Community Engagement Events

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Mizell Center

Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Virtual Session

Please see flyer below for more information.

VillageFest takes place every Thursday night along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo Road and Amado Road in downtown Palm Springs.

June – September (Summer Hours): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October – May (Fall/Winter/Spring Hours): 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

For more information, visit https://villagefest.org/

Parade steps off at 10 a.m. at Tachevah and Palm Canyon Drive and travels south through downtown, ending at the entrance to the Pride Festival at Amado. For more information: https://www.pspride.org/parade

3:30 p.m., Downtown Palm Springs

Honor our veterans and service members with a patriotic parade followed by a concert at 4:30 p.m. and fireworks at 5:15 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Virtual Session

Please see flyer below for more information.

VillageFest takes place every Thursday night along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo Road and Amado Road in downtown Palm Springs.

June – September (Summer Hours): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October – May (Fall/Winter/Spring Hours): 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

For more information, visit https://villagefest.org/

Daytime Program - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Evening Program - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road

A free event bringing the community together to celebrate hiking culture, healthy living, and conservation on and off the trail!

Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Frances Stevens Park, 555 N. Palm Canyon Drive. Picnics, education, resources and activities.

Saturday, Nov. 14, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Las Palmas Brewing, 461 N Palm Canyon Dr. Happy Hour and special beer release.

Nov. 15 - 22, Various on-trail experiences throughout the Coachella Valley. For more information, visit: https://www.pstakeahike.com/take-a-hike-fest

Event Information

Location: Sunrise Park

Schedule: Every Saturday

Event Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Event Features

• Over 20 food trucks weekly
• Family friendly atmosphere
• Lawn games
• Community gathering space
• Outdoor dining and seating
• Free entrance
• Free parking
• No alcohol permitted

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.
Presentation Begins: 6:00 p.m.
The Plaza Theatre, 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive

VillageFest takes place every Thursday night along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo Road and Amado Road in downtown Palm Springs.

June – September (Summer Hours): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October – May (Fall/Winter/Spring Hours): 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

For more information, visit https://villagefest.org/

Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m., Cerritos Field, Sunrise Park, 480 S. Sunrise Way.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://feverup.com/m/787835

VillageFest takes place every Thursday night along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo Road and Amado Road in downtown Palm Springs.

June – September (Summer Hours): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October – May (Fall/Winter/Spring Hours): 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

For more information, visit https://villagefest.org/

5:30 p.m., Vista del Monte Elementary School, 2744 N Vía Miraleste 

VillageFest takes place every Thursday night along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo Road and Amado Road in downtown Palm Springs.

June – September (Summer Hours): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October – May (Fall/Winter/Spring Hours): 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

For more information, visit https://villagefest.org/

Frances Stevens Park. Watch as the city’s stunning 22-foot tree comes to life at 5:15 p.m., surrounded by festive cheer. Enjoy a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, free cookies and cocoa, and fun arts and crafts for the little ones.

5:45 p.m. 

The parade takes place on Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs. It begins at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive and heads northbound on Palm Canyon Drive to Tachevah Road where it ends.

For more information: https://psfestivaloflights.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FAQS-FOLP-2026.pdf

VillageFest takes place every Thursday night along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo Road and Amado Road in downtown Palm Springs.

June – September (Summer Hours): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October – May (Fall/Winter/Spring Hours): 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

For more information, visit https://villagefest.org/

VillageFest takes place every Thursday night along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo Road and Amado Road in downtown Palm Springs.

June – September (Summer Hours): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October – May (Fall/Winter/Spring Hours): 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

For more information, visit https://villagefest.org/

Saturday, March 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ruth Hardy Park. More details to come!