There are always plenty of things to do in the Coachella Valley. We’ve put together a list of family-friendly events and entertainment happening this week.
To submit an event for review, email [email protected] with a brief description.
Here are 10 things to do this week:
Dedication to Mikael Healey
Master pianist, composer, producer and singer Mikael Healey will receive a star dedication on the Walk of the Stars in Palm Springs this week. Healey has been involved with local nonprofits Angel View and SafeHouse of the Desert. He has shared his talents with Palm Springs for over 25 years and has won the Kings Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts.
Or: Downtown Palm Springs, 100 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Date: monday april 11
Weather: 3-4 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: pschamber.org
American Documentary and Animation Film Festival
The American Documentary and Animation Film Festival, more commonly known as AmDocs, focuses on international non-fiction films, with short and feature categories. Head to a screening to experience the event, which is one of the largest documentary and animation festivals in the United States.
Or: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Barristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: monday april 11
Weather: Time varies by screening
Tickets: Ticket prices vary
Information: bit.ly/AmDocs2022 (760) 322-3689
Interview and reading with Jonathan Nevair
Looking for a safe event to attend from home? Space opera author Jonathan Nevair will share an excerpt from his book series, the “Wind Tide Trilogy,” followed by an in-depth interview about the series and his writing process during this virtual book talk.
Or: Online event
Date: tuesday april 12
Weather: 6 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: bit.ly/JonathanNevair
“HOWL” Desert Tour
Calling all literature fans: Copper Mountain College’s annual “HOWL” literary magazine will tour the desert, featuring readings from the 2022 edition, live music, food and artwork.
Or: GRND SQRL, 73-471 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms
Date: Wednesday April 13
Weather: 6-8 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: cmccd.edu/the-howl-desert-tour
Family fun party
Looking for a fun way to spend time with your family? The annual Family Fun Fest returns to provide families with a fun filled day of activities, crafts, a bouncy house, an appearance from “Sparky” the fire dog and more. Attendees will receive a special card on a lanyard to tag at the stands and then enter to win a prize basket.
Or: Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Barristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Wednesday April 13
Weather: 9am-12pm
Tickets: Free
Information: palmspringsca.gov
Farmer in the Dale Farmers Market
Avoid the usual trip to the grocery store this week. Instead, buy a wide variety of fresh produce from a network of Farmer in the Dale vendors.
Or: Sky Valley Resort, 74-711 Dillon Road, Sky Valley
Date: Each Wednesday
Weather: 8am-3pm
Tickets: Free
Information: thedalemarket.webstarts.com
VillageFest
Looking for a way to relax? VillageFest has vendor stalls ranging from clothes to food, meaning you can indulge in everything from massage to chocolate.
Or: Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Every Thursday
Weather: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: villagefest.org
The Street Fair at College of the Desert
The Street Fair at College of the Desert offers locals and visitors a shaded outdoor shopping experience. The street fair features over a thousand items for sale for all ages and budgets, from artisans, homewares, fashion, furniture, entertainment, food and more.
Or: Desert College, 43-500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday
Weather: 8am-2pm
Tickets: Free
Information: codaastreetfair.com
Exhibition “Cultural cannibalism”
Six desert artists – Cito Gonzales, Adriana Lopez-Ospina, Kim Manfredi, Flávia Lima do Rêgo Monteiro, Joyce Rooks and Hector Salas – present new works based on their heritage and explore ideas of cultural absorption, exhaustion and transcendence.
Or: Coachella Valley Art Center, 45-140 Towne St., Indio
Date: From April 11 to May 28
Weather: 9am-1pm
Tickets: Free
Information: coachellavalleyartcednter.org; (760) 799-4364
After:“Cultural Cannibalism”: Coachella Valley Art Center Exhibit Appropriates
Glow in the Park – A Spring Lantern Festival
Living Desert’s all-new, larger-than-life, illuminated nighttime event features intricate and immersive animal lantern creations depicting wild places around the world.
Or: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert
Date: From Monday April 11 to Friday April 29
Weather: 6.30pm-10pm
Tickets: Monday-Thursday $19.95; Friday-Sunday $24.95
Information: livingdesert.org
Inclusion in The Desert Sun’s Weekly Community Calendar is at the sole discretion of the publishers. Priority is given to free and community events.
To submit an event, send an email to [email protected], including the following: event name; event date; location of the event ; event time; load, if any; phone number or website for more information. Please attach a photo.
