Enjoy socializing, snacks, and exciting game play. Lotería begins promptly at 5:45 p.m. This free event takes place at the Indio Community Center. Advance registration is required. Space is limited, and snacks, materials, and prizes are included.

Join us and Jolly Old Saint Nick with his merry band of elves this holiday season for Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a continental breakfast, get creative at craft stations where you can make reindeer food, decorate ornaments and cookies, and finish your letter to Santa. Bring your camera for photos with Santa and his helpers!

Come on out and join us for a fun filled morning of hunting Candy Canes after decorating a bag for collecting your Candy Canes!

Join us for our Holiday Candy Cane Lane event. We will have fun activities, winter themed crafts, contests, jolly games, yummy cookies, and much more.

Residents are invited to come to our resource fairs to socialize and gather information about resources that local businesses and non-profits offer to assist and empower the community.

Come enjoy a concert in the park. Admission is FREE. Concert begins at 7:00 pm . Concessions will be available for purchase. Palm Desert Civic Center Park Amphitheatre 73510 Fred Waring Drive Info: 760-568-9697.

Kick off the holiday season at Cookies with Santa, a festive community event featuring sweet treats, photos with Santa, and fun holiday crafts. This family-friendly celebration is a wonderful opportunity for neighbors of all ages to come together and create lasting holiday memories.

Join us in honoring the lives of those who are no longer with us. We will be providing refreshments, snacks, and themed activities. This event is for the whole family. The altar will be available for viewing throughout November during program hours.

Join us for two vibrant community celebrations featuring art, culture, live performances, and interactive activities that invite residents to imagine Cathedral City’s future.

Enjoy a fun-filled outdoor event for the whole family at the park! Kids and teens can explore craft stations featuring recycled materials, enjoy tasty snacks, all while celebrating fall and helping the environment.

Kick off Día de los Muertos with a fun, family-friendly celebration! Enjoy cultural demonstrations, live entertainment, delicious food, and interactive activities for all ages.

Join us for some spooky Halloween fun! There will be candy, games, and our annual Halloween costume contest! Wear your best costume and come ready for a night of Trick or Treat! No registration necessary, all community residents welcome!

This year’s Halloween Carnival promises to be better than ever with extreme inflatables, carnival games, contests with prizes and much more!

Join us for safe Halloween fun! We have fun activities planned like spooky crafts, costume contest, ghostly games and much more.

Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Adobe House with a family-friendly outdoor festival! This 1920s-themed event will feature activities and entertainment for all ages.

Help make the holidays special for local families! Donate gifts at any of our centers from November 2–30, 2026. Items will be distributed on December 14. For more info, contact Alexis Galarza at (760) 702-6722.

Enjoy a night of games, community and fun! All ages welcome so bring your friends or family to participate in a fast-paced night of Loteria.

Come join the fun at our Fall Festival. Enjoy an afternoon of carnival games, face/hair painting, raffles, contests, inflatables, children’s activities, and much more!

Join us for National Night Out, in partnership with Palm Desert Sheriff ’s Station. There will be food trucks, games, jumpers, giveaways and more.

Join us for the Annual Oasis Posada, hosted by Oasis Vive and Desert Recreation District. Enjoy gifts and food for those in need this holiday season. To support, donate, or volunteer, contact Erika Castellanos at (760) 835-5925 or ecastellanos@drd.us.com

Enjoy a fun, creative evening where film and art meet! Watch a featured movie, then paint a scene inspired by it. Great for all ages and skill levels. All supplies provided; each participant must register to receive materials.

Join us for the latest trend in town, Plant Bingo! For a small fee, you can participate in a round (or several), where each winner receives a new addition to their Earth home space. Every participant will be a winner, as all are assured of having a good time while making new friendships. Light refreshments will be provided.

Kick off the holiday season with festive fun, friendly competition, and holiday cheer. Enjoy bingo, themed  prizes, refreshments, and a winter wonderland atmosphere. Gather your friends, test your luck, and celebrate the season!

Hear ye, hear ye. Calling all Princesses. Please come to the Valley's Most Royal Princess Party ever! Dress up as your favorite princess for the day and dance to your heart's delight. It's a royal time that will make a magical memory. Sorry, no frogs allowed.

Join us for a family-friendly fall event featuring pumpkin decorating, carnival games, family activities, a hot chocolate bar, snacks, and chili tasting. Interested in competing? Only seven contestant spots are available—email ahernandez@drd.us.com to register!

Come join us for a fun night for teens to enjoy live painting, creative expression, and end the evening with pizza and a music jam. All materials and supplies included. Space is limited-sign up today.

Tom Turkey has hidden eggs throughout the park, and you must help find them! After the egg hunt participants can create some Thanksgiving themed arts and crafts projects or play some fun games. All children will hunt together, no separation of age groups. Pre-registration is preferred as space is limited.

Join us for Walk the Spectrum:  Shine All Year, a family-friendly community event that raises autism awareness and connects individuals and families with valuable local resources. Enjoy a resource fair, food vendors, fundraising activities supporting future adaptive initiatives, and a community walk celebrating inclusion and support. Hosted by United for Autism & Abilities Foundation in partnership with Gear It Forward and Desert Recreation District. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited—register today to reserve your spot.

Come join us for a fun-fi lled Youth Social! Activities include arts and crafts, science projects, dancing, fitness, group games, a cooking activity, and more. Prizes will be awarded for the best Christmas pajamas. Space is limited, so sign up today!