Local Happenings

Start your Saturday off right by checking out the open-air local farmers market in Downtown Joshua Tree! This is a perfect way to shop small and local, considering all products and items sold are locally grown and made. You'll find everything from fresh produce to artisan creations - it's definitely worth a trip!

Enjoy an eclectic music festival for the whole family! The festival is more than just music; it integrates yoga and visual arts into its lineup, making it a holistic experience. Located near Joshua Tree National Park's gateway, find yourself surrounded by the breathtaking desert landscape you thought only existed in photos. You don't want to miss it!

There's nothing like fresh local produce, artisan products, and live music on a Saturday! Bring the family and enjoy 29 Palms' own open-air market.

We started with the simple idea of creating community and support for local small businesses like ours. we put lots of love and careful thought into all that we do. We hope you enjoy all we have to offer and share the experience with others.

This rugged course features hills and magnificent views of the high desert and Sawtooth Mountains in the Pioneertown Mountains Preserve. Located near Joshua Tree National Park. The run benefits John Wayne Cancer Foundation so every step you take advances the fight against cancer through pioneering cancer research and programs.

A celebration of western and indie cinema in a iconic town, brining the past into the present, with a bang and a whinny.

Cabot's Pueblo Museum is an American historic house museum built by an early pioneer. A huge Hopi-style pueblo contains artworks of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures and memorabilia of early desert homesteader life. Explore the grounds featuring a picnic area, art gallery, bookstore and a 43 toot tall monument carved from a 750 year old Sequoia redwood.

The Palm Springs Air Museum is home to one of the worlds largest collections of aircraft from WW1 through the War on Terror. The hangers are air conditioned. there is also exhibits, library and theater for all ages to gain a fresh perspective of the history of U.S. military operations over the last 100 years.

The zoo and gardens are transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. Guests will encounter a herd of life-size luminescent animal lanterns, explore newly added pathways and stroll through the popular tunnel of lights flashing to holiday music. The festive g=scale model trains with more than 3,300 feet of track will be decked out for the holidays.

This street fair has more than 300 vendors each weekend, Open October-May from 8am to 2pm. Complimentary shuttle to and from all campus parking lots.

Huge selection of vintage furniture, clothing, decor and other collectables. All things retro or vintage. Admission is 10.00 for the first hour then 5.00 after 8am.

Come out to downtown Palm Springs every Thursday evening where Palm Canyon Drive transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers , jewelry, snacks and sweets. Plus all the great shops, restaurants and entertainment venues! VillageFest is pet friendly!

Featuring over 100 artist each season showing and selling their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass woodwork, textiles, sculptures and more. This event is a local favorite! Admission, parking and entertainment are free!

Moorten Botanical Garden boasts 3,000 examples of desert cati and other native plants grouped by geographic regions along a natural trail. Featuring desert trees and cacti from miniatures to giants, it is a family-friendly place where everyone can wander through gardens and explore the Moorten's Mediterranean-style home, called "Cactus Castle".

This fifteen mile long canyon is beautiful featuring indigenous flora and fauna, which the Cahuilla people expertly used, and its abundant California fan palm are breathtaking. Rocky gorges and barren desert lands. A moderately graded footpath winds down into the canyon for picnicking near the stream, meditation, hiking or horseback riding.

Craft beers, food vendors, Dj's and live music.

This annual event takes place in downtown Palm Springs. Featuring marching brands, colorful and beautifully lit floats with huge Macy's-style balloons, performing groups and of course, Santa and Mrs. Clause!

This is the 36th anniversary of Palm Springs Pride, event starts with a block party on Arenas Road, Palm Spring's own gayborhood. The parade kicks off at 10 am on Palm Canyon Drive.

This annual festival in Cathedral City was named of the best balloon festivals in the world by U.S. News and world Report. With nearly 30 beautiful and fun balloons, gourmet food, live music and family friendly activities. Don't miss the balloon glow, when illuminated balloons take to the skies after dark.