Courtesy of our fun-loving colleagues, Catherine, Dawn and Valori, at First American Title, here are just some of the many things to see and do in the Desert this August:
Free Kids Summer Movie Series | Through Aug. 1 from 9:30am-12pm | Mary Pickford Theatre
The Free Summer Kids Movie 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 last movie in the series on August 1st is Sing 2. 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. For more information: 760-328-7100 | https://www.discovercathedralcity.com/event/free-kids-summer-movie-series-2025/2025-08-01/
Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage | July 24-Aug. 17 | See Website For List Of Participating Restaurants
Every summer, the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce sets local organizations, eateries, and diners up for a win-win-win. Your $10 Taste of Summer wristband gets you sweet deals on meals and treats (including pre-fixe dinners, full-bill discounts, and free desserts) from Rancho Mirage restaurants. But you’re not only eating well, you’re doing good by keeping desert restaurants hoppin’ during the slower summer months and supporting efforts to change lives in the Coachella Valley. For more information: 760-568-9351 | www.tasteofsummerranchomirage.com
Adult Swim Saturdays | Aug. 2 & Every Saturday Through August 30 from 6-10pm | The Palm Springs Surf Club, 1500 S Gene Autry Trail
Every Saturday from June 28th through August 30th from 6pm to 10pm, experience the ultimate after-hours pool party, Adult Swim Saturdays. Splash around in the iconic Island Pool and Lazy River, and enjoy refreshing drinks from the Island Bar. Dine casually or in style at The Restaurant, open until 9pm. Want to relax in luxury? Reserve one of nine daybeds surrounding the Island Pool to guarantee one of the best spots in the house. With live DJ entertainment keeping the energy high, it's the perfect way to dance, unwind, and enjoy the desert twilight! For more information: https://palmspringssurfclub.com/adult-swim-saturdays-june-28th-to-august-30th/
Tortoise Chat | August 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 from 8:30-9:30am | Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert
Have questions about desert tortoises? Come visit our desert tortoise enclosure and learn about conservation efforts to study and protect our wild desert tortoise population in the Monument. Also, great opportunity to meet Bowser, our adopted Mojave desert tortoise who lives on site. Meet at the tortoise enclosure any time between 8:30am – 9:30am. (Note: times may be reduced due to heat.) For more information: 760-862-9984, https://www.desertmountains.org/event/tortoise-chat-3-3/2025-08-30/
United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire Celebrates 40 Years! | Aug. 5 from 1-3pm | Berger Foundation Iceplex, Palm Desert
This milestone event is free and open to the public, at the coolest spot in the desert, offering an indoor escape from the summer heat while celebrating four decades of empowering children and adults with developmental disabilities throughout the Coachella Valley. Free admission for up to 250 guests, RSVP is required. Complimentary ice skating for all attendees, including free skate rentals and skate aids for beginners. Birthday celebration with gelato, snacks, and Agua Fresca in the upstairs viewing deck overlooking the Iceplex. An appearance by Firebirds mascot Fuego. An exciting Opportunity Drawing with fantastic prizes donated by local businesses and supporters. For more information: 760-321-8184 | https://business.pdacc.org/events/details/united-cerebral-palsy-of-the-inland-empire-celebrates-40-years-20348?calendarMonth=2025-08-01
Coffee with a Cop | Aug. 6 from 8-10am | Indian Wells Golf Resort
Join our police officers for Coffee with a Cop at the Indian Wells Golf Resort’s Players Room. This is your opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers that protect the Indian Wells community For more information: 760-346-2489 | https://www.cityofindianwells.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1378/123
First Wednesday Art Walk | Aug. 6 from 5-7pm | 2652 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs
First Wednesdays Backstreet is a unique community of artists’ working studios & galleries, and businesses that provides artistic services (reprographic, restorative and framing) in Palm Springs. We have an amazing assortment of original art for all tastes and budgets – paintings, ceramics, photography, mixed media, jewelry, lithography and more by locally, regionally and nationally recognized artists. For more information: www.backstreetartdistrict.com
Free Admission To The Palm Springs Art Museum | Aug. 7 & Every Thursday from 5-8pm | Palm Springs Art Museum
Join us for a vibrant and engaging evening at the museum, where art, music, and community converge. From 5:00 to 8:00 pm, enjoy free admission to the galleries and exhibitions, and explore our collection at your own pace. Grab a drink or a bite to eat, and socialize with other art enthusiasts and music lovers. Whether you're looking for a fun date night, a casual hangout with friends, or a solo adventure, Free Thursday Night offers something for everyone. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience the museum in a whole new way! For more information: https://www.psmuseum.org/events/ftn-2?date=2025-07-24/
WILD Nights | Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 30 from 7-9:30pm | The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert
Need a break from the heat? This August, The Living Desert is reopening after hours for WILD Nights, a rare chance to explore Wild Americas after the sun has clocked out for the day. Join us on Fridays in August from 7:00-9:30pm (with 6:30pm Early Member Entrance). Enjoy up-close evening visits with North American animals like mountain lions, Mexican wolves, skunks, jaguar and the baby bobcats, musical entertainment, the splash pad under the stars and special Keeper Connections. Don’t sleep on this rare chance to see the desert come alive at night. For more information: https://www.livingdesert.org/events/wildnights/2025-08-08/
Splash House | Aug. 8-10 & 15-17 | Various Palm Springs Venues
By day, this locally founded, two-weekend electronic music festival is a massive pool party spread across the Saguaro Palm Springs, Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, and Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs. At night, the tunes keep bumping at the Palm Springs Air Museum, where attendees boogie under retro aircraft. Most attendees stay at the hosting hotels, so it’s easy to make friends with fellow EDM lovers. For more information: www.splashhouse.com
Second Saturdays in Indio | Aug. 9 & Every Second Saturday from 6-9pm | Miles Avenue & Smurr Street
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. For more information: 760-391-4000 | www.indio.org
Palm Springs Local Days at the Waterpark | Aug. 13 from 10am-6pm | Palm Springs Surf Club, 1500 S Gene Autry Trail
Enjoy the Palm Springs Surf Club’s waterslides and lazy river, relax by the pool and enjoy a day in surf paradise. Local Days offer special pricing for Palm Springs residents. Kids can enter for $10, and adults for $20. For more information: 760-323-8299 | https://www.palmspringsca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/29590/15?curm=8&cury=2025
Indio Movie Night | Aug. 14 from 6:30-8pm | Center Stage, Downtown Indio
Bring your blankets, and chairs! Enjoy The Sandlot, as well as free popcorn and settle in for a fun movie night. For more information: 760-391-4000 | https://www.indio.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/14660/17?curm=8&cury=2025
Pool Party For A Cause | Aug. 15 from 6:30-9:30pm | The Palm Springs Surf Club
You’re invited to the Palm Springs Surf Club during a special edition of Shelter Splash Night—a sizzling summer fundraiser benefiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter! Get ready for an adults-only, after-hours pool party like no other. Float the Lazy River, dive into the Island Pool, and soak in the sunset with a tropical drink from the Island Bar. Feast on tasty bites at the Taco Bar, rent a locker to stash your gear, and dance all evening to the electrifying sounds of DJ Galaxy spinning live under the desert sky. What to Bring: Swimsuit, towels, and sunscreen Important: Palm Springs Surf Club is a cashless venue. This is your perfect Friday night escape—music, drinks, dancing, and good friend vibes—all for a great cause. 21+ event. For more information: 760-416-5718 | https://visitpalmsprings.com/event/pool-party-for-a-cause/3641/
Palm Springs Dive-In Movie Night | Aug. 16 from 7-9pm | Palm Springs Swim Center
Take a cool dip in the pool and enjoy the true story of the King MUFASA! Bring your snacks, swimsuit, lounge chairs and floaties to enjoy the featured film MUFASA. Gates open at 7pm and the movie starts at dusk. Event is free to the public. For more information: 760-323-8272 | https://www.palmspringsca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/29516/15?curm=8&cury=2025
Monument Night Adventures | Aug. 16 from 8:15-10:30pm | Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot
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. For more information: 760-568-9918| https://www.desertmountains.org/event/monument-night-adventures-815p-group/
Night Sky Viewing Stars and Planets | Aug. 16 from 8:45-10:30pm | Art Smith Trailhead, Palm Desert
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, such as stars, constellations, bright planets, moon and sometimes meteors. For more information: 760-568-9918 | https://www.desertmountains.org/event/night-sky-viewing-stars-and-planets-4/
Guadalupe’s House Party | Aug. 22 from 7:30-10pm | Palm Springs Art Museum
For one night only, Guadalupe’s House Party takes over Palm Springs Art Museum. Step into Guadalupe Rosales’ house party and experience the energy, style, and spirit of 90s Los Angeles brought to life inside the exhibition Guadalupe Rosales | Tzahualli: Mi memoria en tu reflejo, a deep dive into memory, time, and Latine youth culture. Experience live sets from legendary DJ Irene and Michael Trance, sip handcrafted cocktails from a custom tequila bar, and explore interactive pop-ups, a tattoo studio, and other activations. 21+ event. For more information: 760-322-4800 | www.psmuseum.org
Star Party in the Mountains | Aug. 23 from 8-10pm | Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot, Pinyon Pines
Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. For more information: 760-862-9984 | https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-party-in-the-mountains-11/
Star Party at the Monument | Aug. 30 from 7:30-10pm | Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert
Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. This is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For more information: 760-862-9984 | https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-party-at-the-monument-8/
Food Truck Fridays | Fridays from 5-10pm | Corner of Towne Street and Bliss Avenue, Downtown Indio
Food Truck Fridays is Indio's beloved weekly tradition, every Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The vendor lineup changes regularly, featuring returning favorites and introducing new ones. This event is family and pet-friendly at the corner of Towne Street and Bliss Avenue in Downtown Indio. You will want to take advantage of the mouthwatering options provided by local vendors, whether you're craving sweet treats, satisfying snacks, full meals, or refreshing beverages. Plus, there are family-friendly activities, live music, and themed days to add to the fun! For more information: https://www.indio.org/our-city/food-truck-fridays
VillageFest | Thursdays from 6-10pm | Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
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! For more information: 760-320-3781 | www.villagefest.org
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