Community Events

Overview May 17, 2019

Community Events

Interact with others in your community by joining us at our events. Throughout the year we have sports competitions, holiday festivals, movies in the park, demonstrations, concerts, and more.

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Class January 13, 2021

Easter Scavenger Hunt in Palm Desert
Join Desert Recreation District with a family scavenger hunt in Civic Center Park, where you can have fun while social distancing. Come on the day and time that works for you between March 27 and April 3.

Little girl picking up Easter eggs on a hunt

Class January 8, 2021

Valentine Events
Why not brighten somebody’s Valentine’s Day? We have a boxed-card giveaway in Palm Desert, and a Craft Event (outdoors) in Indio so kids can join the Valentine's Day fun with Desert Recreation District!

Child's hands holding home made valentine card

Class August 28, 2020

Arts & Crafts Events (Online and Outdoor events)
Join us for special arts & crafts events, during which we will complete crafts usually based upon the seasons/holidays. This is a fun time for the family, and you can pick up craft kits or use your own supplies - see details when you register.

Child's hands making arts & crafts project

Class January 29, 2020

FIND Food Bank Distribution
Food is distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please bring your own bags to carry food given out. Food is distributed until it is gone.

FIND FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS will be held as follows during the COVID-19 situation:

La Quinta Community & Fitness Center, 77-865 Avenida Montezuma on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. beginning April 3. Please note these are open to Seniors 65+ ONLY, must provide proof of age. There is also a distribution on the 4th Saturday of each month at this location with no age restrictions.

Class August 19, 2020

Rapid Response Food Distributions

We are hosting RAPID RESPONSE food distributions at the following locations – please note there is a one-person per family limit, and face coverings are required – these are drive-thru events unless someone does not have a vehicle, they may walk up. Hours at all locations are 1:30 -3:30 p.m. OR until all food is given out:

INDIO COMMUNITY CENTER (45-871 Clinton Street, Indio)
EVERY TUESDAY

INDIO HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER (80-400 Dillon Road, Indio Hills)
2nd & 4th TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH

Community Events

Easter Scavenger Hunt in Palm Desert
Join Desert Recreation District with a family scavenger hunt in Civic Center Park, where you can have fun while social distancing. Come on the day and time that works for you between March 27 and April 3.

Valentine Events
Why not brighten somebody’s Valentine’s Day? We have a boxed-card giveaway in Palm Desert, and a Craft Event (outdoors) in Indio so kids can join the Valentine's Day fun with Desert Recreation District!

Arts & Crafts Events (Online and Outdoor events)
Join us for special arts & crafts events, during which we will complete crafts usually based upon the seasons/holidays. This is a fun time for the family, and you can pick up craft kits or use your own supplies - see details when you register.

FIND Food Bank Distribution
Food is distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please bring your own bags to carry food given out. Food is distributed until it is gone.

Rapid Response Food Distributions

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