Special Events
Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley is home to a wide variety of exciting and unique events. Here are some highlights of the major events in the area, but make sure to look at our Community Calendar at www.pschamber.org/member_events.html to get a day-by-day listing of all area events.
| Fireworks begin at dusk; At Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio and at Power Baseball Stadium in Sunrise Park in Palm Springs | 760-342-6532 | |||
| Marine Corps Combat Center Band; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Outdoor concert; free and feature wonderful family entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets and come enjoy the music under the stars. At Sunrise Park | Michele.Cirone-Collier@palmsprings-ca.gov or (760) 323-8272 /td> | |||
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of classic rock and roll music featuring the Rockit Scientists. This is a great band offering wondering family entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets to this outdoor concert in Sunrise Park. | Michele.Cirone-Collier@palmsprings-ca.gov or (760) 323-8272 | |||
| Michele.Cirone-Collier@palmsprings-ca.gov or (760) 323-8272 | ||||
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m .Join us for an evening of country and variety music featuring the popular American Made Band. This is an outdoor concert featuring great family entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets and come enjoy the music under the stars. | Michele.Cirone-Collier@palmsprings-ca.gov or (760) 323-8272 | |||
| Through Oct. 7 weekend of Harley riders and their fans | 800-200-4557 | |||
| Every October, Dinner in the Canyons - the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum's premier fund raising event - is held under the stars in scenic Andreas Canyon. The evening begins with a cocktail reception, and then is followed by a three-course dinner, a live auction, and Native entertainment. Guests enjoy the sights, sounds, and cuisine of Native peoples at this most unique event. | 760-778-1079 | |||
| Nov 3-4; Festival: Saturday 10-8 and Sunday 10-6; features an art show, two dance floors (disco and western), main stage entertainment, sixteen food vendors, and more. invitation-only reception Nov. 3rd, with the festival opening at the Palm Springs Stadium at 10 a.m on Saturday, November 4th (remaining open until 9 p.m.), with the festival opening again on Sunday at 10 a.m., and continuing until 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate both days. Admission is free for children under 14. All others $10.00 per day. | 760-416-8711 | |||
| Starts at 10am At Alejo and Palm Canyon; | 760-416-8711 | |||
| Festival combines cooking and tasting, golf and grilling and art and the outdoors. | www.artoffoodandwine.com | |||
| 11th Annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade. Join us as we pay tribute to our Veterans, both young and young at heart. Parade begins at 3:30 p.m. at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon and heads northbound on Palm Canyon to Alejo Road. Immediately following the parade, there will be a post-parade concert at the intersection of Amado Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Concert concludes with fireworks display. | 760-323-8276 | |||
| Hundreds of native Americans gather to trade, socialize and honor feats of bravery and achievement; at Fantasy Springs Casino | 760-342-5000; www.fantasyspringsresort.com | |||
| Annual introduction to the holiday season with thousands of lights adorning floats, plus marching bands; starts at 5:45pm | 760-325-5749 | |||
| At the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway; 6:00pm | 760-325-1391 | |||
| The walk is a self-guided tour that goes from 5-8pm. Maps are handed out at all locations, and participants can start at any location, including Casa Cody (175 S. Cahuilla Rd), Palm Mountain Resort (155 S. Belardo Rd), or the Palm Springs Art Museum (where there is plenty on free parking). Participants are asked to bring an unwrapped "Toy For Tots" (the Marines will collect the toys). | For more information contact Elissa Goforth at 760-320-9346 | |||
| Featuring the Marine Corps Ban from 29 Palms; Concert is free but tickets must be picked up at City Hall or the Leisure Center starting Nov. 14 | 760-323-8272 | |||
| Through Jan 14; The 19th annual PSIFF plays host to a fabulous array of movies and movie stars. A spectacular event, the Festival has a line up of more than 200 films from 60 countries, seminars, special events and Gala receptions. | 760.322.2930 or Toll Free (USA): 1.800.898.7256 | |||
| 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic | Through Jan 20; at four beautiful courses; golf professionals, celebrities and amateurs | 760-346-8184 | ||
| Thousands of bicycle enthusiasts participate on 8, 25, 55 and 100 mile routes to benefit local charities. | 760-770-4626; www.tourdepalmsprings.com | |||
| Through Feb. 24; 10 days of fun with top-name entertainment; carnival, food, exhibits, livestock; camel races | 760-863-8247; www.datefest.org | |||
| The Seventh Annual Native American Film Festival will include film screenings with receptions at Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs. This event is presented by the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, a not-for-profit organization. | Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - Steve Sharp 760/778-1079, Ext. 103 * ssharp@accmuseum.org | |||
| 11am to 6pm; Saturday March 29 11am - 9pm Frances Stevens Park - 538 N. Palm Canyon & Alejo; $12.00 General Admission - Fun for the Whole Family; Entertainment, Crafts, Food - Experience life as it was 450 years ago! | For more information contact: Patricia Long at print@renaissanceinfo.com or at www.renaissanceinfo.com or call 800-320-4736 | |||
| The ultimate spring break getaway and one of the most popular excursions on the nation's dance circuit | http://www.jeffreysanker.com/ | |||
| 10th annual event presented by Palm Springs Opera Guild; outdoor event; bring a picnic or visit a food vendor; at Sunrise Park; 12:30-4:30 | 760-325-6107 | |||
| 80 of the best contemporary bands | www.coachella.com | |||
| Benefits Hanson House; at Indian Canyons Golf Resort | 760-323-6673 |