benefits Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs, PSHA and PSRA. We have great prizes for the winners & amazing Raffle Prizes for all your Holiday Shopping.
Time/Place: 8:30am-3pm / Escena Golf Club, Palm Springs Contact: 760-346-8738 / www.palmspringshospitality.org
Jarabe Mexicano Mexican Folk Rock Dec. 12The Jarabe Mexicano quintet invites audiences on a rollicking joyride through Mexican folk, rock n roll, Tex-Mex, Latin rock, and Reggae-Cumbia.
Time/Place: 7-9:30pm / Rancho Mirage Library Contact: 760-341-7323 / www.ranchomiragelibrary.org
Athena Awards Luncheon Dec. 13Receiving an Athena Award is a distinguished honor presented by Chambers of Commerce nationwide, paying tribute to women who demonstrate excellence in business and in the community.
Time/Place: 11:30am-1pm / Renaissance Palm Springs Contact: 760-325-1577 / www.pschamber.org
Santa Visits the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Dec. 14Free candy canes and photo opportunities for the kids bring another dose of Yuletide merriment to all who visit the Tramways Mountain Station.
Time/Place: 11am-3pm / One Tram Way, Palm Springs Contact: 888-515-8726 / www.pstramway.com
North Pole Village at Snow Fest Dec. 14Holiday music and carolers, Santa Claus, holiday tree lighting ceremony, a 10,000 Candy Cane Drop for Kids, Snow Bubble Play for Kids, free ice skating passes to Desert Ice Castle, and a silent auction featuring Charlie Brown Christmas Trees decorated by local celebrities.
Time/Place: 11am-7pm / Cathedral City Town Square Park Contact: www.snowfest.us
Paws N Claus Dec. 14 Dont miss the fun of Paws N Claus, where you can photograph your canine pal with Santa Claus, and enjoy fun pet activities and treats for you and your dog. A $15 donation to participate benefits the Bianca Rae Foundation.
Time/Place: 4-6pm / The Gardens on El Paseo, Palm Desert Contact: 760-862-1990 / www.thegardensonelpaseo.com
A Big Band Christmas Dec. 14Step back in time to the 1940s during WW II and experience the sound of a live radio show being broadcast to the boys overseas. Arrive early and enjoy food and beverages from local vendors.
Time/Place: 6pm / Rancho Mirage Community Park Contact: www.desert-theatricals.com
Walk of the Stars Honors Jon Schroeder Dec. 20Join us as we honor local kid turned Hollywood writer and producer, Emmy-winner, Jon Schroeder, with the 435th star on Walk of the Stars Palm Springs.
Time/Place: 2-3pm / Palm Canyon Drive
Contact: www.pschamber.org
Palm Springs Breakfast with Santa Dec. 21Join us in your favorite pajamas as we have pancakes with Santa Claus. Create a gingerbread house, decorate holiday cookies, enjoy the holiday reading corner and photos with Santa Claus (bring your own camera).
Time/Place: 8am-12pm / Palm Springs Pavilion
Contact: www.palmspringsca.gov
Star Party at the Monument Dec. 21Enjoy a sky tour conducted by The Astronomical Society of the Desert, observing celestial bodies and constellations in the night sky through telescopes and giant binoculars.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Palm Desert Contact: 760-862-9984 / www.desertmountains.org
Santa Paws 5k Dec. 21Benefiting Guide Dogs of the Desert. Each participant receives a 5-piece Santa suit that can be worn during the event and is then yours for keeps! All participants run, walk or stroll the 5K (3.1mile) route.
Time/Place: 8-11am / Temple Isaiah, Palm Springs Contact: 760-413-6508 / www. |
