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Palm Springs Events for Children
There are many events for children in Palm Springs.
January
Annual Desert Plein Air Painter Exhibition
Art exhibit that showcases paintings of Plein Air painters, painters that paint outdoors in the open air. Usually the third week in January. More info: 760-564-1244
February
Riverside County County Fair Date Festival
Palm Desert Greek Festival
March
Desert Arts Festival
More info: (760) 323-7973.
La Quinta Arts Festival
Sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, fine craft and printmaking at this juried outdoor event. Also live entertainment, food, wine and children’s activities. Held in mid-March. More info: (760) 564-1244
April
May
Mother’s Day Breakfast at the The Living Desert- (760) 346-5694.
June
July
VillageFest
Arts, crafts, food, live music, children’s activities and a farmers’ market, along North Palm Canyon Drive from Biristo Road to Amado Road on Thursday evenings. Call (800) 927-7256 for more information.
Street Fair
On weekend mornings, the city of Palm Desert hosts arts, crafts, food and live entertainment in the downtown area. Call (760) 773-2567 for more information.
August
Guided Tours of the Palm Springs Desert Museum
Afternoon guided tours, different for children and adults, are given of the permanent collections and changing exhibitions on the weekends. Call (760) 325-7186
September
El Grito
Celebration of Mexican Independence Day in Town Square. Bands, vendors, Mexican food, and children’s activities.
Produced by the Cathedral City Rotary Club
October
Fire Department Open House (October)
Tour of Headquarters Fire Station, 32-100 Desert Vista Road, exhibits of apparatus, pancake breakfast, from 8 to 11 am
November
Golf Cart Parade
Decorated golf carts, marching bands and costumed characters parade along El Paseo in Palm Desert more info: (760) 346-6111 for more information.
December
Holiday Concert
The City of Palm Springs sponsors a performance by the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Band at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Usually held in early December. Call (760) 323-8272 for more information.
Holiday Tree Lighting and Cathedral Festival
Holiday tree lighting, ice carving presentation, choirs, and the arrival of Santa Claus. Produced by the City of Cathedral City
International Tamale Festival
Minerva Drive Holiday Spectacular Display of Lights & Decorations. In the Panorama residential area along Minerva Drive
Produced by the Homeowners