Things to do in Palm Desert

Walking Club

Tue, Oct 27 · 8:00 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Me & You at the Zoo

Tue, Oct 27 · 9:30 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

& Juliet

artsTue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM

McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek, ” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on…

Fall Concerts in the Park

musicThu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM

Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

Get ready for unforgettable Thursday nights filled with music, dancing, and good vibes at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park. This October, the City’s Concerts in the Park series returns with an incredible lineup of performances celebrating t…

Dog Day at the Zoo

Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Howl-O-Ween 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Howl-O-Ween

familySat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United Stat…

Put on your favorite costume and join the fun at The Living Desert’s spook-tacular Howl-O-Ween celebration. Come wander through the park to enjoy pop-up surprises, fang-tastic activities, and frightfully fun experiences for all ages. And,…

Bat Walk Night Adventure

Sat, Oct 31 · 5:30 PM

Art Smith Trail Parking Lot, Art Smith Trailhead, Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, Uni…

Be a Bat Hero, Super Hero Bat Walk! Explore the desert and learn about the super powers of bats! We will be checking the desert for all creatures large and small. Bring a flashlight, a blacklight (if you have one) and water for an easy wal…

The B-52s & Devo

musicSat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM

Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert, CA, 92276, United States

Two of music’s most innovative and influential bands join forces for a can’t-miss night of new wave nostalgia and groundbreaking artistry in the Coachella Valley. The B-52s and DEVO will bring their Cosmic De-Evolution Tour to Acrisure Are…

Tom Papa

artsWed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. The comedian has had 6 highly rated stand-up specials in…

Yoga with a Ranger

Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 AM

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Pa…

Join a National Monument park ranger for an outdoor fun yoga flow for all skill levels. Connect with the landscape through a sequence of physical postures, movements, and breathing techniques that also strengthen your body and mind. Poses…

Hercules Vs Vampires

artsFri, Nov 6 · 8:00 AM

McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

Hercules vs. Vampires is a musical reimagining of the legendary Mario Bava’s 1961 sword-and-sandal creature-feature — a color-drenched epic that was already highly operatic in scope. When the actors on the big screen, including British bod…

Tortoise Chat and Storytime

Sat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AM

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Pa…

Come visit our adopted desert tortoise and get answers to your questions about our charming state reptile. We will also be hosting a story time nearby and reading the bi-lingual book, “The Tortoise and the Jackrabbit”; the first 70 visitor…

Coffee and Conservation

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

New Volunteer Orientation

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Pa…

Calling All Nature Lovers & Community Champions! Are you passionate about protecting our beautiful desert landscapes? Do you love hiking, wildlife, or simply giving back to your community? Friends of the Desert Mountains needs YOU! We’re l…

Desert Mountains Art Fair

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Pa…

Join us at our monthly Desert Mountains Art Fair! Mediums 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 nat…

Returning Volunteer Orientation

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Pa…

Welcome Back, Volunteers! As we gear up for another amazing season, we’re inviting all returning Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteers to join us for a mandatory orientation session. Why Attend? Get the latest updates on our programs…

Día de los Muertos Aerial Showcase

artsSat, Nov 7 · 12:30 PM

Art Flying Aerial, 77750 Country Club Dr, Unit D, Palm Desert, 92211, United States

Aerial performances celebrating Día de los Muertos, plus art exhibition and local vendors. No alcohol at the studio. Family-friendly 1pm show; VIP front row available at both shows.

Junior Ranger Day at the National Monument

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:30 PM

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Pa…

Learn about our desert through hands-on activities that explore the land, animals, and plants. After completing six challenges, you’ll earn your Junior Ranger Badge! This program is suited for ages 8 to 18, and tickets should be in the you…

Star Party in the Mountains

familySat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM

Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot, Pinon Flats Transfer Station Road, Pinon Flats, CA, 92561,…

Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. This is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. This event is…

Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center

Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 AM

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Pa…

Our experienced Friends’ birding volunteer docent will share interesting facts about the Coachella Valley native species and other migratory birds found in the National Monument. We begin the search for our feathered friends in their nativ…

Carrizo Canyon Hike

Sun, Nov 8 · 8:30 AM

Art Smith Trail Parking Lot, Art Smith Trailhead, Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, Uni…

Description: Carrizo Canyon is open October through December and this docent led hike takes you into a canyon that provides a chance to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and other desert critters. Learn about the geology of the a…

Dead Indian Canyon Hike

Sun, Nov 8 · 8:30 AM

Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot, MH9R+7Q, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Description: Dead Indian canyon is only open from October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and many other desert critters. You will learn about the geology of the area and…

Tortoise Chat and Storytime

Sun, Nov 8 · 8:30 AM

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Pa…

Come visit our adopted desert tortoise and get answers to your questions about our charming state reptile. We will also be hosting a story time nearby and reading the bi-lingual book, “The Tortoise and the Jackrabbit”; the first 70 visitor…

Cheyenne Jackson

musicSun, Nov 8 · 6:00 PM

McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

That Guy from That Thing is an evening of story and song that pulls back the curtain on Grammy and Emmy-nominated Cheyenne Jackson—the actor you instantly recognize from his star turns on stage and screen…but can’t quite place. Fresh off h…

Birding Walk-About, Desert Willow

Mon, Nov 9 · 8:00 AM

Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38-995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United Sta…

Grab your binoculars and join a Friends’ volunteer docent birding expert to look for our feathered desert residents. In this unique urban area, we are still able to find a little native desert environment surrounded by local trees and shru…

Veterans Rock: A Veterans Eve Celebration

musicTue, Nov 10 · 5:00 PM

McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

The McCallum Theatre is proud to welcome Veterans, families, and community members to join us in celebrating Veterans Day at our Veterans Day Eve Celebration in partnership with the City of Palm Desert. The evening begins with A Welcome Bl…

Fall Mini ZooCamp 2026

Wed, Nov 11 · 8:30 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Straight No Chaser

musicWed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM

McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced…

Member Hike

Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Carrizo Canyon Hike

Thu, Nov 12 · 8:30 AM

Art Smith Trail Parking Lot, Art Smith Trailhead, Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, Uni…

Description: Carrizo Canyon is open October through December and this docent led hike takes you into a canyon that provides a chance to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and other desert critters. Learn about the geology of the a…

Yoga with a Ranger

Thu, Nov 12 · 9:00 AM

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Pa…

Join a National Monument park ranger for an outdoor fun yoga flow for all skill levels. Connect with the landscape through a sequence of physical postures, movements, and breathing techniques that also strengthen your body and mind. Poses…

Los Tigres Del Norte

musicFri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM

Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert, CA, 92276, United States

The group has taken the century old tradition of ‘corrido’ (story, song, celebrating the enduring pursuit of truth, justice and opportunity, whether by heroes or ordinary folk) as an art form. They’ve made it their own powerful vehicle to…

Wild at Heart: ZooCamp for Adults

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Garden Walks

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Star Party at the Monument

Sat, Nov 14 · 5:00 PM

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Pa…

Discover the wonders of the night sky at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument! Join Friends of the Desert Mountains and the Astronomical Society of the Desert for a free evening of stargazing beneath some of Southern…

Carrizo Canyon Hike

Sun, Nov 15 · 8:30 AM

Art Smith Trail Parking Lot, Art Smith Trailhead, Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, Uni…

Description: Carrizo Canyon is open October through December and this docent led hike takes you into a canyon that provides a chance to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and other desert critters. Learn about the geology of the a…

Light Up the Holidays at The Shops on El Paseo

Sat, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 22

The Shops on El Paseo, 73061 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

Save the date. You’re invited to bring you friends and family to Light Up The Holidays. A free community tree-lighting celebration featuring holiday entertainment, children’s activities, seasonal treats, letters to Santa and appearances by…

Fall ZooCamp 2026

Mon, Nov 23 · 8:30 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

WildLights: Members-Only Preview

Mon, Nov 23 · 6:00 PM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

WildLights 2026

Tue, Nov 24 · 6:00 PM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Meet the Curator

Wed, Nov 25 · 9:00 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Martha’s Village & Kitchen’s 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

sportsThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM

The Gardens on El Paseo, 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

Martha’s Village & Kitchen celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Thanksgiving Day 5K on Nov. 26, bringing runners and walkers to El Paseo in Palm Desert for the annual holiday fundraiser. The 5K begins at 8 a.m. and raises funds to suppor…

Santa Magic at The Gardens on El Paseo

Sat, Dec 5 to Sun, Dec 6

The Gardens on El Paseo, 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

Take a picture with Santa Claus, enjoy holiday festivities, and watch snowfall every hour at the Center Lawn.

The Rare Market at The Gardens on El Paseo

marketSun, Dec 6 to Mon, Dec 7

The Gardens on El Paseo, 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

Shop more than 40 local vendors offering food, fresh produce, fashion, beauty products, and more at The Gardens on El Paseo

The Rare Market at The Gardens on El Paseo

marketSun, Dec 13 to Mon, Dec 14

The Gardens on El Paseo, 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

Shop more than 40 local vendors offering food, fresh produce, fashion, beauty products, and more at The Gardens on El Paseo

Winter ZooCamp 2026

Mon, Dec 21 · 8:30 AM

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens