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Your Guide to July Fun in the Coachella Valley

Coachella/Palm Springs Valley
Hidden Tips and Secrets
Outdoor Activities and Recreation

Palm Springs Power Baseball

Through July 18

The Palm Springs POWER Baseball Club recruits elite collegiate players from around the country to come to Palm Springs and play baseball in the months of May, June and July. The POWER organization strives to provide affordable entertainment as well as quality baseball for the residents and visitors of the Coachella Valley.

See website for schedule. / Palm Springs Stadium  / 760-778-4487 / www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com

Free Kids Summer Movie Series

Through Aug. 1

The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE), in partnership with the Mary Pickford Theatre, presents the return of the “Free Summer Kids Movie Series”. The film series offers free admission to see a different movie geared towards kids each Friday morning at the Mary Pickford Theatre in Downtown Cathedral City. The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission will be offering free water and a small popcorn for the first 100 kids at each event during the 8-week period.

9:30am-12pm / Mary Pickford TheatrE / 760-328-7100 / www.cathedralcity.gov

4th of July Kick-Off Party at VillageFest

July 3

Celebrate the start of the holiday weekend with a patriotic-themed VillageFest. Enjoy family games, arts and crafts, live music, and free snow cones (while supplies last).

7-10pm / Downtown Palm Springs 760-323-8272 / www.palmspringsca.gov

Coachella Independence Day Celebration

July 3

Festivities include fireworks, games, local food vendors, live music and fun for the whole family.

6:30-10pm / Bagdouma Park 760-501-8100 / www.coachella.org

Palm Springs All-American Pool Party

July 4

Dive into the Fourth at this fun and festive pool party. Enjoy inflatable slides, water games, poolside music, and delicious food. Stay for the fireworks and get a perfect view of the “All American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular” from the water.

3-10pm / Palm Springs Swim Center 760-323-8272 / www.palmspringsca.gov

Palm Desert Independence Day Celebration

July 4

The evening’s events officially kick off at 7:30pm at the park’s amphitheater with a free concert of pop favorites. At 9pm the sky will light up with a spectacular 20-minute-long fireworks display synchronized to patrioticthemed songs simulcast on two local radio stations. A variety of food trucks and vendors will be on hand with tasty treats and cool beverages. Attendees may also bring picnic dinners, but alcoholic beverages, smoking, and portable barbeques are prohibited. Everyone is encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the show, and a flashlight for safely exiting the park.

7:30-9:30pm / Civic Center Park 760-568-1441 / www.discoverpalmdesert.com

Rancho Mirage Fourth of July Celebration

July 4

Join them to celebrate with live DJs, gaming promotions, mouthwatering dining specials and a spectacular fireworks show!

7pm / Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa 888-999-1995 / www.aguacalientecasinos.com

Indio Independence Day Bash Drone Show

July 4

Food & drinks. Live performances. Kids’ zone. Patriotic drone show at 9:30pm. Delicious food, bar, giveaways, and more! Free & all ages!

6-10pm / Empire Polo Grounds 760-391-4000 / www.indio.org

Fourth of July at the Ballpark

July 4

Celebrate Independence Day with baseball excitement as the POWER takes on the Power Summer Collegiate League All-Stars.

6pm / Palm Springs Stadium 760-778-4487 / www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com

Palm Springs Concert in the Park and “All-American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular”

July 4

Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring Hard Days Night, a Beatles tribute band followed by the grand finale: “All-American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular” that will light up the night sky in honor of America’s birthday!

9:15pm / Sunrise Park 760-323-8272 / www.palmspringsca.gov

Palm Springs Dive-In Movie Night

July 5

Float under the stars and cap off this All-American celebration weekend with a relaxing evening at the pool while watching “Captain America” on the big screen.

6pm / Palm Springs Swim Center 760-323-8272 / www.palmspringsca.gov

Desert Hot Springs Fireworks Spectacular

July 5

Gather your family and friends for a night filled with excitement, community spirit, and patriotic pride. Music. Delicious food vendors. And, of course, a breathtaking fireworks show at 9:15pm! Let’s come together to celebrate our nation’s independence and light up the night sky!

6-10pm / Mission Springs Park 760-329-6411 / www.cityofdhs.org

Indio Movie Night

July 10

Bring your blankets, and chairs! Enjoy FREE popcorn and settle in for a fun movie night starting!

6:30-8pm / Center Stage 760-391-4000 / www.indio.org

Monument Night Adventures

Jul 12

Discover how the desert comes alive after dark! Do you know which animals change colors when you use a blacklight? Using blacklights, a Friends’ volunteer docent will begin a short walk on uneven cobbled desert terrain in the basin below the dike/levy looking for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert.

8:45-10pm / Art Smith Trailhead, Palm Desert 760-568-9918 / www.desertmountains.org

Palms Spring Dive-In Movie

July 19

Come join the City of Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation with a cool dip in the pool and Dive into the History of Moana 2! Bring your snacks, swimsuit, lounge chairs, and floaties to enjoy our featured film. Event is FREE to the public.

7-9pm / Palm Springs Swim Center 760-323-8272 / www.palmspringsca.gov

Star Party in the Mountains

July 19

Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.

8-10pm / Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot, Pinyon Pines 760-862-9984 / www.desertmountains.org

Palm Desert Dive-In Movie Night

July 20

“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” Gather the little ones, along with towels, blankets, and swimsuits, for a night filled with laughter and joy—an interactive experience that promises to weave unforgettable family memories beneath a starlit sky. Tickets are just $8 per person, and the tiniest members of your family, under 2 years old, join for free!

7-10pm / Aquatic Center 760-565-7467 / www.pdpool.com

VillageFest

Thursdays

Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive – and the result is one of Southern California’s most popular weekly events: VillageFest!

6-10pm / Palm Canyon Drive 760-320-3781 / www.villagefest.org

The In-Flight Experience

Saturdays

Great Music, Fine Food, Classy Cocktails, and First Class Service. Live music by Nouveau with Desera & Eddie. Meal choices: Beef Shortribs with mashed potatoes, salad, roll & dessert. Chicken with Marsala Sauce over mashed potatoes, salad, roll & dessert. Vegetarian Squash Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Mozzerella, salad, roll & dessert.

5-7:30pm / PS Air Bar, Palm Springs 760-327-7701 / www.psairbar.com/events

Second Saturdays in Indio

2nd Saturdays

Experience live music, mouthwatering food vendors, family entertainment, and non-stop fun. Each month brings a fresh lineup of talented artists, ensuring something to satisfy every musical preference! While enjoying the performances, treat yourself to tasty foods and beverages from our food vendors to satisfy any cravings.

6-9pm / Miles Avenue & Smurr Street 760-391-4000 / www.indio.org

Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market - Indoor

Saturdays Jun.-Sep.

8am-1pm / Palm Springs Pavilion www.certifiedfarmersmarkets.org

The Lofts Art Walk

Second Saturdays

During the Art Walk, the district comes alive with energy and creativity. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the various galleries and studios, interact with artists, and view a wide array of artwork.

5-8pm / The Lofts Art District, Palm Springs www.facebook.com/p/The-Lofts-Arts-District-100085460859372

College of the Desert Street Fair

Saturdays & Sundays

With merchandise and services for all ages and any budget, the Street Fair offers more than 300 merchants, artists, a farmer’s market, live entertainment, gourmet food and more.

8am-2pm / 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert 760-636-7957 / http://codaastreetfair.com

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