Our fun loving colleagues, Catherine, Dawn & Valori, from First American Title have come up with some suggestions for things to see and do here in the Coachella Valley in November and we’re including them below:
I Heart JT Benefit Dinner & Auction | Nov. 1 from 5-8pm | 29 Palms Inn, 73590 Inn Ave, Twentynine Palms
Join the Joshua Tree National Park Association for an unforgettable evening under the stars as they come together to celebrate and support the Joshua Tree National Park. This special night will feature a delicious dinner, open bar, live music, and heartfelt stories from special guest speakers representing Joshua Tree National Park. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on unique items and experiences during the exciting live auction — all in support of programs and initiatives that protect and preserve the park for future generations. For more information: events.humanitix.com/i-heart-jt-beneift-dinner-and-auction
Opera Under the Stars | Nov. 1 from 6-8pm | Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
Join us as we kick off our 2025-2026 season with Opera Under the Stars featuring the Palm Springs Opera Guild. Tickets are available for $10 each. For more information: 760-360-2222 | https://palmspringsoperaguild.org/events#!event/register/2025/11/1/opera-under-the-stars
Palm Springs Dia De Los Muertos | Nov. 1 from 5-8pm | Demuth Community Center
Join us as we honor what was, embrace what is, and reflect on what remains. For more information: https://www.palmspringsca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/31021/15?curm=11&cury=2025
PSPD “Paddles for a Cause” Pickleball Tournament | Nov. 1 at 7am | Kimpton Rowan Hotel, Palm Springs
SHOP WITH A COP, organized by the Palm Springs Police Department, provides children in need with a unique holiday shopping experience alongside local law enforcement officers. “Paddles for a Cause” Pickleball Tournament raises funds to support SHOP WITH A COP, ensuring that more children have the chance to enjoy a brighter holiday season. For more information: 760-323-8299 | https://www.palmspringsca.gov/connect/pickleball-registration
CV Link Grand Opening Celebration | Nov. 5 at 10am | Ave. 52 CV Link Access Point, 86546 Ave 52, Coachella, CA 92236
Welcome to CV Link, a revolutionary new concept in active and alternative transportation. Led by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), CV Link is a 40-mile transportation corridor and recreation pathway that provides a safe route to walk, run, bike, or use low-speed electric vehicles such as golf carts. Other Opening Events: Nov. 6th in Indio, Nov. 7th in Cathedral City & Nov.10th in La Quinta & Palm Desert. For more information: https://coachellavalleylink.com/updates/grand-opening-celebrations/
Desert Hot Springs State of the City, Business Awards, and Expo | Nov. 6 from 10am-1pm | Desert Hot Springs Recreation Center
This annual event offers a review of economic activity from the previous year, as well as future development and plans significant for the business community. Mayor Scott Matas will be our featured speaker for this event. For more information: 760-347-0676 | https://gcvcc.org/event/desert-hot-springs-state-of-the-city-business-awards-and-expo-2025/
Greater Palm Springs Pride | Nov. 6-9 - See Website For Schedule. | Various Palm Springs Venues
The annual event draws more than 200,000 people for four days of events celebrating and uplifting the desert’s LGBTQ+ community. November 6 and 7 livens up Palm Springs’s gay neighborhood, the Arenas Distract. November 8 and 9, head to Palm Canyon Drive to explore the free festival and catch the parade on Sunday morning. For more information: 760-416-8711 | www.pspride.org
El Paseo Cruise Night | Nov. 7 from 2-4pm | The Palm Desert Area Chamber Parking Lot, Corner Of El Paseo & Hwy 111
You don’t need to own a Classic Car to enjoy all the festivities of Cruise Night on El Paseo. Everyone is welcome! If you don’t own a car to Cruise with, come and view the cars and meet the owners. Cruising El Paseo starts around 4:15. For more information: 760-346-6111 | www.elpaseocruisenight.com
Coachella Movies in the Park | Nov. 7 & 14 at 7:30pm | 84-686 51st Avenue
A Minecraft Movie on the 7th and Lilo & Stitch on the 14th. For more information: 760-398-3502 | https://www.coachella.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3395/20?curm=11&cury=2025
Indio BBQ Festival | Nov. 8 from 3-9pm | Downtown Indio
Bring the whole family for a day of smoky, savory goodness, live entertainment, free games for the kids, face painting, and a beer garden! For more information: 760-391-4000 | www.indio.org
Fields of Valor | Nov. 8 from 9-11am | Date Palm and Dinah Shore, Cathedral City
Over 2000 flags saluting “local” fallen soldiers and veterans returned to families from Vietnam, Iraq, Desert Storm, and Afganistan wars. Area for WWI, WWII, Korea and Foreign War Veterans. This year a newly designated area recognizing service dogs. For more information: 770-760-0396 | https://www.discovercathedralcity.com/event/fields-of-valor-opening-day-ceremony/
Memorial Ride for the Palm Springs Police Officers Assoc. (PSPOA) | Nov. 8 from 10am-12pm | Palm Springs Motor Sports
The event is a police-escorted motorcycle ride from Palm Desert to the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, where a memorial service will be held. The event supports the PSPOA Memorial Fund, which benefits fallen officers and their families, and will feature live music, a beer garden, raffles, and vendors. For more information: https://palmspringspoa.regfox.com/pspoa-memorial-ride-2025
Magic of Lights | Nov. 10 to Dec. 31 – See Website For Schedule | Empire Polo Grounds, Indio
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Coachella Valley’s new holiday tradition. One carload, one price.. For more information: https://magicoflights.com/locations/coachella-valley-ca/
La Quinta Veterans Recognition Ceremony | Nov. 11 from 9-10:30am | La Quinta City Hall Courtyard
During this special event, La Quinta heroes are recognized by dignitaries and have their names, ranks, and dates of service engraved on the Veterans Acknowledgement Monuments in Civic Center Park. For more information: 760-777-7700 | https://www.laquintaca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/16432/287
Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade | Nov. 11 at 3:30pm | Downtown Palm Springs
One of the biggest Veterans Day parades in Southern California strides down Palm Canyon Drive saluting all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. After witnessing the hour-long promenade of military units, marching bands, and other patriotic paraders, attendees can head to the cross-section of Palm Canyon Drive and Amado Road for an inspiring fireworks display and concert. For more information: 760-323-8272 | www.psveteransday.com
Cathedral City Veterans Day Cookout | Nov. 11 from 5-7:30pm | Cathedral City Amphitheater
Listen to the sounds of the Rancho Mirage High School Band. BBQ Hot Dogs available for purchase from Nick’s Bistro. This is a FREE event. For more information: 760-770-0396 | https://www.discovercathedralcity.com/event/veterans-day-cookout/
Desert Hot Springs Veterans Day Ceremony | Nov. 11 from 10-11am | Veterans Park
This annual event pays tribute to the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. The morning will include special presentations, patriotic music, and community reflections to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. For more information: 760-329-6411 | https://www.cityofdhs.org/event/veterans-day-ceremony-3/
Desert Dressage | Nov. 13-16 | Desert International Horse Park, Thermal
From amateurs to seasoned athletes competing at the sport’s highest stratum, riders and their steeds will strut their stuff in the ring to win prizes and qualify for top national tourneys. The International Equestrian Federation calls dressage “the highest expression of horse training,” so expect on-tempo trots and pony pirouettes. For more information: 442-200-4919 | https://deserthorsepark.com/desert-dressage/
La Quinta Art Celebration Encore | Nov. 13-16 from 10am-4pm / La Quinta Civic Center Campus
Features 170 world-class artists from across the nation and abroad, showcasing a stunning variety of fine art. Guests can enjoy four days filled with creativity, live music, premium beverages, and gourmet food. For more information: 760-628-7770 | www.laquintaartcelebration.org
“The Art of Giving” Charity Auction | Nov. 14 from 5:30-7:30pm | 73660 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Melissa Morgan Fine Art is proud to announce the return of The Art of Giving, a charitable art auction benefiting Food Now, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and food insecurity in the Coachella Valley. For more information: 760-288-7878 | https://thefamilyservicesofthedesert.org/events/
La Quinta State of the City, Business Awards and Expo | Nov. 19 from 5-8pm | La Quinta Resort and Club
The annual gathering serves as a comprehensive overview of the city’s previous year’s activities, highlights future developments, and outlines significant plans relevant to the local business community. For more information: 760-347-0676 | https://gcvcc.org/event/2025-la-quinta-state-of-the-city/
Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival | Nov. 21-23 - See Website For Schedule Of Events.
Marvel at modern day hot air balloons — one of mankind’s earliest vessels for air travel — and take flight at three Coachella Valley venues: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, and Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City. Visitors have the chance to see dozens of brightly patterned hot air balloons light up and ascend to the skies - and bold attendees can even hitch a ride. The fest also features food trucks, live music, a market, kids’ activities, and more. For more information: 760-288-7000 | www.hotairballoonfest.com
Props and Hops Craft Beer Fest | Nov. 22 from 1-5m | Palm Springs Air Museum
Dozens of craft brewers gather at the museum, and attendees can trade tasting tickets for samples of IPAs, lagers, and more. While you drink, watch vintage aircraft take to the skies, devour food-truck eats, and listen to live music from local bands. VIP ticket-holders get extra tastings, curated food pairings, and an extra hour to sip. For more information: 760-778-6262 | https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/props-and-hops-craft-beer-festival/
Martha’s Village & Kitchen 19th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5k | Nov. 27 from 7-11am | 73545 El Paseo
The goal of the 5K is to raise awareness about Martha’s Village & Kitchen’s services and to provide funds to support our mission to end hunger and homelessness in the Coachella Valley. Over 4,000 people attend the event including participants, spectators, and volunteers. For more information: 760-862-1990 | https://thegardensonelpaseo.com/events/the-gardens-on-el-paseo-thanksgiving-day-5k
Mounted Horse Posse | Nov. 28 from 10am-6pm | The Gardens on El Paseo
The holidays come to life with special appearances from Riverside County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse - bringing smiles, photo ops, and a touch of old-fashioned charm to your holiday hustle. Bring the whole family to meet the horses, snap a photo, and enjoy the magic of the season while you shop, dine, and celebrate. For more information: 760-862-1990 | https://thegardensonelpaseo.com/events/the-gardens-on-el-paseo-mounted-horse-posse
Desert Arts Festival | Nov. 28-30 from 10am to 5pm | The River at Rancho Mirage
Hundreds of creatives and craftspeople will set up shop outdoors at The River at Rancho Mirage, showcasing paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, photos, jewelry, blown and stained glass, carved wood, and more in a broad range of styles (and price tags). Admission and parking is free. For more information: 818-813-4478 | www.westcoastartists.com/events
Cabazon Indio Powwow | Nov. 28-30 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio
The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians keeps cultural tradition alive by holding annual powwows. Included in the celebration are Native American dance competitions for contestants of all ages, bird singing, drum contests and peon games. There are also opportunities for visitors to join dancers in the arena during non-competitive, inter-tribal dancing. Visitors to the Indio Powwow also have an opportunity to taste Native American foods such as Indian fry bread and shop among vendors for jewelry, weaving’s, dream catchers and other types of Native arts and crafts. For more information: https://www.fantasyspringsresort.com/cabazon-powwow/
Santa Magic | Nov. 29 from 9am-2pm | The Gardens on El Paseo
Snap a photo with Old St. Nick at The Gardens on El Paseo. Enjoy free holiday fun with bounce houses, snow shows, and story time with Mrs. Claus. For more information: 760-862-1990 | www.thegardensonelpaseo.com
Art on Main Street | Nov. 29 from 9am-3pm | Main Street, Old Town La Quinta
Enjoy a vibrant outdoor art experience featuring local and regional artists showcasing original works including fine art, jewelry, photography, ceramics, textiles, glass, woodwork, and more — all in a charming village setting surrounded by shops, dining, and mountain views. For more information: 760-600-0809 | https://oldtownlaquinta.com/art-on-main-street-3/
WildLights | Nov. 25-Dec. 30 – See Website For Schedule | The Living Desert, Palm Desert
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens in Palm Desert offers a festive take on bioluminescence every winter, when thousands of lights go up around the grounds, creating dazzling tunnels and illuminating oversized versions of the zoo’s most famous animals, like giraffes, zebras, and bighorn sheep. As they explore, ticket-holders can snap photos with Santa, purchase hot chocolate and s’mores (and boozy bevs for grown-up visitors), and potentially spot the Living Desert’s real-life critters. For more information: 760-346-5694 | www.livingdesert.org
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