Community Engagement Events
VillageFest
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/
CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT - Wanderlust Food Truck Festival
CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT - WILL RETURN SEPT. 5
Event Information
Location: Sunrise Park
Schedule: Every Saturday beginning June 20
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
Celebrating Chief Andy Mills on his Retirement
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros
VillageFest
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/
Wanderlust Food Truck Festival
Event Information
Location: Sunrise Park
Schedule: Every Saturday beginning June 20
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
VillageFest
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/
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
Palm Springs Fire Station 2, 300 N. El Cielo
Arrive by 8:15 a.m.; Ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m.
Wanderlust Food Truck Festival
Event Information
Location: Sunrise Park
Schedule: Every Saturday beginning June 20
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
Mayoral Position Community Meeting
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cahuilla Elementary School, Multipurpose Room, 833 E Mesquite Ave.
District 5 Town Hall Meeting
VillageFest
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/
Palm Springs Summit on Extreme Heat
The City of Palm Springs Department of Sustainability and Office of Emergency Management will host a Summit on Extreme Heat.
- Register to attend the Summit!
- Please register here for the full-day event on Friday, September 18, 2026.
- We are developing the event program and will share details with registered attendees as they are available.
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Wanderlust Food Truck Festival
Event Information
Location: Sunrise Park
Schedule: Every Saturday beginning June 20
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
Mayoral Position Community Meeting
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Palm Springs City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. District 1 Town Hall Meeting.
VillageFest
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/
Wanderlust Food Truck Festival
Event Information
Location: Sunrise Park
Schedule: Every Saturday beginning June 20
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
ONE-PS Candidates Forum
Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
Doors Open: 4:30 p.m.
Event Starts: 5:00 p.m.
Plaza Theatre. 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Non-Functional Turf Conversion Workshop for Businesses
Wednesday, Sept, 30, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Desert Water Agency, 1200 S. Gene Autry Trail
Mayoral Position Community Meeting
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, Community Room, 480 Tramview Road
CITYWIDE SPANISH SPEAKING MEETING
VillageFest
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/
Wanderlust Food Truck Festival
Event Information
Location: Sunrise Park
Schedule: Every Saturday beginning June 20
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
Mayoral Position Community Meeting
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Vista del Monte Elementary School, Multipurpose Room, 2744 N. Via Miraleste
District 2 Town Hall Meeting
VillageFest
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/
Wanderlust Food Truck Festival
Event Information
Location: Sunrise Park
Schedule: Every Saturday beginning June 20
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
Mayoral Position Community Meeting
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, Meeting Rooms A & B, 140 N. Indian Canyon
District 3 Town Hall Meeting
VillageFest
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/
ONE-PS Fall Modernism Walking Tour
9:30 a.m., Downtown Palm Springs
More details to follow.
Wanderlust Food Truck Festival
Event Information
Location: Sunrise Park
Schedule: Every Saturday beginning June 20
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
Mayoral Position Community Meeting
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Palm Springs High School, Cafeteria, 2401 E. Baristo Road
District 4 Town Hall Meeting
VillageFest
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/
Wanderlust Food Truck Festival
Event Information
Location: Sunrise Park
Schedule: Every Saturday beginning June 20
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
VillageFest
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/
Wanderlust Food Truck Festival
Event Information
Location: Sunrise Park
Schedule: Every Saturday beginning June 20
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