Featured Events in Palm Desert in May 2025 (June Updated)

The exhibition reflects on the desert’s deep time evolutions reframing ideas and wilderness and exploring themes of Indigenous futurism, design activism, colonial power asymmetries, the impress of humanity on the land and the role of emerging technologies in our contemporary society.

Welcome to the Derby Party! Come join us at the Artists Council Artists Center at the Galen for a day filled with fun, food, and horse racing excitement! Get your best hat ready and place your bets as we watch the Kentucky Derby live on the big screen. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while mingling with fellow derby enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Event Location: 72-567 Highway 111, Palm Desert, Ca 92260 Information Source: California Paws Rescue | eventbrite

The GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity.  Join us for an unforgettable evening of beautiful harmonies and breathtaking performances at St Margaret's Episcopal Church . Chanticleer’s repertoire is rooted in the renaissance, and has continued to expand to include a wide range of classical, gospel, jazz, popular music, and a deep commitment to the commissioning of new compositions and arrangements. Prepare to be mesmerized by their incredible talent and passion for music. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Chanticleer live in person. Get ready to be blown away! Information Source: St. Margaret's Friends of Music | eventbrite

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. This is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring water, wear closed-toed shoes and a black light if you have one. If not, we will have a few black lights to share. Sorry, no dogs allowed on this trail. RSVP is required, check-in 15 minutes prior to start time . Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. Please note: We will meet at the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. View map at coordinates: 33.667957, -116.407666 Information Source: Friends of the Desert Mountains | eventbrite

Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will be setting up their telescopes and are inviting you to stop by any time while they are there to view the ever-changing display of fascinating objects to see — stars, constellations, bright planets, moon and sometimes meteors. This is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. RSVP is required . Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. NOTE: CHECK WEATHER BEFORE DEPARTING, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED FOR HEAVY CLOUD COVER, WIND OR RAIN. For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. We will meet at the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. View map at coordinates: 33.667957, -116.407666 Information Source: Friends of the Desert Mountains | eventbrite