Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, Nov. 28-Dec. 4
There are always plenty of things to do in the Coachella Valley. We've put together a list of events and entertainment happening this week.
To submit an event for consideration, send an email to events@desertsun.com with a brief description.
Here are 10 things to do this week:
Lego Night
The Rancho Mirage Public Library hosts a monthly lego night, and each month, there's a new theme. November's theme is — appropriately — gratitude. Children will have 45 minutes to build, five minutes to clean up and 10 minutes to show off their work. Creations are displayed the following month. For kids ages 5 and up.
Where: Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: ranchomiragelibrary.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
Palm Springs Rewinds: Tim Burton's 'Batman Returns'
Palm Springs Rewinds is an ongoing series offering screenings of films from acclaimed contemporary directors. This week, the Palm Springs Cultural Center will screen "Batman Returns."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12
Information: bit.ly/PSRewindsTimBurton
Historic Casita Lighting
Join La Quinta Museum and Manny the Movie Guy to celebrate the holidays with a lighting of the historic casita.
Where: La Quinta Museum, 77-885 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta
Date: Thursday, Nov. 1
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: laquintahistoricalsociety.com
Indio International Tamale Festival
The international tamale festival in Indio features more than 300 vendors, a tamale eating contest, five stages of live entertainment and wine and beer gardens. Attendees will be able to sample a wide variety of tamales.
Where: Miles Avenue Park, 82-524 Miles Ave., Indio
Dates: Thursday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 4
Times: 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; Noon-8 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: Free
Information: indiotamalefestival.com
Rock Yard
Listen to various tribute bands at The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage each weekend. This week features Academy of Musical Performance with Steel Rod on Thursday, Green Day tribute band, Green Today, on Friday and Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, Red Hot Cholo Peppers, on Saturday. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Ages 18-plus.
Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio
Date: Every Friday and Saturday
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: fantasyspringsresort.com
Merry Movie Nights
Enjoy a family holiday movie screening and sights of snowfall. Bring blankets and dress warm. This week, the film "Prep and Landing" will be screened. Reservations are required.
Where: Center Lawn at The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-545 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Date: Saturdays from Nov. 26 to Dec. 17
Time: 5 p.m.
Tickets: Children under 3 free; $5 children ages 3-16; $7 adults
Information: thegardensonelpaseo.com
Palm Springs Vintage Market
Looking for holiday gifts for your loved ones? The December Palm Springs Vintage Market has a variety of options to browse and purchase.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Sunday, Dec. 4
Time: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tickets: Starting at $5
Information: palmspringsvintagemarket.com
Cabazon Dinosaurs
The Cabazon Dinosaurs are celebrating Christmas with plenty of lights and photo opportunities with Santa and his sleigh. The Dinosaurs in Colorful Lights can be seen from dusk to 8 p.m. (tickets sales end at 8 p.m.) Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings through Jan. 1.
Where: Cabazon Dinosaurs, 50-770 Seminole Drive, Cabazon
Dates: Friday-Sunday
Time: Noon-7 p.m.
Tickets: Admission $15 adults, $13 children ages 3-12, Seniors and military $11 (but free to walk up during the day and take photos with the dinosaurs, which have been painted for the holidays).
Information: cabazondinosaurs.com
Gingerbread Lane
Old Town Artisan Studios will convert the 3-acre art campus into Gingerbread Lane. The winter wonderland will feature a 17-foot tree, holiday cottage, gingerbread cookies, hot cider, cookie decorating tables and clay ornament painting.
Where: Old Town Artisan Studios, 78-046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta
Date: Every Saturday until Dec. 17
Time: Noon-6 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: oldtownartisanstudios.org/gingerbread-lane
Wildlights
Encounter life-size, luminescent animal lanterns while you explore pathways and a tunnel of lights flashing to holiday music. There will be food and beverage available for purchase. Reservations are required.
Where: The Living Desert, 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert
Date: Every Friday and Saturday in December
Time: Time slots available from 7-8 p.m. Friday; 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Tickets: $16 adults, $12 children ages 3 to 12, children under 3 are free
Information: livingdesert.org
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